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Ariel Pink comes through with a new, collaborative a-side with Jorge Elbrecht with the song “Hang On To Life.” The 7″ is due for release on Mexican Summer, and the track basically embodies everything that’s been so great about Ariel’s material over the past several years. “Hang On
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When it comes to the more creative side of hip hop beats, Ras G is one of the oldest sonic alchemists on the West Coast today. He’s got a new album on the way via Brainfeeder Records this year, and from the sound of this first track from it,
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UK-based rapper Blue Daisy has a few notable tracks out that have pretty creative videos attached to them. While he hasn’t exactly been establishing himself as a proponent of highbrow lyricism, for me, his songs do have a certain aggression and darkness to them that I find somewhat attractive.
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A new single from Atmosphere that’s loaded with Bob Seger references. While the tips of the hat to Bob revolve mostly around his hit song “Night Moves,” it actually turns into a pretty cool metaphor for the song. Slug comes off captivating on his two verses here, but I
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This week, indie folk outfit Woods are dropping a new 7” on its label Woodsist as a farewell to Rear House, described by the band as its “home, recording studio, creative refuge and beloved shithole for ten long years.” The commemorative 7” features new drummer, Aaron Neveu, as well as
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On this new track, teenage wunderkid producer XXYYXX shows great growth and potential as an ambient artist. The song title references an airplane ride from Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA); within the constant change of the bells’ melody there are little engine-like noises and airy strings. The track sounds like
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Famed singer-songwriter and musical oddball Beck has dropped a new single that feels like an ethereal take on some of the drum and guitar sounds I’d typically associate with a new wave tune. The tune is pretty catchy as well, and make sure to put your ears to the
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Rapsmith Milo drops his first track from his forthcoming project, Cavalcade, which will be coming out on July 9th. While it’s not one of the dude’s strongest hooks, I think the growing intensity of the instrumental and Milo’s verses is actually pretty great! Catch a review for
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The previously mentioned Motion Sickness of Time Travel releases a new song that’s set for release on a forthcoming split with Aloonaluna for Constellation Tatsu. Though Motion Sickness’ tracks typically deal in the softer, more ambient side of things, this is the first song I’ve heard from this
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Is it me, or has everything that’s dropped so far from Joey Bada$$’ forthcoming mixtape, Summer Knights, sounded hyped, over-the-top, and hungry as hell? I’m digging it, and Joey’s latest wind continues with “Amethyst Rockstar,” which features some aged production from MF DOOM himself. Check a review
