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Just when I thought I was about to catch up on all the great new music of 2016, the tidal wave of surprise new releases happened: Beyonce. Drake. James Blake. Radiohead. Those big name acts are all huge releases that deserve their own listening sessions, but for now, let’s focus on other tracks you should […]
Though it was a late edition to my JayeL Audio 11-12-15 mixtape, Miike Snow‘s bombastic single “Heart Is Full” has quickly become one of my favorite cuts from both mixtapes. Miike Snow (producers Bloodshy & Avant and singer Andrew Wyatt) charmed on Happy To You, the act’s sophomore album that was chock-full of indie pop […]
Sometimes remixes cannot wait until Friday. Especially when The Hood Internet brings together Flume + Andrew Wyatt (of Miike Snow) and The Notorious B.I.G. for a sonic-ally pleasing affair. The Chicago producers expertly chose Flume’s speaker busting new single “Some Minds” for Biggie Smalls’ slick talking rhymes from “Big Poppa”. The calmness Biggie exudes over […]
20. Lord Huron-Time To Run They might not know it, but Lord Huron’s specialty seems to be wistful folk rock, ready-made for your next road trip. Insert nearly any cut from their excellent latest album, Lonesome Dreams in this spot. 19. Gary Clark Jr.-When My Train Pulls In While much of Blak and Blu was […]
A combination of moving, late nights at work and a fried motherboard means we have a lot of music to talk about. Luckily, I was able to scoop up a new MacBook Pro and get relatively caught up on the plethora of new music unleashed in the last month or so. I’m somewhat glad I […]
Influence is largely the theme of the majority of mixtape number two for this week. Teen Daze kicks things off with an Earth, Wind & Fire sampling dance party. Speaking of influence, does the piano fueled opening of Miike Snow’s “Devil’s Work” remind anyone else of Van Halen’s “Right Now”? I swear I just flashbacked […]
What: Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival When: June 10th-13th Where: Manchester, TN Headliners: Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Weezer Line-Up Highlights: Damian Marley & Nas, Norah Jones, John Fogerty, Rise Against, Daryl Hall & Chromeo, The National, Kid Cudi, Martin Sexton, Jay Electronica, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Tokyo Police Club Tickets: 4 […]