About two weeks ago, BBC Radio 1's In New DJ's We Trust started out the hour long program with one of the hottest songs to come out of Europe this year. It set the energetic mood of the show, and I needed to know who and what I was hearing the minute my brain registered how perfect this track was. Luckily, a quick look on the radio channel's site, as well as the host's adorably accented introduction to the show, seemed to point their finger at Paris based kid genius, French Fries. The South American producer/DJ has...
Chicago's Smith Westerns have carved out a fair share of space in the indie market, possessing a sound that is shaped from infusing contemporary indie styles with influences that range from David Bowie to the 90's brit pop scene. Having released two previews of their forthcoming album Soft Will, the follow up to 2011's critically acclaimed Dye It Blonde, it is apparent that they have further developed their sound, focusing on melodic and harmonic elements in place of the lo-fi appeal they previously...
Fehrplay, the Norwegian born now London living artist also known as Jonas von der Fehr, demonstrates again why he may be Pryda & Friends most notable emerging talent. It’s been a long road since 2009, when his his first acclaimed track, “Meow”, was picked up by Ministry of Sound, giving...
It's not often that we are exposed to a song that can cause a pause in a busy day to sit back and marvel in the tranquility that eludes from its core. While there is a sense of mystique that surrounds Still Parade, who have yet to develop an online presence, after one listen of their debut song...
Whatever you're doing, Greedhead signed rapper Le1f, is probably doing it better.This becomes more and more obvious in his music videos, when his aggression, swagger, and overall badassery take over the screen. Since his past two mixtapes, Dark York and Fly Zone, he hasn't yet shown any signs of...
Suicide Sundaes - Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen, Sunday is back. Greg and Thom are here to bring you the week's dirty servings, and some old favorites through a throwdown-throwback to simpler times. A time when bangers were big, remixes were bigger, the bassline bled, and we didn't...
Here's a paradox for you: How do you buy into the slacker musician craze that's been popular for 40-plus years now while being a 24/7 hustler behind closed doors in a time when it's becoming harder to make a living as a musician (or rapper)? You do what Chicago Joey Purp's done and give the people...
Kanye West's latest promotional stunt further solidifies himself as one of the most creative artists of our time. Today the Chicago native and Grammy award winning artist-producer projected (very literally) his latest song, "New Slaves", across the world in 66 cities, casting video footage of...