Atupele Ndisale, or Atu for short, is a producer representing Ann Arbor, Michigan. His claim to fame is his creative mixture of R&B, hip-hop, soul, and chillwave which makes listening to his work a very sensual experience. No exceptions. However, there is a small number of official releases, which perhaps make Atu still in the phase of developing and refining his sound. His latest single, "The Duo" is off of his upcoming album Pictures on Silence via Soulection which will be released on March 22. This particular...
Major Lazer just teamed up with Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend for their latest track “Jessica,” which first premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show. If you are looking to tune up and tune out than this is the track for you. With an ever so lovely reggae vibe to match Koenig's solid vocals, the track is the perfect addition for the impending spring season. The track comes hot off their upcoming sophomore album Free the Universe, which drops April 15th. Other projects off the LP include collaborations with...
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Their sound won't tell you, but Pixel Fix happen to be from the same town as Radiohead. But if you let the namedrop and not their sophisticated melodies grab your attention, then shame on you. The 4-piece who hail from Oxford, bring us another foray into their chillwave aesthetic that at times...
Upon announcing a follow up to his 2010 debut Cerulean, Will Wiesenfeld (aka Baths) has released "Miasma Sky"; an emotional and spirited ride through winding roads that shift in altitude as Will bends the pitch of the rhythm. The song moves between chord progressions, a technique that comes up...
Texas duo Tritonal gear up for the release of the first, Metamorphic I, in a trio of EPs slated to drop in 2013. Dave Reed and Chad Cisneros, the masterminds behind Tritonal, deliver a majestic and ethereal sound that resonates throughout their new "Bring Me Home" featuring Meredith...
The vernal equinox is closing in, which marks the seasonal change from cold to warm. I don't know about you guys, but the weather usually affects what type of music I listen to on a daily basis. It just happens so that there is finally a bit of sunshine in my part of town, and for that, thank...
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Dropping Gems is a label/collective based in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., whose stated goal is "to share our vision of the future of humanity, particularly as it’s expressed in the form of electronic music." Curated by label founder Aaron Meola, the Gem Drops compilation series is...
The Bees Knees Your life will be much easier now. These are the creamiest tracks of the week, one each from the three sections. These are here for those who only wish to sip. Yes, I'm looking at you, with your impenetrable ADHD and fascination with with Country Time Lemonade products. You and...
