Alexander Spit is busy prepping for his next project. The California rapper/producer just released the opening track, "Valet Park, CA" off his upcoming instrumental LP Mansions 2. Now Spit surfaces with his second release, "PCH," which sounds like a progression from "Valet Park, CA." Just 1:37 in, "PCH" is that addictive tune you'd play in your car driving with the windows (or top) down during the upcoming summer season. The Decon Records signee experiments with a few different sounds and effects for an addictive,...
While indie electronic newcomers Iyes initially gained attention with their spacey and lyrical dream pop, it turns out that when their beats stand alone they shine as progressive and bliss-filled electronica. The Brighton, UK duo's newest song, "Daddy" meshes organic rhythmic patterns, ambient tones and blasting synths with spot on guitar work to form a hazy and cohesive demo. While the song is in the midst of its peak it drops off almost completely and the strong hook is reconstructed one layer at a time, only to fade...
Bay Area native Caleb Stone wears plenty of hats. The frequent Alexander Spit collaborator now mainly produces, though he was the drummer for death metal band Mouth of the Serpent and bass player for Professor Calculus. If that wasn't enough, he's also produced for Kilo Kish, Mike G,...
Paul Lawler's (a.k.a. Arcane & C-60) latest release OPUS is the type of album you might hear in a '70/'80s science fiction film. Utilizing spacey vintage synths with smooth beats, as well as including use of the theremin and electric guitar to round things off, OPUS delivers. The sound of OPUS...
Move over industry heads, a new wave of producers are creeping in under the limelight. Just as shadows are known to do. A talented cast of artists and producers have pieced together a 14-track showcase that serves as a template for the future. Shadows comes courtesy of Marinate Media, an...
When was the last time that you listened to a truly great song that did not have an electronic component built into it in some way? I urge you to check out the song "Sweet Pea" by PROJECT Trio if you have an interest of listening to something raw and personal. "Sweet Pea" is an addictive escape to...
To “celebrate” the end of days, Woody's Produce has decided to drop his latest instrumental LP. He admits that most of the tracks are just "random mp3s" that he obtained from a recent hard drive failure. He also makes sure to direct instules by stating "Fuck Western Digital hard drives" and...
Stones Throw’s drummer/ producer Karriem Riggins released his latest album, Alone Together this past October. These strange but insanely dope visuals are for the second track off the album, "Round The Outside". The video combines indigenous American chic with smoke-filled Indian tents, Persian...