Rustie - Glass Swords

Hey everyone! I've been totally MIA because exams have been killing me and they're still not over. But everyone needs an escape, right? Well, this is mine right here. A bit overdue, but Glasgow producer, Rustie f*cking kills it with his debut - Glass Swords. Fitchpork (Pitchfork) gave it an 8.0, saying it defines electro-pop this year. They're referring to how Rustie's sound, a blend of so many together, encapsulates our time in music at this very moment. It's all kinds of effed in the best way possible. Yes, we have mainstream electronic bullshit, but we still have underground artists slowly reaching the surface of the mainstream landscape who are constantly bringing new sounds to light. Rustie's Glass Swords reflects a strong desire to break out, but at the same time there's the desire to look back. He incorporates r&b, glitch, cheesy synths, and big bass lines all in a dubstep frame that makes for something that reminds me of the also great Hudson Mohwake (they're signed to the same Warp Records). Rustie definitely has room to grow, for his album after a third straight play or so starts to blend together in a mish-mash of psychedelic, glimmering bass music. I really can't say anything too negative about the guy though, because I'm pretty sure he's still in his teens and is miles better than a lotta the shit out there. Overall, this album is catchy as shit and is straight up feel good music that will make you feel like you can conquer the day, or at least your hangover. Below are my favorite songs of the album, hope you enjoy!

My favorite!

Rustie After Light


Rustie Surph


Rustie All Nite

One of the chillest songs on the record but still masterfully crafted:

Rustie Glass Swords

-Back with the Bass

Cheers!

~MAR

Lapalux & Zeds Dead

By now you should know my love for Brainfeeder Records knows no bounds. Lapalux is no exception. Hailing from Essex, this young man is the most recent producer to be signed to Brainfeeder. Fittingly, he matches their sound including all the usual suspects: muted beats, spaced out percussion, nonsensical voices, ethereal noises, and in general, highly experimental. A good comparison would be Shlohmo, who I posted about a while back. Lapalux's Many Faces Out of Focus came out earlier this year, as well as a host of awesome remixes. My immediate worry after listening to some of his material was "Isn't this more of the same for Brainfeeder?" However, after listening to Faces a few times I realized Lapalux rounds out the label, incorporating similar styles, and I think falling somewhere in between Flylo and Tokimonsta. And now that he is signed, I can't wait to see how he develops his style with his first official releases.

On a non-Brainfeeder note, Mad Decent's dubstep duo, Zeds Dead recently released a preview to their new EP, Rumble in the Jungle, out October 4. It goes hard, sounding like some underground shit or something you would hear at the Sunday School Grove tent at Electric Zoo. They also infuse some drum n' bass vibes and collaborate with Jamaican MC Mavado on the EP.

ZEDS DEAD- Rumble In The Jungle/ Undah Yuh Skirt Teaser by maddecent

Many Faces Out Of Focus (2011) PICT006 by Lapalux

And now for some of Lapalux's many remixes...

Tawiah Breakaway (Lapalux Remix)


Vadoinmessico Pepita Queen of the Animals (Lapalux Remix)

Why I someone hasn't thought of remixing this song before is beyond me (or maybe they have, but it sucked or I just didn't hear about it). So perfect for his style.
Gwen Stefani - Luxurious ( Lapalux's bootleg remix) by Lapalux


Cheers!


~MAR

Dark Sky & Hudmo

This is like a 2 for 1 special, Walmart-style post y'all.

Minimal dubstep and breakbeat group, Dark Sky just released a new EP, Radius. If you remember, I had posted their remix of Crystalised by The xx way back when and here they are again with their big, dark beats, synths and general Britishness. I had originally included all but one of the songs on the four track EP below, but Dark Sky contacted us and made us take the tracks down for download (I've replaced them with their Souncloud versions). If you like what you hear be sure to check out the XLR8R Podcast these guys did last month that you can download here.

(My favorite track)
Be Myself (50WEAPONS014) by Dark Sky


The Lick - (50 WEAPONS014) by Dark Sky



Neon - (50 WEAPONS014) by Dark Sky



Recently, I preemptively posted about Hudson Mohawke's new EP, Satin Panthers. Well it's out, and holy shit. I've posted two of my favorite tracks off of it for you guys to enjoy. So plug your speakers in, (and if you don't have speakers, go out and buy some, I recommend these), turn it up, and brace yourself.

This song has so many layers and styles; it is pure Moanhawke.

Hudson Mohawke Thunder Bay

Cbat was a result of Hud exploring new styles, and was kept on the EP because he liked that it reminded him of the sound a creaky door makes when you open it. Works for me.

Hudson Mohawke Cbat

Hip-hop producers today have nothing on the beats Mohawke molds out in these tracks; shit gets real. Thursday I head to IDentity Festival DC, so look out for a post about that in the near future.

Cheers!


~MAR

Grab Bag

I put this post together I'll admit, swiftly, but by no means does that imply low quality. Perhaps simply, just less chatter. Here we have a bunch of sick tracks that aren't exactly recent, but are great nonetheless. We have dnb/dubstep, French electro house, electropop Aussies, and more.

Enjoy :]

First up (pictured above), a Chase & Status remix. You may know the duo as the founders of MTA Records, which signed the massive, Nero.
Death (Chase & Status Remix) - White Lies

White Lies Death (Chase & Status Remix)

Electro house mogul!
Terminateur Benelux - Vitalic

Vitalic Terminateur Benelux

This next one is by Van She, an electropop band from Sydney.
Sexual City - Van She

Van She Sexual City

If you like Nosaj Thing or Flying Lotus, or anyone else on Brainfeeder, you'll like this youngin from LA, Shlohmo.
Birthday Beat - Shlohmo

Shlohmo Birthday Beat

Great great remix of Stars by Starkey.
Stars (Slugabed Remix) - Starkey

Starkey Stars (Slugabed Did A Remix)

Ce Jeu (TEPR Remix) - YELLE

yelle Ce Jeu (TEPR remix)

Finally, if you've stuck long enough with this post, you deserve a surprise:

Digitalism made a mix in honor of HARD fests all over the country this summer. You can catch them, alongside Caspa, Dillon Francis, and others when HARD comes to 930 club on the 18th. Listen, download, and turn that shit up.

HARD Summer Tour 2011 Mixtape by Digitalism -- tour.hardfest.com by HARD hardfest.com

Cheers!


~MAR


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May the Partying Continue...

Over the weekend I was lucky enough to be in New York City at the same time as the annual, Mad Decent Block Party. The line-up was filled with big names like Claude VonStroke and The Hood Internet. Obviously VonStroke was amazing, but I was really impressed by some of the smaller acts. I wasn't really familiar with Zeds Dead, a Toronto-based duo that threw both the bros and b&t people into a frenzy with the dirtiest dub. They have very few official releases out there, but you'll find some of their best tracks below. Another act that impressed me was Gang Gang Dance, an experimental, synth-laden outfit based out of New York. The group actually got their start in our hometown, Washington D.C., over ten years ago. They released a new album, Eye Contact this year. I'll let the music do the rest.


White Satin - Zeds Dead

Zeds Dead White Satin


Pyramid Song (Zeds Dead Illuminati Remix) - Radiohead

Radiohead Pyramid Song (Zeds Dead Illuminati Remix)


Doin' Time (Zeds Dead Summer Grime Remix) - Sublime

Sublime Doin Time (Zeds Dead Summer Grime Remix)

Adult Goth - Gang Gang Dance

Gang Gang Dance Adult Goth


Next up for me? IDentity Fest in DC and then Electric Zoo on Labor Day weekend, ahh summer.



Cheers!

~MAR

Knoxbox

Knoxbox, an Electric Squeeze resident dj and producer, has released a new mash-up.  Heavy stuff right here. Make sure you listen for the double drop! If you want to download its on the side of the bar!

Pendejas FIGHT! (KnoxBox's This Whiteboy Loves Moombahton Mashup) by KnoxBox

Obamaberry

Yeah I got that George Kush for yall

Some of these tracks are like a few days old

sorry hahah ive been at deep creek haha!

First track I got is the brand new bassnectar song from the new upcoming album set to release in early August. Its a pretty big banger dubstep song so lets all get our womp on. Anyone else feel that it ends way to soon?

Thomas Gold was just recently in DC and I wanted to share a really good remix to Lady Gaga's Judas.Might be better then R3habs remix of this song but take a listen and you be the judge. I know its def better then the original though.

I really like this song.. Its the first I've Heard of Dim Chris but he makes this a very good house song. To me it sounds like something Third Party would do. Well take a listen to "You Found Me" featuring the amazing voice of Amanda Wilson.

Theres been a trend of Hip-Hop artist's doing electro songs for big name producers. But this took me surprise. This Track features T-pain over a house beat that was composed by Playman and Alex Leon. The result is nothing short of fantastic. Ive been addicted to this song for the last 2 days.

Lastly, I found a Remix of Gucci Gucci by Kreayshawn. If you don't know who Kreayshawn is shame on you because shes the best thing coming from Oakland right now. Her song Gucci Gucci blew up about a month ago and know she's getting remixed! you goo Krey Krey..

Thats all I got for today

JuliAn

Subvader

Happy July 4th to all my fellow American readers! For my first post I bring you a mix by 20-year old Michigan-born, Subvader (Peter Wiley) and Guao Guao. It's a lot chiller than what's usually posted on here (don't worry Imma bring the bangers too), but it is too good not to share with as many people as possible. If you like Starkey, you'll love this mix. So please, I invite you to enter the cosmos...

Subvader - Snow in Space Mix by RISLabs
Tracklisting:
01: Subvader – “Make Love on the Moon” [Forthcoming]
02: CRST – “Good Love” [No Hats No Hoods]
03: Joy Orbison – “Wet Look” [Hot Flush Recordings]
04: Kastle – “Better Off Alone” [Seclusiasis]
05: Joker – “It Ain’t Got a Name” [Self-released]
06: Pure Phase – “The Silent” [Full Melt Recordings]
07: Clicks & Whistles – “Raw Passion” [Self-released]
08: Girl Unit – “Wut” [Night Slugs]
09: Skream – “I Love the Way” [Tempa]
10: Subvader – “Stop My Shine” [???]
11: Buck UK – “Always” [Bird Knowledge]
12: Starkey – “Paradise (feat. Anneka)” [Civil Music]
13: Subvader – “Snow Drift” [Self-released]
14: Velour – “She Wore Velour” [Night Slugs]
15: SBTRKT – “The Unspoken” [Monkeytown Records]
16: Samo Sound Boy – “Burning and Stealing” [Trouble & Bass]
17: Subvader – “Get it Tight” [Forthcoming]

*The first track on this has a sick, trippy-ass music video a la 1980s sci fi film. The footage is from Unarius: The Arrival made by the Unarius Academy of Science as an educational video. The Academy, still active today, purports to advance a new interdimensional science of life based upon fourth dimensional physics principles. Let it take you through space and time:

SUBVADER - MAKE LOVE ON THE MOON from Cory Hearns on Vimeo.

Hope you enjoy. Lookout for more posts soon, my greatest hits are next!

~MAR