I wrote this song for the Iswayski Says Ur Good Bread compilation out now on Dutty Artz.
Boody – “Guap” (sc)
I revived an old music blog from the early 2000s?
Maybe it’s been a foolish endeavor, and maybe I’m the only one who misses the blog ol’ days, but I’ve been giving it a shot. I’ve been working on restoring some of the old content, though much of it was lost. I’ve slowly been rebuilding the old remix sunday archives, and even posting the occasional new edition. And I’ve been writing again.
You can find all the label’s releases here, on bandcamp, or most anywhere you listen to music these days. I’ve still got copies of some of the old vinyl releases, and I recently released the first in a set of charitable cassette compilations to raise awareness about the continued [mis]use of broken windows policing methods.
Plus, I put together a playlists section with a handful of spotify lists that hopefully start to capture a [slightly] updated version of the moods we used to peddle. Give those a listen and a ❤ if you would be so kind. If you want to get in touch, just give me a holler.
– Haldan/Boody
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Boody – Guap
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Frite Nite – Surreal Estate
The San Francisco based label Frite Nite has just released the 13th installment in their catalog, a compilation of tracks carefully selected and mixed by the Bay Area’s own Ana Sia. Surreal Estate is a “collection of tribal-influenced space dance grooves, progressive footwork, modern electro funk, and UK-centric dubstep rhythms” that transcend space and time as well as modern perceptions of the American bass scene. Stream the whole release on bandcamp after the jump.
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Boody & Le1f – Born Underwater
Boody & Le1f – “Born Underwater” (sc)
Boody & Le1f – Liquid 12″ available now on Boysnoize Records (buy it on phonica)
Visionist / Lorca
Visionist’s side of this EP, “W.M.I.D” begins with an 808 and an insisting little vocal bit that keeps telling us this is “what must I do.” Enter some well placed cowbells, and you’ve got something really solid.
Lorca’s side is a bit more relaxed. It feels like you are stuck in a deep dark forest. Really strong work from both Visionist and Lorca on this record.
Worthy & Eats Everything – Tric Trac
Worthy & Eats Everything – “Tric Trac” (sc)
Shystie – Blue Magic
Shystie – “Blue Magic” ft. Double S & JME Years after she made waves with her response track to Dizzee’s “I Luv U”, Shystie is as vital as ever. Just a few months after her last mixtape she is back with another monster, presented by the Pirates.
From the future: anyone still have this mixtape? It was free when it came out, but I can’t find it anywhere.
#Seapunk Compilation Volume 1
As the American summer plunges into hurricane season, Coral Records Internazionale is taking the beach party indoors and straight to the nearest subwoofer. The new label, created by Midwestern DJ and producer Fire For Effect, features tracks and visuals defined as #seapunk–a tumblr and twitter buzzword that indicates loose expectations of compositions influenced by the serenity of the water world. A fair share of ambient synths and familiar breaks make a big splash on #Seapunk Compilation Volume 1, Coral Records’ forthcoming first release.
UNKNOWN, an alias of Kansas City-based producer Huerco S., blends nature sounds, jungle drums, and a raspy Mary J. Blige sample with “Put U On”.
UNKNOWN – “Put U On” (mp3)
Mary makes a second appearance on Fire For Effect’s “Just Fine (Subaquatic) 2.0”, a hectic Baltimore Club interpretation of Blige’s 2007 single “Just Fine”.
Fire For Effect – “Just Fine (Subaquatic) 2.0” (mp3)
From the future: Coral Records is no more, and they’ve seemingly scrubbed the internet of all this music. Here’s a zip file of the whole compilation, since you won’t find it elsewhere. It’s also got songs from Slava, Le1f, Indigo Bunting, and Teams.
B. Lewis – Cancel That
B. Lewis just released Plug, available to download for free in its entirety on his bandcamp. Download one song here then grab the album.
B. Lewis – “Cancel That” (mp3)
Behavior
Behavior – “Laughing” Behavior – “Ghost” (mp3)
Download Lands End for free at on the band’s bandcamp, as well as their new record, New York Times.
Video by Camilla Padgitt-Coles
From the future: neither of the above referenced releases are still available on their bandcamp, but they have other lovely stuff.
Rizzla – Bounce Ha
I’ve been meaning to post this one for a while. Rizzla‘s got stuff coming up on Fade to Mind–great stuff, I’m sure. This one is real fun, and just such a great tool.
Rizzla – “Bounce Ha” (sc)
SBTRKT – Wildfire (Objekt Remix)
SBTRKT – “Wildfire” (Objekt Remix) (mp3)
SBTRKT – “Wildfire” (Objekt Dub) (mp3)
SBTRKT – “Wildfire” (Objekt Tool) (mp3)
Copies of the white label 12″ are sometimes available on discogs.
From the future: we originally only shared a soundcloud link to this, but since it’s not available digitally and the 12″s have long sold out, we’re sharing the mp3s here now.
Long Attention Span: Hell Interface
Remember Hell Interface? Hey, Boards of Canada, time might be right to resurrect this project, no? I’ll come over later and we can work on it.
Midnight Star – “Midas Touch” (Hell Interface Remix) (mp3)
Hell Interface – “Korona” (mp3)
Hell Interface – “Soylent Night” (mp3)
Refuse to submit to ADHD light speed tastemaking.
Teeth – Shawty
Teeth is the alias of Helsinki based producer, Matti Pentikainen, most famous for his work with Finnish hip-hop outfit Ceebrolistics. His sound has been accurately described by Teki Latex as, “northern light-induced-clap-trap-house.” And the forthcoming Shawty 12″ out May 16th on Oneman’s 502 imprint, boasts an impressive 2-Step remix by former sushi chef FaltyDL.
Teeth – “Shawty” (mp3)
Teeth – “Shawty” (FaltyDL Remix) (mp3)
Teeth – “Shawty VIP” (yt)
From the future: initially we just posted the promo videos for these, but since the vinyl is long sold out and the release never made it to digital stores, presumably because of the Beyonce sample, I’m sharing the mp3s here. I still couldn’t find a full version of the VIP, so that’ll stay a youtube link.
Mr. Ghetto – Walmart
Mr. Ghetto – “Walmart” She got her basket. She buying Summer’s Eve, She buying Massengill,
Mr. Ghetto – “Walmart” (Joe With Da Dreads Mix 2011)
SPF 5000 – White Hot Fantasy (Boody B Remix)
I don’t tend to post very much of my own material here, but I have a remix coming out May 27th on Top Billin for the glowing Amy Douglas and Rob Phillips, together known as SPF 5000. I was happy to be able to contribute my slinky bashment meets throwback new york garage remix to this excellent collection of remixes.
SPF 5000 – “White Hot Fantasy” (Boody B Remix) (sc)
Grizzl & J.Phlip – Bakupgrl
The Grizzl & J. Phlip – “Bakupgrl” The Grizzl, otherwise known as Claude Von Stroke, has started a plastic pancakes label called Krush Groov. First out on the label is this monster bootytech anthem with a repeating demand that the female reverse.
Rhythm Baboon – Jambah Bongo Dub
Jambah Bongo Dub is the first solo release from the Gdansk-based producer Rhythm Baboon. Hypnotic rhythms and otherworldly fragments evoke some of the evolving sounds of dub techno.
Rhythm Baboon – “Hunting Bushman” (sc)
Ruby’s – Show Me
It all belongs to Ruby. It’s all hers.
Ruby’s – “Show Me” (bc)
Ruby’s – “Desire” (bc)
Ruby’s – “Let Me In” (sc)
Penney Candy
Alexis Blair Penney – Lonely Sea (Ecstasy Mix Live) Accessories, nude, and Louboutin’s – grand illusion of the enduring truth to The Miss Education of Alexis Penney (V Magazine). Get your tears out on the dance floor and bring back your vices, the left coast summer heartbreak anthem debut single, in proper vinyl fashion, co-written by Nick Weiss of Teengirl Fantasy, Alexis Blair Penney – Lonely Sea on 7″, is available now. Even the Sorest Queen can dance into a dream.
Alexis Blair Penney – “Lonely Sea” (Honey Soundsystem Remix) (sc)
Hackman – You Got Tha Munch
Hackman is studying at music college in Leeds, but has already released plenty. To look forward to: a single on Greco Roman and an album in the works. While the album might be a ways off, Hackman has given us this satisfying freebie to share.
Hackman – “You Got Tha Munch” (mp3)
From the future: this song seems to have disappeared altogether from the internet. Now it’s back.
Makks
Tropical bass incoming! These two tracks are from newcomer Swedish producer Makks. He’s only been producing for two years, it would surprise me if we don’t hear more from Makks in the next few.
Makks – “Happy Smugglers” (mp3)
Makks – “Night Shoes” (mp3)
Atoi – The Fight
Atoi – “Yearning” From their upcoming sophomore LP, Waves of Past Relations. The loveliest people making equally lovely pop music.
Julio Bashmore – Batty Knee Dance
Julio Bashmore – “Batty Knee Dance” Julio Bashmore has done it again. He’s current with a three tracker for Martyn’s 3024 label. The first two are delightfully repetitive, full of great synth work supported by housey 808s and sampled vocals. The final track, which only comes with the digital release, is different- rougher funky/disco, and a touch of early Detroit techno.
WIN WIN – Interleave
WIN WIN – “Interleave” ft. Alexis Taylor Alex “XXXChange” Epton, best known as half of Spank Rock, has teamed up with long time friend Chris Devlin and video collagist Ghostdad on a new project, WIN WIN. The self titled debut album from the Brooklyn-based trio features guest vocals from Andrew WK, Lizzie Bugatsos, Spankrock, and Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip, the latter of whose collaboration “Interleave” was the subject for director Colin Devin Moore’s new video. Apparently the footage of Alexis Taylor featured in the video was taken inside of a janitors closet during soundcheck, and subsequently transformed by Moore into a visually stunning tour de force.
WIN WIN – “Interleave” ft. Alexis Taylor (XXXChange’s 1993 mix) (mp3)
WIN WIN – “Interleave” ft. Alexis Taylor (Kingdom Remix) (mp3)
From the future: Anyone still have the Kingdom remix as an mp3? Send it my way, if you’d be so kind.
From further in the future: Found it, thanks!
Boddika – You Tell Me / Breezin
Smell the futurism on these two tracks recently released on the acclaimed Nonplus. Boddika is what he calls himself when he goes beyond, otherwise he’s also known as Instra:Mental. Listen to the B-side below and do the insta safe pickup here.
Boddika – “Breezin” (bc)
Truancy Compilation One
Truants have been around for about a year now. To celebrate, they’ve redesigned their blog and released a compilation with fourteen free tracks. Quality stuff from Brenmar, Teeth, the NGUZUs, and LOL Boys & Teki Latex, among others. Listen below or take a jump over to Truants to download. Make a donation if you downloaded it and enjoyed it; all proceeds will be forwarded to the Libya & Region Appeal.
Various Artists – Truancy Compilation One (sc)
From the future: the only place this seems to have survived is on soundcloud. The Truants took down the zip file some time ago. I have a couple of the mp3s, but If anyone has the full collection, let me know — I’m happy to host it.
Burial – NYC
Burial – “NYC” I don’t hear my city in there all that much, but I like it nonetheless.
Nicolas Jaar – Space is Only Noise
Nicolas Jaar’s new album Space is Only Noise is downtempo gold. The whole thing sounds like one long DJ set played underwater by a group of warm, glowing Chilean angels. More innovative and experimental than blogosphere heartthrob James Blake but just as catchy and musically impressive.
1984 – La Mecca
1984 has been working hard. The cowbells and horn stabs on these tracks could easily turn most any club into an Italian riot. The EP contains two original tracks from the Italian producer and accompanying remixes from Arcs, Nt89, Meati & Meech, and Misery Peat. Recently released by our friends at Discobelle.
1984 – Arabesque (Nt89 Remix) (sc)
Koyote – Midsummer Tales
Loaded with the sounds of nature, wound together by patient pads, amidst a flurry of roland drums – Koyote‘s new EP on Mixpak is its own thing. A wild mix of vibes with influences from Deep Purple to Kenny Larkin. Composed in Provence, and perfect for the summer. Listen below.
Also, Koyote has offered up a demo tune not included on the record as a free download –“Dragonfly Frenzy”– so get that too.
Koyote – “Dragonfly Frenzy” (demo) (mp3)
