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A$AP Rocky – M’s

darylsstewart — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:14:05 +0000

Rocky is back with another single from his upcoming sophomore release, At. Long. Last. A$AP. ‘M’s’ is a grinding mix of filthy, distorted bass lines and Rocky’s affirmations of self-confidence; a real baller’s anthem. Check it out below along with his first single from the effort, ‘Multiply.’

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Sam Smith – Lay Me Down (Flume Remix)

darylsstewart — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:34:20 +0000

We’ve been curious as to what Harley Streten has been up to since announcing his departure from What So Not. Within the last week, we’ve been given a little insight; firstly, The title track from WSN’s upcoming Genesis EP. Now, we’re blessed with a pulsating remix of vocal sensation Sam Smith’s ‘Lay Me Down.’ This remix is exactly what we’ve come to expect from this talented Australian; a dynamic spectrum of tones and unique instrumentation. He hints on his Facebook page that this is just a taste of what’s to come, so stay tuned for more.

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What So Not – Gemini (Feat. George Maple)

darylsstewart — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:59:53 +0000

There’s no word to describe the title track from What So Not’s upcoming Gemini EP other than ‘beautiful.’ Splashes of soft keys and synth play over rolling snares and hats while featured vocalist George Maple’s serene voice is layered over top. A perfect combination.

The Gemini EP will be the last project by What So Not as a duo of Emoh Instead and Flume. There’s no word as to when the project will be released, but you can stream the title track below until it does.

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Baauer x Fetty Wap x Dubbel Dutch – Promises

darylsstewart — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:51:20 +0000

‘Promises’ is the latest addition to the collection of work created by collaborating artists for Songs from Scratch, a partnership between Adidas and Yours Truly. All of the collaborations are curated and include artists whose work inspires action. Other collaborations from this effort include Araabmuzak x Danny Brown and Chet Faker x Goldlink. Stream and download this trap banger below, but also be sure to check out the Songs from Scratch website for more.

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Hudson Mohawke – Very First Breath (Feat. Irfane)

darylsstewart — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:32:52 +0000

Here it is, the first track from HudMo’s upcoming album, Lanterns, which will be released on June 16th by Warp Records. ‘Very First Breath’ features French vocalist Irfane and contains all of the elements of a summer hit. Stream the track as well as the trailer for Lanterns below.

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Tinashe – Wrong [Prod. Ryan Hemsworth]

darylsstewart — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:49:04 +0000

Tinashe is back with her first batch of soulful, R&B infused songs since Aquarius, her debut album which dropped last fall. This new mix tape is titled Amethyst and it features production from DJ Dahi and Ryan Hemsworth. The entire tape is available to stream and download below. Make sure to check out ‘Wrong,’ the Hemsworth-produced track. It’s the first time since Hemsworth’s 2013 record Guilt Trips that him and Tinashe have worked together, and after one listen it’ll be obvious why they gave it another go.

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Interview: Catlips

darylsstewart — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 23:00:18 +0000

Last month we told you about the first single from Catlips’ new EP, Casual. Since then, we’ve had the pleasure of having a chat with the Australian producer about the release, the importance of visuals, and her goals in music.

FUXWITHIT: How long have you been making music as Catlips?

Catlips: Since 2012, maybe? My first release was 2013, though!

FUXWITHIT: Your Bandcamp bio notes that you are/were a composition student. Can you give us a little information on your musical education?

Catlips: I played jazz guitar in high school and did composition for my TEE, then used that portfolio to get into WAAPA. My course was a BMus majoring in composition and music technology so it was heavily focused around electronic and experiemental music.

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FUXWITHIT: I have a hard time assigning a genre to your music. It is incredibly eclectic. Who are your musical influences?

Catlips: I guess I have a pretty wide range of influences mainly in electronic, chicago house, disco, experimental and techno music. I don’t tend to be influenced by individual musicians… mainly by watching great performances and taking the things from it I find most memorable.

FUXWITHIT: Is avoiding genre classification important to you? Why?

Catlips: It’s not something I actively try to do – I feel it just happens because I get bored staying too rigid in one genre. People like to classify things so I understand why it happens.

FUXWITHIT: I really enjoy your Boiler Room set. Like the host, I also find it impressive that the material is all your own. Why did you choose not to include music from other producers?

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Catlips: Thank you! I guess I was asked to play a live set, so thats why :-) It was a really amazing opportunity to showcase my music.

FUXWITHIT: Most producers are uploading single tracks to SoundCloud, but you chose to release an EP. Why?

Catlips: I felt like the time was right to push out a group of tracks that would show the variety in my music at the moment. I guess they are all fairly different and wouldn’t make as much sense if they were just being put out one by one.

FUXWITHIT: The art for ‘Fade’ and Casual are interesting. I can’t help but try and associate the colours and shapes to the music. How have/do you use visuals with music?

Catlips: As part of my graduation from WAAPA I programmed a live visual show to accompany my audio using Max for Live/MaxMSP. I feel super strongly about the audio/visual connection and the importance it can play in electronic music and performance. I’m glad you get that from listening!

FUXWITHIT: Considering the relationship between art and your music, I’m left wondering if Casual will see a hard copy release?

Catlips: A very limited press of 12″ of Casual will be available featuring Yoko Hondas artwork :-) Stay tuned online for more details.

FUXWITHIT: Casual is packed full of different tones and samples. In particular, I notice a lot of manipulated vocal samples. Do you source these from recordings or create them yourself?

Catlips: 85% of the vocal samples are my own, although usually quite heavily processed. The others are usually samples I have taken on my iPhone of random environments/crowds/places.

FUXWITHIT: ‘Fade’ has some of the only audible lyrics on the release. Do they have significance?

Catlips: They were originally inaudible, haha! I ended up changing them so you could actually understand. No real significance other than choosing words for rhythmic purpose – I like people to make their own meaning from lyrics.

FUXWITHIT: Can you elaborate on any upcoming projects?

Catlips: Just loads more time in the studio and new songs. I have a video coming out for ‘Fade’ really soon and I’m looking forward to working with a bunch of talented friends on new stuff.

Pickup Catlips’ new EP, Casual, here!

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QT – Hey QT (Diplo Remix)

darylsstewart — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:56:04 +0000

When I first heard ‘Hey QT,’ I honestly thought it was a joke. A weird soundtrack to a weird, make believe energy drink. After delving into A. G. Cook (the producer behind QT) and all of the artists on his label, (PC Music) I began to understand his purpose and his style. For me, he has become one of the most interesting producers in electronic music. He even earned a spot on a feature we posted earlier this year. Now that his productions are seeing remixes by massive artists like Rustie and Diplo, there is no doubt that we are not the only people paying attention. Stream Diplo’s trap-like remix of ‘Hey QT’ below.

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Speaker Face – Jasmine (Jai Paul Cover)

darylsstewart — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:26:45 +0000

Speaker Face is an experimental electronic duo from Toronto comprised of Trent Freeman and Eric Wright. ‘Jasmine’ is their second single, and is a perfect extrapolation of the Jai Paul original. The vocals are cleaned up and given a soulful touch, the percussion is simplified, and there is even some violin highlights. It doesn’t display the usual factors of a head-bobbing dance tune, so Speaker Face make it clear that they aren’t slaves to tradition. Stream ‘Jasmine’ below, and head to their SoundCloud to check out more.

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Charli XCX – Doing It (Keys N Krates Remix)

darylsstewart — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 15:14:34 +0000

Yesterday, Keys N Krates dropped this remix of Charli XCX’s hit ‘Doing It,’ a track that’s already been remixed by a few others, including A.G. Cook. Rather than play on and enhance the pop sound, this Toronto trio do what they do best; deliver the bass. It’s only March, but I’m sure that we’ll be hearing this banger all summer long. Check it out below:

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