It’s always a slippery slope when I hear about Bon Iver remixes but this tribute I recently found is top class.
The fact that Panama went and turned my absolute favorite song, “Blood Bank,” into something truly different and fantastic to listen to, sampling those opening hums by the Bon Iver crew, it sent shivers up my spine my first listen. I have absolutely no information on who Panamaexactly is, but their reworking of classic Bon Iver songs into electronic and ambient tracks was quite the nice surprise to find the other day.
Download the 8-track album, Good Winter, below and try to find some of your favorite songs hidden beneath lush electronica, searing tones with reviving samples and beats.
I will not apologize for unloading this amazing Billie Holiday inspired tape on you all. Yes, that’s a fresh blend of 1930′s noir and modern hip-hop beats you hear thumping in your ears. The samples of Holiday really make her voice come alive in the present tense, you honestly just need to spin this album completely through (and a couple more times for good measure).
Check out L’Orange and his fabulous work done on Old Soul. Trust me, you will not be disappointed, it’s robbery that this thing is free.
XXYYXX is the name of Orlando, FL’s 16 year old producer, Marcel Everett. Marcel works out of his bedroom creating harmonious music that provokes emotion and transmits vivid images of peace and still sadness.
1. Dude is 16!!!
2. He makes extremely tight, emotion provoking, spacey, post-dub, deep bass, clicky clackey, tss tss, wobbly, fuzzy/clean, quiet bangin’, electronic music (think Burial, The-Drum, Super Cuts-esque).
3. This album is great, seriously. You can really get lost in it.
I’m kind of a beat-head if you haven’t noticed already.
I also love the concept of music collectives and I’m real excited about a new group coming out of the UK, Soulful Chemistry. I’ve been digging hard on the series of beat tapes that they’ve been unleashing on us lately. Each one’s got a number of tracks from a diverse group of hip-hop obsessed artists, completed with a nice layer of smooth on top.
Check out Vol. 2 below and head on over to their bandcamp, they’re gifting it all away for free.
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Ranging from electronic forefathers such as Dntel to up-and-comers like Perseus, this week’s Sunday Listening contains synths, samples, effects, beats, you name it. This is a collection from the spectrum so roll up your sleeves and dig right in.
Listen track by track how each artist and group rework and re-imagine Young Galaxy’s song, “We Have Everything.”
It’s a scintillating five track EP that Paper Bag Records has gathered together with many different electronic tones, synths, and samples of the song. Full of highs and lows, you’ll be sure to find one track that stands above the rest to your ears. Immerse yourself in the many versions of “We Have Everything,” and right-click to enjoy.
It’s going to be just a fine day. I’ve got a new instrumental track from the lovely Mecca:83 to report.
If you haven’t checked out any of his past work then this fresh track will school you in all the right ways. “Chapter Two (For Lucie)” comes stocked with fundamentally sound hip-hop beats and careful layers of samples and effects. There’s also a fabulous strings sample to neatly wrap everything up at the conclusion.
For Patrick Lee’s latest birthday he decided to make himself a mixtape inspired from every single year of his life. Being that it was for his 30th birthday he took us on quite the journey through decades of music.
Lee’s got such an eclectic taste that really makes him stand out from the other audio heads out there. His affection for samples and ability to keep his ears open is what really impresses me. This enormous collection of songs over 2 hours long will keep hold of your attention and could even teach you a thing or two. Listen to few tracks below then grab the entire “soundtrack” for free here.
Oh gorgeous Fridays, you are my savior. In return, I will unload a handful of tracks for your downloading delights.
What Is New – Frederik Teige To be honest, I held on this track for quite awhile. Countless times have I sat at my computer scouring my iTunes library trying to figure out who the hell Frederik Teige sounds like, it’s just so familiar. But I just couldn’t hold onto this fantastic track any longer. It’s perfect for today’s sunny rays with the hyper guitars and pop basics all around, mhm.
Get Gone – White Arrows Electronic pop executed just right, White Arrows started first as a solo project, somewhat as an experiment, that evolved into a full 5-piece band. Honestly, I just love that they’re weirder than I am (all of which you can track here).
Quittin’ Time – Patrick Lee The intro reminds of me old 60′s funk records I find hiding in dollar bins, and that immediately puts a smile on my face. This track is out there, Mr. Lee samples cohesive sounds from all over the musical spectrum to cook up something severely funky. He’s the definition of a creator, do check out more of his work here.
Have a fab Friday my friends, and if anyone wants to take a stab at my Frederik Teige quandary please leave a comment and ease my mind. Right-click and enjoy.
Fresh new track from the San Francisco based quasi-collective, tree.
I’m not sure what the hell’s coming out of the California music scene lately but I’m really digging it. Listen to all of the different instruments used in the track, “Universal,” that features female vocals from Ariel Theirmann and some assistance from their other friend, Shelf Nunny. There’s always a foundation of optimism found in Oliver Nickell’s music and it’s actually quite refreshing.
