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[NEW] Toro y Moi – Empty Nesters

Posted by Ash El Gamal - January 19, 2015

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Empty Nesters

Toro y Moi‘s Anything in Return was easily one of our favorite albums of 2013, remaining in heavy rotation well over a year later. After taking a brief hiatus from Toro to focus on Les Sins in 2014, Chaz Bundick recently announced that he will be putting out a new Toro y Moi album later this year. Today, we get the first single from the project, which was first premiered yesterday on Zane Lowe’s BBC Radio 1 show. “Empty Nesters” carries the care-free, breezy vibrations we’ve come to expect from Toro y Moi, but relies more heavily on guitar melodies than usual resulting in a winning combination of slacker pop and funk. Bundick has proven himself as one of the most versatile musicians of his generation and “Empty Nesters” seems to be yet another iteration in his artistic evolution. Enjoy this one above–Toro y Moi’s What for? is due out on April 7th via Carpark Records.

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[Electonic] Les Sins – Why (Feat. Nate Salman)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - October 1, 2014

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Why Ft. Nate Salman

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Les Sins, the electronic, house-leaning alter-ego of Toro Y Moi‘s Chaz Bundick, returns tonight with the second release from his forthcoming debut album. While the first glimpse, “Bother,” had a darker, garage feel to it, the latest from Bundick features vocals from Nate Salman leaning a bit more towards the synth-powered funk we are used to from Toro y Moi. The fusing of his two styles makes for an up-tempo, dance-able track that is probably our favorite from the Les Sins project yet. Groove to this tropical, disco tune above. Les Sins’s Michael drops on November 4th and can be pre-ordered via iTunes now.

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[House] Chromeo ft. Toro Y Moi – Come Alive (Le Youth Remix)

Posted by Matthew Bloss - February 6, 2014

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Come Alive (Le Youth Remix)

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There’s absolutely no denying the immense pop power of Chromeo and Toro Y Moi‘s latest collusion “Come Alive”, which is without a doubt one of the catchiest and alluring tunes in everyone’s stream of consciousness at the moment, and to think any more energy could be symbiotically added on top was pretty far fetched before today. Enter Le Youth. The enigmatic L.A. based House and Nu-Disco producer – who by the way throws down some of the funnest live sets going on in the house clubs right now – impels a heavy dose of vigorous hi-hat shuffle, and four-four kick to bring both Dave1 and Chaz Bundick’s unmistakable vocals straight into the dance hall. Our real sense of enjoyment on Le Youth’s remix however was an impeccable employment of that tried and true classic house piano a la Marshall Jefferson that was made so famous all the way back in ’86, giving off a vibrant shine while adding another layer of depth to the entire movement. It’s early, but we assume more producers will take a crack at reassembling “Come Alive”, but for us right now, Le Youth takes the cake.

[Funky] Chromeo – Come Alive (Ft. Toro y Moi)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - January 6, 2014

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Come Alive (feat. Toro y Moi)

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Electro-funk duo Chromeo have been putting in work for the last few months as they prepare for the release of their 4th studio album, White Women. With some already quality releases, the project promises to continue Chromeo’s contribution to the resurgence of funk in the 21st century.

On their latest release, the talented producers team up with another funk ambassador in Chaz Bundick of Toro y Moi for the vintage, feel-good “Come Alive.” This one is a perfect pick-me-up for today, the first Monday after the holiday vacation. Vibe out above and keep an eye out for White Women, which should be released in the next few months.

[Chill] Toro Y Moi – Campo

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - September 10, 2013

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Campo

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What’s the best way to relax on a Tuesday afternoon? With some Toro Y Moi of course. In an effort to entice fans to attend his nationwide fall tour, Toro is providing them with the opportunity to purchase an exclusive new 7″ single entitled “Campo.” The A-side of the record is breezy track that relies on funky guitars and elastic, mesmerizing synths to craft together nostalgic and carefree masterpiece. It’s really a continuation of the excellence we’ve learned to expect from Toro, especially after the release of January’s Anything In Return. You can check out the tour dates over here, and if you haven’t listened to the album yet, you can still find it on iTunes.

Disclosure – You & Me feat. Eliza Doolitlle (Toro Y Moi Remix)

Posted by Matthew Bloss - May 28, 2013

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You & Me ft. Eliza Doolittle (Toro y Moi remix)

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Oh, how fortunate it feels when a pair of your hands-down favorite artists/groups in the entire landscape of music conjoin to create a musical lovechild. Such was the case this morning when Toro Y Moi’s remix of Disclosure‘s recent single “You & Me”, featuring the lovely Miss Eliza Doolittle on the mic, came across our office desk. Coming off of critically acclaimed studio album Anything In Return, which was an admirable stab at a pure pop record from the Prince of Chillwave (I hate that tag), Mr. Bundick seems to have stayed in that vein with his latest strung-out take on “You & Me”. While it is definitely a far-cry from the garage-pop, funk infused original; toning down dance-hall friendly drums in favor of warping the track down to a breezy stride, there is still a veritable amount of danceability encased within. It seems this last year of constant live touring, mostly off of new material, has left a stamp on Toro’s production prowess and resulting sound, and it is also something that pleases the entire TMN family. Expect even more new material from both Disclosure and Toro Y Moi, as the Brothers Howard are getting ready for the release of their first full-length Settle, and Toro Y Moi’s hectic touring schedule has begun to level off as to focus more on pushing out original music from his L.A. studio. Listen to the laid-back take on “You & Me” above and be on the lookout later today when Disclosure unveils the studio version of single “F For You” on Zane Lowe’s BBC1 Radio show a little later on.

Toro Y Moi – Say That (DaM-FunK Re-Freak)

Posted by michelleg - February 12, 2013

On DaM-FunK‘s edit of “Say That” by Toro Y Moi, we get a heavy dose of warped flickering electronics coupled with Chaz Bundick’s ever-silky croon. If you’re looking for some glitchy soul, this remix has got you covered.

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