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[Event Preview] Phoenix Lights – 4/2 – 4/3

Posted by Clayton Warwick - March 29, 2016

After a week of non-stop pool parties, intimate club sets, and endlessly fighting people to get from stage-to-stage at Ultra, it’s hard to imagine gearing up for another festival, especially with Coachella right around the corner. But, the good people down at Relentless Beats have made it just too damn tempting. So, we’re packing our bags, catching a flight on Saturday, and heading down to Phoenix for Phoenix Lights.

This two-day festival takes place in Margaret T. Hance park this weekend, bringing a stacked line-up across both April 2nd and 3rd. Tickets are pretty affordable, considering the talent they’re offering, listed at $119 for both days. Single day tickets are $79 for Saturday and $69 for Sunday, so you might as well just drop the extra coin and enjoy the full package.

If you’re feeling like you want to take your experience to the next level, our friends over at Cadence & Cause are offering up some VIP upgrades and a chance to meet Ephwurd at the show. Each time you contribute for a chance to win, you’ll be providing music therapy to kids at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Once you’re done over there, get amped up for the show with this artfully crafted playlist, which features each and every performing artist on the bill. And, make sure to look for your favorite masked bloggers out on the dance floor, come Saturday. Chances are, you won’t be able to see us – seeing as how we’re ninjas and whatnot. But, you can still try.

’RÜFÜS/RÜFÜS DU SOL – Say A Prayer For Me (MK Remix)’

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’Cut Snake – Hocus Pocus’

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’Claude Vonstroke – Can’t Wait (Original Mix)’

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’SNBRN – Gangsta Walk’

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’Bakermat & Goldfish Feat. Marie Plassard – Games Continued’

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’Destructo – 4 Real (Drezo
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’Eric Prydz
Everyday (Original Mix)’

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’Deadmau5 & Kaskade Remember – I Remember’

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’The Chainsmokers & Tritonal – Until You Were Gone ft. Emily Warren’

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’Troy Boi – And Wot?’

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’Oliver Heldens & Shaun Frank – Shades Of Grey (Ft. Delaney Jane) (Ephwurd Remix)’

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’Ghastly – Bitch U Ghastly (◕,,,◕)’

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’Black Tiger Sex Machine x Lektrique – Religion’

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’Jack Ü – Take Ü There ft. Kiesza (4B Remix)’

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’Excision & Downlink – Robo Kitty ‘

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’Yellow Claw & Mightyfools – No Class (Free Download)’

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’TURN DOWN FOR WHAT – DJ SNAKE & LIL JON’

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’The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down (Illenium Remix)’

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’Royal – Passenger (Jai Wolf Remix)’

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Consolers – Harry [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - March 29, 2016

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We’ve been seeing a noticeable uptick in the amounts of bands paying artful, modernized versions of rock legends from the late 60s and 70s. Whatever the reason is, we’re pleasantly enjoying the ride, connecting past to present with tunes we’re gleefully sharing with our folks. Each release brings our two generations together, showing our elders that music is actually pretty damn good these days.

Consolers are made up of vocalist/guitarist Florian Hofer, drummer Albrecht Bibas and bassist Till Schomburg, who began their musical careers playing house parties and clubs in Hannover, before ultimately setting off to tour around Germany, Poland, and play Lunatic Festival just last year. Citing influences from The Velvet Underground and Jimi Hendrix, they’re developing an iconic indie persona that’s rooted in both timeless and contemporary styles. “Harry” certainly showcases that, coming together under a blanket of playful guitar work, a pronounced bassline, and memorable lyrics.

This is the first track coming off their upcoming EP, Astronaut Babies, which is due out later this year. It was co-written and co-produced by Soren Christensen (GoGoBerlin, TheBlueVan, M.i.l.k , Reptile Youth, Fallulah), using a semi-disused tape machine. If you’re digging this tune, make sure to keep an eye out on these lads for upcoming releases and tour information.

[Event Preview] Bayonne – Lost Lake Lounge – 3/28

Posted by Clayton Warwick - March 28, 2016

Roger Sellers aka Bayonne is bringing his one-man act to Denver in support of his debut album, Primitives. Luckily for all of us in the Mile High City, we get to take in a live look at his musical abilities at one of the most intimate venues in our fair city, the Lost Lake Lounge.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out this budding Austin-based musician, we’ve included a few choice tracks to wet your whistle. If you’re feeling those, and we assume you will, head over to Spotify and spend some time with the whole album. In our opinion, it’s best to start at the first track and listen all the way through. We can’t say for certain that this is a concept album, but it damn sure listens like one.

After you’re done, head over and pick up some tickets for tonight’s show.

’Appeals’

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’Spectrolite’

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[House] Justin Jay & Friends – Weatherman Ft. Josh Taylor (Extended Mix)

Posted by Clayton Warwick - March 25, 2016

Justin Jay & Friends
Weatherman Ft. Josh Taylor (Extended Mix)

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You don’t need to dig deep through our old posts to know that we love LA-based Justin Jay. In fact, we’ve been so smitten with his smooth yet quirky beats that we hosted him as one of our Resident Artists, way back in February of last year. Today, we’re bringing you his freshest track, which features Josh Taylor, Benny Bridges, and Henry Was.

As we’ve seen with past releases, like “Karma” and his remix of “Take it to Reality,” Justin is extremely focused on instrumentation lately, especially when it comes to guitars. “Weatherman” showcases that fusion of rock and dance effortlessly, giving you nuances of rock gods like Rush, carried over into a 21st-century setting.

This tune comes with the announcement of his Fantastic Voyage album, along with an EP series. If that last part threw you for a loop, it’s pretty simple once you break it down. Instead of following the classic album release format, he’s going to be dropping singles and EPs through different labels to reflect each track’s unique nature. Ultimately, the project will come together as his debut album, showcasing the breadth of his musical exploration.

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LIMBS – Moonshine [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - March 25, 2016

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Just last month, bi-coastal dream pop act LIMBS released their debut track, “Don’t Stay,” which not only showcased this duo’s ability to write genre-bending, lush, and textural music but also to enchant listeners with dazzling, well-choreographed visuals. Now, with their first track and accompanying video making their rounds across the blogosphere, they’re ready to serve up another gem for your listening pleasure.

“Moonshine” is an encapsulating listening experience, brought to life with a multi-layered depth of production and vocals from members Kevin Abdella and Kim Mayo. The lyrics come to you in a heavily treated style, which counter-balance perfectly with the light guitar work, booming bassline, and atmospheric clicking. It’s positively haunting, leeching on in all the best ways.

If you’re feeling warm ‘n fuzzy from “Moonshine,” make sure to throw a calendar reminder on April 1st. That’s when you’ll be able to grab it, and the rest of the EP, for your personal collection. Coincidentally, LIMBS will also be playing a show on that day. If you happen to be somewhere in the SoCal area, we highly recommend heading out to the Ham & Eggs Tavern and catching them live.

[House] The Magician – SHY (feat. Brayton Bowman)

Posted by Clayton Warwick - March 25, 2016

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SHY (feat. Brayton Bowman)

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There are so many reasons to fall in love with the mysterious ways of The Magician. From dazzling live performances to artfully crafted Magic Tapes, to stunning remixes, to inventive originals, this wand-wielding producer/DJ continues to showcase why he’s so highly regarded amongst both the underground heads and popsters alike.

“SHY” is the latest Ace mysteriously pulled out of Stephen Fasano’s sleeve, and it’s sure to get feet on the dance floor, happily tapping away at its enchanting aura. Featuring vocals from singer/songwriter Brayton Bowman that could easily fit into a top Hip-Hop/R&B crossover, it’s immediately memorable, allowing listeners to sing along after the first chorus.

Make sure to keep an eye out for this monstrous summer jam come May 2nd. It will most assuredly fit into your warm-weather rotation perfectly.

[Minimal Pop] MORLY – Plucky

Posted by Clayton Warwick - March 24, 2016

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MORLY’s style is casually addicting. Think of it like this – you know when you first meet someone you might have a connection with? At first, there’s a few flirtatious smiles, but then you go about your day without a second thought. A few weeks later, you catch yourself thinking about them, wondering what they’re up to. After a few months, you find yourself completely smitten, unable to go the length of the day without fixating on them at some point. That’s MORLY’s music. And you can bet that after listening to “Plucky,” and the rest of her tunes, you’ll be gleefully adding them into your Favorites Playlist.

Released just a few days ago, “Plucky” is a delightfully well-constructed tune that effortlessly combines elements that are commanding and some that are beautifully understated. Light clicks and pops, engaging vocal harmonies, and ethereal synths come together in a way that’s both groovy, and emotive, ultimately leading you by the hand through a wildly unique listening experience.

You can find this tune in her upcoming EP, Something More Holy. If you’re into collecting vinyl, this EP will be combined one with her previous one, In Defense of My Muse, and released via Cascine on April 8th.