Author Archives: Clayton Warwick

REIGHNBEAU – IDEALOVE [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - January 26, 2016

REIGHNBEAU
IDEALOVE

Albuquerque-based REIGHNBEAU really takes the whole Land of Enchantment thing to heart, serving up an alluring plate of electronica, art pop, and the avant-garde from New Mexico. Visual and sound artist Bryce Hample is the brainchild of this burgeoning act, bringing along collaborators like Colleen Johnson (Twig Palace) and Madeline Johnston (Sister Grotto) to give the project added personality.

Premiering with us today, “IDEALOVE” is a delightfully weird escapade, giving way to thoughts of intricate dreamscapes where dark and light mix in beautiful consonance. Those thoughts are brought to life through calculated layering of haunting vocal samples, rolling hi-hats, and softly sung vocal harmonies, which create a textured, otherworldly experience. Simply put, expect to get blissfully lost in this tune. It’s almost impossible not to.

After you pop out of your REIGHNBEAU-induced daydream, make sure to head over and follow them on Facebook. There’s a full-length album on the way, and you definitely don’t want to miss it.

Sleeping At Last – Smell [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - January 22, 2016

Sleeping At Last
Smell

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For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting the next song from Sleeping At Last’s year-long collection, Atlas: Senses, you’re about to start your weekend off in the best of ways. For those of you who are just catching onto this golden-voiced Chicagoan, well, you’re a little late to the party, but this song will certainly kickstart a new-found musical love affair.

“Smell” is a part of the Senses EP, which will accompany other themed EPs like Life, Emotions, Intelligence, and Enneagram. As expected, each have their own distinctive flair, while still maintaining Ryan’s emotionally-charged style. Speaking of that impassioned approach, it certainly sits front and center in today’s premiere. The song welcomes listeners in with pensive, artfully crafted lyrics carried in on fluttering vocal vibratos. Light finger-picking accompanies the track, starting what will soon become a soaring gathering of piano and strings.

From start-to-finish, “Smell” is a highly engaging and winsome experience, leaving anyone who listens with the imminent need to dig deeper into past releases. We’ll make it easy on you. Click here to start that journey.

[Secret Ninja Pass] This Week at Beta 1/21 – 1/24

Posted by Clayton Warwick - January 21, 2016

As we cross into 2016, we’re excited to bring you more opportunities to check out our favorite club. As you probably already know, we’ve been hooking you up with free entry to Beta for over three years now. We know you’ve had some epic times, catching some of the most legendary talent EDM has to offer, and we’re on board to keep this thing going. So, we’re once again giving you an opportunity to check out the best night club in North America for free. What all do you have to do to get in? It’s pretty damn easy. Just follow these steps:

– Head to the front door and enter the club before 11 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Get there before 9PM on Sundays.
– Show this post to the cashier (Valid for 21+ only).
– The deal is valid for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

See you on the dance floor.

Destructo / Justin Martin - 1/21

’Destructo – Bodyback’

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’Justin Martin & Ardalan Ft. PartyPatty
FUNCTION VIP’

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LOUDPVCK - 1/22

’LOUDPVCK & 12th Planet – Guess Who (feat. Key!)’

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SWEAT - 1/23

’Already Sweaty – The Booty Mix’

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Eats Everything / Patrick Topping - 1/24

’Tiga – Bugatti (Eats Everything 4×4 Remix)’

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’Premiere: Patrick Topping – Rights’

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[Fresh] Different Sleep – Lost Profit feat. Angelina Lucero

Posted by Clayton Warwick - January 20, 2016

Different Sleep
Lost Profit ft. Angelina Lucero

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Delicious break beats? Check. Radiating beautiful vocals? Check. Dance-inducing bassline? Double check. Yes, it would seem that Chicago-based Different Sleep and singer/songwriter Angelina Lucero (from IDYLL) certainly have all the necessary elements to give electronic music lovers something that’s as refreshing as an ice-cold Lipton Brisk tea on a hot day.

As we’ve come to know from this young, up-and-coming producer, boundaries don’t exist. Elements from all musical genres can come into play at any time, giving way to both euphoric ambience and up-tempo party moments. “Lost Profit” certainly addresses both of these, and does so through some articulately crafted synths, inventive percussion, and well placed vocal chops.

Ok, enough gushing. We love Different Sleep and we’re pretty damn sure you do too after this track. Click here to stay in touch with all of his goings-on.

Electronic

ERIEL INDIGO – Every Little Thing [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - January 20, 2016

ERIEL INDIGO
EVERY LITTLE THING

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You don’t have to scan far through my posts to know that I appreciate a solid pop tune. Will you find any Taylor Swift or the Biebs? No. Not to say that I don’t appreciate their craft, but I like to find stuff a little more inventive, a little more under-the-radar, and a little fresher to the scene. That’s where ERIEL INDIGO comes in.

Racing into the industry at the young age of 19, this LA-based songstress/creative director/activist uses her art as a means to promote well-being, productive rebellion, intentional evolution and communal consciousness. After only a couple of releases, she’s already drawing on associations of Charlie XCX and Tove Lo, yet maintaining her own eclectic style. Now, she’s ready to drop her debut EP, Elevate.

“Every Little Thing” is just the second release from that EP, and it’s nothing short of pure pop bliss. Expect a groovy little beat, memorable lyrics brought forth by a unique vocal tone and some infectious synths that instantly latch on, leaving you craving for just one more play through.

Keep tabs on this budding young chanteuse by following her on Facebook. I can assure you that the rest of the upcoming EP will more than impress.

Photo credit: David Zayas Jr.

[Indie Rock] Viola Beach – Boys That Sing

Posted by Clayton Warwick - January 20, 2016

Viola Beach
Boys That Sing

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It’s been nearly six months since we premiered Viola Beach’s debut single, “Swings & Waterslides.” From there, the track went on to experience tremendous success, hitting the Hype Machine’s Popular charts and racking up nearly a million plays across SoundCloud and Spotify. After all that success, it’s not hard to see why a lot of people had it pegged as one of the best tracks from 2015, including myself.

The band has since released “Cherry Vitmo,” a few months back, and are now keeping up the pace with “Boys That Sing.” Once again, listeners are blanketed by a warm familiarity that’s draped in classic songwriting structures, infused with well-executed guitar work and extremely catchy lyrics. Expect to catch catch yourself drifting between decades, blissfully singing along after only one listen through.

The release also launches the Communion Singles Club, a new platform for the much respected indie label to echo some of the magic generated in the early days around their first 7” and 12” offerings. After you pick it up, I highly recommend checking their tour dates below to see if you can catch a live show.

Tour Dates:

29th January – Koko, London (BBC Introducing and Club NME)

30th January – Carsons, Middleton

4th February – Cyprus Avenue, Cork, Ireland (w/ Blossoms)

5th February – Green Room, The Academy, Dublin (w/ Blossoms)

6th February – Limelight 2, Belfast (w/ Blossoms)

10th February – Sub89, Reading (w/ Blossoms)

11th February – Zephyr Lounge, Leamington Spa (w/ Blossoms)

12th February – Where’s The Music Festival, Sweden

13th February – Boiler Room, Guildford (w/ Blossoms)

18th February – The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth (w/ Blossoms)

19th February – Concorde 3, Brighton (w/ Blossoms)

20th February – The Bullingdon, Oxford (w/ Blossoms)

23rd February – The Townhouse, Middlesbrough

24th February – The Welly Club, Hull (w/ Blossoms)

26th February – O2 Academy, Leicester (w/ Blossoms)

27th February – Albert hall, Manchester (w/ Blossoms)

3rd March – The Liquid Room, Edinburgh (w/ Blossoms)

4th March – Kasbah, Coventry (w/ Blossoms)

5th March – The Sugarmill, Stoke On Trent (w/ Blossoms)

11th March – Opium 10, Barnsley

12th March – The Pyramid, Warrington (w/ Blossoms)

25th March – The Academy, Liverpool (w/ Blossoms)

26th March – Stockton Calling, Stockton On Tees

1st October Parr Hall – Warrington (tickets available from 22 Jan)

The Sleep Millennium – The Sky Is Zero [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - January 20, 2016

The Sleep Millennium
The Sky Is Zero

Soundcloud

Before you press play, go ahead and throw on some blue tinted sunglasses, fire up the lava lamp, and partake in your favorite adult indulgence. The Sleep Millennium is bringing you a taste of the psychedelic 60s, shaded with modern production techniques that will fuse music nerds from past and present.

This is the first single from this brand-new act from Portland, Oregon, which brings us yet another reason to hail the Pacific Northwest. In addition to tasty craft brews, top-notch wines, and the legendary Voodoo Donuts, “The Sky Is Zero” expresses another layer to the culture, and counter-culture, that’s so well defined up there. It’s slow-building, providing a perfectly dreamy build up with delightfully hazy guitars. Booming percussion comes in at about the 2:00-minute mark, giving way to a spiraling crescendo of powerful lyrics and layers of entrancing instrumentals.

As you enjoy this tune, know that it’s the first time the planets have aligned in over a decade. Coincidence? We’ll let you decide. As far as the rest of the debut EP goes, you can expect it on February 26th, 2016. It boasts strong messages of heartbreak, struggle, and triumphs – something we can all associate with.

Alternative/Rock