Author Archives: Jake Balbes

[Electro-Pop] Tei She – Bassically (HONNE Remix)

Posted by Jake Balbes - February 18, 2015

Tei Shi
Bassically (HONNE Remix)

Shortly after announcing a few festival plays this summer, Tei She unveils an official remix of her single ‘Bassically’. Emerging UK duo HONNE administers a clean and pleasant demolition that only further cements both artists into our minds. These particular three minutes and thirty one seconds are a luxury experience. This is an extremely polite collaboration. It will make you rise. Tei She will release her EP Verde on April 13th via Double Denim Records. Pre-order here. She will also be supporting Jungle on a couple of UK shows, including the last of their tour at London’s Brixton Academy.

Gosh Pith- Prints

Posted by Jake Balbes - February 16, 2015

Gosh Pith
Prints

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Gosh Pith finally defrosted their equipment after a neighbor left a ‘Window‘ open for too long! The duo unites us with a brand new single entitled ‘Prints’. Written after taking shrooms and running out of gas, 69 remained cool and honored each other to deliver this sexy tune. It exposes the temper of the frigid times in Detroit and also reminds us of our greatest desires. With already three successful releases under their belt, this may be the final single from Gosh Pith before we receive their debut EP. They racked up a healthy amount of miles this past January, playing 12 shows, all while working day jobs and recording new music to stay balanced. Premiered over at NYLON, ‘Prints’ is sure to swirl.

Alternative/Rock

[Electronic] Maribou State- Rituals

Posted by Jake Balbes - February 12, 2015

Maribou State
Rituals

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Maribou State has announced they will release their debut album Portraits on June 1st via Counter Records (a Ninja Tune imprint). Determined to deliver a more refined sound, the duo, Chris Davids and Liam Ivor, quietly grew stronger in recent years with incredible studio ethic and their lead single ‘Rituals’ showcases a fierce intent. It was first exposed by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 and has been praised for its rich and emotional texture. The album features longtime collaborator Pedestrian as well as vocalists Holly Walker and Jono McCleery. To promote Portraits in North America, Maribou State will be playing a handful of dates prior to the release. Itinerary below. ‘Rituals’ will be available digitally and on 12” vinyl on March 24th.

Thu. Apr. 16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Verboten (Cabaret Bar)
Fri. Apr. 17 – Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
Sat. Apr. 18 – Toronto, ON @ Studio Bar
Wed. Apr. 22 – Denver, Co @ 1Up on Colfax
Fri. Apr. 24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Avalon Hollywood
Sat. Apr. 25 – Vancouver, BC @ Electric Owl

Tickets Here

Electronic

[Trap] Baauer – One Touch (Feat. AlunaGeorge) (SKULS RIP)

Posted by Jake Balbes - February 11, 2015

Baauer
One Touch feat. AlunaGeorge (SKULS RIP)

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Founded just this past summer, production duo SKULS have covered some serious ground in their youth. The Bay Area residents’ version of ‘3005‘ from Childish Gambino was a #1 record on the HypeM main chart and they’ve released projects Originals, Corrupt Files & Free Information. SKULS latest is a RIP of Baauer’s successful single ‘One Touch’ featuring AlunaGeorge. The energy from their jolting adjustments could power a city. With such a great original to redress, it’s impressive to hear an even bigger record come out. Well done. They recently scored some songs for a short film entitled The Mind Unleashed, check out ‘Ends‘. Stay in the loop.

Trap

[Trap] Waka Flocka Flame – O Let’s Do It (Oshi & Lege Kale Remix)

Posted by Jake Balbes - February 10, 2015

waka flocka
o let's do it (oshi & lege kale remix)

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What happens when a teenager from London and an all around nice guy from Columbus put their brains together? Pure genius. Oshi & Lege Kale team up for a delightful remix of ‘O Let’s Do It’, a substantial Hip-Hop record originally released in 2009 on Waka Flocka Flame’s debut album, Flockaveli. With their shining purification of the original production, we now have enough head space to make room for this once over-played chorus again. It feels amazing. Great samples and progression by this duo. One of the more vibrant tunes to hit the web in 2015.

Scooter Island- Not Yours (Feat. Junglepussy) (Prod. Sweater Beats)

Posted by Jake Balbes - February 9, 2015

scooter island
#NOTYOURS Ft. JUNGLEPUSSY

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Scooter Island is the freshman collaborative project of Matt FX Feldman, a 23 year old Producer and talented Music Supervisor based in New York. His genre-defying formula has begun to flourish. ‘Not Yours’ is an impressive and well executed tune with tons of attitude. Exemplifying strength, Brooklyn rapper Junglepussy joins with a vicious verse to pleasantly compliment the swanky production of HW&W member Sweater Beats. It’s an anthem that will keep our spirits up until the Spring comes. The soon to be released self-titled LP from Scooter Island will feature over 20 contributors, including Obey City, Salomon Faye, and Ducky. A clip from ‘Not Yours’ debut on an episode of Comedy Central’s new hit series, Broad City; read more about it here. Expect more music from this exciting project in the coming months.

Electronic

[Indie Rock] ISLAND APØLLO – Miracle

Posted by Jake Balbes - February 4, 2015

ISLAND APØLLO
Miracle

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Newly monikered indie rock outfit ISLAND APØLLO has administered an attack with new single ‘Miracle’. The release of their self-titled EP is expected February 17th and this release shall be the anchor for a successful run. Residents of the Orange County area, the five-piece excites with danceable pop rock reminiscent of Capital Cities. This record fuels us with a healthy chorus full of horns and a lengthy bridge. Join them in Santa Ana, CA on February 21st for their EP release show at the Constellation Room, tickets here. Free CD’s to everyone at the show. Be sure to also check out their first single ‘Lion Eyes‘ and their live acoustic version of Arcade Fire’s ‘Deep Blue’ for Orangewood Guitars.