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[Festival Preview] BUKU Music & Art Project – Where Art Comes to Life

Posted by Carl Straka - December 19, 2017

Watch out New Orleans! BUKU Music and Arts Project is coming March 9th & 10th to the party of all parties in downtown New Orleans. As expected, this festival is bringing the underground industrial nature of techno culture back to the festival circuit with an incredibly diverse genre-crossing line up that will keep you movin’ and groovin’ for two days straight.

Get lost in the multi-genre performances from electronic acts like Bassnectar and Borgore, rock bands like A Day to Remember and MGMT, hip-hop artists like Migos and Isaiah Rashad, and tons more. Talk about buku bands! There will also be live street art, custom-made industrial art installations, local food vendors, and a ton of “pop-up” performances to keep the thrill alive.

If you’re looking to up your experience, the festival also offers a VIP ticket option that gets you access to the Buku Rooftop, a multi-level structure with special amenities and VIP-only artist performances. Checkout the playlist below featuring every artist that’s been announced so far, then click here to get your tickets rolling.

[Electronic] Natty Reeves – Under Your Thumb

Posted by Tyler Trew - November 28, 2017

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Under Your Thumb

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“Under Your Thumb” is the latest from Brighton’s own Natty Reeves on DeepMatter. This jazz-infused crossover original is not something you hear all that often which makes it all the more special. Sit back and relax, this one is a treat.

Natty Reeves goes all out smooth with this soulful single. It’s organic elements make the song inviting, giving it a sense of reality rather than keeping things robotic. You can’t help but to have your nerves calmed while this one is playing and you’re likely to keep it on repeat to maximize the comfort. “Under Your Thumb” is currently available on digital platforms for those of you who would like to add it to their digital library like we have!

Robyn Paige – Genesis EP [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Tyler Trew - November 16, 2017

The London songstress Robyn Paige is taking over the dojo with the premiere of her new EP Genesis. Complete with five originals, including collaborations with Johnson Orchid and Josh Kai, this project is a beautiful balance of R&B and pop.

Genesis starts out with the soulful single “Righteous” that ushers us into the EP with grace. “White Space” comes in hot with vibrant energy that you can’t help but to be infected by. “Ocean Deep” plays in between the the sounds of the first two, while “Heartbreaker” slows things down for a more atmospheric and engulfing tone. “Jaded” closes things out with its pop driven sound to cap off a superb EP. All together this collection of songs work well together for an engaging experience that you get exclusively first in the dojo.

’Righteous’

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’White Space (featuring Johnson Orchid)’

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’Ocean Deep (featuring Josh Kai)’

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’Heartbreaker’

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’Jaded’

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[R&B/Pop] AU8UST – Hold Me Down

Posted by Tyler Trew - November 14, 2017

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Hold Me Down

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You would never guess that AU8UST‘s single “Hold Me Down” was created in a DIY studio in a room at a Motel 6. This poppy R&B treat pays homage to AU8UST’s travels around the world before coming back to his birthplace in Los Angeles.

Not only has AU8UST traveled the world, but he travels through different sounds, bringing together genres with a fluidity that some artists just don’t have. “Hold Me Down” is evidence of his smooth nature, not only mixing pop and R&B, but bringing in heavy influences from electronic music. AU8UST is back in full swing and 2018 should be a magnificent year for this creative talent.

[Music Ninja Radio] Episode 92: Give Danks

Posted by Ash El Gamal - November 6, 2017

Music Ninja Radio is a weekly podcast recorded and broadcast live on San Francisco’s BFF.fm from 4-6PM PST every Friday.

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Episode #92: Give Danks

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With special guest Tyler Hawkins, this week’s episode of TMN Radio was a particularly fun one featuring a mix of new age soul, R&B, hip-hop and house. On the eve of his performance at our Danksgiving North Bay Fire benefit show, Tyler shared a couple unreleased tracks alongside songs that have served as inspiration. The second half hones in on some of my favorite new electronic releases from Mr. Carmack’s flawless remix of a Chromeo classic to Yaeji’s hip-house perfection. Also mixed in are a few top notch house selections from Ditongo, Lane 8 and John Monkman c/o my good friend and former co-host Dom. Saturday’s Danksgiving party raised $3400 for the RCU Community Fund!

PLVTINUM – London’s Calling [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - November 3, 2017

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London's Calling

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Mental health is always worth preserving, and PLVTINUM‘s newest single was inspired by this exact principle, as we know mental health is really important for live and that’s when products like delta 9 thc can help fight stress, anxiety and more. Struggling with heartache, he began to heal by utilizing his innate ability to craft cathartic tunes, which resulted in the breezy yet bold “London’s Calling”. The impact of his emotional tribulations does not get lost in the uplifting production however, as the lyrics detail a person who has not only struggled, but persevered.

There’s something admirable about transforming a painful memory into an experience that helps you grow and manages to do the same for others. On an even more positive note, PLVTINUM is also donating 10 percent of all his Spotify proceeds from “London’s Calling” to the Society For the Prevention Of Teen Suicide, so be sure to enjoy this wonderful musical testament to recovery here also.

[Electronic] Brasstracks – For Those Who Know Part 1

Posted by Tyler Trew - October 26, 2017

If for some reason you were restricted to listen to one EP this week, then you’d have to make it For Those Who Know by Brasstracks. This all-encompassing project has a mix of jazz, hip-hop and electronic that is blended to perfection. With a whole host of collaborators, this EP is just about as good as it gets with everyone making their mark on it.

Brasstracks divvy up some sounds from their roots in New York throughout the EP that totals in six songs including an intro and outro. Every participant brought their A-game with Brasstracks leading the charge with all-star production and instrumentation that will leave you breathless. Although they have a Grammy under their belt already, Brasstracks are only taking things up from there by improving on their sound and technique more and more as time progresses. This project is a testament to creativity, hard collaborative work and vision. You’d be making a mistake by not grabbing a copy of For Those Who Know Part 1. Safe to say, we’re looking forward to Part 2.

’Improv #1 (Intro) Ft. The Underachievers & Robert Glasper’

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’Brownstone Ft. BXRBER’

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’Those Who Know’

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’When You Say That’

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’Opposite Ways Ft. Fatherdude & S’natra’

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’Improv #1 (Outro) Ft. Robert Glasper’

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