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[Denver Event Preview] Autre Ne Veut @ Lost Lake – 10/16/15

Posted by Matthew Bloss - October 13, 2015

When Arthur Ashin’s Autre Ne Veut project announced its followup LP to 2013’s excellent Anxiety in the form of the gleefully frantic Age of Transparency (which you can listen to in all of its glory below via Spotify), we perked up in preparation to devour every last piece as it was revealed. In advance of Age of Transparency’s October 2nd release a few weeks back, we had the chance to hear singles “Panic Room” & “World War pt. 2” and even crafted an entertaining and lovely conversation with him last month, which all only served to stoke our flame for a live experience. Luckily for us, Autre Ne Veut’s just three dates into an album supporting North American tour, and for our Denver based Ninjas, TMN will be out in full force this Friday at Lost Lake Lounge for the show.

The night won’t be short of talent either, with an opening set provided by the talented, L.A. via DC duo of Lindsay Pitts and Clifford John Usher, known simply as GEMS. GEMS have been carving an impressive sonic niche over the last few years, and with their debut on Carpark Records slated for an October 30th release right around the corner (pre-order here) we’re urging our readers to get there early for an amazing night of music.

Stream Autre Ne Veut’s latest LP, Age of Transparency, below, and for the rest of our friends around the country, check out the remaining tour dates underneath the Spotify player.

Oct 13 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
Oct 16 – Denver, CO @ Lost Lake
Oct 18 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
Oct 20 – Toronto, ON @ The Hoxton
Oct 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
Oct 22 – Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
Oct 23 – Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
Oct 26 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

[R&B] JARAMI – Wings (Feat. Jesse Boykins III & Pell)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 12, 2015

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Wings (feat. Jesse Boykins III & Pell)

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Feeling the Monday mid-afternoon blues? Well, we have just the cure to lift your spirits. “Wings” serves as the debut single from Swedish production duo JARAMI, but the pair are no strangers to the industry, already having songwriting and production credits for tunes with Skizzy Mars and Marc E Bassy under their belt. That experience pays off in a major way as the two manage to craft a blissfully uplifting tune with the assistance of soaring vocals from Jesse Boykins III and a rousingly poignant verse from New Orleans spitter Pell. If you’re anything like us you’ll catch yourself singing along by the three minute mark–as a side note, you may also find you have an inexplicable craving for chicken wings as well. JARAMI are currently preparing to release their debut EP later this year, but in the meantime you can download the track above and stream it through Spotify.

[R&B] Lido & Santell – Ashley

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 9, 2015

Lido & Santell
Ashley

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It’s always a good day when we have some fresh music from Lido. The Norwegian producer has decided to bless us with a brand new single, teaming up with Santell aka “the light skinned Tyrese” for a smooth cut dedicated to “Ashley”. The R&B jam might be Lido’s most straightforward song to date, comprised of finger snaps, bass kicks and tranquil synths that hearken back to the genre’s heyday. Though the track has been floating around the internet for about a year now, it finally gets its day in the sun as the first single from Lido & Santell’s upcoming collaborative EP, The Passion Project, set for release on October 23 through Mad Decent and Pelican Fly. Stream the tune above, and make sure to cop the EP when it drops.

[Singer/Songwriter] Matt Corby – Monday

Posted by Will Rowe-Parr - October 6, 2015

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Monday

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Instantly hypnotised, we fall into a trance guided by his faultless vocal harmonies, as Matt Corby finds us subdued by this wave of ambiance. His angelic approach to ‘Monday’ undoubtedly includes gospel elements, a genre in which he was massively influenced by at a young age in Australia.

The bellowing kick drum is an empowering pendulum, accompanied by unified claps, offering an authentic rawness within the song. This organic style of music is amplified by the use of a loop-station, allowing Matt to layer his soulful vocals and instruments in order to achieve complex textural patterns, the beauty of which can be perfectly re-produced throughout a live performance. He sings of losing faith in The Bible and states “Monday is about being able to appreciate where you are, and thinking that maybe you don’t need anything much to depend on, you just need to accept what’s going on right now”. The recurring falsetto pattern within the vocal melody, provides a pleasing release from elements of tension amidst his lyricism, as he completely sits back into the song, re-addressing the fundamental idea of accepting life as it is.

Born in Sydney, Matt made his official stamp on the industry at the young age of 18 when he travelled to London, having felt bewildered and directionless towards his late teens. His music is honest and organic, manipulating his magnificent vocals and creating awesome sounds and tones, such as within a crowd favourite, ‘Brother’. Therefore it’s fantastic to recognise that this authenticity has been retained throughout his most recent work, whilst realising an assured maturity as an artist.

Matt Corby will be performing worldwide over the coming months, to which I highly recommend you all attend; I know I’ll be heading over in London! Check out the link below for dates and locations!

http://mattcorby.com.au

Keeper – Moonhigh Album [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Tyler Trew - October 1, 2015

Austin, Texas has its fair share of musicians, but there’s a group of three girls who are poking their heads out above the rest. Keeper, comprised of Yadira Brown, Erin Jantzen and Lani Camille Thomison, are a vocal act that have been pushing there way into the hearts of music lovers for the past year, but now they’ve brought forth an album that is sure to capture everyone’s attention. We’re lucky enough to present it to you as a Music Ninja premiere!

Moonhigh, a collection of eight originals produced by MoonDoctoR, is what Keeper has for us. They deliver a vast mixture of soul, R&B, and future, while also diving in to deep house with the record “Not Done.” Standout tracks include “The Way Love Grows,” and the bubbly “Get On My Level.” All eight tracks hold their own, and you won’t be skipping any of them when you run through this album via stream or on iTunes. Keeper killed it! If you would like to see them perform live, then head over to CMJ in New York City in October to check them out.

’Everything You Want’

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’Nature Of The Beast’

’Not Done’

’Next To Me’

’The Way Love Grows’

’Find Yourself’

’Get On My Level’

’Restless’

[Smooth] Caius – Make U Mine

Posted by Ivan Chung - September 30, 2015

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Make U Mine

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This gem from Caius is so smooth it might make you tear up a little. The “bedroom producer” from Copenhagen will definitely put you in a mellow state with his new tune “Make U Mine”. He cleverly flips Ashanti’s “Feel So good” and fills it in with a sexy beat. Vocals are raised in pitch and are accompanied by a series of sustained piano chord progression. A series of muted guitar licks further brings out the soul in the track. Ain’t nothing wrong with a little bump and grind, am I right?

Make sure to stay tuned for more sexy tunes like this coming your way. The 20-year-old Caius is just getting started.

[Denver Event Preview Playlist] Red Bull Sound Select Presents The Internet, Povi & Turner Jackson @ The 1UP Colfax – 10/20

Posted by Matthew Bloss - September 30, 2015

We’ve been huge fans of Red Bull Sound Select’s entire concept and ethos since their inception and first ever Denver showcase; and have even had the chance to rub elbows all over the US with many of their endearing team members. So, needless to say, we get pretty perked up every time another Denver RBSS showcase is announced. Its next show has been officially announced for October 20th at the 1-UP Colfax, curated by our amazing friends at Souls In Action Entertainment. Always the eclectic programmers, SIA brings an amazing lineup to their edition of Red Bull Sound Select featuring L.A. funk/R&B slingers The Internet who are coming hot 0n the heels of their July LP, Ego Death, along with multifaceted Denver soul-songstress Povi and our favorite Mile High MC Turner Jackson (hear his latest single “Red Plastic Cup” below). As always, Red Bull Sound Select is offering an incredible deal, with tickets listed at just $3.00 with an RSVP at the link provided here.

Trust us, if you’re planning on attending, and who wouldn’t with a $3.00 entry fee?, get there early for every act, as RBSS and Souls In Action have put together a symbiotic yet varied lineup of incredible artists. Listen to our mini-playlist of tunes below to get in the mood and we hope to see you on October 20th.

’The Internet – Dont’cha’

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’The Internet ft. NickyDavey – Timeless’

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’Povi – Hustle 360 prod. by Amp Live’

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’Povi – School Girl Crush’

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’Turner Jackson – Red Plastic Cup (Single)’

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’Dirt Monkey & Cyran – Lovely Days ft. Turner Jackson’

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