Latest TMN Premiere Posts

CHIMES – Ninety Four EP [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Tyler Trew - May 11, 2017

Usually when we get a premiere, we’re delivering you a single, but this time around things are different. Instead of getting a first listen to a new tune from CHIMES, you’re getting a full EP. Ninety Four, complete with five songs, is taking over the dojo with its uplifting house sound.

CHIMES ushers in the Spring season with Ninety Four. Through and through this project is a house head’s dream come true. The first four songs share a similar progressive quality that makes them perfect for this time of the year. With the last single, CHIMES dishes out something a little different to close out Ninety Four on a distinct note. We’ve been trying to pick a favorite, but it’s just too hard. Enjoy the first listen to the EP and let us know which is your favorite!

’Wolves’

’Cold’

’Nite Swimming’

’Runaway’

’Chemical’

FRND – Be Happy (Syence Remix) [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Tyler Trew - May 11, 2017

FRND
Be Happy (Syence Remix)

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Even though FRND just released the single (and music video) for the song “Be Happy” that wasn’t enough. To expand the single further, FRND enlisted the help of Syence for a sweet official remix that you get a first listen to in this Music Ninja Premiere.

Syence keeps a somewhat similar vibe to the original, but adds in his own future bass touches to the mix. In its new form, “Be Happy” is a bit more bubbly, with a slightly increased groove that makes it a bit more dance-able and light-hearted. Enjoy a first listen to Syence’s take and check below to see just what the producer had to say about taking on this project.

“Our remix of FRND’s Be Happy came together cohesively. We thought taking the emotionally dark lyrics and putting them in a much more uplifting scene worked really well, so we focused on all the good times we’ve had with people before they’ve moved on from our lives to create this track.”
– Syence

Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC – It Ain’t My Fault (ft. Chali 2na) [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Tyler Trew - May 11, 2017

Every premiere we do is for something special, but every so often something comes along that just has that extra special touch. Today we have for you an ill music video from Krafty Kuts, Dynamite MC and one of my personal favorite emcees of all time, Chali 2na. As far as hip-hop meets electronic goes, their song “It Ain’t My Fault” is as good as it gets with a certain energy that everybody can jive with.

What makes this song and video so great is it’s just so damn fun. It’s pretty simple, focusing in on two of hip-hop’s finest along with one of dance music’s most creative characters; however, the added comic-style animations give this project that cool trait that makes it really stand out. Another piece of this project as a whole is it blends some old-school sensibilities with a new age stamp making it accessible to all types of people from all ages. Enjoy the premiere of “It Ain’t My Fault” and make sure to grab a copy of the song if you haven’t already. Last but not least, Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC’s album All 4 Corners is out May 19th on Central Station Records, so start preparing for it!

Francesca Milazzo – Little Boy [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Tyler Trew - May 10, 2017

Francesca Milazzo
Little Boy

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New York City has plenty of hidden gems as far as artists go, especially musical artists. The city is home to Francesca Milazzo who without a doubt falls into that category of special musicians whose art emanates through the cityskape. Today we share with you the premiere of her new single “Little Boy” that comes as her second original work.

“Little Boy” sees Francesca stepping away from the indie dance style that was expressed by her first single “Ghosting Me.” Instead, she goes all acoustic, with her voice leading a charge of organic instruments to show another side to her project. This capacity for dynamic creations will give her an edge that some artists just don’t have. Not only does her creativity reach over genre bounds, but her voice is just stunning. Enjoy the premiere of “Little Boy” today and get ready for more tunes from this lovely lady.

Henri PFR – Flames [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Tyler Trew - May 5, 2017

Everyone loves emojis, except for some old people who can’t seem to figure them out. In today’s premiere of Henri PFR‘s music video for “Flames” we get a barrage of emojis in a simple, yet cool animation. Released through Sony Music, this single lives up to it’s name as it is certainly a hot one.

However, since the song abides by the future bass sound, cool might be a better word to describe it. Regardless of what wording we choose, just know “Flames” is a great record. The music video works as a lyric video, but instead of words, the lyrics play out in emojis. It’s a playful video that we ninjas have had the honor of hosting for you in this premiere. Enjoy the first viewing and make sure to grab a copy of “Flames” from digital stores today.

Lulleaux & Attizz – On My Lockscreen [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Tyler Trew - May 4, 2017

Lulleaux & Attizz
On My Lockscreen

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Dirty Soul Music has come to the dojo with a new collaboration between Lullaeux and Attizz. In this premiere you get a sneak peak at “On My Lockscreen,” a smooth indie dance record that has radio written all over it. But first, you’ll listen here in the dojo!

Lulleaux & Attizz put together something that’s undoubtedly will connect with anyone who grew up with a cell phone. Everything about this song is memorable, with the vocal performance taking the lead in the catchy category. With the instrumental, we get an interesting composition that is quite simple, until the piano melodies come striking in. It gives the song some added depth to spice things up a bit, not that it was needed. “On My Lockscreen” is going to be at the top of our playlists this Summer and likely will be for you too.

Kai Straw – Hurricane (Music Video) [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Alisha Wieckmann - May 1, 2017

Back in 2016 we had the pleasure of sharing with you an amazing album, Toothpick, from the San Francisco artist Kai Straw. One of the songs off the LP, “Hurricane” was overwhelmingly the #1 hit on the album, something that came as a bit of a surprise given the album’s more upbeat, radio-friendly songs. However, we and fans fell in love with it and to signify the end of the Toothpick era, Kai is delivering a music video for the single in this Music Ninja Premiere.

After this comes another album, but we’ll focus on the music video at hand. Directed by Kai Straw himself, the video for “Hurricane” is a tasteful, minimalist set of images that really connect well, as it seems Kai is singing directly to you in a 1-on-1 session. In getting up close and personal, Kai opens himself up to the audience in a way he has rarely done before, which goes to show just how far he has come as an artist and person. Check out the video below and if you haven’t checked out the full EP, do so and grab a copy to support! Like we said before, get ready for another album coming in the next few months…