2014 was a huge first year for Oakland duo, Dimond Saints. Emerging as one of the most promising producers to hit the scene with several Hype Machine toppers and massive festival plays. Releasing over 24 songs to critical acclaim from the likes of Billboard and beyond. 2015 is sure to start with a uproar with their first release titled, “Push It Down”.
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San Francisco’s Slaptop released his highly anticipated second single “Distraction”, following up his debut “Sunrise”.
Listen/download: Maroon 5- Maps (Slaptop Remix)
Listen/download: Zhu – Faded (Slaptop Remix)
Listen: Jaymes Young – Habits Of My Heart (Slaptop Remix)
Thump ON DECK: Slaptop mixtape HERE
Slaptop’s debut track “Sunrise” immediately shot to the top 5 of iTunes’ electronic charts and top 3 of the Hype Machine charts. It was featured in the FIFA 2015 video game and entered the UK Shazam Charts and even featured in the “15 billion total Shazams” promo video. The music video, which captures an all night adventure until sunrise, can be seen below if you haven’t checked it out. Buzzfeed called it one of the best songs of summer.
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Griz says:
I am so so so so so stoked to release new music! It has been such a busy year and I am very proud to finally give you guys a listen and free download to my first single “A Fine Way to Die” featuring my good com-padre Orlando Napier! Between recording horn lines, drums, writing guitar lines, and recording the most killin’ vocals, this song took a full year to make. I really hope you guys enjoy this monster of a tune!!! Get the funk down!
Today we are treated to the mesmerizing sounds of “Satisfy,” the brand new single by the 19 year old future-beat producer from Brisbane called cln, featuring the gorgeous vocals of Lou Millar; one-half of Sydney’s Twin Caverns.
Written in the wee hours of the morning during a time of procrastination, “Satisfy” is a hypnotic moody-blend of infectious keys, pulsing beats and spine-tingling vocal samples, all interlaced by cln’s impeccable production.
“Some of my best song ideas come to me at about 3am when I’m in a semi-comatose state. ‘Satisfy’ began as one of these ideas, and it basically reflects the mellow mood I was in at the time. I had an assignment due the very next day, I was barely awake, but I was content making music and decided everything else could wait” – cln (Callan Alexander)
“Off Da Clock puts a dancier spin on the original in the style of Bit Funk and Treasure Fingers.” – Discobelle
Now, Night Drive and Sound Control Records are excited to present the latest remix of “Young Rivals” from burgeoning, Austin based producer, Off Da Clock. Taking steady aim at the club, Off Da Clock (nee` Chris Cortinas) injects some serious, pumping drums, jaunty guitar riffs and euphoric arpeggios to create a blissful rework poised to damage many a dance floor.
Listen to more Young Rivals
Night Drive – Young Rivals (Original Mix)
Night Drive – Young Rivals (ASTR Remix)
Night Drive – Young Rivals (Official Video)
Dimond Saints and L A Y L A merge effortlessly in this stunning rendition of Weightless. L A Y L A draws you in immediately with her beautiful yet powerful vocals that loom majestically over the music. Wiith a solid foundation of spacial beats and warm undertones that combine with one of the most infectious choruses, this one will have you singing with her before the end of the first of play. Dimond Saints has done it again with this futurist take of L A Y L A that is sure to be an instant classic!
Check out the new song from LA garage-rock band The Dead Ships, who have been on tour with PAPA and have played alongside bands like Yo La Tengo and She & Him. They’ll be in NYC for CMJ in a couple of weeks, as well.
NOIRE are a new and exciting band from Sydney. Their second single “Those Days” was recorded with multi-ARIA award-winning producer Wayne Connolly (The Vines, You Am I, Youth Group).
NOIRE posses a pop sensibility that is dark as it is colorful and as emotional as it is uplifting.
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