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“Money Rain Down” is one of several impressive tracks found on Big Black Delta’s self-titled sophomore LP. This is the second full-length release from Big Black Delta (a solo project of Mellowdrone vocalist Jonathan Bates), which follows Bates’ 2011 album, BBDLP1. Grab the entire album via the iTunes link below. More from Big Black Delta: Website // Facebook // Twitter...
Two years after releasing their debut EP, Land Of The Happy, the French duo known simply as OHO have released their sophomore project, 9th Pawn. The six-track EP is available as a free download until May 2 via Bandcamp’s name your price option. Listen to our favorite tracks below. More from 9th Pawn EP: Website // Facebook Page...
Jonathan Bates last released a full album under his moniker Big Black Delta in 2011, and on April 30 he’ll follow it up with a self-titled sophomore release. “Side Of The Road” is the first single from the aforementioned LP, and I’d expect the remaining tracks from the former Mellowdrone vocalist/bassist to be equally impressive. Website // Facebook Page...
Following the amazing singles “Retrograde” and “Digital Lion,” England’s James Blake released his sophomore LP today, two years after the release of his self-titled debut album. The deluxe version of Overgrown features eleven tracks, and each one is filled with his signature production and mellow vocals. “Take a Fall For Me” features the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, and includes the only guest vocals on the album. Other stand out tracks for me include “Life Round Here,” “Dlm,” and “Overgrown.” Stream them below, then grab the entire LP via iTunes. More from Overgrown: Website // Facebook Page...
The French house artist known as Kavinsky released his debut studio album, OutRun, on February 25. Although Kavinsky (born Vincent Belorgey) has been making music since 2005, it wasn’t until 2011 that he achieved more mainstream recognition after his track “Nightcall” was featured in the film Drive. Listen to “Roadgame” and “Odd Look” below. More from Outrun: Twitter // Facebook Page...
“Digital Lion” follows “Retrograde” as the second single from James Blake’s forthcoming new album, Overgrown. Blake teamed up with the English musician Brian Eno for this track, and Eno’s expertise on experimental musical styles and ambient music is evident with the single. Overgrown is out April 8. Website // Facebook Page...
Four years after their first performance together, the experimental rock group known as Atoms For Peace released their debut album, Amok, on February 25. The group consists of Radiohead singer Thom Yorke and producer Nigel Godrich, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, Joey Waronker of Beck and R.E.M., and Mauro Refosco. The first single, “Default,” was released in September of last year.Listen to a few of our favorite tracks below, including the second single, “Judge, Jury and Executioner.” More from Amok: Website // Facebook Page...
“Minor Cause” was the first single released from Emancipator’s fourth studio album, Dusk to Dawn, which was released on January 29. The Portland, Oregon-based trip hop/downtempo producer has been making music since 2006 with the release of his debut album, Soon It Will Be Cold Enough. Listen to our favorites from Dusk to Dawn below. (To download, right click “Download” and “Save File/Link As”) More from Dusk to Dawn: Website // Facebook Page...
London, England-based electronic music producer and singer/songwriter James Blake released “Retrograde” today, the first single since the release of his 2011 critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. James’ sophomore album, Overgrown, will be released on April 8. Stream the single below. Website // Facebook Page...