SADBLOOD - LOST

Surveying the trials and tribulations of the human experience, Sadblood is the amalgamation of alternative soul, bass-centric sound design, and poetic songwriting. Exploring themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and the cyclical journey of finding oneself, Sadblood defies genre with vulnerable sound-design and storytelling. Their freshest single, “Lost” is a nod to self-acceptance in love, despite the commonplace pressure to adapt to what someone else expects of you. “Lost” is the first installment in a series of singles that will tell a story about life, love, grief, and inner-peace. With an emotional and alternative-rock vocal delivery meshing with a markedly electronic/trap beat, this Sadblood original refuses to conform to any one genre. “Lost” is out on Warpaint Records today.

LOVE THY BROTHER - MORE THAN FRIENDS FT. PRETTY SISTER

LOVE THY BROTHER · More Than Friends (feat. Pretty Sister)

I can’t tell you how much joy I had seeing a new Love Thy Brother track …. last time I was with this legend we ate chicken mole at this really fancy Mexican restaurant in San Francisco that also has a phat Tequila & Mezcal menu …. and we drank … a lot! What a great time! I have not seen this Canadian producer since … but like this song says “we belong together me and you” and I know one day we will raise a glass to each other again. Until then we have the music, and holy mac this track slaps! “More Than Friends ft. Pretty Sister” is a fantastic dance pop dream full of epic vibrant vocals soaring over disco dancefloor beats and bouncy funky melodies ….. beware because it may cause booty shaking! Miss you Love Thy Brother … keep the good good coming!

FILOUS & NINA CHUBA - TRYING NOT TO THINK ABOUT YOU

filous · filous & Nina Chuba - Trying Not To Think About You

It’s the first day in December as well as Giving Tuesday … so I’m going to give a few tracks from last month a second listen and share them … with all y’all. It’s all about the pop today. Electro-pop, dance-pop, all the pop … what would life be without pop music? My first selection comes from our long time darling and Austrian producer filous. We’ve been raving about him for years, and this new track “Trying Not to Think About You” has that great pop hook that catches your ear and draws you in … I’ll be singing this melody for hours! Nina Chuba’s vocals are sweet and savory with all the vibes … what a great collaboration between these two artists. Listen and love!

AVEC SANS - SLOW DANCE DOWN

Avec Sans · Slow Dance Down

British electro pop trio Avec Sans release a new single “Slow Dance Down” that’s giving me all kinds of feels! With fuzzy melodies and gritty beats, this euphoric vibe hit’s all the right spots. Alice Fox’s vocals are so dreamy. She says, ‘“The song conjures the spirit of the dance marathons in Depression-era 30s America, competitions that went on for hundreds of hours with people clinging on to each other to stay upright in a desperate bid to win prize money.” Delicious! You can pre-order the album HERE!

HOT SINCE 82 - LOVERDOSE

Hot Since 82 · Loverdose

Good Monday to all! As we enter into the final month of 2020, it’s not clear things will never be the same … and months and months with out live music has taken it’s toll on our broken spirits. However, there is no ned to continue to suffer because Hot Since 82 dropped his new full length album Recovery and it will answer all your delicious deep house needs! I watched his Hot Air Balloon Set over the weekend and this track “Loverdose” really stuck out for me. It’s super sexy and steamy …. I am longing for a dance floor with blinky lights but my San Francisco studio apartment will have to do for this party of one during COVID restrictions. The whole album is fantastic - stream that bad boy HERE!

DJ TAZZ XX & BJR - OPS

Baltimore born musicians DJ Tazz Xx and BJR (Born Just Right) have a story to tell. As African American men they share their unique experience to expose the crab in a bucket mentality that runs rampant in inner-city areas. “Ops” is an ode to underestimated individuals as they rise up and overcome oppression by seizing opportunity no matter the opposition. With new-school hip-hop aromas due in equal parts to its forward-thinking production style and lyrical flow, “Ops” is an easy listen with a profound message. Get inspired with “Ops” today.

SLOW MAGIC - BREATHLESS FT. RUNN

Slow Magic · Breathless (feat. Runn)

If y’all have not experienced the greatness of Slow Magic … you’re in for a treat! Our affectionate masked friend released his new single “Breathless ft. Runn” from forthcoming album It’s The End Of The World, But It’s OK and we are in-to-it! Everything he does is magical actually … which is why we’ve been gushing over him for fucking years! Belonging to the coveted Moving Castle roster, Slow Magic brings that indie dance pop vibe filled with bouncy etherical melodies and sweet sugary vocals by Runn for all the warm and fuzzies. Really looking forward to more new music from this legend!

[PREMIERE] BENJI LEWIS - STAY AROUND

Benji Lewis · Stay Around

The always ethereal and profound singer/songwriter Benji Lewis returns with an acoustic-pop gem titled “Stay Around.” The track draws inspiration from the innermost part of his soul. A song about heartache and love, and how they almost always go hand and hand, “Stay Around” explores the yin and yang of romance. The single dances with abundant guitar plucks that leave space for his signature vocals and emotional storytelling. A barebones track with minimal instrumental work, “Stay Around” is touching and poignant without any bells and whistles. Benji’s crystalline voice flows with grace as he invites listeners into a world of grief and hope. Listen to “Stay Around” today.

LE YOUTH - UNDERWATER

Le Youth · Le Youth - Underwater

Thank the universe for giving us Le Youth! What an incredible journey we’ve taken with this Los Angeles based producer over the past decade. The evolution of his sound keeps us bound to his unbreakable goodness while dancing like no one is watching. His latest release “Underwater” is out today via Armada Music and I can’t get enough of this deep house ethereal dance vibe. Absolutely beautiful … you can swoop this one HERE!