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Not sure if it’s because they’ve “gone major” by signing with Astralwerks or not, but the sound of this new EP is leagues away from the DIY erratic sound of their debut EP “Sun Bronzed Greek Gods”. DOM were more than likely given a chunk of cash that wasn’t at their disposal when recording the [...]

There are a lot of sites that do this but rather than handpick the tracks that I think were the best/you might like the best, I’m just giving you all of it. There were tracks featured on the site that aren’t in this compilation and that’s because they were posted in a fashion where the [...]

This post is a “QuickPick”.  QuickPicks are my attempt at getting all of the music that’s sent to me that I like (or just music I like but have no words for because it’s so awesome), out into the dubya dots. Any time I get sent music that I like I “star” it in Gmail [...]

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Often derided, whiteboyrappaz never really get a fair shake, and when I say whiteboyrappaz I don’t mean Eminiem and Atmosphere, I mean dudes like Hoodie Allen who’s actually brimming with talent and creativity but because he doesn’t rap about guns, bitches, and bling then he’s passed over. That kinda thing happens with ALL types of [...]

Still recovering from the life-shattering earthquake that struck back in March, the Japanese have shown a resilience and sense of community that we in the rest of the world could learn a thing or two from. Actually, make that a thing or six. A multitude of artists, composers, celebrities, TV and film personalities,  and even [...]

This post is a “QuickPick”.  QuickPicks are my attempt at getting all of the music that’s sent to me that I like (or just music I like but have no words for because it’s so awesome), out into the dubya dots. Any time I get sent music that I like I “star” it in Gmail [...]

Buy the album from Amazon – Vinyl / MP3 / CD One of the fundamental goals of running a music blog is to introduce people to new music.  The primary method of doing this is to highlight new releases, either via up and coming bands that show potential or tried-and-true musical mainstays that generally please [...]

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During a break from touring, Chaz Bundick recorded a new EP “Freaking Out”– a 5 track long set to be released on September 13 through Carpark Records. The first single, a cover of Alexander O’Neal + Cherelle’s “Saturday Love”, is an airy, playful take on the 1985 hit. Said to have a Gap Band/Mtume feel [...]

Metronomy‘s “The English Rivera” has caught the attention of many admirers and its nomination for the Mercury Prize should be sufficient evidence that all remixes should be up to its caliber. Clock Opera has undertaken that task and come out with a sophisticated interpretation of “The Bay” and the remix doesn’t stray far from the [...]

Premiered first on the DFA‘s “White Out Sessions” video series, The Rapture‘s first track off their upcoming DFA release “In The Grace Of Your Love” is now out and available for free download via DFA Records. This disco ballad is no cover of the Bee Gees’classic 1977 hit– instead, The Rapture takes you through a [...]

This post is a “QuickPick”.  QuickPicks are my attempt at getting all of the music that’s sent to me that I like (or just music I like but have no words for because it’s so awesome), out into the dubya dots. Any time I get sent music that I like I “star” it in Gmail [...]

This post is a “QuickPick”.  QuickPicks are my attempt at getting all of the music that’s sent to me that I like (or just music I like but have no words for because it’s so awesome), out into the dubya dots. Any time I get sent music that I like I “star” it in Gmail [...]