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Video: Space Siren – “Who Makes Me Try?”

By ⋅ June 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Siebe de Boer’s video for Space Siren‘s melancholic and introspective “Who Makes Me Try?” is a beautifully crafted piece of work that explores space and color, or perhaps, the lack of it. I don’t know much about the Dutch foursome and their label, Subroutine Records, but you can listen to their second studio album (from which this song is taken) here.

And as the label put it on our Facebook page, “Get lost in this video.”

Video: Hit-Boy – “Jay-Z Interview”

By ⋅ June 8, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Hit-Boy takes a page from his G.O.O.D. Music co-conspirator and mentor Kanye West with his debut rap song, the oddly-titled “Jay-Z Interview”. After conquering the production world with bangers like “N–gas in Paris” and A$AP Rocky‘s “Goldie”, the famed producer is now starting his recording career as a rhymer. Below, you can listen to Hit-Boy’s rap debut alongside the visuals for the track, which includes cameos from Jay-Z, Kanye, Kid Cudi, and Rocky.

Video: Danny Brown – “Grown Up”

By ⋅ June 7, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Whoever thought I’d be the greatest growing up?

For Danny Brown‘s Party Supplies-aided track “Grown Up”, the Detroit rapper decided to take a creative approach and create a music video that showcased him as a child. In it, we get to imagine a young Danny Brown taking to the streets and causing mayhem in the city and at school, all while reciting his very own rhymes. Below, you can watch the Greg Brunkalla-directed visual and learn the secret behind Brown’s missing front teeth. You can also download the song for free from Scion Audio Visual in exchange for your email address at the very bottom of the page.

 

Download: Clams Casino – Instrumental Mixtape 2

By ⋅ June 5, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Following up last year’s fantastic Instrumental Mixtape, hip hop producer Clams Casino has tweeted a link to download a brand new mixtape containing fourteen beats he’s made the past year. On the mixtape is some of his awe-inspiring production for the likes of The Weeknd, Lil B, and A$AP Rocky and his remixes of Washed Out and Lana Del Rey. Download the tape here, or listen to some of the tracks below.

MP3: Clams Casino – I’m God [Lil B]

MP3: Clams Casino – Palace [A$AP Rocky]

Listen: THEBLKHANDS – “I’m Gone (feat. Big K.R.I.T.)”

By ⋅ June 2, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Newcomers THEBLKHANDS, a hip-hop trio consisting of rappers Cazzie Jetson and Dominic Serendip and producer ILLA, make their debut today with their first single “I’m Gone”. Featuring none other than Big K.R.I.T., who takes over the track with a killer second verse, “I’m Gone” is an introspective peek into the pasts of THEBLKHANDS and though we haven’t learned all that much about them yet, I’m incredibly excited for new music from the group. They plan to release their first album later this year with additional features from talented rhymers Smoke DZA and Skyzoo.

You can listen to the Cazzie, K.R.I.T., and Dominic spin their tales over some melancholic ILLA production below, courtesy of the group’s Soundcloud page. Hit the download button for the free MP3.

The xx Announce ‘Coexist’

By ⋅ June 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On September 11th, the xx will release their highly anticipated second studio album, Coexist, through Young Turks. This will be the follow-up to 2009’s self-titled debut, which launched the band and its members into global stardom. From their announcement: “After a long time on the road, we took a break, created our own studio and wrote these new songs that we’re so looking forward to playing to you.”

The xx 2012 Tour Dates:

06-08 Turin, Italy – Traffic Festival
06-09 Porto, Portugal – Optimus Primavera Sound
06-15 Aarhus, Denmark – Northside Festival
06-16 Hultsfred, Sweden – Hultsfred Festival
06-22 Scheessel, Germany – Hurricane Festival
06-23 Neuhausen, Germany – Southside Festival
06-27 Haervic, Norway – Hove Festival
06-29 Arras, France – Main Square Festival
06-30 Werchter, Belgium – Rock Werchter
07-04 Tokyo, Japan – Liquid Room
07-07 Gdynia, Poland – Heineken Open’er Festival
07-14 Joensuu, Finland – Ilosaarirock Festival
07-23 Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda
07-25 Seattle, WA – Showbox at the Market
07-28 Toronto, Ontario – Phoenix Concert Theater
07-29 Montreal, Quebec – Metropolis
07-31 Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre
08-02 New York, NY – Terminal 5
08-09 Sibinek, Croatia – Terraneo Festival
08-10 Budapest, Hungary – Sziget Festival
08-11 St Pere, France – La Route du Rock
08-18 St Polten, Austria – FM4 Frequency Festival
08-19 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands – Lowlands Festival
08-31 Laois, Ireland – Electric Picnic
09-07 Isle of Wight, England – Bestival

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