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Murlo Remixes Yung Nation’s “Shawty Wassup”

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July 24, 2013
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First off, if you don’t read Southern Hospitality religiously then you’re slipping. Whether they’re putting on for Sinjin Hawke well before most of us caught on or compiling the best of Kevin Gates, the London-based publication is at the forefront of everything club-oriented. Recently, SH extended itself further into the label realm, releasing an EP made up of remixes of songs by rising Dallas duo Yung Nation. Among the producers enlisted was Murlo, one of the more interesting purveyors of the dissonant instrumental grime sound preferred by producers like Slackk and Visionist. Falling somewhere between futuristic grime, classic garage and mid-2000s Southern rap, Murlo’s take on “Shawty Wassup” retains the sing-song flow of the original, contributing fleeting vocal stabs and a vibrant minimalist aesthetic. It’s no surprise that SH is on top of both of these artists and their stamp of approval is as valuable as any, so jump on the bandwagon quick or fall in the dust. Slick Shoota, Suicideyear, Krueger, DJ Tricks, Wreck Tech and Kaptain Kadillac also contributed remixes to the EP.

Download: Donky Pitch’s ‘We Didn’t Think We’d Make It This Far’ Compilation

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July 23, 2013
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Last month, Dummy Mag’s Adam Harper wrote an extensive piece outlining what he calls the “neon” sound of the UK, demonstrated by labels like LuckyMe, Keysound and Numbers and characterized by bright synth work, loads of syncopation and a generally progressive spirit. Harper also touches on Bristol-based label Donky Pitch, which plays house for a globally focused cadre of talented producers, ranging from London’s ARP 101 to Seattle’s based kingpin Keyboard Kid. This month, the label reached the rather momentous 10 release landmark and are celebrating with a free compilation cleverly titled We Didn’t Think We’d Make It This Far Vol. 1. If you’re a Donky Pitch fanboy (like ourselves), you’ll recognize a good deal of already released material (10 tracks in all) that has come to epitomize the DP sound. There are also eight unreleased songs available including Ghost Mutt’s hyper rework of that one Kendrick Lamar song with the awful video filmed in a field “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe”. If Donky Pitch is a new entity for your ear holes, We Didn’t Think We’d Make It This Far Vol. 1 is a perfect introduction and if you’re already in the know’s know, well, show some damn support anyways.

Kyle Hall Remixes Cromie & Sage Caswell’s “Vines”

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July 18, 2013
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A lot has been said/written about Detroit house prodigy Kyle Hall in the past few weeks, what with the release of his debut The Boat Party LP. At only 21 years old, Hall’s music manages to imbibe tropes from the two lynchpins of American dance, Detroit and Chicago, as well as production techniques from across the globe. In short, if you haven’t listened to The Boat Party yet, you’re doing a respective disservice to both your mind and your dancing shoes. Hall’s latest track comes in the form of a remix of Los Angeles-based producer/DJ combo Cromie & Sage Caswell’s “Vine” (out now on brand new Brooklyn-based label Peach). It is both futuristic and retro, sounds fiercely analogue, but also has moments that any listener will struggle to fit into any existing sonic lexicon. The original (listen after the jump) is also an impressive number and sees two of Los Angeles’ premier DJs wisely extending their skills into the production realm.

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New Spooky Single, “New Slaves” Remix

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July 18, 2013
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Riding on the back of a FACT mix and two (!) (one and two) “Party Packages” for Truants, East London grime don Spooky is on a real roll as of late. Always known as one of the very best grime DJs (often playing four or more sets a week on London’s long-running Deja Vu FM), Spooky has rightfully been getting more and more acclaim for the production side of his artistic acumen. On August 12, he will release “Baby”, a rollicking bassline jam, on Unknown To The Unknown. The release will feature a stacked remix lineup, ranging from Matrixxman’s buttery house to Flava D’s stringent garage manipulations. Spooky also carried out what we were all vaguely imagining, utilizing the four bar melody and bass hits of Kanye West’s “New Slaves” to create an unparalleled grime bootleg. Stream below and throw one up for the don.

Zodiac Remixes Glass Animals’ “Black Mambo”

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July 18, 2013
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zodiacToronto-based producer Zodiac (aka Jeremy Rose) has been relatively quiet since the release of his self-titled EP on Jacques Greene’s Vase-Forever label and the whole Abel Tesfaye fiasco. With the exception of a remix for Arclight and a feature in RBMA’s #Hashtag video series, the lightning rod producer has been almost entirely absent from the music listening public’s general consciousness. Woe is us, the silence is suffocating. With remarkable timing though, Rose emerged today with a remix for Glass Animals, our favorite British psychedelic R&B act and one of the most underrated acts on either side of the Atlantic. In typical fashion, the remix shows remarkable restraint, relying on reverberating synth pads and the deep, stultified sonics that have become Rose’s greatest signifiers. Oh and you should really listen to Glass Animals if they haven’t already entered your library. Stream Zodiac’s remix below and pre-order the 12″ here (out July 29 on Wolf Tone).

Ryan Hemsworth Gives Back With Free ‘Still Awake’ EP

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May 23, 2013
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Before becoming the Ryan Hemsworth, Ryan Hemsworth was a relatively unknown Halifax-native with a penchant for web-based jollies. In the past twelve months though, the man who first caught our attention via a string of quality remixes and free EPs has toured Europe, aligned himself with the ever-subversive Wedidit collective and engrained himself in the transposable joint worlds of Tumblr/Soundcloud. Hemsworth has also diversified his sound, extending himself into the realms of Jersey club and out-and-out house, as well as refining his hip hop production palate. Today, we received the Still Awake EP, an all-free-everything offering that reverts to the Hemsworth we originally fell in love with way back when. Still Awake is full of breezy house and hip hop numbers, replete with enough chipmunk vocals and airy synths to engage even the most jaded listener. The first five tracks are delightfully elevated, but the EP really kicks into gear with “All Our Thoughts Are Physical” and Japanese producer Taquwami’s remix of “Perfectly”, a seductive off-kilter jam that changes the tone of the EP entirely. It feels like the Tokyo-based producer is on the tip of everyone’s collective tongue these days and it’s only a matter of time before his music becomes ubiquitous. It usually only takes one remix or guest feature to make that happen and we applaud Hemsworth for sticking with his guns and supporting such a prodigious, yet under appreciated musician. Stream Taquwami’s remix below, hit the jump to stream the full EP and download the whole damn thang here.

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Fort Romeau Remixes Holy Other’s “Held”

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May 21, 2013
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It makes all too must sense that Ghostly International’s resident minimal house don Fort Romeau would take on similarly left field act Holy Other’s “Held” and the results do not disappoint. The track is the result of a tour the two embarked on last year and features the mysterious R&B acts ethereal vocals superimposed over a simmering bassline that operates in a similar fashion to John Talabot & Pional’s “Destiny”. Transcendent collaborations like this don’t come around all that often, so download below and maybe even give the two artists a shout on the cloud of sound.

Maribou State Remixes Fatboy Slim’s “Praise You”

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May 13, 2013
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The fact that Fatboy Slim endorsed Maribou State to officially remix his 1999 hit “Praise You” probably doesn’t mean all that much to our readers (and honestly, it doesn’t mean much to anyone on a critical level), but it does represent the leaps and bounds that the London duo has grown since the release of the Scarlett Groove EP last November. The remix transforms Slim’s original from big beat mediocrity to a moody house groover that has become one of the act’s biggest hits to date in less than a week. These guys are on the brink of something huge and we can’t wait to hear the next incantation of their sound. Stream below and look for a release on Skint soon.

Eprom Remixes Kendrick Lamar’s “M.A.A.D. City”

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May 8, 2013
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Let’s take a break from our regular programming to bring you something stupid hype. For the past few months The Motherfucking Gaslamp Killer has been rinsing an unknown remix of Kendrick Lamar’s “M.A.A.D. City” and absolutely detonating dancefloors across the world. Today, Eprom has let the remix loose on the general public and madness has ensued. This is an unadulterated “banger” so step off if you give fucks about something like “subtlety”. Stream below and download here.

Djrum Remixes Haraket’s “Taint”

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May 7, 2013
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Sometimes it’s really difficult to respond to a piece of music critically, or with any other response than “hey, this is really pretty”. That was my reaction after hearing Djrum’s remix of Haraket’s “Taint” and it still hasn’t changed. It’s easy to get caught up in the mesmerizing kicks, the melancholic chords and the wafting found sounds (and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing), but Djrum offers a real depth (check out his Seven Lies LP if you haven’t already) that most “beat” and/or “electronica” producers rarely attain. Instead of using percussion as a means of propping up a vocal performance, Djurum’s drums pulsate and mutate, drawing as much attention as the angelic vocals. Stream below and look out for Haraket’s upcoming single/12″.