Diggin’ This: Saba – “Symmetry”
Both lyrical and vocal skills are on full display here on “Symmetry,” the latest track from Chicago musician and Chance the Rapper collaborator Saba. Track of the day. … Continue reading
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Diggin’ This: Teen Daze – “You Said”
Them drums. “You Said” is a shimmering slice of delicately crafted beat-led indie from Abbotsford, British Columbia producer Teen Daze. Track of the day. Teen Daze –… Continue reading
TV by Dan Digs: Watch Episode 8 of the New Series of Crate Diggers Vinyl Show Featuring Monalisa
Check out episode 8 of the new series of Crate Diggers that I executive produced for Fuse TV‘s new channel, FM. The show focuses on vinyl aficionados and their love of wax. This episode spotlights the life, times, and… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Hairy Hands – “YNA”
Currently grooving to this percussive future-funk jam courtesy of hirsutely dextrous Hampshire, England producer Hairy Hands. Track of the day. Hairy Hands – “YNA” … Continue reading
TV by Dan Digs: Watch Episode 7 of the New Series of Crate Diggers Vinyl Show Featuring Free the Robots
Check out episode 7 of the new series of Crate Diggers that I executive produced for Fuse TV‘s new channel, FM. The show focuses on vinyl aficionados and their love of wax. ep7 of #cratediggers feat @freetherobots that i… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: I, CED ft Om’Mas Keith – “Forever”
This timeless piano-led soul jam from St. Louis producer I, CED featuring Om’Mas Keith just made my Tuesday. Track of the day. I, CED ft Om’Mas Keith – “Forever” … Continue reading
TV by Dan Digs: Watch Episode 6 of the New Series of Crate Diggers Vinyl Show Featuring Carlos Nino
Check out episode 6 of the new series of Crate Diggers that I executive produced for Fuse TV‘s new channel, FM. The show focuses on vinyl aficionados and their love of wax. This episode spotlights the life, times, and… Continue reading
Dan Digs Live: DJ Set with Frank Foreal at Resident DTLA on Thursday July 28
Come hang and/or chill and/or boogie and/or vibe this Thursday at Resident DTLA in the Arts District. Frank Foreal and I will be spinning the best in leftfield beats, bass, hip-hop,… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 092: New Swindle, Kenny Dope, DJ Premier, Roots Manuva, Kerri Chandler – Special Guest: Jeff Parker (Tortoise)
Show number 92! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Nick Waterhouse – “It’s Time”
Huntington Beach, California singer-songwriter Nick Waterhouse turns in “It’s Time,” a cloudy summer throwback soul workout fueled by blue organ keys, choral swells, and a cymbal-saturated beat. Track of… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jesse Mac Cormack – “Never Enough”
On “Never Enough,” Montreal’s Jesse Mac Cormack fuses garage guitar fuzz with spritely 80s pop melody sensibilities and a bouncing funk beat. Track of the day. Jesse Mac… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Will Joseph Cook – “Take Me Dancing” (Joel from Wolf Alice Remix)
Drummer Joel Amey from Wolf Alice delivers a remix of Kent, UK singer-songwriter Will Joseph Cook‘s “Take Me Dancing” that’s cross-stitched with a twitchy electronic beat and soaked in aqueous organ washes. … Continue reading
TV by Dan Digs: Watch Episode 5 of the New Series of Crate Diggers Vinyl Show Featuring B+
Check out episode 5 of the new series of Crate Diggers that I executive produced for Fuse TV‘s new channel, FM. The show focuses on vinyl aficionados and their love of wax. This episode spotlights the life, times, and… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Xiomara – “Siren”
“Siren,” by Berkeley, California chanteuse Xiomara is a delicate and smokey, soulful blues number with shades of Portishead and Ella Fitzgerald. Track of the day. Xiomara – “Siren” … Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs: James Blake – “Retrograde” (Dan Digs’ Futuregrade Remix)
My number 1 track of 2013 (see the full list here) gets transported to a future of bass, chopped Amen breaks, and footwork rhythms. As heard in the mix… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 091: New Catching Flies, Leisure, Devonwho, Blawan, Jagwar Ma – Special Guest: BRÅVES
Show number 91! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tusks – “Ivy” (Throwing Snow Remix)
London producer Throwing Snow steps up to throw some supernova synths and outer space organ shine over Emily Underhill aka Tusks‘ stunning vocals on this remix of “Ivy.” Track of… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Deetron – “Cycle”
I first heard the work of Swiss-born house and techno producer Sam Geisler, better known as Deetron, on Darren Emerson’s Global Underground: Uruguay DJ mix back in the year 2000. Deetron‘s latest… Continue reading
TV by Dan Digs: Watch Episode 4 of the New Series of Crate Diggers Vinyl Show Featuring Los Angeles Radio Station Dublab
Check out episode 4 of the new series of Crate Diggers that I executive produced for Fuse TV‘s new channel, FM. The show focuses on vinyl aficionados and their love of wax. and so it begins. i'm producing the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jamie Lidell – “Walk Right Back”
“Walk Right Back” is a welcome return from Nashville-via-Berlin-via-Cambridgeshire, UK singer-songwriter-producer Jamie Lidell. Digging those delectably laggy drums, those airy pads, that subtle yet reliable bassline, and Lidell’s expert… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 090: New Jon Bap, Basecamp, Francis and the Lights, Denitia and Sene, Gold Panda – Special Guest: Sam Gellaitry
Show number 90! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Mahalia – “Back Up Plan” (Maths Time Joy Remix)
Mightily diggin’ this synth-surgin’ remix from London producer Maths Time Joy of Leicester, UK chanteuse Mahalia‘s “Back Up Plan.” Track of the day. Mahalia – “Back Up Plan”… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tycho – “Division”
Shades of the genres of post-rock, ambient, and intelligent drum ‘n’ bass, all underpinned by crystal clear, crisp drums. “Division” is a brand new track from San Francisco producer… Continue reading
TV by Dan Digs: Watch Episode 3 of the New Series of Crate Diggers Vinyl Show Featuring Nobody (Video)
Check out episode 3 of the new series of Crate Diggers that I executive produced for Fuse TV‘s new channel, FM. The show focuses on vinyl aficionados and their love of wax. This episode spotlights the life, times, and record collection… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jeff Parker (Tortoise) – “Executive Life”
Warm Wednesday afternoon early July jazz. Jeff Parker, perhaps best known for his work with his band Tortoise, is an expert Chicago jazz experimentalist. His latest project, The New Breed, is… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 089: New BadBadNotGood, FKJ, Florian Kupfer, MNDSGN, Pedestrian – Special Guests: Stro Elliot (Live Set) & New Zealand Music Update with Martyn Pepperell
Show number 89! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Crayon – “Bones”
When brightness goes dark. “Bones” by Parisian producer and former illustrator Crayon is a marbled electronic soul cut complete with rain sounds and cutlery drawer-percussion that has you reaching for… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Equador (Henry Binns of Zero 7 and Bo Bruce) – “Bones Of Man”
With pathos-driven piano keys, choral swells, bass murmurs, and tabla-flecked drums, new single “Bones of Man” by Henry Binns of Zero 7 and Bo Bruce, together known as Equador, is a chilled… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Awir Leon – “Sitting So High” (Official Video)
Metronome clips and 808 claps, jazz cymbal rattles and monolithic synths. “Sitting So High” is the magnificent new single from Amsterdam producer Awir Leon. Track of the day. … Continue reading
TV by Dan Digs: Watch Episode 2 of the New Series of Crate Diggers Vinyl Show Featuring DJ Day (Video)
Check out episode 2 of the new series of Crate Diggers that I executive produced for Fuse TV‘s new channel, FM. The show, hosted by Anthony Valadez, focuses on vinyl aficionados and their love of wax. This episode spotlights the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Joey Dosik – “Running Away”
The soul is strong in this one. Mightily diggin’ the technicolor melody, honeyed vocals, and golden, gleaming production on “Running Away,” taken from Los Angeles singer-songwriter-producer Joey Dosik‘s new EP, Game Winner.… Continue reading
Dan Digs Live: DJing at School Night in Hollywood Tonight
Looking forward to DJing again tonight at the incredible School Night at Bardot in Hollywood. Always a great music-loving crowd, always a beautiful space. Come check out these amazing bands: Fever… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 088: Bernie Worrell Tribute – New Nite-Funk, Emily King, Harrison, Jarreau Vandal x Mr Carmack, Trevino aka Marcus Intalex – Dan in the DJ Mix
Show number 88! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Techtonic – “The Feeling” (Free Download)
If it’s feelings we’re talking about, this new one from the Seattle duo of brothers Evan and Tyler Gilsdorf aka Techtonic is four minutes of wide-eyed optimism and bass-driven euphoria, complete with rippling low-end… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Verdensrommet – “Aldri Igjen” ft Onge $ushimane
Time for some Norwegian future R&B. Lazy horns, rock guitar breakdowns, and a mellow hip-hop breakbeat make up “Aldri Igjen” (translated as “Never Again”), a new cut from Verdensrommet (Norwegian for “space”).… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Bamily – “Hello Stranger”
Slinky, indie, post-disco greatness from Bamily. Need to hear this on a yacht at sunset ASAP. Track of the day. Bamily – “Hello Stranger” … Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 087: New Sampha, Black Milk, Disclosure, The Avalanches, Clark – Special Guests: DJ Day & Harleighblu
Show number 87! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Beaty Heart – “Raw Gold”
Arriving just in time for summer and co-produced by Jungle, “Raw Gold” by Beaty Heart is a sun-bleached, poolside percussive indie jam reminiscent of Friendly Fires and Alt-J. Track… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Clark – “Mirage Trooper” (Free Download)
Transitioning between uptempo jungle riddims and militant low-end hip-hop drums, UK producer and Warp Records signee Clark‘s new single, “Mirage Trooper,” is a speaker-rattling cloud of bass. Track of… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Foals – “Night Swimmers” (Mura Masa Edit)
A bleepy and angular rework from the Channel Islands, UK producer Alex Crossan, better known as Mura Masa, of “Night Swimmers” by the English band Foals. Track of the day.… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 086: New Quantic, Tirzah, Mura Masa, Dam-Funk, Oscar Key Sung – Special Guest: Pioneer 11
Show number 86! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Khai – “Alive” (Free Download)
Beauty is myriad in simplicity. “Alive” by Jefferson City, Missouri singer-songwriter-producer Khai is an electronic soul cut that is restrained, delicate, and altogether uplifting. Track of the day. Khai… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Oddisee – “Brea” (Official Video)
A tribute to the unseen soul. “Brea” is a laidback and breezy jazz beat instrumental that swells with a surge of monumental horns and cymbal crashes on the chorus. Track of… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Caro – “Cold Comfort”
“Cold Comfort” from Leeds, UK band Caro is a fuzzy, psychedelic jam reminiscent of fellow Brit musical boundary-pushers Everything Everything and Alt-J. Track of the day. Caro – “Cold… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: COMBAT! – “Heavy Accent”
Mightily diggin’ this brand new one from recent Friends of Friends signing and LA native Mark Nieto aka COMBAT! “Heavy Accent” is a wonderful mess of dusty drums, Thundercat-ish… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 085: New Gilles Peterson Presents Sonzeira, The Avalanches, Beck, Pearson Sound, Sepalcure – Dan in the DJ Mix
Show number 85! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tor – “Days Gone”
Way into this moody beat shuffle from Vancouver producer Tor. Track of the day. Tor – “Days Gone” Tor’s new album, Blue Book,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Wallace – “Is It You?” (Produced by Kraak & Smaak)
One of my favorite Antipodean soul singers returns with “Is It You?”, a weighted, late-night jazz jam with a beat rooted in hip-hop and a rarefied vocal. Produced by… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Monophobe ft Young Corvus – “Two Times” (Free Download)
Big love for this interplanetary heater courtesy of Vienna producer Monophobe. Track of the day. Monophobe ft Young Corvus – “Two Times” Download… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 084: New Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kaytranada, Robert Glasper & Erykah Badu, Whitney, Scrimshire – Special Guest: The Seshen
Show number 84! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading