Diggin’ This: Jack Grace – “Hills” (Official Video)
That glorious, stumbling beat. Those mahogany piano pillars. Love this new one from Sydney, Australia’s Jack Grace. Track of the day. Jack Grace – “Hills” (Official Video)… Continue reading
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Music by Dan Digs: “Glass Arise”
An early morning kind of thing. Dan Digs – “Glass Arise” As premiered on the #DanDigsShow on Dash Radio last night. Listen back to the show here. … Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 038: New BadBadNotGood, GZA, Tropics, Rejjie Snow, Jill Scott – Special Guest: Adrian Younge
Show number 38! 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 at DashRadio.com.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Bells Atlas – “Sugar for the Queen”
I first got hipped to Bells Atlas earlier this week through Bandcamp’s brilliant new City Guides feature, which sees the music streaming and download service shining a light on exciting musical scenes in cities… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Szjerdene – “Find Me”
Having previously provided vocals for the likes of Bonobo and Lapalux, Amsterdam-via-Hackney, East London songstress Szjerdene recently teamed up with NYC producer Quays to pen this ominous, skeletal, synth&B excursion. Track of the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Novelist – “War”
“Very, very, very on fleek…” It’s been a minute since I’ve posted a grime cut as my Track of the Day! Today’s selection fixes that. Kojo Kankam is better… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 037: New Gallant, Rye Rye, Kieran Hebden & Steve Reid, 3D from Massive Attack, With You – Special Guest: Mocky
Show number 37! 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 at DashRadio.com.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Frances – “Grow” (Oceaan Remix)
“Grow” by 22-year-old London songstress Frances gets a minimalist, percussive rework from 22-year-old Manchester-via-Brussels producer Oliver Cean aka Oceaan. Track of the day. Frances – “Grow” (Oceaan Remix) … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Swim Good x Merival – “Since U Asked” (Free Download)
The Canada is strong in this one. Ryan Hemsworth‘s Secret Songs series just keeps getting better and better. Here he’s highlighted Canadian beatsmith Jon Lawless aka Swim Good‘s collaboration… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jack Garratt – “Weathered”
Seeing Jack Garratt at a last-minute small club show in Hollywood (watch my Vine of the best part here) back in February was definitely one of my musical highlights of 2015. … Continue reading
Dan Digs Live: Come Hang with Me as I DJ at School Night! in Hollywood
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 new bands: The… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jon E.K. – “Gold”
Mightily diggin’ this brand new track from Los Angeles villain-pop artist Jon E.K.! Produced by Mike “WUFF” Wofford, “Gold” is impassioned. Full of emotional synth swells and a sauntering bass… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs: “Echo Park Lake”
A Sunday evening beat jam inspired by one of my favorite neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Dan Digs: “Echo Park Lake” Listen to this track… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 036: New Oceaan, Azekel, Diggs Duke, Panda Bear, Janet Jackson – Special Guest: Jon E.K.
Show number 36! 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 at DashRadio.com.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: P. Morris – “Daydream”
“Daydream” is a brand new, beautifully strange track from Kansas-born, LA-based producer P. Morris. Opening with a vocal screech that sounds like it would be more at home on an old-school rave record,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Mocky – “Living in the Snow” (Official Lyric Video)
Since moving to LA, it appears that Canadian songwriter and producer Mocky has missed the ice and cooler temperatures of his homeland, as the title of his brand new song “Living in… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Cayucas – “Moony Eyed Walrus” (Official Video)
Santa Monica’s Cayucas sound exactly how this video looks, blending the summery, surfboard-in-hand, afro-pop-flecked indie sensibilities of Vampire Weekend’s first album with a singing style that reflects the temperate verdancy of the Pacific… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs: “Silverchair’s Carnival”
Was a blast interviewing Daniel Johns (ex-Silverchair) on the #DanDigsShow on Dash Radio last Sunday. Listen back to the episode here. We talked about his fantastic new alt-r&b-leaning… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 035: New Thundercat, Chet Faker, Holychild, Four Tet, Nicolay – Special Guest: Van Hunt
Show number 35! 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 at DashRadio.com.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Velvit ft Steve Spacek – “No Excuses”
Velvit is the new pseudonym of Darren White, better known as drum ‘n’ bass producer dBridge and label boss of Exit Records. His brand new track “No Excuses” features the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Luca ft Tei Shi – “Best On”
Been humming this hook in my head ever since I first heard “Best On” a few weeks ago. Love the heartfelt simplicity of this brand new track from New York’s Luca… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Joe – “Thinkin’ About” (Bobby McFerrin House Rework)
Apple Pips, Hemlock Recordings, Hessle Audio, Hotflush Recordings, SSSSS (phew!) producer Joe expertly flips a Bobby McFerrin gem into a laid-back house strut. Track of the day. Joe – “Thinkin’… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 034: New LA Priest, Ras G, Quantic, Jimi Charles Moody, Golden Rules – Special Guests: Daniel Johns (Ex-Silverchair) & Clark Dinnison from Noon Pacific
Show number 34! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite music aficionados, for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs: “Ornette”
The shape of jazz that was to come. Listen to my tribute to jazz legend Randolph Denard Ornette Coleman, who sadly passed away on Thursday at the age of 85. … Continue reading
Dan Digs Live: Now Dig This! at the Virgil in Silverlake Every Third Thursday 10pm-2am
Extremely excited to announce my new monthly live DJ night: Now Dig This! Now Dig This! is every third Thursday 10pm-2am in the B-Side Bar at the Virgil… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: King – “Suslord Theory”
Mightily diggin’ the controlled, chaotic jazz bounce of “Suslord Theory” from Los Angeles beatmaker, Low End Theoretician, and Alpha Pup signee King. Track of the day. King – “Suslord… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Leisure – “Hot Love”
Leisure, you are from Auckland, New Zealand and make incredible music like “Got It Bad” that I haven’t stopped spinning since I first heard it (this may have been their first radio… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs: “Better Call Soul” & Dan Digs Live DJ Set Upstairs at Ace Hotel in Downtown LA
Better call soul! After seeing the legend that is Danny Krivit DJ live in LA last Sunday and play a remix of “California Soul” by Marlena Shaw as his… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 033: New Dam-Funk, AM & Shawn Lee, Swindle, Disclosure, Tourist – Special Guest: Cazal Organism
Show number 33! As always, the latest in my favorite new leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists, DJs, and musicians, for your listening pleasure every Sunday… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Yuk – “Home”
Utterly hypnotic. Yuk is the project of Filipino-American producer Chad Valencia. When he’s not making beats, the Los Angeles musician is busy running a Filipino-inspired pop-up restaurant called LASA… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Formation – “Hangin”
Formation are two twin brothers from London. Imagine the Rapture jamming with Jungle, and you’re getting close to the digital funk Brit-swagger that is “Hangin.” Track of the day.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tony Volker – “Kingdom of the Beasts”
South London’s Tony Volker pens spacious and emotive electronic folk. “Kingdom of the Beasts” sounds a lot like if Jose Gonzalez teamed up with Nigel Godrich. A perfect sunset… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs: “Bleepa”
Cooked this new beat up last week and premiered on the Dan Digs Show last Sunday! Check out the Instagram promo video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 032: New Jordan Rakei, Tokimonsta, Flume, The Social Experiment, Made in Heights – Special Guest: KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd
Show number 32! As always, the latest and greatest in leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite music aficionados, for your listening pleasure every Sunday night on Dash 1… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs: MOMS – “Close Your Eyes” (Dan Digs’ DADS Remix)
So I’ve been listening to a lot of Aphex Twin, Thom Yorke, and Yeezus recently… As heard in the mix on my radio show last week. Listen back to… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Charm Taylor – “Green Acres”
Walk through “Green Acres” as you unwind with the sound of New Orleans songstress Charm Taylor. Track of the day. Charm Taylor – “Green Acres” … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Alessia Cara – “Here” (Official Video)
I wasn’t sure if 18-year-old singer Alessia Cara was Canadian, but then it was immediately confirmed when I heard the line “Pardon my manners, I hope you’ll understand it.” “Here”… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jesse Boykins III – “The Wonder Years” (Official Video)
Despite being called “The Wonder Years,” this new future soul synth-simmerer from Chicago-born singer-songwriter-producer Jesse Boykins III contains approximately 0% guest raps from Fred Savage. Big love for this one. Track of the day. … Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 031: New Kenny Dope, Fink, DJ Koze, FKJ, Soulwax – Dan in the DJ Mix
Show number 31! As always, the latest in my favorite new leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists, DJs, and musicians, for your listening pleasure every Sunday… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Yes Creator – “Classwork” (Free Download)
Well into this cosmic r&b laser battle soul from the other end of the galaxy. Bristol, UK’s Yes Creator is Benjamin One and Derrick Hines. Yes Creator – “Classwork”… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: MJ Cole – “Bouldaz”
That bit-crushed bass! Massively diggin’ this brand new one from the UK garage legend that is MJ Cole! Pleased to see that his sound continues to evolve. The low-end… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs: “Brooklyn New York City”
Beats at 36,000 feet! 26 hours in Brooklyn inspired me to write this track on the plane back to LA. See if you can spot the sample. Dan… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 030: New M.I.A., Bilal, Wild Belle, Van Hunt, Roska – Special Guest: Trace
Show number 30! As always, the latest in my favorite new leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists, DJs, and musicians, for your listening pleasure every Sunday… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tei Shi – “Go Slow” (Blue Hawaii Remix)
Love the use of the slow drum ‘n’ bass loop on this remix of Brooklyn-via-Buenos Aires singer Tei Shi‘s “Go Slow” by Montreal’s Blue Hawaii. Tei Shi – “Go Slow” (Blue… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Akase (Midland & Robbie Redway) – “Rust”
Akase is a new collaboration between house producer Harry Agius aka Midland and songwriter Robbie Redway. Love the measured synths and slow burn of this mellow r’n’breakbeat jam. … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Long Arm – “Night of the Million Crickets”
If you like the cinematic and orchestral sounds of the Cinematic Orchestra, as I do, you should definitely check out St Petersburg, Russia producer Long Arm. Here’s Long Arm… Continue reading
The Dan Digs Show 029: New Bishop Nehru, Harry Edwards, St Germain, Snoop Dogg, Lil Silva – Special Guest: Adam Freeland (The Acid)
Show number 29! As always, the latest in my favorite new leftfield beats and electronic soul, plus interviews with my favorite artists, DJs, and musicians, for your listening pleasure every Sunday… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Kamasi Washington – “Miss Understanding”
Jazz! Kamasi Washington‘s “Miss Understanding” (and his new three-hour-long album, appropriately titled The Epic) is both blistering and breathtaking. Kamasi Washington – “Miss Understanding” The Epic… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: The Acid (Ry X of Howling, Adam Freeland & Steve Nalepa) – “Onyx” (Plus Full Album Stream of “Liminal”)
The Acid is Ry X of Howling (click here to hear the amazing “Signs”), Adam Freeland & Steve Nalepa. “Onyx” starts out like a Thom Yorke track but bluesier, then… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: IGBO – “Entrance Theme” (Official Video) (Free Download)
Benamin and Sly5thAve are indigo, green, brown, orange, or IGBO. The duo’s brand new track, “Entrance Theme,” is a veritable, playful, psychedelic voyage of future funk. Track… Continue reading