Jamie Lidell – “Big Love” (Machinedrum Remix)
Jamie Lidell brings the soul shouts, Machinedrum brings the beats and bass. Jamie Lidell – “Big Love” (Machinedrum Remix) The “Big Love” Remix EP is out now on… Continue reading
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James Blake ft Chance the Rapper – “Life Round Here” (Remix) (Official Video Directed by Nabil)
This isn’t the first rap video of late to greatly increase the potency of the song it portrays by being filmed entirely in black-and-white. Perhaps best known for directing Kanye West/GOOD Music’s “Mercy”… Continue reading
Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk are 7 Days of Funk – “Faden Away”
Now here is a dream pairing. Doggfather Snoop teams up with boogie-funk godfather Dam-Funk to go “Snoopy Collins” (scroll to 3min 24sec) on this thick slab of G-Funk that’s so straight West Coastin’… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Podcast: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, Sep 29, 2013.
Say hello to a brand new edition of the Dan Digs DJ mix podcast radio show broadcast session! It’s an eclectic, fast-paced blend of everything I’m digging at the moment in… Continue reading
Frameworks – “Patience” (Free Download)
I was elated this morning when I found a free download of one of the best compilations of 2013 by a country mile. Not a bad start to a Wednesday. The first track,… Continue reading
Tiny Hearts – “Centerfold” (Official Video)
Waajeed (he of the Platinum Pied Pipers, Bling47 and a founding member of Detroit’s Slum Village), Brooklyn chanteuse Dede Reynolds and jazz-trained producer and composer Tim K first met at a bar beneath… Continue reading
The Foreign Exchange – “Call It Home” (Official Video)
My favorite parts of this new Foreign Exchange track are those piano chord drops and those stand-out Stevie Wonder-ish synth bass burbles. The Foreign Exchange – “Call It Home” (Official Video) … Continue reading
Phaeleh – “Tokoi” (Official Video)
If you like Bonobo, you should definitely listen to Bristolian beatsmith Phaeleh (pronounced “fella”). Phaeleh – “Tokoi” (Official Video) Phaeleh‘s first ever North American tour begins this week. Catch… Continue reading
Fitz Ambro$e & Ohbliv – “FAIFF” (Official Video) & “CANI” (Free Download)
Fitz Ambro$e originates from Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada and currently lives in Tokyo. Here he teams up with Richmond, Virginia’s Ohbliv to produce Zen Vapors: a 14-track musical collage of beats,… Continue reading
T.R.A.C. ft Yahzeed Divine – “This Is That” (Produced by Marc Mac)
This is that hip-hop of superlative quality produced by one of my musical heroes: 4hero’s Marc Mac. T.R.A.C. ft Yahzeed Divine – “This Is That” (Produced by Marc Mac) Get… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Podcast: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, Aug 25, 2013.
Welcome to the latest edition of the Dan Digs podcast radio show DJ mix! 35 of my favorite tracks of the moment all blended up nice. Unfortunately this episode… Continue reading
Tom Day & Monsoonsiren – “Elegiac”
My favorite track from the latest Project Mooncircle compilation is Melbourne, Australia’s Tom Day and Monsoonsiren’s elegant and epic “Elegiac.” Tom Day & Monsoonsiren – “Elegiac” Download the 33-track… Continue reading
Paul Hill – “Need Me Some U”
My favorite track from Gilles Peterson‘s latest Brownswood Bubblers comp. This subtle jazz-soul stomper has the Mahogani sound all over it. Paul Hill – “Need Me Some U” Saturday sun-filled… Continue reading
Sam Smith – “Safe With Me” (Tourist Remix)
Brighton, UK’s Will Phillips aka Tourist turns in a dizzyingly good remix of Sam Smith’s latest. Sam Smith – “Safe With Me” (Tourist Remix) More… Continue reading
Lost Midas ft Taylor O’Donnell – “Love Undone” (Official Video)
My new favorite tune from Lost Midas, the very talented beat producer and songwriter, sporting an impressive mustache and an even more impressive, next-level, Minority Report-filmed-in-Silverlake, hipster edition of Google Glass in the video… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Podcast: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, Jul 28, 2013.
Two hours of my favorite latest and greatest beats, bass, hip-hop, and electronic soul cuts! Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to new episodes… Continue reading
Kavinsky ft The Weeknd – “Odd Look”
Abel Tesfaye bka The Weeknd sounding more like MJ than ever when paired with the nocturnal synths and 80s drum pads of French producer and “that guy from the Drive soundtrack” Kavinsky. … Continue reading
Rondenion – “Bialowieza”
Minimal, exquisite tech-house from Japan’s Rondenion aka Hirofumi Goto with a beat that sounds like it was made entirely from bubbles and baby elephant tusks. Rondenion – “Bialowieza” Rondenion‘s Soul… Continue reading
Laura Mvula – “She” (MJ Cole Remix)
Mathematical fact alert! MJ Cole = summer. Loving these Todd Edwards-esque vocal scissorings of Laura Mvula’s melody, those swinging UK garage beats, these regal strings, and the electronic piano treble jazz-fill… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Podcast: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, Jun 30, 2013.
Stoked, hyped, and generally ex-ci-ted for this week’s brand new show! Hope you’re all doing well. Special shouts going out to anyone tuning in for the first time! … Continue reading
Barbarossa – “Turbine” (Official Video) (Free Download)
Fresh from supporting José González‘s band Junip in New York last week, East London’s suitably red-bearded James Mathé, otherwise known as Barbarossa, combines a large, simple Black Keys-ish garage rock-soul guitar riff and tussled… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Podcast: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, Jun 9, 2013.
Welcome to the latest mix! Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to new episodes of the Dan Digs music podcast. … Continue reading
Washed Out – “It All Feels Right” (Official Video)
Enchanted, psychedelic, folk vibrations on this brand new Washed Out song, sounding not unlike a dialed-down, Sunday morning Tame Impala. Washed Out – “It All Feels Right” (Official Video) “It… Continue reading
Jungle – “Platoon” (Official Video ft B-Girl Terra)
This five-year-old knows how to bust a move. Jungle – “Platoon” (Official Video) “Platoon” is released via Chess Club Records on July 15. More from London’s Jungle here. … Continue reading
Simian Mobile Disco & Bicep – “Sacrifice” (Official Video)
Future-funked acid house all day. Watch the accompanying video that resembles the 3D graph blueprints on the 4D desk of some 5D cosmic alien architect. Simian Mobile Disco & Bicep – “Sacrifice”… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Podcast: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, May 26, 2013.
Welcome to the show. Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to new episodes of the Dan Digs music podcast. … Continue reading
Bibio – “À Tout à l’Heure” (Official Video)
West Midlands, UK producer Stephen Wilkinson bka Bibio returns with Silver Wilkinson, a new album of his lo-fi, 70s-soaked, indie electronic soul sound. Lead single “À Tout à l’Heure” couldn’t be more organic… Continue reading
Ben Hayes ft Naomi Banks – “Colours” (Free Download)
If Bonobo was signed to Brainfeeder, he might sound a lot like south-east London producer Ben Hayes. “Colours” is a slow, late-night, introspective excursion into lightly-dusted beats, burgundy upright bass, sparse piano flourishes,… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, May 5, 2013.
Brand new London hip-hop from Hawk House, a future funk remix of “No Diggity” by Bondax, Copenhagen folk from the White Album, New Zealand bedroom beats from Samuel Truth, dusty jazz from Eric… Continue reading
Omar – “The Man” (Official Video)
This funky bassoon bassline is destined to heavily soundtrack my summer. Omar is the man. Omar – “The Man” (Official Video) “The Man” is taken from Omar‘s forthcoming new album,… Continue reading
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – “Rà-àkõ-st” (Lindstrøm Cover)
After Lindstrøm recently remixed the band’s “Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark),” New Zealand-via-Portland’s U.M.O. return the favor by reworking the Norwegian producer’s U.F.O. disco audio into a grainy, warped, psychedelic 1970s TV… Continue reading
Baths – “Ironworks”
“Ironworks” by L.A.’s Will Wiesenfeld bka Baths melds melancholy piano, bittersweet strings, and aching falsetto vocals with a beat that sounds like it was crafted by recording a fist gently smashing a matchstick… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, April 21, 2013.
Two hours’ worth of my favorite sonic nutmeg ground straight into your ears. Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to new episodes of… Continue reading
Thundercat – “Heartbreaks + Setbacks” (Produced by Flying Lotus)
Effervescent jazz bass noodler Thundercat returns with a Flying Lotus-produced second album and a wonderfully catchy, soulful first single, “Heartbreaks + Setbacks.” Thundercat – “Heartbreaks + Setbacks” (Produced by Flying Lotus) … Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, April 7, 2013.
How’s it going? Hear the latest two-hour mix of my new favorite beats, ditties, ballads, and jams of the week for your listening pleasure. Unfortunately this episode is no… Continue reading
Floating Points – “Wires”
Over 11 minutes of warm orchestral swells and soulful cinematic sounds from Sam Shepherd aka Floating Points. Floating Points – “Wires” Hear more from Floating Points here.
Computer Jay ft Orfeo – “Hardships” (Official Video)
Mournful, synth-strong, cosmic soul from LA’s Computer Jay. Computer Jay ft Orfeo – “Hardships” (Official Video) “Hardships” is the first single from Computer Jay’s Savage Planet Vol. 2.
L-Vis 1990 – “Signal”
Raw, retro, reductionist, Juno-heavy newness from the Night Slugs label co-boss. L-Vis 1990 – “Signal” Catch more bass shake, rattle, and roll from L-Vis 1990… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, March 31, 2013.
My very favorite 42 songs of the last seven days lovingly blended into an eclectic two-hour music mix. Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to… Continue reading
Strange U – “Klaatu Barada Nikto” (Official Video Directed by Alexander Nut)
This agitated, gritty heatwave loop from Eglo’s mysterious new signing, Strange U, believed to be a moniker of UK hip-hop stalwart Kashmere the Iguana Man. Although why anyone would even think about adopting… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sun, March 24, 2013.
A two-hour selection of the finest in box fresh beats, bass, hip-hop, and electronic soul. Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to new episodes… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sunday Mar. 17, 2013.
“Erm, it really has been quite a long time, hasn’t it? One does apologize, one shouldn’t have left you without a dope beat to, indeed, step to. So sorry.” – British Timbaland. The… Continue reading
Ta-ku – “Clap for Me” (Official Video)
Perth, Australia’s Ta-ku has rapidly become one of my favorite beatmakers of this, and probably any, year. Ta-ku – “Clap for Me” (Official Video) Suff Daddy and Ta-ku’s Bricks & Mortar… Continue reading
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sunday Mar. 3, 2013.
43 songs this week, all of them rather amazing. Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to new episodes of the Dan Digs… Continue reading
Atoms for Peace – “Ingenue” (Official Video)
This video: Best. Drunken Yoga Class. Ever. Atoms For Peace – “Ingenue” (Official Video) Amok, the new album from Thom Yorke’s other band Atoms for Peace, is out now on XL… Continue reading
BRZZVLL – “Kevin” (Official Video)
That Belgian centipede funk. BRZZVLL – “Kevin” (Official Video) More delightful sounds from Antwerp’s finest live jazz collective BRZZVLL (pronounced “Brazzaville”) here.
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sunday Feb. 24, 2013.
Forty of my favorite tracks from this week in one two-hour mix. Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to new episodes of… Continue reading
Ghost Beach ft Noosa – “Close Enough” (Free Download)
Soaring, euphoric 80s chorus: check. Early Hudson Mohawke shiny beats and sparkling synths: check. Including the words “Beach,” “Skull,” “Crystal,” or “Ghost” in your band name to achieve elite, next-level, ultra-hip status: double… Continue reading
Main Attrakionz – “Cloud Body” (Produced by Grown Folk)
Heard this Main Attrakionz song at the end of episode three of Red Bull Music Academy’s H∆SHTAG$ web series on emerging genres of music, “Don’t Call It #CloudRap,” and immediately had to track… Continue reading