James Blake – “Retrograde” (Official Video)
A strong return from the great intelli-dubstep hope of 2011, here looking like a trendy Stig from Top Gear in the video below. James Blake – “Retrograde” “Retrograde” is taken from… Continue reading
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Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sunday Feb. 10, 2013.
My favorite 41 tracks of this week, all up, down, left, and right in the mix. Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to… Continue reading
Wave Machines – “Ill Fit” (Official Video)
The video for Liverpool’s Wave Machines’ “Ill Fit” actually fits the song quite nicely, if you equate subtle, gently-sung wafts of future pop-funk with running around large buildings in London really fast while… Continue reading
Autre Ne Veut – “Play by Play” (Official Video)
This whole R&B futurism thing just keeps getting better and better. Like Prince reworking the Drive soundtrack. Autre Ne Veut – “Play By Play” Magnetic. Butter.
Listen/Download the Latest Episode of the Dan Digs Radio Show: 120 Minutes of Beats, Bass, Hip-hop, & Electronic Soul. Sunday Feb. 3, 2013.
After a five month hiatus, the Dan Digs Radio Show is back! Unfortunately this episode is no longer available. Head over to iTunes here to listen to new episodes of the… Continue reading
Bonobo – “Cirrus” (Official Video) (Free Download)
Fractal factories of 1950s Americana click and whir in this kaleidoscopic dicing and splicing of Norman Rockwell’s cerebral cortex that sounds light, gentle, and benign, just as the song’s title would suggest. For… Continue reading
Disclosure ft AlunaGeorge – “White Noise”
“White Noise” is the product of a dream-come-true collaboration between the UK’s current two biggest, hottest, and buzziest electronic duos that shows off the best of both: Disclosure‘s ultra-clean, informed house music production… Continue reading
Karl Hyde – “Cut Clouds” (Official Video) (Free Download)
Sounds like Underworld‘s Karl Hyde has been listening to way too much Bon Iver. Nary a techno thump is to be found on his debut solo track, “Cut Clouds.” Karl Hyde –… Continue reading
Portico Quartet ft Cornelia – “Steepless” (Official Video) (Free Download)
Steepless and steel rattle. This song is a collaboration first for Jack Wyllie, Duncan Bellamy, Milo Fitzpatrick and Keir Vine, aka London’s Portico Quartet, here teaming up with Swedish singer Cornelia, and what sounds… Continue reading
Brandt Brauer Frick ft Jamie Lidell – “Broken Pieces”
German “acoustic techno” live electronic trio and possible Hamburg law firm Brandt Brauer Frick team up with the long-time Berlin resident, now Nashville-dwelling, Jamie Lidell. Shades of “Phat Planet,” ad-libbed Motown soul vocals,… Continue reading
Vanilla – “Rashida” (Free Download)
Vanilla is a very talented beatmaker from the UK. I played his track “Morning Sun” from his album Soft Focus a lot last year. “Rashida” is my favorite song from his new(ish) album… Continue reading
Hiatus Kaiyote – “Lace Skull” (Live at the Seed Factory) (Official Video)
Australia’s Hiatus Kaiyote is easily a Neon Milk favorite. Their debut Tawk Tomahawk was one of the best albums of last year and their track “Mobius Streak” was number 18 in my top… Continue reading
Typesun – “The PL” (Official Video) (Original Mix and Behling & Simpson Remix)
Bass-driven indie-soul from Bristol, UK’s Typesun. Typesun – “The PL” (Official Video) Equally great is the remix by fellow Bristolian producers Behling & Simpson.
Justin Timberlake ft Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
The best part of this new, much anticipated new Justin Timberlake-Timbaland-Jay-Z collab is the simple harmony flourish at 2:27, which pretty much explains why the whole world loved Justified. The worst part of… Continue reading
Troumaca – “Lady Colour” (Official Video)
Digital squeaks and indie pop splashes from Birmingham, UK’s Troumaca, pronounced truh-muh-kuh. Troumaca – “Lady Colour” (Official Video) “This is cosmic love coming from above.”
Koreless and Sampha are Short Stories – “On the Way”
Producer and atmospheric synth enthusiast Koreless and producer, vocalist, and frequent SBTRKT collaborator Sampha are Short Stories. Short Stories – “On the Way” “On the Way” will be released as a… Continue reading
Lil B – “I Love You” (Official Video)
Pet sounds from the uniquely gifted child of light that is Lil B. Lil B – “I Love You” (Official Video) #Based #Rare #ILoveYou #Tears #Pets
Half Moon Run – “Full Circle” (Official Video)
Canadian Pastoral both in scene and sound. Montreal indie-folksters Half Moon Run pair Fleet Foxes vocal melodies with shimmering post-rock guitar. Half Moon Run – “Full Circle” (Official Video) Listen to… Continue reading
Toro Y Moi – “Say That” (Official Video)
2013 could well belong to this man. Toro Y Moi – “Say That” (Official Video) Feel-good anthem of the winter. More from Toro Y Moi here.
Phony Ppl – “Statues” (Official Video) (Free Download)
First-person music videos are usually pretty powerful pieces of art. Without asking permission, both Gomez’s “See the World” and, more controversially, the Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up” temporarily reverse the normal artist-fan relationship… Continue reading
The xx – “Chained” (John Talabot & Pional Blinded Remix)
This xx remix. That “Blinded by the Lights” synth line. The xx – “Chained” (John Talabot & Pional Blinded Remix) Hear the original track here.
London Grammar – “Hey Now”
Hannah, Daniel, and Dot are London Grammar. As the cryptic clue in their name suggests, they are from London. They are also currently catching a lot of well-deserved attention for their gentle and… Continue reading
William Adamson – “Foggy Dew”
The first week of January 2013 sees a sombre, roots-ridden new signing for Gilles Peterson‘s Brownswood label. Produced by 2 Banks of 4, William Adamson’s first release, Under an East Coast Moon, is… Continue reading
Onra & Lexis – “Throw ’Em Up” (Mid 90s R&B Classics Mix) (Free Download)
From Music Is My Sanctuary: This summer, French producer Onra and Lexis, founder of Music Is My Sanctuary, got together in Montreal and recorded a mix inspired by a period that was really… Continue reading
Mono/Poly at Low End Theory (Video Filmed by Flying Lotus)
Featuring Mono/Poly’s downright unreal bass remix of Busta Rhymes’ “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See.” Mono/Poly at Low End Theory (Video Filmed by Flying Lotus) You must experience Low… Continue reading
BenZel – “Fallin’ Love” (Demo) (Free Download)
Space-age R&B slow jams are still where it’s at. Dig BenZel, who describe themselves as two Japanese teenagers with “a profound appreciation for ’90s R&B and J Dilla.” Fresh from partnering with Jessie… Continue reading
Watch BBC Radio 1’s Benji B Perform Songs by Dwele, Flying Lotus, TNGHT, Raphael Saddiq Live with a 16-Piece String Ensemble at Maida Vale Studios, London (Official Video)
DJ Benji B, arranger Grant Windsor, and their 16-piece string ensemble reorchestrate 12 future soul and beat culture standards live on BBC Radio 1. Click below to watch what is undoubtedly the… Continue reading
Jonti – “Christmas Worm” (Stream)
Stones Throw team up with Jonti to get festive. Jonti – “Christmas Worm” (Stream) The “teenage Beck in a barbershop quartet” sound of “Christmas Worm” is one of eight exclusive tracks… Continue reading
Toro Y Moi – “So Many Details” (Official Video)
Toro Y Moi aka Chaz Bundick goes on a New England adventure akin to a modern-day chillwave Moonrise Kingdom. Toro Y Moi – “So Many Details” (Official Video) “So Many Details”… Continue reading
Idjut Boys – “One For Kenny” (Extended LP Version)
Outer space sounds. Idjut Boys – “One For Kenny” (Extended LP Version) Bugge Wesseltoft piano vibes (from 3:34) all day long.
Jeru The Damaja – “Ya Playin’ Yaself” (Official Video)
This bassline is probably my favorite in rap right after ATCQ’s “Buggin’ Out” and Dead Prez’ “Hip Hop.” Jeru The Damaja – “Ya Playin’ Yaself” (Official Video) Shouts going out to… Continue reading
Adrian Younge Presents the Delfonics – “Stop and Look (And You Have Found Love)” (Official Video)
From the Fugees to Nas to the Wu-Tang Clan, the output of Philadelphia soul outfit the Delfonics is an oft-mined hip-hop sample staple source. The haunting lilt of “Stop and… Continue reading
FaltyDL ft Ed Macfarlane of Friendly Fires – “She Sleeps” (Official Video)
Hypnotic kick-drum stomps and Instagrammed roller-disco vibes courtesy of New York producer FaltyDL and Ed Macfarlane of St Albans, UK indie-dance trio Friendly Fires. FaltyDL ft Ed Macfarlane of Friendly Fires –… Continue reading
Folk Acoustic Cover Versions of Mos Def’s “Umi Says” & the Pharcyde’s “Runnin” by B.J. Smith
This is special. Two sublime and subaqueous folk acoustic cover versions of two hip-hop classics. Mos Def’s “Umi Says” & the Pharcyde’s “Runnin” by B.J. Smith (Folk Acoustic Cover Versions) Download… Continue reading
Jessie Ware – “Sweet Talk” (Official Video)
Mini-Jessie Ware the singer meets mini-Julio Bashmore the producer. There are many best moments in this video, but the bestest is at 1min 49sec. Jessie Ware – “Sweet Talk” (Official Video) … Continue reading
Black Milk ft Melanie Rutherford – “Simply Having”
When Paul McCartney’s not busy reuniting and fronting Nirvana, he may find his catchy Christmas synth-singalong “Wonderful Christmastime” being sampled and flipped into a R&B cut for the festive season by Detroit’s Black… Continue reading
Dan Digs’ Top 50 Songs of 2012
So here it is, the year that was. Here are my 50 favorite songs of 2012. 50. My Morning Jacket – “Outta My System” (Washed Out Remix) 49. Alt-J – “Tessellate” 48.… Continue reading
Bullion – “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” (Pet Sounds in the Key of Dee: the Beach Boys vs J Dilla)
From a few years back. Nothing as sweet to the ears as some chopped-up, warm, and soaring Beach Boys harmonies over some steady-strollin’, hi-hat-happy, ice-cold Dilla beats. Respect to the man like Nathan… Continue reading
Guerre – “For Qwanisha” (Free Download)
Ambient electronic R&Business from Sydney, Australia that sounds like an album cut from James Blake’s debut. Guerre – “For Qwanisha” (Free Download) Download “For Qwanisha” (and the equally mellow, moody excellence… Continue reading
Arima Ederra ft Blu – “Questions” (Produced by Bhonstro) (Free Download)
Questions drop into blues guitar chord puddles amidst gently insistent vintage drums. Arima Ederra ft Blu – “Questions” (Produced by Bhonstro) (Free Download) Download this track for free here.
The Decoders – “I Am the Black Gold of the Sun” (Rotary Connection Cover)
My favorite song of all time gets the cover treatment again, this time from LA’s Decoders, who take the psychedelic soul of the original and infuse it with upbeat samba. The Decoders… Continue reading
Cornershop ft TRWBADOR – “Every Year So Different” (Official Video)
Too early? Cornershop ft TRWBADOR – “Every Year So Different” (Official Video) From director Chris Curtis: “The song inspired me to go down a rabbit hole of bygone, bucolic happenings and… Continue reading
Nosaj Thing – “Eclipse/Blue” (Official Video)
LA’s Jason Chung is the somewhat palindromic Nosaj Thing. Nosaj Thing – “Eclipse/Blue” (Official Video) “Eclipse/Blue” features vocals by Blonde Redhead’s Kazu Makino. It is the first single off Nosaj Thing‘s… Continue reading
One Nation – New Year’s Eve 1997 (Video)
90s jungle forever! Footage from One Nation’s New Year’s Eve 1997 drum ‘n’ bass event featuring DJ Hype, DJ Zinc, DJ Brockie, Mickey Finn, Skibadee, MC Det, and MC Stevie Hyper D. … Continue reading
Pink Tee – “It’s Yours” (Official Video)
Soulful French rap by Lille, France’s Pink Tee. Pink Tee – “It’s Yours” (Official Video) It goes without saying that Pink Tee has got the colorful patterned shirt game on lock.… Continue reading
Flying Lotus – “Tiny Tortures” (Official Video ft Elijah Wood)
I think this settles once and for all that the true identity of the unknown rapper known only as Captain Murphy is, in fact, quite probably, Hollywood movie star Elijah Wood. Did not… Continue reading
Gold and Soil – “Where or When” (Anenon Remix) (Free Download)
The kick drums on LA’s Anenon warm and mellow remix of Gold and Soil’s “Where or When” are so wonderfully soft that listening to this is like being hit over the head repeatedly… Continue reading
Watch a Fan-Filmed, Multi-Cam, Two-Hour Live Performance by Radiohead at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC on September 29, 2011
Officially endorsed by Thom Yorke and company who provided these fans with the band’s recorded audio feed from this performance. Fan-Filmed, Multi-Cam, Two-Hour Live Performance by Radiohead at the Roseland Ballroom in… Continue reading
Homeboy Sandman – “Illuminati” (Official Video)
Some real rhyme origami here from Homeboy Sandman. Homeboy Sandman – “Illuminati” (Official Video) Homeboy‘s poetry is illuminating.