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
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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
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
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
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
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
inc. – “5 Days” (Official Video)
I’m renaming Cyber Monday “Cy-R&B-r Monday” and celebrating it every week of the year until the end of time. inc. – “5 Days” (Official Video) LA-based brother duo inc., formerly known… Continue reading
Werkha – “Le Roitelet”
Only five songs deep on his Soundcloud page, Manchester, UK producer Werkha has created some Francophonic Brainfeeder-ish brilliance with his song “Le Roitelet.” It starts off simple enough, but it’s the Debruit-esque bass… Continue reading
Alice Russell – “Heartbreaker” (Official Video ft Harry Shearer)
The stunning vocal prowess of Alice Russell paired with the comedic greatness of Harry Shearer is a potent combination. Alice Russell – “Heartbreaker” (Official Video ft Harry Shearer) “Heartbreaker” is out… Continue reading
Submotion Orchestra – “It’s Not Me It’s You” (Official Video)
Future organic garage and dubstep rhythms from Leeds, UK live electronic seven-piece Submotion Orchestra. They join the ranks of my top-rated, best-loved Orchestras, which include Cinematic, Hidden, and BBC Concert. What Reprazent are… Continue reading
La Melodia – “Spaced Out” (Official Video) (Free Download)
That starry soul-hop from outer space-via-Amsterdam. La Melodia is MC Melodee and producer I.N.T. I can easily hear Pharrell’s falsetto and his signature live drums lacing a remix of this one. La… Continue reading
MØ – “Pilgrim” (Official Video)
Copenhagen, Denmark’s Karen Marie Ørsted is MØ. The tried-and-tested pop sound staple that is the handclap cleverly and effortlessly forms the backbone and steady propulsion of “Pilgrim.” MØ – “Pilgrim” (Official Video)… Continue reading
Part-Time Heroes – “Words” (Fybe:One Remix) & “Heaven Won’t Make Your Wish Come True” ft Colonel Red (Stream)
Couldn’t decide which new track I thought was more incredible from Ross Wakefield and Toby Vane aka London’s Part-Time Heroes, so I ended up posting ’em both! Taken from “Holy,” the third single… Continue reading
Humus ft Ekow – “Love Affair” (Official Video)
Full-blast future-doo-wop neo-soul from Finland. Heikki Soini and Tiia Marjanen team up with rapper Ekow from Helsinki hip-hoppers the Megaphone State for a rare English-language excursion on “Love Affair.” The duo also… Continue reading
Rhye – “The Fall”
Los Angeles duo Rhye return with more Sunday afternoon soul. Rhye – “The Fall” Listen to the pair’s stunning debut single “Open” here. Rhye‘s The Fall EP is released October 9… Continue reading
The White Lamp – “Make It Good”
Nothing like a Rhodes-y stomp, scattered scat vocals, and shaking shakers coming together to literally make it good. An absolutely fantastic tune. Who is/are the White Lamp? Rumor has it that it’s… Continue reading
Gizmo ft Nick Hakim – “Lift Me Up” (Official Video)
Boston bassist, composer, and producer Gizmo lifts souls with soul. More songs from Gizmo‘s latest album Red Balloon here.
Breezy Lovejoy – “Paradise”
Breezy, lovely, joyful electronic soul from Los Angeles’ Breezy Lovejoy. A new favorite. Fans of Plantlife and 4hero’s later output will most definitely dig. Breezy Lovejoy – “Paradise” “Paradise” and eight… Continue reading
The Nextmen vs Joe Dukie of Fat Freddy’s Drop – “When We Fight”
The dub reggae lilt of New Zilla’s Fat Freddy’s Drop vocalist Joe Dukie gets a propulsive bass-step boost from the Nextmen. The Nextmen vs Joe Dukie of Fat Freddy’s Drop – “When… Continue reading
Rockwell ft Kito & Sam Frank – “Childhood Memories”
This one sounds like a beefed-up version of Jai Paul‘s “BTSTU.” Rockwell sheds a few bpm’s from the drum ‘n’ bass tempo territory of his previous output to deliver this heavyweight slab of… Continue reading
Poolside – “Only Everything” (Official Video) (Free Download)
Daytime disco duo Poolside uncover the neon nocturnal wildlife of urban Los Angeles. Download the ravey strut of “Only Everything” for free from the good folks at Scion AV here.
Warren Xclnce – “Say Goodbye” (Free Download)
Say hello to unsigned London beatmaker Warren Xclnce. Warren Xclnce – “Say Goodbye” (Free Download) More Xclnce here.
Andrew Ashong & Theo Parrish – “Flowers”
End of summer tune. London-via-Ghana musician Andrew Ashong teams up with Detroit techno svengali Theo Parrish to create nine minutes of rattling, soul-infused, slow house. Andrew Ashong &… Continue reading
Sure Thing – “Holding You Tight” (Official Video)
Bristol, England goes boogie! Sure Thing is a live boogie funk outfit fronted by the legendary drum ‘n’ bass DJ and producer DJ Die (who also spins disco under the name Laminate Radio),… Continue reading
Get Down Edits – “Sneakin’ In The Back”
If you ever need to mix your way out of Massive Attack’s “Blue Lines” into a lazy saxophone lounge jazz set, this one is for you. Get Down Edits – “Sneakin’ In… Continue reading
Naytronix – “Baby Don’t Walk Away” (Official Video)
Sofa soul. Future funk. Naytronix is the solo project of Nate Brenner, bassist for tUnE-YaRdS and Beep. Fans of Jonti and Sonnymoon will no doubt dig. “Baby Don’t Walk Away” is second… Continue reading
Antwon – “Living Every Dream” (Official Video)
This video for Antwon‘s 2012 summer jam “Living Every Dream” manages to look and sound like a pitch-perfect recreation of everything 1993. I’m off to scour YouTube for taped VHS uploads of… Continue reading
Zara McFarlane – “Police & Thieves” (Junior Murvin Cover)
August music in every sense of the word. This sublime soul-jazz cover of Junior Murvin’s reggae standard “Police and Thieves” will feature on Zara McFarlane‘s second album out… Continue reading
Dan Digs on KEXP 90.3FM Seattle – 1am-6am Saturday July 28, 2012 – Tracklist & Streaming Links
Always supremely enjoyable DJing the late late late night on KEXP 90.3FM Seattle. Some tracks just make perfect sense at 3:30 in the morning. In these wee small hours is where the best… Continue reading
Bobby Womack – “Love Is Gonna Lift You Up” (Julio Bashmore Remix)
On first listen, it’s all Julio B business at usual, but then that classic Chicago house bassline comes in at 1:33 that catapults this remix from good to great. Drop at 3:06… Continue reading
House Shoes ft Jimetta Rose – “Castles” (Official Video)
This beat. “When you appreciate someone else’s art, it makes your art better.”
Dan Digs on KEXP 90.3FM Seattle – 9pm-1am Friday July 13, 2012 – Tracklist & Streaming Links
Friday night’s radio show on KEXP 90.3FM Seattle was great fun. Below is a list of the tracks played. Listen back to the show via KEXP’s streaming archive here (while stocks last). … Continue reading
Samuel Yirga – “I Am the Black Gold of the Sun” (Rotary Connection Cover)
I’ve made no secret of the fact that this 1970s psychedelic soul classic is my favorite song of all time. This new version by Ethiopian piano prodigy Samuel Yirga features the Creole Choir… Continue reading
Jessie Ware – “Wildest Moments” (Star Slinger Remix)
Star Slinger just posted this new remix on his Soundcloud. Jessie Ware – “Wildest Moments” (Star Slinger Remix) Seems like every producer out there right now can’t help but succumb to… Continue reading
Monica da Silva – “Walk on the Wild Side” (Lou Reed Cover) (Official Video) (Free Download)
Brazilian-American singer Mônica da Silva and her partner Chad Alger expertly cover Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side.” Impossible to tell whether this was filmed in 1965 using an 8mm camera… Continue reading
Xolisa – “Be Felt” (Official Video)
While. I’m Not. Always. In. The Mood For. Spoken. Word. Poetry, this is pretty good. Superb soul-jazz beats and bass with a voice and flow that recalls a younger, laid-back Ursula Rucker. … Continue reading
Listen/Download this Week’s DIG DEEP Radio Show with Dan Digs: Beats, Bass & Electronic Soul on KBCS 91.3FM Seattle – June 30, 2012 Tracklisting
Stupendously superb soulful sounds from the street for the summer on the show ce soir! Big ups to all the regular listeners and anyone listening for the first time. Welcome aboard! … Continue reading
New from Ben Westbeech aka Breach – “You Won’t Find Love Again” (Clip)
Funny how Ben Westbeech’s funky, bass-driven throwback house output under the moniker Breach always sounds so much more confident than his singalong soul tracks recorded under his real name, given that he’s a… Continue reading
Listen/Download this Week’s DIG DEEP Radio Show with Dan Digs: Beats, Bass & Electronic Soul on KBCS 91.3FM Seattle – June 23, 2012 Tracklisting
Too many great tunes in the mix tonight. New, old, electronic, soul, beats, heat, bass, space. Let me know what you’re liking and what you dig by emailing dan@dandigs.com and get yourself shouted… Continue reading
Tall Black Guy Presents “Tempo Dreams Vol. 1” (Official Video Trailer)
Summer beat vibes. Out now on Bastard Jazz. Featuring music by Tensei, MonkeyRobot, Ta-Ku, Evil Needle, Teru, Chief, Jeriko Jackson, Buscrates, Floydcheung, Doc Illingsworth, Schecky’s Jazzy Tofu, and Tall Black Guy.… Continue reading
Rudimental ft MNEK & Syron – “Spoons” (Official Video)
From UK producer Rudimental. Probably what Soul II Soul would sound like had they come up in the xx’s and Disclosure’s London of the early 2010s.