Cazzette - Beam Me Up

This is one of the coolest music videos I've seen in a while with an even better song to accompany it.  Look forward to the release of Cazzette's upcoming debut album, EJECT PT.1, and from what I've seen here, I think we can expect good things.  Extremely catchy song here from Cazzette.  I see this one being a big hit in the near future.

Ellie Goulding - Bittersweet (prod. by Skrillex)

There had been rumors floating around for a while now about a compilation between, now ex-couple, Sonny Moore (Skrillex) and Ellie Goulding.  I am happy now to share that that rumor became reality as of this morning, and the product is definitely up to the standard that I was expecting.  Dubstep connoisseur Skrillex packs his high energy sound into this track while effortlessly weaving the signature, emotional rifts from Ms. Goulding throughout.  The contrast is amazing and its really a shame that the couple isn't staying together because I would love to hear more sounds like this.  I also really like the direction that Skrillex is moving in with his music.  It's much more melodic and less crazy than his original stuff, and I think that he will soon start to appeal to a much wider audience.  Sorry to all you hard-hitting, dub fans.
 

The Cataracs - Alcohol

The Cataracs are back with what may be the next big hit around college campuses everywhere.  I mean these guys have it figured out with this song.  First of all, the song is just straight up called Alcohol.
Alcohol = Crazy Party.  Crazy Party = Rager.  Rager = Fun.  Fun = Awesome.  Song = Alcohol.  Alcohol = Awesome.  Genius...

KOAN SOUND - Vengeance Rhythm

OK so i lied.  This song is actually by some guy names Two Fingers, BUT it was remixed by KOAN SOUND (aka my favorite producer).  I don't give two shits about Two Fingers.  Never heard of him.

Zion I - Human (Bassnectar Remix)

If you don't know Zion I, get familiar.  The rap duo has been around for quite some time and have managed to maintain their underground sound.  Naturally, this attracts artists of the likes of Bassnectar; the king of sampling underground music.  Once you get nice and friendly with Zion I, listen to Bassnectar pump these bars full of bass.


Here's some more from Zion I to help you get started.

"Titanium" cover by The Piano Guys

I love when classical artists do covers of House and Electronic hits.  The transition seems so natural that it really makes you think about how little music has really changed.  Electronic and House music have very distinct ties to classical music, and I think this video illustrates that very well.  Here's David Guetta like you've never heard him before.

Lake Street Dive Plays "I Want You Back" On a Boston Sidewalk

This band has been around since May but they seem to just be surfacing. Regardless, I absolutely love their sound.  Check out this video of a raw recording that they did on a sidewalk somewhere in the Boston suburbs.  Her voice reminds me of the jazzy, burlesque, alto solos signature of the 1920's.  Long story short it's sexy as hell.  Check out Lake Street Dive and their EP Fun Machine that dropped sometime back in May.

Shout out to Charlie Wilson 

3LAU in Boston!!

I'm excited to announce the arrival of one of my favorite DJs to the Boston music scene.  From fueling wild clubs in Las Vegas to rocking the main stage at Electric Zoo, 2012 has been a huge year for electro/house DJ, 3LAU.  Now, for those of us lucky enough to go to school in the Boston area (or just happen to be around), 3LAU will be bringing down the house at my favorite Boston venue, The House of Blues this Friday night.  Check out Live Nation for tickets and get ready for one of the best concerts of the year.

Here's some of my favorites.

Frank Ocean - Super Rich Kids (ft. Earl Sweatshirt)

I have gotten caught up lately posting only new music, and I feel like I have started to lose sight of the purpose of this website; to share good music.  That being said, Frank Ocean dropped his album Channel Orange this summer and this song really stood out to me.  It has a message that should resonate with a few of us I think...  Gotta love Frank and the boys at Odd Future.

Shout out to Nick Fuchs

 

Flowers (prod. by Diplo) - Lil Twist ft. Lil Wayne & Chris Brown

I don't even care if Lil Wayne has lost his lyrical genius.  Diplo can make anything sound like GOLD.  From a production standpoint, this is an instant favorite.  I mean just listen to the instrumental!!  Ignore the words if you have to but this song BUMPS.  This is where I see Trap music finding its way into the main stream;  with songs like this one.  I always thought Trap needed another dimension to really pull in the fans, and a few bars from Weezy seems to be doing the trick!  "Clique" did it too with help from the kings of hip-hop, and look where that took them; to the top charts on iTunes.  Enough said.