Yung Sherman & Bearface - "I Will Be Here" - Song of the Day - 12/5/14

Yung Sherman

Yung Sherman and BEAR//FACE team up for this emotionally hard-hitting track, “I Will Be Here.” The duo can be categorized under a relatively new genre of music called “cloud rap,” which consists of trance-like, ethereal beats most often paired with lucid, psychedelic rap lyrics. The combination of the dreamy production and rap vocals gives off the same “hood” vibe as trap or, in this case, could lean toward a more “trill” composition. Yung Sherman’s production experience stems from his close work done with the Swedish rapper Yung Lean, along with Yung Gud, under the self-made label Sad Boys Entertainment. BEAR//FACE can be heard under the same respect, producing similar cloud rap beats over the years, best known for his 2012 song, “Taste My Sad.” The merging of these two artists created none other than a seriously poignant, beautiful beat, using ghostlike instrumentals with a mix of both high and low-pitched vocals. This track only adds to the gathering sensation of the cloud rap style, and hitting replay all day will only continue to make you feel some type of way.
 

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Hours Eastly Release Handful of New Songs

Gainesville, FL based trio, Hours Eastly, recently released three new tracks to their Soundcloud profile - all of which are killer. This talented group is relatively unknown and not much of their music is on the web other than an album they released in October 2012, which can be found HERE. Set to hit the road with Iration in the coming months, these guys are likely coming to a city near you. For a full list of tour dates check out their facebook page.

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JK Soul - "A Bright Light in the Sky" [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Slovenian producer, JK Soul, brings us a new classic with the release of "A Bright Light in the Sky" off his newest collection, When There Is No Sun. Representing Super Best Records with this release, the rising European star is sure to gain a lot of attention in the electronic world if he keeps putting out stellar selections like this one. Apart from the phenomenal production of the track, the music video is intensely powerful. This is one you're going to be sharing with your friends. Check out the soundcloud link below for the free download of this track.

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Wolfgang Gartner feat: Bobby Saint - "Unholy" (Popeska Remix) & upcoming tour!

Joey Youngman created his alias Wolfgang Gartner in the late 90's and has released 2 albums, 5 EP's, and a shit ton of singles and remixes since then. "Unholy" was released in late October of this year, and the California native just recently released some lavish remixes of this stellar track. A personal favorite is this remix by Atlanta native, Popeska. Be sure to check out Wolfgang's upcoming tour and catch this track live.

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Datsik Releases His New "Down 4 My Ninjas" EP

While long overdue for some new music, many wondered when and what we'd hear next from the grimey Datsik. This 5 track EP, Down 4 My Ninjas, displays how dark dance music can get while showing how alive dubstep really is! Being released on none other than Firepower Records, the EP is sure to gain a lot of notice very quickly. Since he established Firepower Records in 2012, there has been some great success for the striving electronic artist as well as his team. Holding a wide variety of over 40 artists, this label gives homes to artists like Mayhem, Fox Stevenson, MUST DIE and many more. Although the EP is small, it is packed with huge features. Including collaborations with Twine, Walt Grizzly, Mayor Apeshit, KRS-one as well as DJ Paul K.O.M of Three 6 Mafia. Be sure to head over to iTunes to grab your copy of Down 4 My Ninjas ASAP!

An EP isn't enough you say? Check out the Ninja Nation Tour! Coming to a city near you, Datsik brings his 100,000 watt PK Sound system for a night of head banging bass music. With a stacked list of supporting acts, this is sure to be one hell of a tour. For tickets and info check out the Ninja Nation Tour website.

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Garbage - "Vow" - Song fo the Day - [12-4-14]

Garbage has always been a great rock band that I get down to. They are in fact a super band destined to explode with an all-star lineup of players and producers. The band consists of Shirley Manson (vocals, keyboards, guitar) and Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards), and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). The whole band is involved in most facets of production for their albums. Some might recognize "Vow" from the old school MTV News theme. The self titled debut album Garbage sold over 4 million units, going double platinum in the United States as well as Australia and the United Kingdom. Go to the Official Garbage Website for more news on the band.

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Spoon - "Inside Out" (Tycho Remix)

Austin, Texas based band, Spoon, released their first album in 1996. Almost 19 years later they released their most recent album, They Want My Soul. "Inside Out" is one of 10 tracks that make up their 2014 release, but Scott Hansen & Co. decided that just wasn't enough. After masterfully infusing the vocals from the original track into the Tycho flavor they have so carefully crafted over the years, us listeners are given an uncommon treat - a Tycho track with lyrics! A treat for fans new and old, sit back and enjoy this awesome abstract pièce de résistance. If you're in Australia or Asia, check out their tour dates below!

TYCHO AWAKE AUSTRALIA / ASIA TOUR 2015

30 DEC | Marion Bay, AU | Falls Music and Arts Festival

31 DEC | Lorne, AU | Falls Music and Arts Festival

01 JAN | Sydney, AU | Field Day

02 JAN | Byron Bay, AU | Falls Music and Arts Festival

04 JAN | Busselton, AU | Southbound

08 JAN | Melbourne, AU | The Hi-Fi

10 JAN | Sydney, AU | The Hi-Fi

14 JAN | Kuala Lumpur, MY | Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

15 JAN | Singapore, SP | Victoria Theatre

16 JAN | Hong Kong, HK | Music Zone @ E-Max

17 JAN | Shanghai, CH | Mao Livehouse

20 JAN | Beijing, CH | Yu Gong Yi Shan

23 JAN | Taipei, TW | The WALL Live House

24 JAN | Seoul, KO | Rolling hall

29 JAN | Tokyo, JP | O-East

30 JAN | Nagoya, JP | Quattro

31 JAN | Osaka, JP | Soma

03 FEB | Manila, PH | Solaire Resort

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Ghostface Killah - "One" - Song of the Day - (12-3-14)

Ghostface Killah is almost impossible to copy, his flow is so difficult to do. Unless you listen to his music over and over again you have no chance catching up to the ill flows, Ghostface Killah is so raw on Supreme Clientele his second solo album. He is an obvious top notch rapper coming from the Wu-Tang Clan, but solo Tony Stark, aka Ironman, aka Ghostface Killah is amazing as well. "One" is a true hip-hop story rhyme, talking about all types of situations but in a secret code, that's why Ghostface Killah is so tight, no one else could come up with such clever language. You have to decipher a constant simile and understand elaborate metaphors to even comprehend what is being spoken. The part that always makes me laugh is at the end where he asks, "How many cakes we bake yall?" The answer is always one, or "One; at a time." I'm down with Wu-Tang forever, they represent the illest hip-hop on the planet.

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Marilyn Manson - "Tourniquet" - Song of the Day - (12/2/14)

Marilyn Manson is a hard person to understand, but if you can get past his breast implants and such you'll find an incredible talent. This is a song that resonates with me, and it was also a popular song even though it may be a bit taboo. Metal music was once the hardest shit on the planet, and Marilyn Manson represents the most unique side of metal. There are incredible stories of total self hatred involved with Marilyn Manson music, he is one of the truest goth individuals ever to reach stardom. If you have never given the band Marilyn Manson a chance for whatever reason, you are missing out on the most original rock music out there. It's full of real emotion and intense guitar, bass, and drums, the vocals are an added flavor unlike any other band. Check out more from Marilyn Manson by liking and following the band on Facebook here.

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Lee Hazlewood - "If It's Monday Morning" - Song of the Day - 12/1/14

Hazlewood had a distinctive baritone voice that added a resonance to his music. Hazlewood's collaborations with Nancy Sinatra as well as his solo output in the late 1960s and early 1970s have been praised as an essential contribution to a sound often described as "cowboy psychedelia" or "saccharine underground" Here's a classic this legend left us with.

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Nick Thayer - "Totalitaria" - Song of the Day - [11-30-14]

This is a hard dubstep/electro track from Nick Thayer. He's one of the few highly talented artists representing OWSLA the label founded by Sonny Moore a.k.a. Skrillex. Nick Thayer makes awesome music with a ton of energy packed into the beats. "Totalitaria" is one of my favorite songs from Nick Thayer, it's one of those songs I blare with the windows down so everybody knows I'm listening to it. You can listen to a lot more from Nick Thayer here at his official soundclound page.

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Korn - "Thoughtless" - Song of the Day - 11/29/14

"Thoughtless" was released as the second single off Korn's 2002 hit-album, Untouchables. The plot of this video revolves around a young individual from high school who is picked on, beaten up, laughed at, and ridiculed with Korn performing inside the brain of the tormented boy. He seeks revenge throughout the video. The final scene shows him arriving at the school prom with an escort. He then vomits at those who had picked on him from across the auditorium, leaving them in disgust and humiliation. Some pretty intense stuff. Oh, and you might recognize the lead actor in this.

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The Talking Heads - "This Must be the Place (Naive Melody)" - Song of the Day - 11/28/14

The Talking Heads released their live concert movie, Stop Making Sense, in 1984 and is considered by some to be the greatest rock film ever made. Here's a favorite selection of ours from that film, if you notice, David Byrne can stop moving his hands and is pretty enthralled by that lamp. Have fun :)

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Adam Sandler - "Thanksgiving Song" - Song of the Day - 11/27/14

Happy Thanksgiving to all our wonderful fans! We are all so thankful for your continued love and support! Hope you have the best day you ever possibly have and are filled with joy on this holiday! Here's something to get you ready for the big meal. Adam Sandler and Kevin Nealon rock out this instant holiday classic during an episode of Saturday Night Live.

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The Cranberries - "Zombie" - Song of the Day - [11/26/14]

This is a classic track from The Cranberries, you definitely know this song even if you aren't a big fan of the band. The Cranberries are probably the most popular Irish rock band ever. Just this Vevo post of the video has almost 200 million views and it's only been up for a few years. "Zombie" was originally released back in September of 1994 as a protest song in memory of those fallen in a bombing in Warrington. This is a throwback, but it still kicks ass today, so get riled up with The Cranberries.

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Nitemoves - "Veaquis" - Song of the Day - 11/25/14

Today's song of the day comes from little known artist, Nitemoves. Spending most of his time as the drummer for Tycho, Rory O'Connor uses what little free time he has to explore the creative side of his own mind. Check out his soundcloud for some more awesome tunes your friends probably don't know about.

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STS9 - "When the Dust Settles" (Live 4/13/13 @ The Fillmore - Detroit) - Song of the Day - 11/24/14

Sound Tribe Sector 9 is only gaining popularity since taking in a new bassist this past January, however, that doesn't mean they didn't kick ass before that as well. Here's some sexiness for you on this fine day :)

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Stone Temple Pilots - "Trippin on a Hole in a Paper Heart" - SOTD - (11/23/14)

Growing up in the grunge rock era naturally Stone Temple Pilots are one of my favorite bands. They represent a quintessential grunge rock style very popular in the 90's. Other than maybe Nirvana, there really is no band better at firing me up. This song "Trippin on a Hole in a Paper Heart" comes from the album Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop the 3rd album released by the band back in 1996. This was a more experimental album for the band compared to the mostly hard rock music on the first two albums Core and Plush. This video is footage of the guys from around the same time as when they were producing the album. They locked themselves in a house/recording studio and busted out some amazing riffs. I will always love Stone Temple Pilots, they represent a great part of my life when I first started playing guitar in a band with my friends. This video is from the Official STP Youtube Channel, go there to check out more from this legendary grunge rock group.

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LeMoti - "Hush Money" - Song of the Day - [11/22/14]

Ambient trap music never fails to strike a chord with me. As many artists try to grasp the concept, many fail to succeed. The very clean sounding roomy feel gives the perfect effect that sends listeners into the thoughts circling their mind. Songs like these can be listened to in many different ways. While a lot of people look at ambiance in a very uplifting way, there is a darkness behind it that gives it a unique setting in it's own genre. With the highly anticipated "Hush Money EP" dropping 12/15, this leading track gives a great look into what is to expect. Be sure to follow LeMoti for news and upcoming releases! 

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Savant & JELO @ Elektricity - Pontiac, MI [11/14/14] (Review)

The long awaited return of Savant to Michigan has finally been fulfilled and it couldn't have been any better. With buzz about his new album Zion floating around, It was very exciting to hear that he was coming back. Backed by SectionZ Records, Savant attracts a lot attention to the growing label. Wielding a very unique and powerful cluster of sound, he is able to wow any crowd with his in-depth variety of original music.

Anything is possible at a live show. From live remixing to incredible sound combinations, the show keeps your attention from beginning to end. While being new to Elektricity nightclub, the two artists worked together to provide an experience that both the crowd and themselves wouldn't forget. With local support from Fun Fakt as well as Food Fight, it was sure to be a night for the record books.

After both of the talented local acts were finished it was time for JELO to take control. Giving us an up beat set that got everyone moving. The veteran electronic artist gave a the audience a treat with his bangin' house and dubstep combinations. Setting up perfectly the subtle transition to the craziness that was to be unleashed by Savant. Earlier chatting with Savant, He mentioned his gratitude towards JELO's style of music and how greatly the two have come together to bring a show that flows fluently for fans across the globe.

The time had come and the mask The venue went quiet and that could only mean one thing. Anxiously awaiting the sound that would determine his opening song, I quickly prepared for the brutality up ahead. Continuously slamming the crowd with his out of this world mixing techniques, the energetic artist seemed to be having just as much fun as those supporting. Not having much time to say anything was no problem when it came to hyping the crowd. Showcasing some of the brilliance behind Savants upcoming album Zion, I was able to pick out and jam to a few recognized tracks from the album teaser. From what has been heard, this album will be one to tell your friends about.

As the night came to a close, Savant played 10 minutes over the closing time for a finale one could only dream to relive. I hold nothing but good words for both JELO as well as Savant. Their hard work gives us the music that gets most through their day to day lives. Normal people just the rest of us, but with dreams and goals that are unrecognizable to the eyes of most. With precise and accurate views on just about any topic, Savant shows his intelligence without even having to try.

As we restart the clock and patiently wait, we can only hope for a soon return from the Section Z crew. Special thanks to Savant, JELO and most importantly the man behind it all, Joshua Hernandez. Until next time!

Review by: Trenton D'Amico

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