Duck Sauce | Soundcloud

Finally some action on the end of the clown-crew best known by their Duck Sauce moniker. I first heard this track over three years ago at EDC when Duck Sauce debuted in southern California. I’ll never forget that night, let alone every other time I’ve seen them. This song incorporates just about everything I love about the duo: it’s fun, it’s funky, and it has a vintage sample that forces you to sing along. Awhile ago A-Trak tweeted something along the lines of “this duck is finally fully roasted if you catch my drift,” so hopefully that means we’ll get more singles ’til the album drops next year!

Duck Sauce – You’re Nasty
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/You%27re%20Nasty.mp3]

FLUME | Soundcloud | Our Interview

With Flume’s upcoming mixtape release, he continues to push himself towards larger, broader horizons. After the free B.I.G. Flume mixtape that was done by one of Flume’s fans, the only logical next move was to garner hip hop collaborations of epic proportions. Right? I mean cutting raps and lyrics on Flume’s beats are like pizza and ranch. No? Sriracha and pho. Still? Fine…pb&j.

He’s released two tracks so far to hold us off. First a revamp of the classic ‘Holdin’ On’ with Freddie “Gangsta” Gibbs. Gibbs’ rhymes are one of my favorites in the game right now, so seeing these two come together is a dream come true. And second, released today, the intro track with Stalley; an orchestral masterpiece that flows like the Mississippi. The full mixtape will be released on October 18th. Check the tracks below in the meantime and the tracklist after the jump!

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Danny Brown | Buy ‘Old’

Danny Brown came barreling at us with his third LP, OLD, which dropped last Tuesday. The now semi-infamous Detroit MC shows his versatility on the two “sided” album. Danny’s one of those incredibly divisive rappers; not only for his imagery and lyrics but for his voice. If you’re here expecting him to sound different vocally than on any of his other releases, I’ll save you some time here. Side A has Danny rapping about his former life of dealing drugs and struggling to survive in one of America’s most dangerous cities. It also garners some slightly more traditional hip hop beats.

Collaborators on this side include Freddie Gibbs, Schoolboy Q, and a standout track with Purity Ring that truly features both artists at their best while complimenting each other perfectly. The follow up side opens with the aptly named ‘Side B (Dope Song)’, one of the three tracks produced by Rustie on the record. Side B is a straight party album with some seriously club ready bangers. Fool’s Gold head honcho A-Trak also produced a song for his signee, ‘Smokin & Drinkin’ that is sure to please fans of both. A$AP Rocky and Ab-Soul make appearances on ‘Kush Coma’ and ‘Way Up Here’, respectively. All in all OLD is a testament to how well Danny handles the most eclectic array of beats I’ve heard on an album. Lyrically and creatively OLD has managed to become one of the best hip hop albums of the year.

Danny Brown (Feat. Purity Ring) – 25 Bucks
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Danny%20Brown/25%20Buck%20%28Feat.%20Purity%20Ring%29.mp3]

Danny Brown – Side B [Dope Song]
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Danny%20Brown/11%20Side%20B%20%5BDope%20Song%5D.mp3]

Danny Brown (Feat. A$AP Rocky) – Kush Coma
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Danny%20Brown/18%20Kush%20Coma.mp3]

Du Tonc | Soundcloud

Du Tonc is a recently formed alliance between Matt van Schie and Mighty Mouse. Together they tread off the path towards a new sound that encompasses everything funky about disco and everything tasteful from indie. Though the weather wants to transition to cold and rainy, this track is a little taste of summer, seaside chillin’. We’re very much looking forward to seeing these guys in LA live on Friday, and if you want to win tickets, go here!

Private Label | Event Info | Tickets

It’s looking like a disco-filled Friday for Private Label. Just how we like it! We’ve got Fred Falke, Du Tonc, and Tropicool providing the vibes. Joooooin usssss.

How To Enter

Standard procedure: The contest ends at 5PM Friday October 11th! The more ways you enter below, the better your chance is to win. Be sure to be ready to check your e-mail/twitter, because I’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the winner is chosen. See you guys there!

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Sub Focus | Buy Torus

The world that saw the release of Sub Focus’ self-titled debut in 2009 couldn’t have changed more drastically. The difference has been exponential. In technology, music, lifestyle, and pretty much every way imaginable. Nick Douwma, better known by his stage name Sub Focus, never wanted to confine himself to a single genre, but is best known for his unique breed of drum & bass.

I personally never really understood the sound until I saw the kind of energy and melody it holds at one of Sub Focus’ live shows a few years back. It was a combination of the music he played, the people that were there, and the towering live set he performed on and worked tirelessly to perfect…but that’s another story (documentary below). We live in a time where drum & bass generally doesn’t have the respect it deserves, leaving a big hole for quality material being released. I only can imagine that Sub Focus filled that void with hope that Torus inspires producers on precisely how to do it right.

Torus encapsulates just about everything that makes Sub Focus so important to me and electronic music in general: experimentation, diversity, range, and soul. He brings life back to drum & bass with “Safe in Sound,” “You Make It Better,” “Turn It Around,” and the timeless “Out The Blue.” He takes on a synth rock vibe for “Endorphins,” “Out Of Reach,” and “Until The End.” Then tracks like “Falling Down” and “Close” bring light to Sub Focus’ impeccable range across genres. There’s just something about his execution and the way he uses his vocals that consistently send chills down my spine. All we can do now is pray that he takes his “portal” live setup back on tour (specifically to southern California) so we can shower in all its glory once again!

Tracklist

1. Torus
2. Safe In Sound
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/sub%20focus/02%20Safe%20In%20Sound.mp3]
3. Endorphins Feat. Alex Clare
4. Out The Blue Feat. Alice Gold
5. Twilight
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/sub%20focus/05%20Twilight.mp3]
6. Close Feat. MNEK
7. Turn It Around Feat. Kele
8. Out Of Reach Feat. Jayelldee
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/sub%20focus/08%20Out%20Of%20Reach%20%28Feat.%20Jayelldee%29.mp3]
9. Falling Down Feat. Kenzie May
10. Turn Back Time
11. You Make It Better Feat. Culture Shock & TC
12. Tidal Wave Feat. Alpines
13. Until The End Feat. Foxes
**iTunes Deluxe Version**
14. Eclipse
15. Original
16. Falling Down (VIP) [feat. Kenzie May]
17. Endorphins (feat. Alex Clare) [Sub Focus vs. Fred V & Grafix Remix]

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RAC | Buy Don’t Talk To

It’s been two years in the making, and the anticipation for RAC’s EP was completely worth it. While the EP only showcases 2 new tracks, the 2 previously released singles on it don’t remove any of the luster.

There’s something about the somber lyrics – and wonderful vocalists – backed by the addictive cheery exterior instrumentals that keep us wanting more. We’re really digging We Belong ft. Katie Herzig; although the voice of David Monks of Tokyo Police Club on Tourist brings RAC’s sound together in a very special way. Hopefully we’ll see some of you at one of the SOLD OUT live shows! Check some of their covers after the jump.

Tracklist

1| Let Go ft. Kele Okereke and MNDR
2| Hollywood ft. Penguin Prison
3| Tourist ft. Tokyo Police Club
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/1-03%20Tourist%20%28feat.%20Tokyo%20Police%20Club%20%29.mp3]
4| We Belong ft. Katie Herzig

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