Skinny Genes

Chuck and Mikey at it again with what you’d expect from ‘em with “Bundle Up,” the first single off their upcoming album, When Fish Ride Bicycles. This coming just a few days after the announcement that the album will be released on Mountain Dew’s Green Label Sound, which has plans to waive the label share of revenue for this and other albums. More on why that’s awesome. Anyways, this track’s got the same heavy beat and cool as the underside of the pillow flow we’ve become accustomed to. Enjoy.

+Jangbar

The Cool Kids – Bundle Up
Cold War Kids ft. Sir Michael Rocks – Mine Is Yours (Blended Babies Remix) +

BONUS

New Chip Tha Ripper video off his upcoming project with Chuck Inglish, Gift Raps, dropping March 1st.

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Chuck and Mikey at it again with what you’d expect from ‘em with “Bundle Up,” the first single off their upcoming album, When Fish Ride Bicycles. This coming just a few days after the announcement that the album will be released on Mountain Dew’s Green Label Sound, which has plans to waive the label share of revenue for this and other albums. More on why that’s awesome. Anyways, this track’s got the same heavy beat and cool as the underside of the pillow flow we’ve become accustomed to. Enjoy.

+Jangbar

The Cool Kids – Bundle Up
Cold War Kids ft. Sir Michael Rocks – Mine Is Yours (Blended Babies Remix) +

BONUS

New Chip Tha Ripper video off his upcoming project with Chuck Inglish, Gift Raps, dropping March 1st.


12FV

It’s been awhile since C+A+D has made an expansion worth an introduction. When I started this blog, I didn’t want to discriminate by genre. If it’s good, I want it on here, and I want you to hear it. I’ve been waiting for someone to come around that could fill our hip-hop void. Needless to say, the search is over and another missing piece to the puzzle that is C+A+D has been placed. Without further ado, your hip-hop fiend ends here.

As an avid follower of the site, I’m excited to be on board and spread the good tunes to all who are willing to listen. I’m a prime example of how the process of sharing taste in different genres can create passion where there was none, so I’m just hoping to pass on that spirit. As much as my taste has evolved, I’ll always have a special place for hip hop, old and new. That being said, I’ll do my best in keeping my ear to the ground to deliver the freshest tracks to your headphones and occasionally drop off an old gem that always gets my head noddin’. In the meantime, here’s a few songs i haven’t been able to stop listening to from some of the up and coming names in this scene.

Couple big releases last week — G.O.O.D. Music‘s Big Sean dropped “My Last,” the first single (featuring Chris Brown) off of his upcoming debut album, “Finally Famous: the Album.” Check it out below.

Also, one of the leaders of the independent hip-hop scene, MURS, delivered another album in the form of a collaboration with producer Terrace Martin; the two worked on a couple tracks together on “MURS for President.” The new album, “Melrose” reflects the duo’s fun, laid-back sides and can be purchased at major retailers. MURS was one of the dudes that originally got me into the scene so I always look forward to anything he puts out.

+JANGBAR

BEATS

Big Sean ft. Chris Brown – My Last ✓+
Dom Kennedy – 1997 ✓+
Mac Miller – Class President
Big Sean – High Rise
J. Cole – Losing My Balance
One Be Lo – E.T.

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12FV

It’s been awhile since C+A+D has made an expansion worth an introduction. When I started this blog, I didn’t want to discriminate by genre. If it’s good, I want it on here, and I want you to hear it. I’ve been waiting for someone to come around that could fill our hip-hop void. Needless to say, the search is over and another missing piece to the puzzle that is C+A+D has been placed. Without further ado, your hip-hop fiend ends here.

As an avid follower of the site, I’m excited to be on board and spread the good tunes to all who are willing to listen. I’m a prime example of how the process of sharing taste in different genres can create passion where there was none, so I’m just hoping to pass on that spirit. As much as my taste has evolved, I’ll always have a special place for hip hop, old and new. That being said, I’ll do my best in keeping my ear to the ground to deliver the freshest tracks to your headphones and occasionally drop off an old gem that always gets my head noddin’. In the meantime, here’s a few songs i haven’t been able to stop listening to from some of the up and coming names in this scene.

Couple big releases last week — G.O.O.D. Music‘s Big Sean dropped “My Last,” the first single (featuring Chris Brown) off of his upcoming debut album, “Finally Famous: the Album.” Check it out below.

Also, one of the leaders of the independent hip-hop scene, MURS, delivered another album in the form of a collaboration with producer Terrace Martin; the two worked on a couple tracks together on “MURS for President.” The new album, “Melrose” reflects the duo’s fun, laid-back sides and can be purchased at major retailers. MURS was one of the dudes that originally got me into the scene so I always look forward to anything he puts out.

+JANGBAR

BEATS

Big Sean ft. Chris Brown – My Last ✓+
Dom Kennedy – 1997 ✓+
Mac Miller – Class President
Big Sean – High Rise
J. Cole – Losing My Balance
One Be Lo – E.T.


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Happy Sunday everyone, back with another list for you guys. I gotta dedicate this to our friend and creative mind behind 12fv. He’s put together a show with some other local talent that’s going to be at the Lab in Costa Mesa. They’ve been working hard to bring out their best works that you can admire and purchase. 12fv will be helping us get our new look, so make the world go round and shoot ’em some support.

That being said, I went to the mediocre at best Major Rager show in LA last night and was pretty disappointed. The venue was supposed to be at an airfield, but we got rained into some banquet hall type of deal that kinda ruined it. We reached sauna temperatures, the speakers couldn’t handle the volume and Diplo‘s equipment overheated, so he proceeded to beatbox. I was entertained, but it’s not what I wanted out of the show. I shoulda just saved myself for the My Life Every Day show with Calvin Harris, Etienne de Crecy, Burns and friends. Next time I’m back here I’ll be able to legally drink and drive! (under a .08, though.) I’ll be celebrating in San Diego with Nero. GO!

Oh well, the Coachella countdown continues…
-Skinny Genes

YOLO31

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Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks (Indie Rock)
Foster the People – Helena Beat (Indie Rock)
Breakbot – Shades of Black (Disco)
OH SNAP!! – Plus Size Model (Treasure Fingers Remix) (House)
OH SNAP!! – Plus Size Model (Jakwob Edit) (Dubstep)
J. Rabbit – I’m So Happy (Dubstep)
Tame Impala – Why Won’t You Make Up Your Mind (Erol Alkan Rework Edit) (Rock/Electronic)
Band of Horses – Cigarettes, Wedding Bands (Indie)

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Happy Sunday everyone, back with another list for you guys. I gotta dedicate this to our friend and creative mind behind 12fv. He’s put together a show with some other local talent that’s going to be at the Lab in Costa Mesa. They’ve been working hard to bring out their best works that you can admire and purchase. 12fv will be helping us get our new look, so make the world go round and shoot ’em some support.

That being said, I went to the mediocre at best Major Rager show in LA last night and was pretty disappointed. The venue was supposed to be at an airfield, but we got rained into some banquet hall type of deal that kinda ruined it. We reached sauna temperatures, the speakers couldn’t handle the volume and Diplo‘s equipment overheated, so he proceeded to beatbox. I was entertained, but it’s not what I wanted out of the show. I shoulda just saved myself for the My Life Every Day show with Calvin Harris, Etienne de Crecy, Burns and friends. Next time I’m back here I’ll be able to legally drink and drive! (under a .08, though.) I’ll be celebrating in San Diego with Nero. GO!

Oh well, the Coachella countdown continues…
-Skinny Genes

YOLO31

Click here to get all of ’em.

Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks (Indie Rock)
Foster the People – Helena Beat (Indie Rock)
Breakbot – Shades of Black (Disco)
OH SNAP!! – Plus Size Model (Treasure Fingers Remix) (House)
OH SNAP!! – Plus Size Model (Jakwob Edit) (Dubstep)
J. Rabbit – I’m So Happy (Dubstep)
Tame Impala – Why Won’t You Make Up Your Mind (Erol Alkan Rework Edit) (Rock/Electronic)
Band of Horses – Cigarettes, Wedding Bands (Indie)

YOLO Mentions bring attention to special
songs featured in that week’s YOLO List. Get the latest list
here!

It’s time for some feel-good electro sweetness in the form of another remix extraordinaire that goes by This Guy I Know (TGIK). The first time he caught my attention was from his blast from the past remix of The Killers‘ “Smile Like You Mean It.” I don’t know about you guys, but I spent countless hours on their album Hot Fuss when I was a kid…to the point that it makes me sick to hear a song off of it now. TGIK brought this song back to life in a way I thought to be impossible. Brandon Flowers’ voice on top of powerfully harmonic synths and a simple drum beat that you can’t help but bob your head to. It even maintains the original emotions like it’s the first time you heard it. He has this power with almost every song he touches, and he even mashes up some really sick stuff. I’m really looking forward to hearing more from this guy. He’s got all of his remixes and mashups and sets for listening and downloading pleasure on his soundcloud, but I went ahead and put up some of my favorites.

-Skinny Genes

This Bro I Know

The Killers – Smile Like You Mean It (TGIK Broken Heart Remix) Delightful Choice!
Empire of the Sun – We Are the People (TGIK Remix)
Passion Pit – Sleepyhead (TGIK Remix)
Sweet Life Bitch (TGIK Mashup) Delightful Choice!

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YOLO Mentions bring attention to special
songs featured in that week’s YOLO List. Get the latest list here!

It’s time for some feel-good electro sweetness in the form of another remix extraordinaire that goes by This Guy I Know (TGIK). The first time he caught my attention was from his blast from the past remix of The Killers‘ “Smile Like You Mean It.” I don’t know about you guys, but I spent countless hours on their album Hot Fuss when I was a kid…to the point that it makes me sick to hear a song off of it now. TGIK brought this song back to life in a way I thought to be impossible. Brandon Flowers’ voice on top of powerfully harmonic synths and a simple drum beat that you can’t help but bob your head to. It even maintains the original emotions like it’s the first time you heard it. He has this power with almost every song he touches, and he even mashes up some really sick stuff. I’m really looking forward to hearing more from this guy. He’s got all of his remixes and mashups and sets for listening and downloading pleasure on his soundcloud, but I went ahead and put up some of my favorites.

-Skinny Genes

This Bro I Know

The Killers – Smile Like You Mean It (TGIK Broken Heart Remix) Delightful Choice!
Empire of the Sun – We Are the People (TGIK Remix)
Passion Pit – Sleepyhead (TGIK Remix)
Sweet Life Bitch (TGIK Mashup) Delightful Choice!


12FV

Although I’m sorry to have had to push the YOLO list to today, I’m pretty glad I did. Last night marked a milestone for indie music. If you haven’t heard already, Arcade Fire took the award for Album of the Year at the 53rd Annual Grammy’s beating Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Lady Antebellum! It took awhile for the magnitude of this to hit me, but the top40s music world just took sharp turn towards open mindedness. I only wish they chose more approachable songs to play to that crowd (i.e. The Suburbs). I’m excited to see where music goes in the coming years and even moreso to see Arcade Fire perform a headlining set at Coachella! If you want to see my post on them with my favorite songs, go here. Anyhow, I’m looking forward to the YOLO mentions this week, because I stumbled on some quality tunes. Here’s to 30 weeks! #proudofmyself #nottwitter

-Skinny Genes

YOLO30

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Arcade Fire – Keep The Car Running (Indie Rock)
Breakbot – Please Don’t (French House)
The Strokes – Under Cover of Darkness (Rock)
Empire of the Sun – We Are the People (TGIK Remix) (Electronic/Indie)
The Killers – Smile Like You Mean it [TGIK’s broken heart mix] (Electronic Indie)
Dada Life – White Noise Red Meat (No Body’s Moombahton Remix) (Electronic/Moombatohn)
Tame Impala – Solitude Is Bliss (Psychedelic Rock)

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12FV

Although I’m sorry to have had to push the YOLO list to today, I’m pretty glad I did. Last night marked a milestone for indie music. If you haven’t heard already, Arcade Fire took the award for Album of the Year at the 53rd Annual Grammy’s beating Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Lady Antebellum! It took awhile for the magnitude of this to hit me, but the top40s music world just took sharp turn towards open mindedness. I only wish they chose more approachable songs to play to that crowd (i.e. The Suburbs). I’m excited to see where music goes in the coming years and even moreso to see Arcade Fire perform a headlining set at Coachella! If you want to see my post on them with my favorite songs, go here. Anyhow, I’m looking forward to the YOLO mentions this week, because I stumbled on some quality tunes. Here’s to 30 weeks! #proudofmyself #nottwitter

-Skinny Genes

YOLO30

Click here to grab them all.

Arcade Fire – Keep The Car Running (Indie Rock)
Breakbot – Please Don’t (French House)
The Strokes – Under Cover of Darkness (Rock)
Empire of the Sun – We Are the People (TGIK Remix) (Electronic/Indie)
The Killers – Smile Like You Mean it [TGIK’s broken heart mix] (Electronic Indie)
Dada Life – White Noise Red Meat (No Body’s Moombahton Remix) (Electronic/Moombatohn)
Tame Impala – Solitude Is Bliss (Psychedelic Rock)


12FV

San Francisco for the second time in a month and the weather is actually better than socal. Just woke up after an epic ass night at the Mezzanine for The Twelves. There’s so much to say…sold out. Packed. Perfect set. Beautiful women. Bangers. I gotta keep this short though, because the team and I still have to explore the city before the Superbowl (Green’n’Yellow). I did come through with an interview this time thanks to no international cellphone numbers. Let me just say, they’re just as bad ass as you think they’d be. I’ll have that up within the next couple days. Enjoy the list!

-Skinny Genes

YOLO29

Nosaj Thing – IOIO (Trip Hop/Experimental)
Thomas Bangalter – Spinal Scratch (TJR’s Bang Bus Remix) (Electro House
Lazy Rich & Porter Robinson – Hello (Original Mix) (Electro House)
Neïmo – Echoing Pixels (The Twelves Remix) (Electronic/Disco)
Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues (Indie)
The Colour – St. Michel (Rock/Soul)
The Colour – Tambourine (Rock/Soul)
Doctor P – Big Boss (Dubstep)
12 Planet – Reasons (Doctor P Remix) (Dubsept)
Cut Copy – Take Me Over (Flight Facilities Remix) (Alternative)

Click here for all of ’em.

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12FV

San Francisco for the second time in a month and the weather is actually better than socal. Just woke up after an epic ass night at the Mezzanine for The Twelves. There’s so much to say…sold out. Packed. Perfect set. Beautiful women. Bangers. I gotta keep this short though, because the team and I still have to explore the city before the Superbowl (Green’n’Yellow). I did come through with an interview this time thanks to no international cellphone numbers. Let me just say, they’re just as bad ass as you think they’d be. I’ll have that up within the next couple days. Enjoy the list!

-Skinny Genes

YOLO29

Nosaj Thing – IOIO (Trip Hop/Experimental)
Thomas Bangalter – Spinal Scratch (TJR’s Bang Bus Remix) (Electro House
Lazy Rich & Porter Robinson – Hello (Original Mix) (Electro House)
Neïmo – Echoing Pixels (The Twelves Remix) (Electronic/Disco)
Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues (Indie)
The Colour – St. Michel (Rock/Soul)
The Colour – Tambourine (Rock/Soul)
Doctor P – Big Boss (Dubstep)
12 Planet – Reasons (Doctor P Remix) (Dubsept)
Cut Copy – Take Me Over (Flight Facilities Remix) (Alternative)

Click here for all of ’em.


Ellie Goulding

Alright this post goes out to all my bass heads trying to get their fix. Another day, another delightful treat. This time in the form of a remix from none other than the king of bass. He takes Ellie Goulding‘s innocently beautiful voice and slams on some carnivorous bass that’s sure to make my downstairs neighbors call my landlord…again. I wouldn’t say it’s the headbangers dream come true, but it’s definitely going to satisfy my Bassnectar glands for the time being. He’s going on a massive West Coast tour that I wish I could be a part of…one of the best live performers I have EVER seen. More details here. (Also has Lorin’s commentary on his tour-kick-off remix.)

-Skinny Genes

Ellie Goulding – Lights (Bassnectar Remix)

BONUS BASS

Bassnectar – Bass Head (Original Mix)
Bassnectar – Wildstyle Method (feat. 40 Love)
Metallica – Seek & Destroy (Bassnectar Remix) Delightful Choice!

FULL POST


Ellie Goulding

Alright this post goes out to all my bass heads trying to get their fix. Another day, another delightful treat. This time in the form of a remix from none other than the king of bass. He takes Ellie Goulding‘s innocently beautiful voice and slams on some carnivorous bass that’s sure to make my downstairs neighbors call my landlord…again. I wouldn’t say it’s the headbangers dream come true, but it’s definitely going to satisfy my Bassnectar glands for the time being. He’s going on a massive West Coast tour that I wish I could be a part of…one of the best live performers I have EVER seen. More details here. (Also has Lorin’s commentary on his tour-kick-off remix.)

-Skinny Genes

Ellie Goulding – Lights (Bassnectar Remix)

BONUS BASS

Bassnectar – Bass Head (Original Mix)
Bassnectar – Wildstyle Method (feat. 40 Love)
Metallica – Seek & Destroy (Bassnectar Remix) Delightful Choice!