ODESZA | Soundcloud | Buy In Return

Last week I finally had the chance to sit down with Odesza to get in this interview that’s been a year in the making. I tried to catch them right before their tour with Pretty Lights, because I knew the following year was going to be huge for them. It wasn’t until they finally came back to LA in the midst of an enormous sold out tour that we could chat about their past, present, and future. ODESZA a huge inspiration to many artists currently in the scene and very deservedly so. They’re amongst the select few individuals setting the bar for electronic music as far as production and live shows. Catch the details after the jump!

ZHU – Faded (Odesza Remix)

Odesza – Sun Models (ft. Madelyn Grant)

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The Code | Soundcloud | Download 1|11

UK’s The Code are deciphering all things beats and then putting it all back together in a puzzle that is strictly their own style. They’ve got a lovely alt-R&B and soul sound that we haven’t heard anywhere else. It’s part classic R&B, part future beat, part ambient; and all parts amazing at setting a mellow mood.

Their debut mixtape 1|11 came out a few days ago. It’s free. Get it.

The Code – 1 | 11

JL | Soundcloud

Steel pan drums are all the rage for the tropical house scene, especially with this lovely summer weather. Along comes Aussie Alex Hiew, or JL, to mix things up with his new 2-side Never Have | Night Walk. You wouldn’t expect the upbeat echo in trap, but dear god it works so well. We’d expect nothing less of a DIE HIGH. affiliate. His other tracks experiment with other lovely island sounds too. Catch that guitar on ‘Hold Moi’. Most of his stuff is free to download through SoundCloud or Facebook.

Alt-J | Jessie Ware | Pomo | Solomun

It’s Summer! That means warm days, long nights, hazy memories, and a total disregard for the concept of time. Here are some of the latest and greatest tracks for you to match to whatever mood you’re caught in out there.

Pomo

Pomo’s newest work is an upbeat future beat track to either wake up smiling to or loosen up for the night groove. Andrea Cormier on vocals adds an angelic touch that only a care-free summer can complement. It’ll be on his forthcoming EP as well.

Solomun

You can’t have a summer without friends. You can’t have a summer without Deep House. Solomun brings that all together with Friends – 2DIY4. It’s a 9-minute adventure with just the right amount of tempo changes and surprises for those moments when thinking just won’t do. Put on a smile and dance those troubles away.

Alt-J

Alt-J’s newest single in their continued musical endeavour sans bassist Gwil Sainsbury is an ambient trip featuring replacement member Miley Cyrus. I jest. The sample used fits perfectly, though, considering the song is about fighting through loss. Lull yourself to sleep with this one.

Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware’s Tough Love channels Cyndi Lauper. Remember Time After Time? That was high-school graduation right there. This one’s got melodic electronics for those nights when your flings flop. Don’t worry – there’s always tomorrow. It’ll be out on her upcoming second studio album.

Giraffage | Soundcloud

The good news has seemed to continue rolling in the last few days for San Francisco’s Giraffage. Might we add, very deservedly so. This guy has been flying under the radar for the past year; getting claim and respect from all the outlets and artists that know their shit. But yesterday and today mark a new chapter to the life of Charlie Yin’s R&Bass alias.

While being freshly listed as direct support for Porter Robinson’s highly anticipated WORLDS tour the other day, he was just added to the ranks of A-Trak’s Fools Gold Records. To celebrate these announcements, Charlie released a booming remix of R. Kelly’s Ignition that’s sure to make it’s rounds this summer. He took a break from his usual low key vibe on tracks to put a little more hype into this release. The floaty arpeggios slam into the old school synths and give life to this classic track in a whole new way. Scope his tour info with Porter Robinson after the jump, OR come see him at Splash House in two weeks!

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Lightning In A Bottle | Lineup | Tickets | Set Times

There’s no denying that An-Ten-Nae was one of our faves at LIB 2013. Since then, he’s partnered up with Re|eece to create music as Dimond Saints. Under this moniker, the two are mashing future beats with the deep bass sound that LIB prides itself on. It’s easy to get lost in the rhythm. Just how we like it.

They play Saturday at 8pm on the Bamboo Stage. Come flow with us.

LIB Spotlight brings attention to special artists that will be featured at Lightning In A Bottle Fest 2014.
Some we love. Some we just discovered. All essential.
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Kaytranada | Soundcloud

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I don’t know if it’s this future beats bubble I’ve been living in lately, albeit comfortably, but Montreal’s Kaytranada is swiftly making a huge impact on the scene. After collaborations with Mobb Deep, remixes of Disclosure and Banks, this dude is getting props from all the right people. His dynamic expertise and consistency in hip hop, electronic, and funk really sets him apart from a lot of producers out there. You can fall asleep to it or get mean to it at a show…my favorite! I posted some of his most special reworks below (everything on his soundcloud is worth hearing).

He’s playing with Purity Ring in LA on Friday! Crops of vibes WILL be cultivated.

Get your tickets here before they’re gone.