Rusko, the man who originally spiked the dubstep fruit punch bowl with fun, is back again with his second full length album, Songs. His first album, O.M.G! was a piece of work start to finish, introducing us to classics like “Woo Boost” and “Hold On,” during a period in which dubstep was being transformed from a purely headbanging affair to something that involved the whole body. That album was honestly tough to follow up. But in a sea of insanity with every other person throwing any combination of distorted w0bs and thunder together, I trusted cap’n Rusko to remind us what is great about bass music. And he pulled through again.
He sets it off with an intro that explains a little theory on how and why music should evolve. “Original come from the heart – whatever’s in your heart. You say you want to create a different sound, you create that different sound. Who is anyone to say there’s any boundaries? … Takin’ it from that school, and building it up to a different dimension.” True words. That jumps straight into the anthem that’s already been lighting up dance floors and faces, “Somebody to Love.” That track is 24k gold. “Skanker” is the first of 5 reggae influenced songs (“Love No More,” “Be Free,” “Roll Da Beats” and “Mek More Green”) that bring the sound back to its dub roots and simultaneously brings the album to the next level IMO. It just works too perfectly together. There’s a couple headbangers (“Opium,” “M357”), and a couple high energy tracks (“Pressure,” “Whistle Crew”) to round it out. If you had the attention span, I would go into detail on every track. But it’s time to just listen. Thrown together, it’s a complete, awesome album. This is meant to be enjoyed by some body of water, sippin’ on a beer with a slice of citrus and shmokin’ on a ground up gram of the finest.
Rusko, the man who originally spiked the dubstep fruit punch bowl with fun, is back again with his second full length album, Songs. His first album, O.M.G! was a piece of work start to finish, introducing us to classics like “Woo Boost” and “Hold On,” during a period in which dubstep was being transformed from a purely headbanging affair to something that involved the whole body. That album was honestly tough to follow up. But in a sea of insanity with every other person throwing any combination of distorted w0bs and thunder together, I trusted cap’n Rusko to remind us what is great about bass music. And he pulled through again.
He sets it off with an intro that explains a little theory on how and why music should evolve. “Original come from the heart – whatever’s in your heart. You say you want to create a different sound, you create that different sound. Who is anyone to say there’s any boundaries? … Takin’ it from that school, and building it up to a different dimension.” True words. That jumps straight into the anthem that’s already been lighting up dance floors and faces, “Somebody to Love.” That track is 24k gold. “Skanker” is the first of 5 reggae influenced songs (“Love No More,” “Be Free,” “Roll Da Beats” and “Mek More Green”) that bring the sound back to its dub roots and simultaneously brings the album to the next level IMO. It just works too perfectly together. There’s a couple headbangers (“Opium,” “M357”), and a couple high energy tracks (“Pressure,” “Whistle Crew”) to round it out. If you had the attention span, I would go into detail on every track. But it’s time to just listen. Thrown together, it’s a complete, awesome album. This is meant to be enjoyed by some body of water, sippin’ on a beer with a slice of citrus and shmokin’ on a ground up gram of the finest.
New dub banger from Rusko. It’s just the radio rip from BBC for now so I apologize in advance for their obnoxioussness. ‘BASS IN YO FACE!’ Still a nice taste of what’s to come, I think Rusko fans will like this one better than his poppier releases of late. Check it out!
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New dub banger from Rusko. It’s just the radio rip from BBC for now so I apologize in advance for their obnoxioussness. ‘BASS IN YO FACE!’ Still a nice taste of what’s to come, I think Rusko fans will like this one better than his poppier releases of late. Check it out!
Rusko continues his pioneer work, attempting to make dubstep appealing to the masses. This one leaked last week to Rusko’s dismay and features Mike Posner. Posner’s vocals work nicely over Rusko’s production, and as always, he keeps his straight-forward lyrical style here. Is it a stretch to say Rusko is doing for dubstep what Guetta did with One Love? This sounds a lot like his previous collab with Gucci Mane as well as “My Mouth.” Although Rusko faithful will consider this one a little cheesed up, the bass is still pretty beefy. I think I just turned this into a Taco Bell ad. Check it out below!
Getting you guys ready for the release of his new project “Leap Year” coming on Tuesday, check Hoodie Allen‘s video for “Chase is On.”
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Rusko continues his pioneer work, attempting to make dubstep appealing to the masses. This one leaked last week to Rusko’s dismay and features Mike Posner. Posner’s vocals work nicely over Rusko’s production, and as always, he keeps his straight-forward lyrical style here. Is it a stretch to say Rusko is doing for dubstep what Guetta did with One Love? This sounds a lot like his previous collab with Gucci Mane as well as “My Mouth.” Although Rusko faithful will consider this one a little cheesed up, the bass is still pretty beefy. I think I just turned this into a Taco Bell ad. Check it out below!
Picking the top 10s was no easy task, 2010 was an epic year for beatz and bangers. Here’s my list of personal favorites, in no specific order. This isn’t a list of what was most popular, I think if I heard Swedish House Mafia’s ‘One’ anymore times I’d probably puke all over my desk, I’m sure you all feel the same way. Download, enjoy and r0ll in the new year.
Because of their socal shows this week, I haven’t been able to stop talking about them. Much to my surprise, a lot more people haven’t heard of Ratatat than I thought. This raises a major problem. Ratatat opened for Daft Punk the last time they were in LA, and they wouldn’t let just anyone carry that honor. Ratatat is an electronic/indie music duo out of Brooklyn, NY, composed of Mike Stroud (guitar) and Evan Mast (bass, synth, producer). Their music is more on the synthed-out, electronic side with added guitars and toe-tapping drum beats. A lot of their songs would work great for hip-hop artists to rap over (they’ve worked with Kid Cudi on songs like Pursuit of Happiness) or for mix tapes. They’ve provided us with two remixed mix tapes doing just that (Volume 1/Volume 2). I threw one of their mix tape songs on the YOLO list for you to get a feel of what they can really do. Hopefully, they come back soon because they’re latest album LP4 is my favorite and I need to see them throw down live. Here’s a picture my friend took from their sold out show at Pomona…it hurts to look at:
Artist: Beck
I’ve been listening to Beck consistently since the first time I ever heard him. He’s got a sound that I haven’t heard anywhere else. He combines a lot of rock, classic and new, and electronic while adding a weird funky feel that only he can pull off. All of his albums differ greatly which makes him very enjoyable to listen to. Pretty much has an album for every mood. Whether you wanna dance, or cry, or chill, or jam, he’s been there and has got the tunes for you. I was fortunate enough to meet him after I saw Air at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, because my friend was nice enough to give me friends of the band tickets. When we were in the waiting room to meet Air, I looked to my left and lo and behold there he was! I had to say something, so I just told him how much his works meant to me and asked if he was planning on playing in LA or making more music. The future looks grim in that regard. His live shows are action packed affairs, so you can bet I’ll have my fingers crossed for sure. Coachella, please Beck!
Kelis – 4th of July (Rusko Remix) Rusko does it again, that cheeky bastard. You’ve probably heard me talk about him on here, and if not, just know that I gotta lotta love for the guy. He’s dubstep’s frontrunner in the world and has finally made the big move to LA to evoke some change in the scene. His last album was a major disappointment and is nothing like the sound of this song, so don’t let it fool you. His remixes and EPs definitely make up for it, though. Check out Chronic Mncher’sdubstep post to get the 411 on his bangers, and then some. I’m very selective with my dubstep, as it either hits home or is garbage. This song is the direction I hope dubstep heads towards. Super heavy, lots of creatively quick samples, and dirty bass drops. Make sure your speakers are turned up all the way, because dubstep just isn’t the same unless that bass is rattling your core.
Can it be Halloween all ready? Fuck man…I can’t wait for Haunted Mansion. Let me help you make your decision: Night 1/Night 2
-Skinny Genes
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Credit: Jason Shindler
Ten weeks of this…wow. Can’t remember the last time I’ve committed myself to something for that long, and I couldn’t be happier. I love that people have been going out of their way to tell me they’ve been picking up from these lists, because that’s the motivation I need to get it done. Very busy week with school starting, and I had to miss out on BOTH socal Ratatat dates because of it. My friend and I entered a contest and won tickets to the Pomona show, but I couldn’t go so I had to live vicariously through her that night. I only cried a little, though, and I’m sure they’ll come back. On the other hand, I did get to see my friends’ band In Fear and Faith that night at sold out Chain Reaction, which ensued some nostalgic memories. Nothin’ like a hardcore show to unleash some anger on teenage scenesters. Concerts are concerts, so I still had a great night. Have a good week and good luck on midterms to state schools!
Because of their socal shows this week, I haven’t been able to stop talking about them. Much to my surprise, a lot more people haven’t heard of Ratatat than I thought. This raises a major problem. Ratatat opened for Daft Punk the last time they were in LA, and they wouldn’t let just anyone carry that honor. Ratatat is an electronic/indie music duo out of Brooklyn, NY, composed of Mike Stroud (guitar) and Evan Mast (bass, synth, producer). Their music is more on the synthed-out, electronic side with added guitars and toe-tapping drum beats. A lot of their songs would work great for hip-hop artists to rap over (they’ve worked with Kid Cudi on songs like Pursuit of Happiness) or for mix tapes. They’ve provided us with two remixed mix tapes doing just that (Volume 1/Volume 2). I threw one of their mix tape songs on the YOLO list for you to get a feel of what they can really do. Hopefully, they come back soon because they’re latest album LP4 is my favorite and I need to see them throw down live. Here’s a picture my friend took from their sold out show at Pomona…it hurts to look at:
Artist: Beck
I’ve been listening to Beck consistently since the first time I ever heard him. He’s got a sound that I haven’t heard anywhere else. He combines a lot of rock, classic and new, and electronic while adding a weird funky feel that only he can pull off. All of his albums differ greatly which makes him very enjoyable to listen to. Pretty much has an album for every mood. Whether you wanna dance, or cry, or chill, or jam, he’s been there and has got the tunes for you. I was fortunate enough to meet him after I saw Air at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, because my friend was nice enough to give me friends of the band tickets. When we were in the waiting room to meet Air, I looked to my left and lo and behold there he was! I had to say something, so I just told him how much his works meant to me and asked if he was planning on playing in LA or making more music. The future looks grim in that regard. His live shows are action packed affairs, so you can bet I’ll have my fingers crossed for sure. Coachella, please Beck!
Kelis – 4th of July (Rusko Remix) Rusko does it again, that cheeky bastard. You’ve probably heard me talk about him on here, and if not, just know that I gotta lotta love for the guy. He’s dubstep’s frontrunner in the world and has finally made the big move to LA to evoke some change in the scene. His last album was a major disappointment and is nothing like the sound of this song, so don’t let it fool you. His remixes and EPs definitely make up for it, though. Check out Chronic Mncher’sdubstep post to get the 411 on his bangers, and then some. I’m very selective with my dubstep, as it either hits home or is garbage. This song is the direction I hope dubstep heads towards. Super heavy, lots of creatively quick samples, and dirty bass drops. Make sure your speakers are turned up all the way, because dubstep just isn’t the same unless that bass is rattling your core.
Can it be Halloween all ready? Fuck man…I can’t wait for Haunted Mansion. Let me help you make your decision: Night 1/Night 2
Take a good, long, HARD look at that flyer. Gary Richards has done it again. You can poke blindly at any part and land on someone that should be headlining their own world tour. I had a minor heart attack when I first saw the bill at HARD Summer. This amount of talent couldn’t be confined to a one night event, as this is gonna be a whole weekend endeavor. And he’s made it damn near impossible to choose a night over the other. Thus, I bought my two day ticket already. At this point, choosing one night just means you’re cool with not seeing the DJs on the other, and I’m definitely not cool with missing anyone here. In order to help make your decision easier, I’ve compiled some artist bios and a track list of songs by from the artists I’m excited to see by night (aka Everyone). This is the best lineup in the world of its kind. It’s going to be a delightful halloween indeed.
With his essential mix making it into the top 5 of 2009, Fake Blood has definitely made it apparent that he’s one of the more premier DJs/producers in the electronic scene today. With instant classics, like “Mars” and “I Think I Like It,” and his renditions of songs like Miike Snow’s “Animal,” you can expect nothing but bangers through his whole set. I saw him at HARD 13 in March, and you can take my word for it, he will not disappoint.
It wasn’t long after I first heard these guys that I knew they were going to be one of the driving forces of electronic music in the near future. Big thanks to Steve Aoki for putting them on his label and getting them the exposure they deserve. It’s kind of annoying that Warp 1.9 was the song that put them on the spot, because there is much more to them, but whatever it takes! You’ve heard it and have gotten down to it at one point or another. The first two times I saw them were DJ sets. Don’t get me wrong, they were fun but nothing I hadn’t seen before. [Death Crew 77] is their live set and one of the more entertaining shows as far as this music goes. Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, The Bloody Beetroots‘s front runner, teams up with DJ Tommy Tea and drummer Edward Grinch for this action packed performance. Rifo sings, plays guitar, and a variety of keyboards while the DJ and drummer back him up for this show. Seeing all of Rifo‘s talents right before your eyes is definitely entertaining as hell, and having a drummer adds a lot to the sound. DO NOT MISS THIS.
England bred DJ/Producer is finally making his stand in the city of angels. Dubstep’s faceman, and newest edition to LA, is working his ass off to shape the world of dubstep in California and the U.S. It pains me to say that I still haven’t seen him, because I feel like he would be one of the few dubstep artists I could stand for a whole hour set. His new album O.M.G.! really let me down. I was expecting a whole CD of songs like “Woo Boost” only to find he decided to get into the more mellow, not-as-heavy forms of dubstep. His live shows seem to be the exact opposite of that. I’ve been watching a lot of his videos, and it looks like his set is going to be a dubtastic fiesta. With remixes like “Da Cali Anthem,” I’m sure he’s going to come out hard for this crowd. HARD events make or break you as a DJ, and as far as I’ve seen, DJ’s haven’t brought anything less than their A game to these events. So, I’m expecting a lot from his performance. Peep the video if you I haven’t convinced you.
SebastiAn is another one of those DJ/Producers that has been with me since the beginning of my electronic music escapades (and by good reason, has remained on top as one of my favorites). He has a sound and style that is unmatchable by anyone else. It’s kinda dark, has a lot of quick samples that I feel would take ages to put together in the way that he does, and it’s bassy as can be…he makes sure of it. He was a special guest at HHM ’08, and definitely a highlight of the night. I remember when I heard him open with “Motor” and I ran to the front of the crowd as fast as I could. Flawless set. He even had a remix of “Reptilia” by The Strokes. If you know anything about me, you know about my eternal love for them, so this gave him extra points. I was devastated when HARD Summer ’09 was canceled, because I was most excited to see him that night. All is well, as I will make up for it on October 30th, 2010. He is my Delightful Choice of the night. DO NOT MISS THIS.
As you can see, it’s going to be a very promising night. I feel like this line-up would have been better for Halloween, because it’s a little bit of the darker side of electronic. Regardless, I’m pumped for this. I’ll have the Night 2 post in a couple days, probably after the next YOLO List. Educate yourself on these tracks and artists! I would hate for this to sell out (WHICH IT WILL) after you buy a one day.
Take a good, long, HARD look at that flyer. Gary Richards has done it again. You can poke blindly at any part and land on someone that should be headlining their own world tour. I had a minor heart attack when I first saw the bill at HARD Summer. This amount of talent couldn’t be confined to a one night event, as this is gonna be a whole weekend endeavor. And he’s made it damn near impossible to choose a night over the other. Thus, I bought my two day ticket already. At this point, choosing one night just means you’re cool with not seeing the DJs on the other, and I’m definitely not cool with missing anyone here. In order to help make your decision easier, I’ve compiled some artist bios and a track list of songs by from the artists I’m excited to see by night (aka Everyone). This is the best lineup in the world of its kind. It’s going to be a delightful halloween indeed.
With his essential mix making it into the top 5 of 2009, Fake Blood has definitely made it apparent that he’s one of the more premier DJs/producers in the electronic scene today. With instant classics, like “Mars” and “I Think I Like It,” and his renditions of songs like Miike Snow’s “Animal,” you can expect nothing but bangers through his whole set. I saw him at HARD 13 in March, and you can take my word for it, he will not disappoint.
It wasn’t long after I first heard these guys that I knew they were going to be one of the driving forces of electronic music in the near future. Big thanks to Steve Aoki for putting them on his label and getting them the exposure they deserve. It’s kind of annoying that Warp 1.9 was the song that put them on the spot, because there is much more to them, but whatever it takes! You’ve heard it and have gotten down to it at one point or another. The first two times I saw them were DJ sets. Don’t get me wrong, they were fun but nothing I hadn’t seen before. [Death Crew 77] is their live set and one of the more entertaining shows as far as this music goes. Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, The Bloody Beetroots‘s front runner, teams up with DJ Tommy Tea and drummer Edward Grinch for this action packed performance. Rifo sings, plays guitar, and a variety of keyboards while the DJ and drummer back him up for this show. Seeing all of Rifo‘s talents right before your eyes is definitely entertaining as hell, and having a drummer adds a lot to the sound. DO NOT MISS THIS.
England bred DJ/Producer is finally making his stand in the city of angels. Dubstep’s faceman, and newest edition to LA, is working his ass off to shape the world of dubstep in California and the U.S. It pains me to say that I still haven’t seen him, because I feel like he would be one of the few dubstep artists I could stand for a whole hour set. His new album O.M.G.! really let me down. I was expecting a whole CD of songs like “Woo Boost” only to find he decided to get into the more mellow, not-as-heavy forms of dubstep. His live shows seem to be the exact opposite of that. I’ve been watching a lot of his videos, and it looks like his set is going to be a dubtastic fiesta. With remixes like “Da Cali Anthem,” I’m sure he’s going to come out hard for this crowd. HARD events make or break you as a DJ, and as far as I’ve seen, DJ’s haven’t brought anything less than their A game to these events. So, I’m expecting a lot from his performance. Peep the video if you I haven’t convinced you.
SebastiAn is another one of those DJ/Producers that has been with me since the beginning of my electronic music escapades (and by good reason, has remained on top as one of my favorites). He has a sound and style that is unmatchable by anyone else. It’s kinda dark, has a lot of quick samples that I feel would take ages to put together in the way that he does, and it’s bassy as can be…he makes sure of it. He was a special guest at HHM ’08, and definitely a highlight of the night. I remember when I heard him open with “Motor” and I ran to the front of the crowd as fast as I could. Flawless set. He even had a remix of “Reptilia” by The Strokes. If you know anything about me, you know about my eternal love for them, so this gave him extra points. I was devastated when HARD Summer ’09 was canceled, because I was most excited to see him that night. All is well, as I will make up for it on October 30th, 2010. He is my Delightful Choice of the night. DO NOT MISS THIS.
As you can see, it’s going to be a very promising night. I feel like this line-up would have been better for Halloween, because it’s a little bit of the darker side of electronic. Regardless, I’m pumped for this. I’ll have the Night 2 post in a couple days, probably after the next YOLO List. Educate yourself on these tracks and artists! I would hate for this to sell out (WHICH IT WILL) after you buy a one day.
Still coming off that HARD Summer high. And to be honest, I think it definitely made it’s way into the “Best Night of My Life” level like I thought it would. Expect details and highlights of the night + videos and some delightful downloads in the next post. I tried branch out a little more and throw in some of my favorite hip hop/rap into this weeks YOLO list. I’m really particular about hip hop. To me, a good rapper is someone you can listen to without any beat and still have it be a pleasure to listen to. (AKA i’m not down with Lil Wayne…if anyone has some of is shit that will make more sense to me, send it my way). Anyway, someone who flows and still manages to get creative with the beats is really what I look for. With artists like Immortal Technique and Del the Funky Homosapien, good beats and seamless flows are a given. Don’t forget to have an open mind while you go through these lists. There’s some good in every genre, you just have to give it a solid chance.
Rusko – Woo Boost Dubstep is finally making it’s way onto DJ sets and people’s playlists world wide. Rusko has always been a front runner and face man for dubstep, and he just moved to LA to help spread the good word in sunny southern California. I’ve been getting less weird looks every time I throw on some dubstep at parties. At first, it’s kinda weird because it sounds like robot sex…but once you get with the groove, there’s nothing quite like it. It’s usually very hit or miss for me. I either love a dubstep song or absolutely can’t stand it. This track, on the other hand, is everything I would want from a dubstep song and definitely my favorite so far. It hits hard as fuck when the beat drops, and it’s just an all around great song. Rusko’s new album was a big disappointment. I was expecting a CD full of heavy “woo boost-esque” songs and got an album full of the more mellow side of dubstep that I’m not into. This song should give you an idea of where dubstep is going.
Artist: Ty Segall As garage rock solidifies its own special spot in my heart, I owe a lot of the thanks to Ty Segall (pronounced sea-gul). His first two CDs were decent, but he didn’t really do it for me until the release of his latest album Melted. With a full backing band, including a girl bassist and drummer, they bring nothing but hard grungy rock that still manages to stay catchy and fun to go crazy too. You’ll understand when you hear “Girlfriend,” my favorite off the album. I saw them live at The Smell in LA, and it was a straight riot the whole time. Takes me back to my old hardcore days in the pit. These guys are easy to get down to. Let me know what you think.
Architecture In Helsinki – Heart It Races (Dr. Dog Cover) Dr. Dog has always been one of my favorite bands. They’re really folky and kinda have a country vibe to them, but I love it. Pretty much everyone in the band sings, but they’re mainly led by their bassist and lead guitarist. The high and low pitches of their voices harmonize really well. I never got into Architecture In Helsinki, or gave them a fair shot even, but this remake is where it’s at. You can hear the original here. Clearly, Dr. Dog knows how to remake a song the right way. It’s upbeat and really easy to get stuck in your head so be careful.
Artist: Del the Funky Homosapien (aka Deltron3030) The name may come off as a little funky to you, but it’s nothing less than just that. His voice will probably sound familiar, and by good reason. Gorillaz have used his expertise in a few songs (Clint Eastwood, Rock the house). The way he spits is really unique and he’s got a hella bay area thing goin’ on since he’s from there. Whatever, though, fool knows what he’s doing. His beats just top it off. I can always trust a song with him in it to be what I need out of hip hop/rap artists.
Artist: Bassnectar As A-Trak said it, “Get down with that dubstep LA.” Check out the Audiotistic post here for a video of the beginning of his set where he plays “Here We Go” and some tasty remixes for download.
That wraps up this weeks YOLO list. I hope you guys are finding use in the playlist and going places you never thought you’d go. If so, I’m doing my job, and I will continue to help you all out. Leave thoughts/comments/opinions/concerns!
Still coming off that HARD Summer high. And to be honest, I think it definitely made it’s way into the “Best Night of My Life” level like I thought it would. Expect details and highlights of the night + videos and some delightful downloads in the next post. I tried branch out a little more and throw in some of my favorite hip hop/rap into this weeks YOLO list. I’m really particular about hip hop. To me, a good rapper is someone you can listen to without any beat and still have it be a pleasure to listen to. (AKA i’m not down with Lil Wayne…if anyone has some of is shit that will make more sense to me, send it my way). Anyway, someone who flows and still manages to get creative with the beats is really what I look for. With artists like Immortal Technique and Del the Funky Homosapien, good beats and seamless flows are a given. Don’t forget to have an open mind while you go through these lists. There’s some good in every genre, you just have to give it a solid chance.
Rusko – Woo Boost Dubstep is finally making it’s way onto DJ sets and people’s playlists world wide. Rusko has always been a front runner and face man for dubstep, and he just moved to LA to help spread the good word in sunny southern California. I’ve been getting less weird looks every time I throw on some dubstep at parties. At first, it’s kinda weird because it sounds like robot sex…but once you get with the groove, there’s nothing quite like it. It’s usually very hit or miss for me. I either love a dubstep song or absolutely can’t stand it. This track, on the other hand, is everything I would want from a dubstep song and definitely my favorite so far. It hits hard as fuck when the beat drops, and it’s just an all around great song. Rusko’s new album was a big disappointment. I was expecting a CD full of heavy “woo boost-esque” songs and got an album full of the more mellow side of dubstep that I’m not into. This song should give you an idea of where dubstep is going.
Artist: Ty Segall As garage rock solidifies its own special spot in my heart, I owe a lot of the thanks to Ty Segall (pronounced sea-gul). His first two CDs were decent, but he didn’t really do it for me until the release of his latest album Melted. With a full backing band, including a girl bassist and drummer, they bring nothing but hard grungy rock that still manages to stay catchy and fun to go crazy too. You’ll understand when you hear “Girlfriend,” my favorite off the album. I saw them live at The Smell in LA, and it was a straight riot the whole time. Takes me back to my old hardcore days in the pit. These guys are easy to get down to. Let me know what you think.
Architecture In Helsinki – Heart It Races (Dr. Dog Cover) Dr. Dog has always been one of my favorite bands. They’re really folky and kinda have a country vibe to them, but I love it. Pretty much everyone in the band sings, but they’re mainly led by their bassist and lead guitarist. The high and low pitches of their voices harmonize really well. I never got into Architecture In Helsinki, or gave them a fair shot even, but this remake is where it’s at. You can hear the original here. Clearly, Dr. Dog knows how to remake a song the right way. It’s upbeat and really easy to get stuck in your head so be careful.
Artist: Del the Funky Homosapien (aka Deltron3030) The name may come off as a little funky to you, but it’s nothing less than just that. His voice will probably sound familiar, and by good reason. Gorillaz have used his expertise in a few songs (Clint Eastwood, Rock the house). The way he spits is really unique and he’s got a hella bay area thing goin’ on since he’s from there. Whatever, though, fool knows what he’s doing. His beats just top it off. I can always trust a song with him in it to be what I need out of hip hop/rap artists.
Artist: Bassnectar As A-Trak said it, “Get down with that dubstep LA.” Check out the Audiotistic post here for a video of the beginning of his set where he plays “Here We Go” and some tasty remixes for download.
That wraps up this weeks YOLO list. I hope you guys are finding use in the playlist and going places you never thought you’d go. If so, I’m doing my job, and I will continue to help you all out. Leave thoughts/comments/opinions/concerns!
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