Stellar new album, Gilmmer by Ghostly's Jacaszek. On Spotify. It's wonderful music if you need to buckle down and concentrate. The artwork is done by the talanted Mike Cina.
Talented Montreal based musician Jacques Greene drops Concealer. Listen at Spotify as well.
Mansions on the Moon releases another song off their anticipated The Lightyears EP, an album that’s been in the works for 2+ years. They've been periodically releasing tracks for download, and will continue this until the album drops. Pharrell Williams is the executive producer, so expect this album to be really fucking good. My favorite of their downloads is “Athens”, it's smooth like butter, catchy, and mixes simple harmonies with digital sounds. Converge old school CSNY + POSTAL SERVICE and sounds a bit like MOTM. Get pumped!
http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/Mansions_On_The_Moon_-_Athens.mp3
Out of the dungeons of Ispwich, S.Maharbra resurfaces with a gem, French Maid. With the assistance of now home label BTS Records, S.Maharbra graces us with a very limited 12inch to start things off in 2012. He introduces an extended version of his 2008 track “French Maid” and throws in a remix from The Clonious to make things even more interesting. This is merely the first installment from S.Maharbra and BTS Records. In the coming months BTS Records will re-release and re-master S.Maharba’s 2008 self-titled LP. Is 2012 the year of geeking the f%#k out? Yes!!! So don’t sleep and make sure to grab a copy of French Maid before all 300 copies are gone.
BTS is the label.
S.Maharba is the man.
http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/01_French_Maid_(Extended_Version)_160_1.mp3
Cascine, the little label with some of 2011's most charming sounds, has entered the new year, hoisting two of their most distinctive artists, Southern Shores and Selebrities, across the calendar gap into this weird, uncertain future. The two groups linked with Philadelphia's Work Drugs out of mutual admiration and friendship, crafting totally them remixes of Work Drugs' 'Ice Wharf', a song lovingly dedicated to near-blackouts in Camden. Via FADER.
http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/Work_Drugs_-_Ice_Wharf_(Southern_Shores)_Remix_2.mp3
New Zealand native David Dallas has been tearing up the hip-hop scene for a few years now with his honest lyrics and solid production. Dallas shares some insight on his past, present and future in this interview with yesyesyall.
What can we expect from you in 2012? How will it compare to The Rose Tint?
More tunes. I wanna put out 2 new projects this year. Far as how they’ll compare – just trying to make them better than what I’ve done in the past. Not trying to take no backward steps over here.
Tell us about your production team Fire & Ice.
2 talented brothers from West Auckland. They’re dudes I actually hang out with so our tastes are really similar, and they’re pretty adept at making cool beats. That suits me just fine.
Sounds like you spend time in NYC, how does it compare to NZ?
It’s dope, way different to what I’m used to in NZ. Definitely took adjusting for me to get used to not having much personal space – going from quiet streets, backyards and driving round in your own car to living in a box, and taking packed trains everywhere was pretty gnarly. It’s nice to experience a different lifestyle though, makes you feel like you’re actually living as opposed to just going through the motions.
Did you grow up listening to any New Zealand hip-hop artists?
Yeah – I still remember hearing Dam Native for the first time and thinking “damn, people in NZ can actually make hip hop music that’s good”. Really opened my eyes.
Your work is lyrically driven, explain your writing process.
People will generally just send me skeletons of beats, which I’ll sit down and vibe with/play in the car etc. Soon as I’ve got some good ideas I’ll try and formulate a proper song. Generally I’ll come up with the verse/hook then record it on the voice memo on my phone so I don’t forget it before I get into the studio.
http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/David_Dallas-Start_Lookin_Round_1.mp3
Hey there everyone, after a short hiatus, I am back in the fold ready to (hopefully) bring some new and inspiring music to the forefront for ears to enjoy. First up is AlunaGeorge, a duo hailing from the UK, debuts with a pretty stellar single EP. “You Know You Like It” fuses a nice blend of indie experimentation and the glitchy stuttering beats of R&B. Aluna Francis provides the vocals while George Reid provides the glossy production. The result is a pop song that should brighten up a winter’s day. After all, you know you like it!
http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/01_You_Know_You_Like_It.mp3
2012 continues to impress with its heady tracks and digital sounding mixtapes. Here’s a drony track from DropxLife for your listening pleasure. Heard of him? He co-produced The Weeknd’s "Initiation" off Echoes of Silence and worked with Drake on Take Care. He just released an ethereal mix called “Further”; dreamy atmospheres and blurry backdrops that push creativity to a higher level.
Download “StillxShots” below.
http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/DropxLife_-_StillxShots.mp3
Modern Machines releases a house remix of CREEP’s latest single “Animals”. Give it about 20 seconds for it to get started. This upbeat mix is good, it’s FREE, but the original is very impressive. To hear CREEP's version, check out the beautiful video directed by Greko Sklavounos on Channel Y.
Nothing makes me happier then to hear two girls producing trip hop mixtures and stunning videos. Reigning from Brooklyn, DJ/Producers Lauren Dillard and Lauren Flax are CREEP; a vicious duo creating some sinister tracks. Dillard mentions she’s intrigued with the paranormal while Flax is supposedly in-tune with such activity. Their attraction to other worlds is exposed in their work, which helps them stand apart from the more angelic ladies out there.
http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/CREEP_-_Animals_(feat._Holly_Miranda)_(Modern_Machines_Remix)_.mp3