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X Priest X – Isn’t It So

Congrats to X Priest X on releasing their debut Samurai EP yesterday; a compilation pleasantly fit to score the next Ryan Gosling film.  Isn't it fitting that a Florida based duo would drop these poolside DJ set bookends at just the right time.  Have a listen to the full EP...

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Make-up Monday: Asgeir & Prinze George

Sometimes my favorite tracks go unblogged because they're already so well-hyped. So I created Make-up Mondays, a 24-hour license, once per week, to blog whatever I want with no second guessing. Here are two well established buzz-bands that are very high on my daily rotation...

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Beautiful Buzzz Mixtape Vol. 3 – Kauf

This BUZZMIX mixtape series is getting out of hand. First was Touch Sensitive, then SOTRW and the third installment dropped this morning from one of my favorite SXSW discoveries, Kauf. Fresh off an Aussie tour in support of Cut Copy, LA based Kauf is one...

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Betty Who – Slow Dancing EP

You've heard The Movement EP and Heartbreak Dream but now, with the Slow Dancing EP, you can hear the entire Betty Who live set on your morning commute.  And if you've never seen the show, you may be surprised to discover that Betty Who is not just a...

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Zella Day – Sweet Ophelia

Zella Day, from Los Angeles via Arizona, is one of those acts you see at SXSW and immediately know is going to be huge. She's a high class Lana Del Rey meets Lissie with all five tools: voice, songwriting, charisma, look and guitar hair. Oh, you never...

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Lily & The Parlour Tricks – Requiem

You know you've got something fresh when your 6 piece band from Brooklyn includes three female vocalists and influences ranging from "The Andrews Sisters and The Everly Brothers to Nine Inch Nails and The White Stripes."   Requiem, which premiered on Paste last month, is 50's nostalgic,...

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Battle Tapes – Feel The Same

I heard Feel The Same for the first time during Battle Tapes' live set at our SXSW showcase.  It was Wednesday night on the patio stage and the sun had just gone down, setting the tone perfectly for their built in, fully sequenced light show....

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