Bassnectar has built a colt following over the last decade with countless releases and a rigorous tour schedule. Now he’s back with his 12th studio album, Unlimited, available for stream on Soundcloud or for purchase on iTunes and more. This eclectic album is as dope as we expected. If you’re in Colorado we hope you got tickets to his first annual Bass Center festival in Denver this July!
Bursting onto the dance pop music scene earlier last year, LAbased band KOLAJhas returned this June with “Into You”, a collaborative effort with Korean Pop Artist Eric Nam. “Into You” weaves together Nam’s husky vocals and the lush grooves that comprise KOLAJ’s sound. A musical experience deeply rooted in live instrumentation, “Into You” is an energetic pop track uplifted by the intermingling of Houston and Nam’s vocals over McGarity’s diversely layered production laden with saxophone solos, guitar plucking, and conga drums contrasting with an electronic sound.
Rock and blues singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Marwan Maurice has just released a new single on iTunes titled “I Can’t.” The track captures the classic sounds that fans of Rock, Blues, Rockabilly, and Folk music will appreciate. The song is based on a true story about a woman who leaves a man and later attempts to get the same man back in her life
If not already, Russ is about to be in your music library after you peep this track.The music coming out of ATL has been been blowing up – with Trinidad Jame$, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Rich Homie Quan, Future, and Migos, in his city you might think Russ would sound the same as his peers. This is hardly the case, check him out!
Portland OR based DJ/Producer DRTY DNCN teamed up with TRVMA to present his latest offering “Roll It Up,” direct to the fans, no label, free of charge! This energetic hiphop/bounce blend is perfect for any party or smoke session. Check it out here first!
Long Island NY based songwriter and recording artist Jason C Griffin has caught our attention with an impressive debut EP that promises a bright future for the young artist. With a diverse mix of pop, R&B and soul Griffin showcases mature lyrics and modern production throughout the EP. The highlight track for us was “Flirting with Danger,” which features an addictive piano riff that lends itself well to some of Griffin’s cleanest vocals on the project. Look out for more from this rising 19 year old artist in 2016, and enjoy XVII on soundcloud or directly at www.jasoncgriffin.com.
The Philosopher’s Stoned is Brooklyn rapper, One Dae’s latest offering. Produced by Dope Boi Beatz(Bryson Tiller), the project features 14 tracks, each with it’s own suggested cannabis pairing! This project is a first of it’s kind, as Dae sets to claim the thrown, as the most high rapper! Check out the project today, available on Soundcloud, iTunes, and other online platforms.
Australian producer Flume recently dropped Skin one of the most anticipated albums of 2016 thus far, and it doesn’t disappoint. “Lose It,” one of the lead singles, is an upbeat summer banger featuring Chicago rapper Vic Mensa. We’re guessing this will be in heavy rotation on the festie circuit this summer. Enjoy the tastefully trippy visuals too, and be sure to check out the rest of Skin.
Producer araabMUZIK is versatile and unpredictable, but always dope. He’s back with a banger on his hands: “Center of Attraction,” a soulful instrumental with hard hitting drums that still sound at home with the overall dreamy vibe of the track. Enjoy!
Chance The Rapper just premiered his new single “No Problem” on Beats 1 with Zane Lowe…It’s a banger, and it features Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. Chance 3 drops tomorrow, and it might just be the album of the summer.
American rapper Keith More-Fire presents his debut single “Sugar,” an impressively catchy track with a fun, big band jazz feel. Stay on the lookout for more from this promising young artist, and check out “Sugar: here first!
Rising producer Treyy G returns with his latest effort, “One Track Mind” Feat. BORN I MUSIC! Check out this catchy summer anthem here first!
Spread the Word Music Festival is back for it’s fourth annual gathering! This year it’s bigger than ever, happening in Denver and Boulder at Quixotes True Blue Owsley’s Golden Road, and Sancho’s Boulder Arrow starting today, Thursday April 28th to Saturday April 30th, 2016. The festival anticipates approx. 35 bands this year. Check out the full line up below and check out some of Colorado’s best jam, funk, reggae, and more!
Chicago rock trio and weed enthusiasts The Dead Woods have been at it for a while now, releasing consistent music and playing shows around the country. We chopped it up with them as they get ready to head out on their third US tour promoting their upcoming album, How to Entertain Your Friends. Check out the interview here, and look out for The Dead Woods in your city this spring!
Miami’s Adam Foster has only been around the music game since last March, but since then he’s quickly amassed a huge following with his emotion driven house music. Adam seized his growing momentum by becoming a featured artist at EDX label events during Miami Music Week just in time for the release of his major new single. Bringing his debut from EDX’s Sirup Music, Foster’s “Daylight” is an upbeat house track featuring the talents of singer Monty Wells. Check it out here first!
Canadian producer Vanic drops his new remix of K. Flay’s “FML” just in time before his debut at Coachella. Vanic showcases his talents with “FML” by drawing upon the commonly found elements in dance music nowadays and pulling out all the stops with his unique and addicting sound, combining soaring, sweeping synths and a spirited trap beat around K. Flay’s dark smoky vocals.
Hailing from Florida, up and coming artist EDDEAD just released his latest track “Dope Boii”. Dope sound, Dope artwork, A+ gents.
Fresh off a few month’s break from the spotlight, up and coming artist Daz Woods has resurfaced with a brand new song, “Lost My Mind.” This serious, content heavy track is the first single of his upcoming project “Organized Crime.” A soulful beat courtesy of LTB lays a perfect foundation for Daz’s smooth cadence and emotional delivery. The honest and personal track takes the listener on a journey through the Chi Town MC’s struggles and the plight of his city plagued by violence. Check out “Lost My Mind,” and look out for the mixtape “Organized Crime” coming soon.
Up and coming artist Tain AKA MainTain Beat$ presents his latest single “Bust it Open,” a bouncy club banger packed with clever punch lines and a catchy hook. Check it out here first!
It’s been over three long years since the release of Flume’s self-titled, debut album that raised the bar in electronic music, and we’re getting closer to the Aussie musical icon’s much anticipated follow-up album Skin. We recently were blessed with a new single off the project with “Smoke & Retribution,” which garnished a splendid future bass / trap remix from Ekali, and has now received another stand out remix / cover version from Medasin.
