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Mike Waite

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I received my degree in English from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, and Virginia is still home. Apart from my yearly pilgrimage to Moogfest and occasional shows in DC, Detroit, and New York, I like to stick to the fringes, with an eye always open toward music that is forward-thinking and unique, whatever the genre.

Matias Aguayo remixes "Your Kind" from Colder's long-awaited comeback LP [Premiere]

Paris-bred producer Marc Nguyen Tan, a.k.a. Colder, emerged a decade ago as one of a handful of artists blazing a new trail for post-punk and darkwave in an electronic music context. His…

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Lost in Stars and Kid Moxie's "Once You Were Fire" gets a surrealistic video [Premiere]

Lost in Stars and Kid Moxie are separate, individual artists, but each is essential to the other. Dylan Willoughby's production as Lost in Stars is equal parts Burial and Angelo Badalamenti, while Elena Charbila's music…

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Child Actor's Circadion shares debut solo album, stream "The Saddest Song" now [Premiere + Download]

New Haven, Connecticut's Child Actor made waves with last year's excellent Never Die LP, along with the duo's ongoing collaborations with Blue Sky Black Death. Comprised of Max Heath and Natalie Plaza, the twosome crafts…

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Opposites attract on Jon Hopkins's remix of Disclosure and Lorde's "Magnets"

While they are both British producers of propulsive electronic music, one wouldn't expect to see Disclosure and Jon Hopkins working together. Disclosure has been more pop-focused than ever on new…

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Arms and Sleepers capture the exuberance of youth on new track "NeoTeen" [Premiere]

Boston's veteran trip-hop duo Arms & Sleepers is having a bit of a reawakening lately, ignited by a successful Kickstarter campaign. There are too many recent and upcoming releases to mention, but…

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Daniel Avery returns with new 'Sensation / Clear' 12" for Phantasy Sound

Daniel Avery's incredible 2013 album, Drone Logic, left numerous remix singles in its wake, but he's been quiet otherwise, DJing and riding the success of his phenomenal debut. He's back now – at…

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Sergio and Darkside's Dave Harrington rework ARMS' "Earthquake Weather" [Premiere]

Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington have put their Darkside project on the back burner for now, giving both members ample time to pursue other projects. Jaar's been keeping busy with an experimental film…

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Rustie announces surprise new album, hear two tracks now

There was a long break between Rustie's phenomenal debut album, Glass Swords, and his sophomore effort, Green Language, so it's great to see him announce his third, EVENIFUDONTBELIEVE, so soon. The fact that the…

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Arms & Sleepers share "Birth Echoes" from new conceptual EP 'Force Majeure'

Having returned from a two year hiatus with last year's triumphant Swim Team LP, Boston's Arms & Sleepers is back and busier than ever, readying multiple new releases while touring far and wide. The…

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Lord RAJA shares "Shook" ahead of new 'PARA' LP for Ghostly International

Afghanistan's Lord RAJA would have fit into the Brainfeeder think tank quite nicely, but since 2013 he's called Ghostly International home, serving as one of their most psychedelic, hip-hop oriented artists. While his Rubies EP and debut LP, A…

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Kamandi prepares to "Burn Them Down" on upcoming 'Sicklove Paradise' EP [Download]

Like many producers, New Zealand's Kamandi has built his name with strong singles and through collaborations with artists like Azizi Gibson. Now he's set to give us his first proper release, the Sicklove…

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Denley and Briana Marela are "Following a Lie" on new EP for Yellow Year

Lately there's been a storm of activity from Guillermo Scott Herren, better known as Prefuse 73. 2015 has seen him return to form with three EPs and an album, so it's…

Mike Waite

Matias Aguayo remixes "Your Kind" from Colder's long-awaited comeback LP [Premiere]

Lost in Stars and Kid Moxie's "Once You Were Fire" gets a surrealistic video [Premiere]

Child Actor's Circadion shares debut solo album, stream "The Saddest Song" now [Premiere + Download]

Opposites attract on Jon Hopkins's remix of Disclosure and Lorde's "Magnets"

Arms and Sleepers capture the exuberance of youth on new track "NeoTeen" [Premiere]

Daniel Avery returns with new 'Sensation / Clear' 12" for Phantasy Sound

Sergio and Darkside's Dave Harrington rework ARMS' "Earthquake Weather" [Premiere]

Rustie announces surprise new album, hear two tracks now

Arms & Sleepers share "Birth Echoes" from new conceptual EP 'Force Majeure'

Lord RAJA shares "Shook" ahead of new 'PARA' LP for Ghostly International

Kamandi prepares to "Burn Them Down" on upcoming 'Sicklove Paradise' EP [Download]

Denley and Briana Marela are "Following a Lie" on new EP for Yellow Year

Chicago Newcomer Frayne Vibez Sets the Tone With 'Savior' (VIDEO)

Haute Feels tackles toxic positivity with "Pain is Super Fun" [Video]

Future Teens stage a harder-edged comeback with ‘Harm Production’

Julia Jade returns with self reflective indie pop single, "actually, I have time"

Tristan Tritt's "Wannabe” is a riveting Y'allternative gem

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022