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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.

Floating Points preps long-awaited debut LP 'Elaenia,' watch the "Nespole" video now

As Floating Points, London's Sam Shepherd has earned an incredible amount of respect over the last six years, all without a full-length album to his name. To be honest, it wasn't a…

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Meishi Smile unveils new album '…Belong' on self-run Zoom Lens imprint

Ryan Hemsworth's Secret Songs label has become a well-known hotspot for hidden talent, a motley crew of the internet's most gifted oddballs. Most of the artists Hemsworth chooses bear an aesthetic similarity…

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TD Cruze goes retro in video for 'Nothing More to Say' EP

Rising producer TD Cruze has previously turned heads for producing a handful of Lil B tracks, such as "Tell You This," and for his debut EP, Savage Beast, which was constructed entirely out of animal…

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Le1f and Balam Acab go out and "Rage" on bipolar new single

Le1f and Balam Acab aren't artists one would necessarily associate in one's mind, let alone expect to collaborate. They've also both been dormant for a while, so to see them return together on…

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Nosaj Thing shares eerie new video for Chance the Rapper collab "Cold Stares"

One of the highlights from Jason Chung's most recent album as Nosaj Thing, Fated, was his collaboration with Chance the Rapper, "Cold Stares." They'd worked together on "Paranoia" a few years back, but…

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Obenewa debuts new Machinedrum-produced single, "Save Me" [Premiere]

Machinedrum's most well-known vocal collaborator is Azealia Banks, but lately the producer, born Travis Stewart, has been on more of a subtle, R&B-tinged kick. On his recent track for up-and-comer Rosie Lowe, "Worry Bout…

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Kid Moxie is out for "Blood" on new single with j.s. [Premiere]

Last year, the multi-talented Elena Charbila released her 1888 LP as Kid Moxie, followed by a subsequent remix album. Featuring a wide spectrum of collaborators, from The Gaslamp Killer to Angelo Badalamenti, 1888 was a midnight ride…

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Kid Smpl crafts a dark reinvention of Deebs & Jarell Perry's "Home" [Download]

Since its release, Deebs & Jarell Perry's shadowy R&B EP, Shift, has seen a handful of great remixes. First, Kodak to Graph dropped a phenomenal rework of "Driving Blind," followed by Arnold and his version of "Home." Now Kid Smpl has…

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DJ Paypal moves to Brainfeeder for guest-heavy 'Sold Out' EP

Chicago's world-famous footwork crew, Teklife, likes to mix it up when it comes to the labels they release on; Hyperdub, LuckyMe, and Lit City Trax have all been called home, among others. Still, it…

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Ryan Hemsworth & Lucas join forces again on second 'Taking Flight' single, "From Grace"

Ryan Hemsworth returns to his Secret Songs label on October 9th with the Taking Flight EP, a collaboration with the like-minded Seattle producer, Lucas. Announcing the EP a few weeks back along with first single, "Angel," Hemsworth…

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Nym debuts on Loci Records with 'Convex' LP, hear "Wavey Blue" featuring Spherelet now [Premiere]

Yesterday, Emancipator's Loci Records posted a creepy, mysterious video clip involving sleeping pills on social media, seemingly foreshadowing a new release. Turns out they have another exciting new producer, Nym, signed to the label. His…

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Chvrches unveil latest single "Clearest Blue"

There will be no sophomore slump for Chvrches. The Glasgow-based trio is set to release Every Open Eye on September 25th, and from the three songs we've heard so far, they've only gotten better…

Mike Waite

Floating Points preps long-awaited debut LP 'Elaenia,' watch the "Nespole" video now

Meishi Smile unveils new album '…Belong' on self-run Zoom Lens imprint

TD Cruze goes retro in video for 'Nothing More to Say' EP

Le1f and Balam Acab go out and "Rage" on bipolar new single

Nosaj Thing shares eerie new video for Chance the Rapper collab "Cold Stares"

Obenewa debuts new Machinedrum-produced single, "Save Me" [Premiere]

Kid Moxie is out for "Blood" on new single with j.s. [Premiere]

Kid Smpl crafts a dark reinvention of Deebs & Jarell Perry's "Home" [Download]

DJ Paypal moves to Brainfeeder for guest-heavy 'Sold Out' EP

Ryan Hemsworth & Lucas join forces again on second 'Taking Flight' single, "From Grace"

Nym debuts on Loci Records with 'Convex' LP, hear "Wavey Blue" featuring Spherelet now [Premiere]

Chvrches unveil latest single "Clearest Blue"

ARK IDENTITY shares a stunning, emotive collection of dream pop gems "ANNDALE"

Skateland chats new EP, SXSW, tour rider and more [Interview]

Naomi Campbell brings soul to the forefront with 'Don't You Mind'

Emergency Break shares anthemic energy with new single "HOMETOWN"

Kina shares a wave with his latest single 'I Just Want You'

Lika O shuts down dating rumors: 'I Have Never Dated Tom Sandoval'

Georgia Starnes emerges as an unforgettable new voice

Piper & The Hard Times : A journey through music and friendship

Denise S. Young : A powerhouse in the jazz and classical world

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