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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.

Death Cab For Cutie's "Ghosts of Beverly Drive" gets haunted by Tycho

Scott Hansen's music as Tycho has become much more guitar-based on his latest album, Awake, so it makes sense that he's turned to the world of rock music for artists to remix.…

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SKULS drops 'Lost Knowledge' on debut EP for Terrorhythm

Plastician's newest signee to his Terrorythym imprint is SKULS, a Bay-Area duo with an intriguingly amorphous style of bass music. Their remixes of artists ranging from Flume to Kendrick Lamar to Tommy Kruise have garnered them plenty of…

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Teebs takes The Orb's "Moonbuilding 2703 AD" into deep space

The Orb has announced new tour dates in support of the duo's latest album, Moonbuilding 2703 AD. After touring the U.S. through September, they'll release a Moonbuilding remix EP on October 2nd. Don't expect…

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GEMS share "Tangled Memories" from debut LP 'Kill the One You Love'

At this point, Washington, DC-based duo GEMS have made a big impression with a small number of songs, having only released a few singles and EPs. A full-length album has been eagerly…

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Lymbyc Systym's "Paraboloid" is an adventurous piece of dance-rock [Premiere]

As Lymbyc Systym, brothers Jared and Michael Bell have been forging a new path in instrumental rock music for years. Combining synth, drums, and sparse electronics, they create miniature dreamworlds…

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Ryan Hemsworth & Lucas give us "Angel," a first look at forthcoming collab EP 'Taking Flight'

New music is fortunately not a rare thing for Ryan Hemsworth, who always seems to have a new remix, mixtape, or fledgling artist to showcase on his label, Secret Songs. It's a…

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Shigeto takes an 'Intermission' on new EP, streams lead track "Pulse"

Zach Saginaw technically hasn't released anything as Shigeto in two years, but he's certainly kept busy with touring, remixing, producing for rappers, and performing in the jazz ensemble High Risk. Last month…

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Lymbyc Systym announces new album 'Split Stones,' shares dazzling title track

Jared and Michael Bell, the two brothers who release music as Lymbyc Systym, live on opposite sides of the country; one in Arizona, one in New York. While long distance collabs…

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Helios returns with 'Yume' LP, shares two idyllic new tracks

Portland's Keith Kenniff has been composing achingly beautiful instrumental soundscapes as Helios for over a decade, alongside his other side projects. His guitar, piano, and electronic production form a fluid environment of…

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WEDIDIT's Purple turns Milk & Bone's "Pressure" to the dark side

Last week we covered Deebs' remix of Milk & Bone's stunning track, "Pressure." The Toronto-based producer gave the song's sublime vocals an intense workout, fueling them with high-energy polyrhythms and sickly-sweet synth…

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Machinedrum and Rosie Lowe connect on "Worry Bout Us" (Edit)

The tracks that Travis Stewart makes as Machinedrum are usually served up at a breakneck speed; the 150+ b.p.m. tempos he uses are just as dizzying as his constant output of…

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Lapa readies us for Loci Records debut with lead track "Roadwalk" [Download]

If you've ever caught Doug Appling on tour as Emancipator, chances are good you saw Ilya Goldberg on stage with him, playing the sweeping violin parts that inhabit Appling's music. Now…

Mike Waite

Death Cab For Cutie's "Ghosts of Beverly Drive" gets haunted by Tycho

SKULS drops 'Lost Knowledge' on debut EP for Terrorhythm

Teebs takes The Orb's "Moonbuilding 2703 AD" into deep space

GEMS share "Tangled Memories" from debut LP 'Kill the One You Love'

Lymbyc Systym's "Paraboloid" is an adventurous piece of dance-rock [Premiere]

Ryan Hemsworth & Lucas give us "Angel," a first look at forthcoming collab EP 'Taking Flight'

Shigeto takes an 'Intermission' on new EP, streams lead track "Pulse"

Lymbyc Systym announces new album 'Split Stones,' shares dazzling title track

Helios returns with 'Yume' LP, shares two idyllic new tracks

WEDIDIT's Purple turns Milk & Bone's "Pressure" to the dark side

Machinedrum and Rosie Lowe connect on "Worry Bout Us" (Edit)

Lapa readies us for Loci Records debut with lead track "Roadwalk" [Download]

The Great Escape 2025 – Our Ones To Watch From Brighton Beach..

Connor McGlave shares self-reflective anthem "Better Man"

Chlothegod Tackles Life, Upbringing, & The State With New Video (video)

Dyl Jordaine captures resilience and determination "Work It"

LIFEOFTHOM shares immersive single "READY OR NOT" (ft. Blvck Svm)

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