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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.

Slow Magic graces us with a new take on Kodak to Graph's "IAMANTHEM" [Premiere]

Kodak to Graph is the moniker of Michael Maleki, a young production wiz that recently emerged out of Florida. His latest release, the ISA LP, sees him jumping from propulsive hip-hop tracks to…

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Julio Bashmore and Sam Dew are "Holding On" to soulful house perfection

Bristol-based house aficionado Julio Bashmore is already having a big year; he just dropped an incredible Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1, and his debut album, Knockin' Boots, will see the light of…

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Lakker shares sinister new track from impending R&S debut, 'Tundra'

Dublin-born, Berlin-based techno duo Lakker has been around for quite a while, producing a number of singles and EPs, as well as one album way back in 2007. Now they're set for…

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Stèv shares "Hills Are Floating" off forthcoming debut LP for Loci Records [Download]

Along with all the great music he's given us as Emancipator, Doug Appling has introduced many artists to the world through his label, Loci Records. One of the standouts is Stèv, who the label…

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Deebs & Jarell Perry prep collaborative 'Shift' EP, share first track "Relapse" [Premiere]

Toronto-based producer Wil Diebel, better known as Deebs, turned heads last year with his Songs4UByMe EP, a five-track offering of shadowy, hypnotic rap instrumentals. They were powerful, engaging standalone tracks, yet they (along…

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Jameston Thieves and Abrax Phaeton team up for trap anthem "Move"

Philadelphia rapper Abrax Phaeton emerged recently with the THUGLIFE EP, a genre-bending account of growing up in a broken home. Despite the dark, moody subject matter of his debut, Abrax also displayed a fast-paced…

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Flying Lotus shares "Eyes Above" rough draft featuring Kendrick Lamar

Flying Lotus' BBC Radio 1 residency was extra special this week, containing not only a guest mix from Brainfeeder veteran Lapalux, but a visit from Kendrick Lamar himself, who sat down for an interview with Flylo.…

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Huntar's "Love I Know" gets a hip-hop remake courtesy of Deebs

Toronto's Will Diebel, better known as Deebs, wowed us all with last year's Songs4UByMe EP, a five-track collection of dark, brooding instrumental hip-hop, like Clams Casino with more of a sense of urgency. However, Deebs…

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Get swept away by Bells & Robes's gorgeous new track, "Neurofeedback"

Bells & Robes is a duo from Gainesville, Florida, consisting of Luke Sipka and Dean Spaniol. Their brand of fluid, dreamy electronic music has gained them considerable acclaim in their region,…

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Clark's newest track shows us how "To Live and Die in Grantham" [Video]

Last week, Clark released the Flame Rave EP, a companion piece to Clark, his critically acclaimed album from last year. The EP continues the Warp producer's action-packed explorations of dystopian club music.…

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Andreya Triana steps up on Lapalux's newest track, "Puzzle"

Brainfeeder's overseas ambassador, Lapalux, will drop a new album, Lustmore, on April 7th. The British producer, known for his digitally warped versions of R&B and hip-hop, has already shared "Closure" and "Don't Mean…

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Hyperdub's Cooly G puts a new spin on Kid Moxie's "1888" [Premiere]

A few months back we premiered the video for Kid Moxie's "1888," the eerie, ambient title track off her impressive 2014 LP. It was one of two tracks on the album to…

Mike Waite

Slow Magic graces us with a new take on Kodak to Graph's "IAMANTHEM" [Premiere]

Julio Bashmore and Sam Dew are "Holding On" to soulful house perfection

Lakker shares sinister new track from impending R&S debut, 'Tundra'

Stèv shares "Hills Are Floating" off forthcoming debut LP for Loci Records [Download]

Deebs & Jarell Perry prep collaborative 'Shift' EP, share first track "Relapse" [Premiere]

Jameston Thieves and Abrax Phaeton team up for trap anthem "Move"

Flying Lotus shares "Eyes Above" rough draft featuring Kendrick Lamar

Huntar's "Love I Know" gets a hip-hop remake courtesy of Deebs

Get swept away by Bells & Robes's gorgeous new track, "Neurofeedback"

Clark's newest track shows us how "To Live and Die in Grantham" [Video]

Andreya Triana steps up on Lapalux's newest track, "Puzzle"

Hyperdub's Cooly G puts a new spin on Kid Moxie's "1888" [Premiere]

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