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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.

Stwo's new track "Eden" is his intro to 2015

Young Parisian producer Stwo had a busy 2014, releasing the 92 mixtape and delivering remixes for Lido and Banks, among others. He was planning to hold his new track, "Eden," for a forthcoming EP, but New Year's…

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Download Leno Lovecraft's 'Platinum Planet' EP off Ryan Hemsworth's Secret Songs label

Canadian producer Ryan Hemsworth is full of fresh ideas, with his new label, Secret Songs, offering a unique approach which he defines as "free downloads, friends only, bi-weekly." The project will use Hemsworth's…

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Lone gives us his new "Life Time Loop" as a gift [Download]

This year Matt Cutler dropped Reality Testing, his new album as Lone, toured all over the place, and concluded by winning DJ Mag's album of the year award. Now the Nottingham, UK-based producer…

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Hear the title track from Melrose Zee's new 'Palisades' EP

Melrose Zee is a producer with a sound that mixes the old with the new; on his new Palisades EP he takes the bright, pixelated sounds of artists like Rustie and Lone and then filters them back…

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Download Midland's extended dance remix of Boards of Canada's "Olson"

Boards of Canada's classic LP Music Has the Right to Children is perfect and untouchable, so a remix of one of it's tracks is an audacious move. The album's pastoral trip-hop and…

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Bleep Bloop talks sci-fi, serendipity, and new label boss DJ Shadow [Interview + Exclusive Mix]

2014 has been a turning point for Aaron Triggs, the San Francisco-based producer known as Bleep Bloop. Thanks to an unexpected friendship with hip-hop legend DJ Shadow and a spot on…

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Christopher Willits gives us an ambient take on Tycho's "Montana"

After taking the world by storm with a new LP and accompanying world tour, Tycho has announced the deluxe version of his latest masterpiece, Awake. The new edition will compile remixes from Bibio, Com Truise, Beacon, and a…

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Carl Craig takes Caribou's "Your Love Will Set You Free" out for a spin

With 2014 coming to a close, year-end lists are on everyone's mind, and Dan Snaith's latest album as Caribou, Our Love, is sure to be on just about all of them. The…

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Supergroup Future Brown are "Talkin Bandz" on debut LP

Warp Records' newest artist is the supergroup known as Future Brown, made up of Fatima Al Qadiri, Lit City Trax's J-Cush, and production duo Nguzunguzu. Their first track, "Wanna Party" debuted a while back, and…

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Purity Ring makes long-awaited return with new track "Push Pull"

It's been a while since Canadian duo Purity Ring released their fantastic debut album, Shrines. Since then, they've been keeping pretty busy with touring and collaborations, most notably with Jon Hopkins, Danny Brown, and Ab-Soul. They…

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You'll be "Struck" by Velour Modular and Phon.o's new collab [Premiere]

If you don't know the name Velour Modular yet, there's no time like the present. After releasing the head turning debut EP Capsule last year, the singer – real name Annabelle Guilhem – is…

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Hear the title track from TALKTOME's debut EP 'Aazra' [Premiere]

Barcelona-based record label Factor City is kicking back into gear, debuting their latest talent, the versatile producer TALKTOME. Yesterday his Aazra EP dropped, featuring two original tracks, "Aazra" and "Stari Grad," as well as…

Mike Waite

Stwo's new track "Eden" is his intro to 2015

Download Leno Lovecraft's 'Platinum Planet' EP off Ryan Hemsworth's Secret Songs label

Lone gives us his new "Life Time Loop" as a gift [Download]

Hear the title track from Melrose Zee's new 'Palisades' EP

Download Midland's extended dance remix of Boards of Canada's "Olson"

Bleep Bloop talks sci-fi, serendipity, and new label boss DJ Shadow [Interview + Exclusive Mix]

Christopher Willits gives us an ambient take on Tycho's "Montana"

Carl Craig takes Caribou's "Your Love Will Set You Free" out for a spin

Supergroup Future Brown are "Talkin Bandz" on debut LP

Purity Ring makes long-awaited return with new track "Push Pull"

You'll be "Struck" by Velour Modular and Phon.o's new collab [Premiere]

Hear the title track from TALKTOME's debut EP 'Aazra' [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