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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.

Mogwai debuts kaleidoscopic new video for "Teenage Exorcists"

Scottish post-rock champions Mogwai are the textbook definition of a veteran band. With eight albums and countless other releases under their belt, they're showing no signs of slowing down; within the last…

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AtillA flips Spooky Black's "Without You" on its head [Download]

The last time I covered Brooklyn-based producer AtillA, real name Atilla Ural, it was for his remix of FKA twigs' "Video Girl" as part of the duo Hercules Handsome. Adding muscle to what was…

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Kid Moxie unleashes new "Lacuna" video

We're getting closer and closer to the release of Kid Moxie's new LP, 1888. The Greek born, L.A.-based singer Elena Charbila has already shared three tracks from the album – "Lacuna," "Museum Motel,"…

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Bibio shares "Crushed Crushed Velvet" for a good cause

English musician Stephen Wilkinson, a.k.a. Bibio, is many things rolled into one; nature geek, multi-instrumentalist, chef, not to mention Boards of Canada's number one fan. Since his breakthrough album Ambivalence Avenue, Wilkinson's releases…

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Io Echo teams with Tokimonsta for cover of Mariah Carey's "Heartbreaker"

Los Angeles-based producer Jennifer Lee has been making forward-thinking music as Tokimonsta for years, but 2014 has seemed like a game-changer for her, a hint that she could easily become a…

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Lapalux remixes Andreya Triana's "The Best is Yet to Come"

If you're a fan of what goes on at labels like Ninja Tune and Brainfeeder, then you've surely been acquainted with Andreya Triana. Her vocals have adorned tracks by the likes of Bonobo, Flying Lotus,…

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Check out two new tracks from Beacon, "L1," and "Fault Lines"

New York City-based duo Beacon are set to release the L1 EP, the first release we've seen from them since last year's debut album The Ways We Separate. You can now stream two of the…

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Watch a short film previewing Machinedrum's 'Vapor City Archives'

Travis Stewart has spent the past two years on his most ambitious Machinedrum releases thus far, in an ongoing exploration of the imaginary "Vapor City." Starting with last year's incredible juke /…

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Odesza deliver a brilliant remix of Slow Magic's "Waited 4 U"

Slow Magic and Odesza are both having quite a year. After demolishing the blog scene with their seemingly-synchronized album releases (How to Run Away and In Return, respectively), they embarked on sold-out solo tours through…

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LCAW adds his touch to ZHU's "Paradise Awaits" [Download]

ZHU's recent Nightday is one of the best recent releases in the house music world. Besides the hit song "Faded," "Paradise Awaits" is a highlight of the EP, as ZHU's agile…

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Teebs shares collab with Ages, "Yellow Again," from upcoming rarities collection

A few years back, Brainfeeder producer Teebs released Collections 01, a handful of tracks that didn't make it onto either of his two albums. Track one was titled "Just the Yellow Bits," while the…

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CrazyHorse & Colston are "Soul Driven" in new video

If you've never been to Asheville, NC, you really ought to consider a visit. The town is an oasis nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, where bluegrass and electronic music…

Mike Waite

Mogwai debuts kaleidoscopic new video for "Teenage Exorcists"

AtillA flips Spooky Black's "Without You" on its head [Download]

Kid Moxie unleashes new "Lacuna" video

Bibio shares "Crushed Crushed Velvet" for a good cause

Io Echo teams with Tokimonsta for cover of Mariah Carey's "Heartbreaker"

Lapalux remixes Andreya Triana's "The Best is Yet to Come"

Check out two new tracks from Beacon, "L1," and "Fault Lines"

Watch a short film previewing Machinedrum's 'Vapor City Archives'

Odesza deliver a brilliant remix of Slow Magic's "Waited 4 U"

LCAW adds his touch to ZHU's "Paradise Awaits" [Download]

Teebs shares collab with Ages, "Yellow Again," from upcoming rarities collection

CrazyHorse & Colston are "Soul Driven" in new video

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