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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.

RÜFÜS DU SOL goes deep for remix of ZHU's "Paradise Awaits"

RÜFÜS DU SOL is a trio out of Sydney, Australia, currently in the midst of an extensive U.S. tour. Refreshing for their use of live instrumentation in their house music, they…

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Clark's "Unfurla" is a brainy techno banger

Christopher Clark has been releasing music as Clark for over a decade, primarily for UK electronic powerhouse Warp. However, he's never been in the spotlight like some of his superstar labelmates; his…

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Watch Kid Moxie & The Gaslamp Killer's creepy "Museum Motel" [Music Video]

Kid Moxie is the moniker of L.A.-based singer and musician Elena Charbila. A brief overview of her Soundcloud reveals Charbila's talent for crafting gloomy, goth-tinged pop tunes, and with her…

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Slow Magic puts a nice twist on Odesza's "Say My Name"

Odesza's latest album, In Return, has been making tsunami-sized waves as of late, and the Zyra-featuring track "Say My Name" is the song leading the charge. A recent remix contest has…

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Deebs returns "At Last" with first track from new EP

Other than the recent one-off "Wake Forever," we haven't heard much solo material lately from Toronto producer Will Diebel, a.k.a. Deebs. He's been keeping busy with remixes and a noteworthy SSENSE…

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DJAO reworks Crater's recent highlight "Crater Head" [Premiere]

Crater is a young band out of Seattle, crafting pop-oriented music out of subtly experimental sounds. Their song from earlier this year, "Crater Head" opens with a Black Moth Super Rainbow-esque keyboard…

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Lapalux drops ambitious new track, "Movement I, II, & III"

While Brainfeeder is one of the most experimental labels out there, one does tend to expect a few things from them. The label's M.O. is mixing blunt-addled hip-hop beats and psychedelic…

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Tycho's "See" gets a music video and remix by Beacon

While Tycho's latest LP Awake is about as consistent as they come, "See" still manages to stand out as one of the strongest tracks. Its driving percussion, warm guitar, and synth flourishes sum…

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Flying Lotus shares the soulful dirge, "Coronus, The Terminator"

Flying Lotus has been dropping songs left and right in preparation for his upcoming LP, You're Dead!, due October 7 on Warp. After the recent buzz storm surrounding his phenomenal collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, "Never…

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Arms & Sleepers share "Tiger Tempo" from upcoming 'Swim Team' LP

While I've always loved the older stuff from Boston-based electronic duo Arms & Sleepers, I've been out of the loop as to what they've been up to in the last few…

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TOKiMONSTA shares new track "Drive" from upcoming album 'Desiderium'

Somewhere along the way, Tokimonsta underwent a metamorphosis: the former Brainfeeder producer has formed her own label, Young Art, which will release her upcoming "mini-album" Desiderium on September 23. With this change also comes a substantial change…

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Jacques Greene resurrects The Weeknd's "What You Need" [Download]

Sorry, but The Weeknd is creepy. Ever since he emerged a few years back I've felt like he's here just to sum up the unchecked misogyny that's running rampant in certain…

Mike Waite

RÜFÜS DU SOL goes deep for remix of ZHU's "Paradise Awaits"

Clark's "Unfurla" is a brainy techno banger

Watch Kid Moxie & The Gaslamp Killer's creepy "Museum Motel" [Music Video]

Slow Magic puts a nice twist on Odesza's "Say My Name"

Deebs returns "At Last" with first track from new EP

DJAO reworks Crater's recent highlight "Crater Head" [Premiere]

Lapalux drops ambitious new track, "Movement I, II, & III"

Tycho's "See" gets a music video and remix by Beacon

Flying Lotus shares the soulful dirge, "Coronus, The Terminator"

Arms & Sleepers share "Tiger Tempo" from upcoming 'Swim Team' LP

TOKiMONSTA shares new track "Drive" from upcoming album 'Desiderium'

Jacques Greene resurrects The Weeknd's "What You Need" [Download]

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