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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.

Dominican kings Andino and Kelvin remix Clean Bandit's "Rather Be" [Free Download]

Chances are you don't know too much about the EDM scene in the Dominican Republic. Well, here's a fun fact: Omar Andino and Kelvin Beat pretty much run shit down…

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Tokimonsta drops R&B jam "Realla" from upcoming mini-album on new label

Damn TOKiMONSTA has been doin' work lately! Today she dropped the first single, "Realla" from a new mini-album, Desiderium, and it's all being released by her new label, Young Art. The track is available…

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The Bug shares another pair of tracks from upcoming LP 'Angels & Devils'

Recently, UK-based grime/dub producer Kevin Martin, aka The Bug, shared two tracks from his forthcoming LP, Angels & Devils, set to drop August 25 via Ninja Tune. Now he's shared two more, both collaborations, "Void" featuring…

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Lunice drops new brooding trap cut, "Can't Wait To"

Montreal-based trap lord Lunice is back, the exciting news revealed by a new track, "Can't Wait To," on the soundcloud page for TNGHT, the duo he formed with Hudson Mohawke. It's still unclear…

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Moderat add their touch to Jon Hopkins' 'Abandon Window'

German electronic supergroup Moderat, the team consisting of Modeselektor and Apparat, are no stranger to British production wizard Jon Hopkins. Along with their general similarity of style – a chilly, beautifully hypnotic sound – they…

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Azizi Gibson is "Smoking with the Gods"

When I last covered Brainfeeder rapper Azizi Gibson, for his Kaytranada-produced track "Crown Violet," he was hinting at an upcoming release but giving no specifics. Now, with the arrival of new track "Smoking with…

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Com Truise remixes Tapioca and the Flea's "Take It Slow"

Tapioca and the Flea are a pack of promising up-and-comers from California with a fairly goofy name. While you'd never know just from hearing it, their latest single "Take It…

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Busdriver picks up Danny Brown and Aesop Rock for "Ego Death"

Eccentric verbal gymnast Busdriver, real name Regan Farquhar, will release a new album, Perfect Hair, on September 9 via Big Dada. For his first single, "Ego Death", he's enlisted two of rap's biggest…

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The Bug shares collabs with Death Grips, Gonjasufi off new LP 'Angels & Devils'

It's been six years since we've seen an LP from Kevin Martin, the UK-based producer known as The Bug. Now the drought is over, as he's announced new album Angels & Devils,…

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Prospective Audio head Pyrrhic remixes Arrows Down's "Fugitives"

Prospective Audio is a label to be watched, serving up forward-thinking electronic music from their home in Leeds, UK. Their newest signing, London-based singer and producer Arrows Down, will release…

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GEMS are back with another epic single, "Scars"

I remember when GEMS was a woodsy folk act called Birdlips, hailing from my hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia. They made some truly memorable music that's worth checking out, if you can find…

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Essáy set to drop 'Ocarina' EP, shares title track

German producer Essáy is back with a new EP, Ocarina, coming out July 1 via Cascine. It’s been revealed that the EP will feature remixes from The Field, Dominik Eulberg,…

Mike Waite

Dominican kings Andino and Kelvin remix Clean Bandit's "Rather Be" [Free Download]

Tokimonsta drops R&B jam "Realla" from upcoming mini-album on new label

The Bug shares another pair of tracks from upcoming LP 'Angels & Devils'

Lunice drops new brooding trap cut, "Can't Wait To"

Moderat add their touch to Jon Hopkins' 'Abandon Window'

Azizi Gibson is "Smoking with the Gods"

Com Truise remixes Tapioca and the Flea's "Take It Slow"

Busdriver picks up Danny Brown and Aesop Rock for "Ego Death"

The Bug shares collabs with Death Grips, Gonjasufi off new LP 'Angels & Devils'

Prospective Audio head Pyrrhic remixes Arrows Down's "Fugitives"

GEMS are back with another epic single, "Scars"

Essáy set to drop 'Ocarina' EP, shares title track

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