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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.

Matrixxman announces 'Homesick Remixes,' hear Mike Parker's version of "Opium Den" now

Matrixxman's recent LP for Ghostly International, Homesick, is noticeably conceptual for a techno album, partly due to its track titles – names like "Red Light District," and "Dejected" capture the exhilarating…

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The latest Junior Boys single, "Over It," gets the remix treatment from Ikonika

Junior Boys – the duo made up of Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus – are back, plotting a tour in support of forthcoming album Big Black Coat, their first since 2011's…

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Boards of Canada return with remix of Nevermen's "Mr Mistake"

Nevermen is a collaboration between rapper Doseone, TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe, and Faith No More's Mike Patton. Their new self-titled album drops via Lex / Ipecac on January 29, and we've already heard "Mr Mistake"…

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RJD2 crafts a gorgeous remix of Tycho's "Apogee"

Tycho's latest album, Awake, isn't exactly recent at this point, but we've seen a number of great remixes in its wake. Fellow Ghostly International artists Com Truise, Christopher Willits, and Beacon were among the first to rework Scott…

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Abrax Phaeton drops long-awaited album, 'In the Middle' [Premiere]

Abrax Phaeton has made a few small waves over the last year or two, but without a proper full-length LP, so far he's only hinted at what he's capable of. The…

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Aphex Twin brings his busy 2015 to a close, drunkenly sharing new track "T17 Phase Out"

Richard D. James' Aphex Twin alias was in hibernation for more than a decade before he returned last year with Syro. Since then he's released countless unheard tracks as user18081971 on Soundcloud, and…

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Radiohead gives shelved James Bond theme "Spectre" away as a free download

In the months leading up to the latest James Bond film, Spectre, there were rumors that the theme song would come courtesy of Radiohead. Unfortunately this never came to be,…

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Grab a free download of 'Para,' Lord RAJA's new album for Ghostly International

Lord RAJA rose to prominence with his Ghostly International debut, A Constant Moth. The album presented him as one of the darker, shadier beatmakers on a label known for colorful, soothing melodies. Now, almost…

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Deebs returns to solo work with his new track, "Realize"

2015 saw Deebs collaborate with R&B vocalist Jarell Perry on the Shift EP, a five-track affair of emotive, trap-influenced beats and dark, shadowy pop hooks. Now the producer, born Will Diebel, has recently…

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Qreepz gets ritualistic in chaotic "Séance" video

Seattle-based producer Qreepz' production descends from the smooth, icy sound pioneered by Blue Sky Black Death, so it's no surprise that one half of that duo, 88 Ultra, is Qreepz' label boss…

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Balam Acab outdoes himself on 'Child Death,' his first album in years

Alec Koone doesn't care about your end-of-the-year lists. While most blogs' favorite 50 albums of the year have already been written in stone, yesterday the Pennsylvania producer, better known as Balam…

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Evenings dreams up a new version of Helios' "Yume" [Premiere]

Keith Kenniff released two gorgeous albums this year, leading off with Yume, his latest collection of pastoral compositions under his Helios moniker, before following it soon after as Goldmund with the bare-bones piano…

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Matrixxman announces 'Homesick Remixes,' hear Mike Parker's version of "Opium Den" now

The latest Junior Boys single, "Over It," gets the remix treatment from Ikonika

Boards of Canada return with remix of Nevermen's "Mr Mistake"

RJD2 crafts a gorgeous remix of Tycho's "Apogee"

Abrax Phaeton drops long-awaited album, 'In the Middle' [Premiere]

Aphex Twin brings his busy 2015 to a close, drunkenly sharing new track "T17 Phase Out"

Radiohead gives shelved James Bond theme "Spectre" away as a free download

Grab a free download of 'Para,' Lord RAJA's new album for Ghostly International

Deebs returns to solo work with his new track, "Realize"

Qreepz gets ritualistic in chaotic "Séance" video

Balam Acab outdoes himself on 'Child Death,' his first album in years

Evenings dreams up a new version of Helios' "Yume" [Premiere]

Jason Daniello discusses new music, the blossoming Asheville music scene and more! [Interview]

Nathan O’Regan shares a message of hope and faith on "Better Days"

Girl Ultra Returns With Electrifying Video for 'Tomas' (video)

The Great Escape 2025 – Our Ones To Watch From Brighton Beach..

Connor McGlave shares self-reflective anthem "Better Man"

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