Modeselektor – Monkeytown [Album Review]
I've always thought of Modeselektor as a dance group first and foremost; such is the curse of being danceable, it's easy to get sorted into that particular category. But just because…
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Jan Driver – Amatilda [Album Review]
One of the biggest (and perhaps least touted) perks of writing for a sick-ass music blog is hearing about new music you might not otherwise have stumbled upon from your…
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Gui Boratto – III [Album Review]
Having just seen Brazilian minimal techno extraordinaire Gui Boratto for the first time at Electric Zoo in New York this weekend, there was really no better time for me to…
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Razika – Program 91 [Album Review]
Norwegian label Smalltown Supersound recently released Program 91–the debut LP by Norwegian quartet Razika. Razika consists of four 19-year old girls who have been creating music together since they were…
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The Weeknd – Thursday [Album Review]
There's no one who makes me want to go on a cocaine and ecstasy laden bender and jump in bed with the first dangerous stranger quite like The Weeknd. But…
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Shlohmo – Bad Vibes [Album Review]
Shlohmo's Bad Vibes (out August 9 on Friends of Friends) has a confusing title. "Bad" is not a word I would use to describe these vibes–tranquil, peaceful, breezy might be…
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Azari & III – Self-Titled [Album Review]
Toronto's Azari & III released their self-titled debut album, Azari & III, on Turbo Recordings on August 9, and it's about as fresh as they make 'em. Sure, there are…
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Beirut – The Rip Tide [Album Review]
Although grabbing this album was probably the first time I've made an active effort to listen to Beirut in about three years–I'm just not as folksy as I used to be–I'm…
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Proximal Records – Beat Stew Vol. 3 [Album Review]
If you've been seeing the likes of Brainfeeder's Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing, and TOKiMONSTA, you'll definitely be tempted to cheat when you check out Proximal Records' latest compilation, Beat Stew…
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Machinedrum – Room(s) [Album Review]
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about Machinedrum's newest album, Room(s), which was released on Planet Mu on July 25. I think I like it, and…
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Juicy – Sunrise Blend [Album Review]
Summer parties call for a special kind of soundtrack. It's too hot to deal with switching songs all the time, and sometimes it's too hot to wear a full outfit,…
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Gramatik – Beatz & Pieces Vol. 1 [Album Review]
Gramatik's first album, Beatz & Pieces Vol. 1, came out July 12 on Pretty Lights' label, and in this case, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. When I…
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