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So, this is what happens when I don’t update for a month?...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:59:00 -0800

So, this is what happens when I don’t update for a month? Blogosphere, you are so cruel.

Happy Valentines Day <3

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:37:06 -0800

Happy Valentines Day <3

This cover of the back-up vocals for M83’s Midnight City...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:19:53 -0800

This cover of the back-up vocals for M83’s Midnight City MIGHT be better than the original.

MURK AVENUE: I FOUND ICE CUBES 'GOOD DAY'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:16:00 -0800

MURK AVENUE: I FOUND ICE CUBES 'GOOD DAY': murkavenue: CLUE 1: “went to short dogs house, ...

Artist: LA RiotsGenre: Electronic, Electro HouseMyspace...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:06 -0800

Artist: LA Riots
Genre: Electronic, Electro House
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Looking for a DJ set dedicated face-melting remixes at Coachella? You’ve found them. LA Riots may be one of the only artists at Coachella where their remix work is far more recognizable than any of their original tracks. Actually, off the top of my head, I can’t name any of their singles.

But they are certainly a nice way to gently ease you into the electronic spirits — and by gently ease, I mean jolted so hard, you’ll get aural whiplash. Their style of electro may be slowly dying, but LA Riots keeps it going strong by doing what they know best: party hard with wobbly interpretations of the best electro house.

Soulwax - Miserable (LA Riots Remix).mp3
Bonus Round! LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It (LA Riots Remix).mp3 (they make this song at least bearable!)

Artist: SantigoldGenre: Electronic, Hip-hopMyspace Facebook...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0800

Artist: Santigold
Genre: Electronic, Hip-hop
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MIA and Santigold could technically be interchangeable; yet, there’s a huge difference between the two: pure energy. Santigold brings it — HARD.

While MIA has… well gone MIA in the past year or so, Santigold has continued to stay somewhat in the spotlight over the years. Always finding great ways to utilize electronic music, Santigold’s style is kept fresh. No cobwebs there! And with a new album coming up soon, there’s no reason to skip out on her performance at Coachella. Santigold’s “Go” featuring Karen O should be enough of a reason to check her out. That song continues to blow me away.

Santigold - Go (feat. Karen O).mp3
Bonus Round! Her newest single, Santigold - Big Mouth.mp3

Artist: GotyeGenre: Indie RockFacebook Twitter Do you need to...

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Artist: Gotye
Genre: Indie Rock
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Do you need to see Gotye?

Yup. Do I need to say more? His music speaks for itself.

Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know.mp3
Bonus Round! Gotye - Somebody That I Used Know (Myndset Remix).mp3

Artist: Mazzy StarGenre: Dream Pop, Shoegaze, Indie RockMyspace...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0800

Artist: Mazzy Star
Genre: Dream Pop, Shoegaze, Indie Rock
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LTTP. I am definitely late to the party. Only discovering them about a year ago, Mazzy Star WAS an indie legend from the early 90s and so forth, until their inevitable break-up. Back together again in the late 90s and ever-so-quiet since, we unfortunately lost track of this gorgeous band.

Until now: Mazzy Star hopes to prove to the world that their enchanting dreamy tunes are still relevant now with their first 2012 appearance at Coachella. And what perfect timing too, as they prepare to release their newest album since 1996.

Mazzy Star - Fade Into You.mp3

Beirut helping The National perform Fake Empire might be the...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:05 -0800

Beirut helping The National perform Fake Empire might be the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in today. And I just saw a turtle rescue another turtle off of its back.

Artist: We Were Promised JetpacksGenre: Indie Rock,...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0800

Artist: We Were Promised Jetpacks
Genre: Indie Rock, Post-Punk
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Honestly, the band’s name along should guarantee a spot in your busy schedule at Coachella. Anything with jetpacks is awesome in my books.

No seriously, jetpacks are awesome. And so is this band. A little dark at times, but they have so much energy that packs a hard punch that will surely send your music senses off the charts. Now, if only they would fly around the stages of Coachella wearing fully-functional jetpacks…

We Were Promised Jetpacks - Act On Impulse.mp3

There’s so many unfinished attempts “365”...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:05 -0800

There’s so many unfinished attempts “365” blogs of taking a photograph every day. No doubt a tough feat, but I’ve rarely seen anyone completely finish one.

Thusly, MAJOR props must be given to this girl, who took 1 second of VIDEO every day to compile an epic montage of her entire year accompanied by the fitting tunes of LCD Soundsystem’s All My Friends.

Warning: Will cause instant realization of how dull your own life is.

Artist: The Head and the HeartGenre: Indie, Folk PopMyspace...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0800

Artist: The Head and the Heart
Genre: Indie, Folk Pop
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Chill out ya’ll. At Coachella, it’s nice to take a break from all that loud electronic buzz and relish in the tranquility found in folk pop!

And unfortunately, there’s not much of that in this year’s Coachella. So I urge all of you to check out this fine Seattleite band. The second it starts, 84.7% percent of people instantly relax (Source: Me). With a sound that’s vaguely reminiscent of Fleet Foxes inspired Arcade Fire (a worthy comparison), this is a band that is merits your attention on Day 2.

The Head and The Heart - Lost In My Mind.mp3
Bonus Round! The Head and The Heart - Down In The Valley.mp3

Madeon is going to tear up Coachella.

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:45:05 -0800

Madeon is going to tear up Coachella.

The Future of Traktor: What Ableton has been doing for...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:25:05 -0800

The Future of Traktor: What Ableton has been doing for years.

Just kidding, I’m still pretty stoked.

Artist: Feed MeGenre: Electro HouseFacebook Twitter Jon Gooch...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0800

Artist: Feed Me
Genre: Electro House
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Jon Gooch has been more widely known for his DnB artistry under the name of Spor. But lately, Mr. Gooch has been catching the attention of electro-nuts, as well as the heads at Coachella, for his side-project Feed Me.

And why is he turning heads? Because his stuff is downright dirty. Grimy, hard-hitting, and absolutely a garbage dump of nastiness (I mean this in the best way possible), Feed Me is going to leave feeling completely filthy after his set at Coachella. Just remember to bring some soap too — you’re going to need it.

Feed Me - White Spirit.mp3

Artist: Housse de RacketGenre: Electronic, Indie Rock,...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0800

Artist: Housse de Racket
Genre: Electronic, Indie Rock, Dreampop, Synth
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Phoenix conquered the American airwaves in 2009, but it’s been fairly quiet on the French music ever since — and usually, those darn Parisians can churn out winning bands left and right.

But I haven’t heard anything even remotely comparable until Housse de Racket. I mean, if MGMT and Phoenix had a baby, this would probably be it. A flurry of synths mixed with catchy indie pop tunes will surely make them stand out on Day 3.

Housse de Racket - Roman.mp3

Artist: AraabmuzikGenre: Hip Hop, Trance, Electro,...

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0800

Artist: Araabmuzik
Genre: Hip Hop, Trance, Electro, Electronic
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Araabmuzik is probably one of the few instrumental hip-hop producers that focuses on sampling from electro and trance. And with how pop music has developed in the past two years (LMFAO, Black Eyed Peas, etc), his rise to stardom is now.

Almost like some odd fusion of electronic music that creates a sort of lighter dubstep — minus the womps and wobs — Araabmuzik should be damn-near accessible to anyone. It’s a sound that is both fresh and somewhat familiar.

And his weapon of choice? The god-like MPC-2500. And if you don’t believe my praise on how talented this guy is, I’ll let this video do the talking.

Araabmuzik - Electronic Dream.mp3

Every damn cover that Birdy does has me falling hopelessly back...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:13:00 -0800

Every damn cover that Birdy does has me falling hopelessly back in love with this 15-year old. Stop it! It’s not right!

Birdy - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (Postal Service cover)

Artist: The ShinsGenre: Indie Rock, Folk Rock, Dream PopMyspace Facebook Twitter Let’s pump...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:06 -0800

Artist: The ShinsGenre: Indie Rock, Folk Rock, Dream PopMyspace Facebook Twitter Let’s pump...

For those that missed their chance at going to Coachella, this...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:35:56 -0800

For those that missed their chance at going to Coachella, this might be the best alternative option that I have seen.