6/25/12

Listen: Nas - "The Don (Massive Attack Remix)"

Heralded electronic innovators Massive Attack put forth their spin on Nas' single, "The Don". The remix intertwines the legendary MC's bars with impeccably placed dubbed-out synths and drums. You can hear the excellent rework below. Life Is Good, Nas' upcoming release, drops July 17.

6/23/12

Listen: Freddie Gibbs + Madlib - "Shame"

The duo of underground heavyweights Freddie Gibbs and Madlib, further known as MadGibbs, release their second communal effort in Shame. The four track EP comes equipped with instrumentals along with acapellas of each full track. Shame can be purchased at the Stones Throw Store in either mp3 or vinyl formats. Below you can hear Gibbs' almost rugged delivery laced over a smooth, soulful beat laid down by Madlib. Also featured on the track are vocals from B.J.  The Chicago Kid.


6/22/12

Watch: Minus The Bear - Infinity Overhead Album Trailer


As the anticipated August 28th release date for Minus The Bears' fifth full-length LP inches nearer, fans are treated to an album trailer for Infinity Overhead to peak their interest. Jump cuts of the band hard at work in the studio to breathtaking canyon-esque landscape shots can all be seen in the video above, along with a track that exemplifies the "guitar acrobatics and infectious melodies" reported to be featured on the upcoming release (via a press release). Pre-orders and information about the supporting tour will be available July 9th via the band's official website.

6/20/12

Listen: Dark Time Sunshine - "A Walk In The Park"

The wait for the return of rapper-producer duo Onry Ozzborn and Zavela will end July 24, the scheduled release date for Dark Time Sunshine's newest full length LP. ANX comes off the heels of the acclaimed 2010 LP, Vessel. Below you can hear "A Walk In The Park", the newest b-side off the upcoming album. If the quality of this release is in any way indicative to that of the material on ANX, Dark Time Sunshine will have created a worthy successor to their excellent indie hip-hop debut. This particular track was put out as part of a record label sampler via Fake Four Inc.; you can receive the label affiliates' 18 tracks in exchange for an email address

6/10/12

Listen: Frank Ocean - "Pyramids"


Odd Future member Frank Ocean's follow up to the acclaimed 2011 mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra has officially been announce. The highly anticipated LP, entitled Channel Orange, has been confirmed by Def Jam to be release July 17th. The first single off the upcoming release is entitled "Pyramids", a 10-minute R&B trip that suits Ocean's trademark smooth style. You can listen to the complete track below, along with the Channel Orange teaser released through his Tumblr:



6/7/12

Watch: Beach House - "Lazuli"


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Listen: Clams Casino - Instrumental Mixtape 2

Clams Casino recently tweeted the link to his newest free release, entitled Instrumental Mixtape 2. As suggested by the title, this serves as a follow up to last years highly-acclaimed mixtape of the same name. Featured are beats made for artists such as A$AP Rocky, Lil B, and Mac Miller along with remixes of Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd. Check out the hard-hitting "Bass" below along with the full download link: