Nocando: LA’s Underground Emcee

Nocando, a seasoned member of the underground hip hop community, brings fresh rhymes every week at the world-renowned club night Low End Theory where he is the resident host. He won the MC Battle at the 2007 Scribble Jam, the largest hip hop festival in the nation. His voice is very laid back and his […]



A Quiet Goodbye for Lhasa de Sela

The world has lost a talent so immeasurable many will continue without knowing what they have lost. Mexican-American Montreal based chanteuse Lhasa de Sela passed away this January 1st from breast cancer at the age of 37. One of my favorite singers ever, Lhasa’s voice and musical styles were unusual and haunting; no one out […]



New Mixtape: B.O.B Vs. Bobby Ray

My friend put me on to this mixtape from ATL (Atlanta for the un-educated)  producer Bobby Ray. Not usually a fan of these kinds of mixtapes, but this guy has some dope beats, and vocals (he both sings and raps on the 22 track tape).  It is a concept mixtape titled B.O.B vs Bobby Ray, […]



New Remix: Pray for Rain (Goldsworthy Remix)

Massive Attack‘s 5th studio album, Heligoland, is rapidly approaching release (Feb 9). I was able to check out a stream of it and was very pleased with the sound of it. One of the tracks, “Pray for Rain”, featuring Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, has gotten the remix treatment from DFA co-owner Tim […]



New Smashing Pumpkins Track: Widow Wake My Mind

The 2nd free (of 44 ) track from the new Smashing Pumpkins’ album, Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, “Widow Wake My Mind” has been released for the world to enjoy. The track, I feel, further moves away from that grungy sound that we all knew them for and puts it on the softer side of the SP […]



Welcome: Brusque Twins

Really digging this 2 piece minimalist/ambient  group from Montreal called Brusque Twins. They are new to the scene (only have 1127 hits on myspace), but their mesmerizing arrangements, and enchanting sounds are sure to bring them some hype this year. The beats are simple and drenched with reverb, and the female vocals, provided by HH […]



Macaco – Moving

Macaco‘s song “Moving”, produced with National Geographic, is more than relevant today in light of the earthquake in Haiti. The song starts out with the simple and catchy chorus, in English (Moving/All the people moving/One move/For just one dream). Macaco’s songs are laden with issues plaguing humanity and calls for hope and love. Some of […]



Music Video: Rob Swift – Rabia – 2nd Movement

Master turntablist, Rob Swift, (who was once part of the X-ecutioners) has matured his awesome turntable skills and married it with  old school hip-hop drum beats and classical music samples to create his latest project/album, The Architect. This track deserve a watch/listen. enjoY! Rob Swift – Rabia – 2nd Movement



New Remix: Cleast Eatwood – Sad Machine (Klader & Vapen Remix)

New Remix from Sweden duo Klader & Vapen. Last time we heard from them they had re-worked a track by Sweedish singer Anna Ternheim called “My Hear Still Beats For You.” The remix is of a track from fellow Swedish duo Cleast Eatwood called “Sad Machine.” While the original is a slow jam, Klader & Vapen […]



Satellite Crush

Here is the story of Satellite Crush. After graduating from art school, Elliot Craig, front man for the band, left for London in hopes of starting a band. There he spent many a night writing songs in his small apartment about the girl he had left behind in the states. (The band’s name is actually […]



Get Stellar – The Moment

Get Stellar is my pick of the week and electro-pop is what they are dishing out. Group members Simon and Andrew met in the South Australian capital city Adelaide. They shared a passion for fresh sounds, and combined Simon’s beats, bass and synths with Andrew’s vocals to create the awesomely amazin’ tune called “The Moment.” Definitely […]



Sade – Soldier of Love Music Video

Sade is hella busy these days with the release of her first album in 10 years, Soldier of Love due out next month. She released her first single “Soldier of Love” last month and the new video debuted this month. Check it. peace, bdc



HIM – Heartkiller

Finnish gothic rock band HIM will be releasing their seventh studio album, Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice on 9th February. Their first single, “Heartkiller” was released last month. Here’s the song “Heartkiller” with lyrics. peace, bixo



Album Review: FM Belfast – How To Make Friends

FM Belfast are set to release their debut album, How to Make Friends, on January 22nd. We heard the first single from the the album, Par Avion, back in October and we were excited to see what else they could do. Well, after listening to the album, all I  have are mixed feelings about it. […]



Welcome: L’Amour La Morgue (L.A.L.M. for short)

Can’t stop listening to this remix from French duo L’Amour La Morgue (L.A.L.M.). He is new to the game, but if this remix of The Killer’s “Spaceman” is what we have to look forward to, then sign me up. enjoY! The Killers – Spaceman ( L’Amour La Morgue Remix)



New Remix: Solid Gold – Matter of Time (Tanlines Remix)

New remix of  Solid Gold‘s track “Matter of Time” (which we have talked about in the past), by Brooklyn duo Tanlines. The remix adds some tropical flavor to an already solid indie-electronic song. For more awesome, free music check out Solid Gold’s new label, Green Label Sound. enjoY! Solid Gold – Matter of Time (Tanlines […]



JADE – Blessed Memory Remix

New York City based chanteuse JADE brought us her EP “It’s My Heart, Cookie” in 2009. In 2010, she is set to release a remix EP of “It’s My Heart, Cookie”. Good stuff, yo. Here’s an uber-cute video set to JADE’s song “Blessed Memory”. Peace and love, bixo



phresh out the inbox: Razia – Babonao

There is something about music replete with vast cultural influences and vocalists that have voices that carry more than just a tune. So when Razia‘s “Babonao” ended up in my inbox  I had it on repeat for a good half hour. Malagasy-born Razia has lived in places as diverse as Gabon and France and is […]