So, I was very happy to receive the Smashing Pumpkins Box set, The Aeroplane Flies High. I originally wanted this back in 1996 when it first came out, but since I was only 13 at the time, i didn’t have any money. Fast forward 13 years later and that random memory of me wanting that […]
Kitsune x Myspace Showcase
So, the Kitsune Maison 8 Compilation is coming in late November. I got a chance to listen to it and I can assure you that you will love it when it is finally released. In the meantime, check out this intimate session hosted by Myspace and Kitsune with performances by My Tiger My Timing, Chew […]
Jeye Severe – Yes Blood
UK EmCee Jeye Severe has returned to the Hip Hop world with his latest single “Yes Blood” which was released on Empiah Records. “Yes Blood” was produced by beat scientist Chat One who mashed up different elements of DnB, dubstep, and glitch to give you a wild beat. Although it’s a complicated beat, Jeye Severe […]
New Remix: La Roux – Bulletproof (Religion Remix)
Cant decide if I like this remix by Religion of La Roux’s “Bulletproof”. It’s like part electro, part dubstep, part house. thoughts? enjoY!
Music Video: Lou Barlow – Bullet Proof (La Roux Cover)
Lou Barlow, of Dinosaur Jr. fame, did an acoustic cover version of La Roux‘s “Bulletproof” after his daughter told him that she liked the song. Check it out below
Album Review: Yael Meyer – Heartbeat EP
Yael Meyer is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. Born in Chile, she started dancing and singing at a young age, and was later accepted to the Berkley School of Music in Boston where her passion took off. In 2004 she release her debut EP, Common Ground () to great fanfare. She is […]
Music Video: Bot’Ox – Blue Steel
Bot’Ox is Julien Biffaz and Benjamin Boguet (AKA Cosmo Vitelli and one half of Tekel). Following up on their last successful single, “Crashed Cadillac,” they bring their latest track “Blue Steel.” “Blue Steel” is some awesome French pop with the misty/sexy voice of Anna Jean over lo-fi melodies and downtempo rhythms. EnjoY !
FM Belfast – Par Avion
FM Belfast are from Iceland. They create heart-felt electro-indie-pop that leaves me with a smile. They are set to release thier latest album, How To Make Friends, sometime in February of 2010. The first single, “Par Avion,” is the type of track that just makes you feel good, has a catchy singable hook and the […]
Music Video: Retro/Grade – Zoid
This track is making feel better on this Bleek Monday morning. Its from UK duo Retro/Grade and its called Zoid, check it out below enjoY!
Just Leaked: Video: Britney Spears 3
Album Review: Beardo – Beardo
Beardo, born Jeramy Gritter in Harlem, later moved to L.A. with big dreams. He Quickly linked up with Mickey Avalon and the crew of Dirt Nasty and Andre Legacy. His name comes from a drunk critic who said “no one cared about what Beardo had to say.” Flash forward to today, Beardo recently wrapped up […]
Beast of the Beats III
Yours truly we’ll be competing in a producer competition this Sunday, Nov. 1st. The competition is called Beast of the Beats 3 and it is run by iStandard Producers.I won a producer showcase competition last July and the winners of these smaller competitions get to go onto a bigger competition which will be putting my […]
Album Review: Microfilm – Blips Don’t Lie
The Portland, OR electronic duo Microfilm have just released their 2nd EP of 2009, Blips Don’t Lie, or As Microfilm calls its it “A Triple A side.” Blips Don’t Lie is a six-track affair containing three original new songs, as well as three remixes and features the vocal and guitar talents of Scissor Sisters’ Del […]
Boom Boom Chik’s 1 Year Anniversay / Catchup Wednesday
Boom Boom Chik is 1 year old today. (YAY!) We got some goodies in store for you coming up, including a brand spanking new website that will make it easier for you to access the music we love to share. Stay tuned! In the mean time check out these tracks below. laZebra – Saturday Night […]
Album Review: Awesome New Republic – Hearts
Awesome New Republic is a 2-piece indie band from Miami, FL comprised of core members Michael John Hancock and Brian Robertson featuring touring/studio drummer Jorge Rubiera. Both graduated from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. They self-released their first album Awesome New Republic So Far in 2005. After cultivating their sound […]
Music Video: Neil Nathan – Darling Friend
I love Fur Elise – It actually the only song I memorized by heart on piano. When I saw this “cover version” entitled “Darling Friend” by Neil Nathan I was quite intrigued with what he had done. Not only is it a cool cover, the video is weird and sort of works well for this […]
John Morales – M and M Mixes
I’m an 80’s baby, but my musical experiences didn’t really happen till the 90’s, and I’m sort of pissed I wasn’t born 7 years earlier because there is definitely a part of dance music history I missed. Luckily, I’m at a more riper age now and I can finally check out what I missed out […]
Vokab Kompany
Vokab Kompany is a 7 piece live indie electro hip-hop (violin included) from San Diego. Having emerged from the underground electro-hop secne, they are bringing a fresh new sound that fuses soul, funk and west coast hip-hop with hot electro beats– all performed live. This music has swagger. And after listening to “That Day” you’ll […]
@UsherRaymondIV Usher: Rock Band
I thought Usher had left the music scene. After getting married, having a baby and doing his own thing, we haven’t heard much from Usher since his album “Here I Stand” dropped back in 2008. Even then, visibility from Usher wasn’t more than a whisper. His 2008 album wasn’t nearly as big of a chart […]
Street Music: Acoustic Thriller
In NYC, music is everywhere. Blasting from stores as you walk down the street, bursting from headphones, on street corners and even in subway cars. On Friday morning last week, I got a special musical treat while riding to work on the A train. In the spirit of Halloween, here’s a string rendition of Michael […]