Story of the Running Wolf is an electro duo based out of Los Angeles, CA. A little bit retro, a little bit future, they blend 80′s influences like Depeche Mode and Duran Duran with modern electro-dance elements, creating an infectious sound that’s all their own. After playing their first show at a rooftop party in early 2012, the band began developing a live show experience which has been described as a “John Hughes party on Neptune”, replete with neon lasers, make-up, fog and feathers. Their new self-titled EP is available for free download at www.sotrw.com.

They just dropped their first song/video from their debut EP, “Stratospheric”. Stream and download their EP below.

Watch the video to “Stratospheric” below. (more…)

Tags: debut EP, electro duo, Los Angeles, Story of the Running Wolf

Shout out to @DeanRisko for recommending Zak Waters, a pop/funk artist out of LA with a smooth yet upbeat fun sound. But rather than continue to describe his sound, listen to these songs from Zak Waters below. (more…)

Tags: Pop/Funk, Zak Waters

I’ve been following Kids at The Bar since seeing them live in late 2011 in which they opened for disco house DJ Treasure Fingers at Avalon Hollywood. Since then, they released some massive remixes and in the last month released tow electro bangesr you need to hear!

The latest is an original they released with Whiiite that you can get on beatport. It’s called Tormet and has an electro-house vibe that builds real smoothly into a high energy EDM banger.

Then a few weeks back, Kids at the Bar released a remix to one of their all-time favorite tracks, Justice‘s “DVNO”. It’s a massive banger and been getting positive feedback everywhere they’ve played it.

Tags: electro house, Justice, Kids At The Bar, massive bangers, Whiiite

Earl Sweatshirt is one of the many members of Odd Future. Odd Future is a hip-hop collective that is led by controversial rapper, Tyler The Creator. I don’t know if it’s Earl Sweatshirt’s smooth flow or the laid back beat that is more enticing but regardless, its a great song that I can’t seem to get enough of.

Tags: Chum, Earl Sweatshirt, Odd Future, OFWGKTA, Tyler The Creator

While Py is slowly starting to gain some popularity in her native UK, she is relatively unknown in the United States. This is a shame though, as her talents and potential are both very high.

Take “Lungs” for example. She gets a beautiful beat courtesy of George Fitzgerald and absolutely kills it with her sexy vocals. I’m excited to see more of her work in the future. “Lungs” can be found on Py’s recent mixtape, Tripping On Wisdom.

Watch the video to “Lungs” and her latest song “These Strings” below. (more…)

Tags: George Fitzgerald, London, Py, Tripping On Wisdom, UK

Krisp is a 4-piece indie/dance/chillwave/dance rock band from Miami. @FreedzyBaby sent me their stuff after seeing them open for Reptar recently. I listened to all their soundcloud stuff and I got to say, I’m impressed with the fun upbeat catchy electronic rock vibes.

Stream and download Krisp‘s 4-track EP below.

If you like what you hear, follow Krisp on facebook and twitter.

Tags: chillwave, dance rock, Krisp, Miami

Thomas Calder aka The Trouble With Templeton swept Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide away last weekend. Hailing from Australia, Thomas captivated the assorted onlookers, leaving a long-lasting impression in Los Angeles. This week, The Trouble With Templeton is traveling to New York for the esteemed CMJ Music Marathon. Before you race there to catch a glimpse of his fervent performance, watch the haunting video for “Bleeders,” off the band’s debut album Bleeders [I Wrote A Novel EP].

Foggy silhouettes of Thomas as he walks through a cemetery amongst elegant zombie ballet capture the essence of this strolling ballad as he sings, “I don’t feel your heart anymore / ‘Cause you are so far gone.”

Click on for CMJ dates: (more…)

Tags: Australia, Bleeders, CMJ, Filter Magazine's Culture Collide 2012 Festival, I Wrote A Novel EP, New York, Planetary Group, The Trouble With Templeton

I got a friend backpacking through Europe and first musician he tells me about while he’s there is Kaka, a reggae artist from Copenhagen, Denmark who is young and has a catchy new song you need to hear. We don’t post much reggae mostly because you have to be high to enjoy most reggae out there. However Kaka has made an upbeat reggae song called “BANG BANG” which is so catchy and easy to like.

If your from Europe and specifically Denmark, sorry if you already know about Kaka but if not, I can almost guarantee you haven’t heard of Kaka.

Watch the video to “Bang Bang” below and buy the song on iTunes if you dig it. (more…)

Tags: Copenhagen, Denmark, Kaka, Little Kaka

The next upcoming indie dance band you need to follow is Oregon indie dance rock band Adventure Galley. I first heard “Weekend Lovers” sometime over the summer but somehow got lost in the shuffle of dance music that I love moving to.

However @BenOprstu contacted me about Adventure Galley doing a show at my favorite Santa Monica music venue next Monday. I watched the “Weekend Lovers” video and realized why I dig their upbeat electro-synth indie rock vibes so he asked me if @BeforeBigs wanted to co-produce the show with From The Hip LA. After watching “Weekend Lovers” and listening to “Marooned” and “Addict”, I knew this was a special band making music they like to call Glow Wave.

To attend this 21+ event at The Central SAPC this upcoming Monday, purchase $8 advance tickets or pay $10 at the door. Now onto some fun music! (more…)

Tags: Adventure Galley, electro-synth indie rock, indie dance rock, Oregon, The Central SAPC

I only just recently became introduced to Jez Dior when Jess Johnson of RTV sent me the video and mp3 for “Candles”, his first release and music video as a solo artist, and I was instantly impressed.

“Candles” is the first release from Jez Dior’s upcoming mixtape entitled Scarlett Sage. It was the first song recorded for the record and instantly picked as the first single. It contains a hook sampled from the Indie group Daughter. The video was shot earlier this year in San Francisco with director Stephen Mallet who won 1st place at the Los Angeles Movie Awards for the JMSN – Jameson video.

Watch the “Candles” video below and read a brief bio on Jez Dior.
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Tags: Jez Dior, Los Angeles