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

Earlier today, my favorite Los Angeles indie electro pop band, DWNTWN, released The Red Room EP (iTunes). Two of the song “See My Eyes” and “Transition” we’ve heard before but “Stood Me Up” and “Look The Other Way” are two brand new indie dance tracks that create a must-listen project from DWNTWN.

Stream “Stood Me Up” and “Look The Other Way” below and enter your email for free download of the must-listen 4-track EP.

Tags: DWNTWN, indie electro-pop, Los Angeles, The Red Room EP

e-dubble‘s been releasing a ton of new stuff in recent weeks and just recently, he dropped Reset EP, a six-track EP filled with upbeat fun alternative hip-hop with real interesting instrumentals. Plus in “Code Words” he gets Jhameel on the hook, maybe the best song on the project.

Stream and DOWNLOAD Reset EP below.

Watch the video to his hit song, “Down”, below. (more…)

Tags: e-dubble, Jhameel, Reset EP

Ghost Beach‘s latest project, Modern Tongues EP, came out in late October a couple days before Halloween and it’s a must-buy project! From the first song, which is their hit, “Miracle”, to the last song, it’s catchy electro indie pop/rock that is just fun.

Stream and buy Modern Tongues.

Tags: Ghost Beach, Modern Tongues EP

Sugar Tongue Slim aka STS returns to the states with the release of GOLD Rush II. Originally intended as an early Summer release, GOLD Rush II was postponed for his successful European run with The Crookers.

Now back in the states, Sugar Tongue Slim has Kanye West, Emil Sande, Maroon 5, .Fun, Ed Sheeran, Sleigh Bells and many more getting flipped for this anticipated sequel mixtape release.

Stream and DOWNLOAD GOLD RUSH II.

Previous: STS – Earthquake (Video)

Tags: Atlanta, GOLD RUSH II, STS, Sugar Tongue Slim

One of my favorite up-and-coming producer, Xaphoon Jones (one half of Chiddy Bang) has released his latest solo full-length project, Xaphoon Jones Vol. 3 (DOWNLOAD). It’s 16-tracks remixed, produced and mashed up by Xaphoon and it’s a must-download for the hip-hop and beat heads.

Stream below.

Previous: Ellie Goulding – High For This (Produced by Xaphoon Jones), XV – Be There, Be Square (Prod. by Xaphoon Jones)

Tags: Xaphoon Jones, Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Vol. 3

About a week ago, Zoo Legacy released City Light Glow, a 5-track EP that is a MUST-DOWNLOAD if you dig genre-blending music. The Toronto indie rock/alternative hip-hop group that reminds me of The xx mixed with Kid Cudi has been on our radar for a long time and this release only furthers proof that Zoo Legacy will become a mainstream act, just as we predicted with fellow Canadian act DVBBS.

Stream and DOWNLOAD City Light Glow.

Previous: Zoo Legacy – L.K.U.T. (Video)

Tags: Canada, City Light Glow, Toronto, Zoo Legacy

Follow The Leader is a 5-track EP from Los Angeles rapper/Georgetown University student Tate Tucker. It’s a mix of him rapping over trap and electro tracks and it’s really catchy. Get crunk to this project!

Previous: Tate Tucker – Go It Alone ft. Beck

Tags: Follow The Leader EP, Georgetown Univeristy, Los Angeles, Tate Tucker

Who is Kids & Explosions? K & E is Josh Raskin, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker (I Met the Walrus) turned mash-up artist. His LP Shit Computer offers a collection of some of Raskin’s own favorite tracks, which are reinterpreted and rearranged into glitchy and nostalgia-filled songs (this is his signature strategy). Genres are mixed and numerous samples of various songs turn hybrid in Shit Computer, revealing Raskin’s dexterity in transforming looped layers into tracks that sound fresh and new. Just listen to “Everything”, where he whisks a little of Eminem‘s “Lose It” with Slash’s guitar salute in the GNR classic “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” Stream & download Shit Computer below.

If you dig this music and are in the LA area on Wednesday night, see how you can win two tickets to Kids & Explosions at The Central SAPC on 9/19.
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Tags: contest, Kids & Explosions, Shit Computer LP, The Central SAPC

I love The Knocks and just yesterday, they dropped “The Feeling” Remix EP which is a must-listen featuring remixes from The FatRat, Lazerdisk Party Sex, and Com Truise. Stream it below.

Previous: Of Monsters & Men – Little Talks (The Knocks remix)

Tags: The Feeling Remix EP, The Knocks