After a tribute to Darondo, we air new soul and hip hop tip by Zeroh, Eric Lau, and Shad + Scratch Bastid. Paul White and Kelli Schaefer steer us into krautrock-inspired freak folk territory, Pilooski, Blackbird Blackbird, and XXYYXX provide the electronics, and Painted Palms and TV Girl the indie pop.
Eric Lau is an in demand educator, producer of cutting-edge soul and R&B, and a globe-trotting DJ. He is also refreshingly humble and optimistic - qualities that shine through on his crisp and joyous new album.
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Like a funky distant relative of Belle and Sebastian, The City and Horses make curiously irresistible pop.
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This Dutch label celebrates a decade of fine electronic output, ranging from ambient to dance floor friendly.
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Wonderfully bugged out rap business featuring the likes of Quelle Chris, Jeremiah Jae, and Devon Who.
Running an excellent label and radio show under the name: Jus Like Music.
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The PL
by Typesun
If you haven't heard 'The PL' then you're missing out. One of the biggest tracks of 2013, no doubt.
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Isle Of Magic
by Mop Mop
Featuring Fred Wesley and Anthony Joseph, this is the finest in contemporary tropical jazz.
Blogs about excellent music at wholly roller. Has two cats. Loves her TX-shaped waffle maker.
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Hiding
by Tearjerker
I'm annoyed at myself for sleeping on the cassette, but had to have this in my digital collection nonetheless. Sleepy lo-fi pop with driving guitar and bass lines. Reminds me of Yuck and Girls (two of my faves).
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Beyonce's Child
by Dream Panther
Chill summer tunes from start to finish. Love listening to this on a sunny day.
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Aquarena
by black books
"I couldn't breathe you're exceptional." Heart crushing tunes that may or may not make you tear up.