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Refresher Course :: Mega Ran Drops ‘STRANGERS’ To Celebrate Release Of ‘Stranger Things 2’

Posted on November 1, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Philly-based MC Mega Ran had his finger on the pulse of all things interesting last year.  Among his many flags dropped along the pop culture landscape was a dope track dedicated to season one of the runaway Netflix hit Stranger Things.  Anyone who knows Mega Ran knows that he will maximize a good thing for you, and so it came as no surprise when he dropped Strangers the day before Stranger Things 2 hit the digital airwaves.  Featuring production by Isidor, DEADLIFE and Lynx Kinetic done in the vein of the original show soundtrack, this go-round finds Mega Ran focusing in on each main character and providing them with a standalone track.  Get this one while the getting is good, and share it with the other fans of Stranger Things you know, because there are many of us…

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Truths Revealed :: BLXPLTN Releases ‘Education Destruction’ Music Video

Posted on October 27, 2017 | Leave a comment

As referential as music can already be, both in terms of lyrical content and musical interpolation, a listener like me can find endless enjoyment in a song.  When a band can take that referential element to the next level by incorporating that aesthetic into their music videos in a nearly perfect context, that’s when things move to the next level.  BLXPLTN‘s latest video offering, Education Destruction, hits this on every level… the song draws the direct line between education, knowledge of self, personal empowerment and influencing the world around you… the video takes the They Live! approach by using the sunglasses metaphor as a reveal of what lies underneath what you’ve been spoonfed.  Another homerun for the hometown heroes, for sure.  Give this one a like, a comment and a share, and keep your eyes and ears open for a new BLXPLTN album on the horizon.

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Fresh Starts :: Flotation Drops ‘Brand New’ Single

Posted on October 26, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Boom bap is not dead yet.  Insight and knowledge is not dead yet.  The latest example comes from Flotation, based out of Dallas, in the form of the single Brand New.  Featuring production by Ritchy Flo and a pitch perfect guest verse from Molekular, Brand New is an example of making something fresh out of a familiar approach.  As Flotation states, ‘we bring the funk back daily’, and if this is a taste of what may come in the form of a full-length project, I am definitely ready to scope it out.  Props on the design and presentation of this project.. it’s cool to see someone drop the single / instrumental / acapella format again.  Dig it and download it.

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Manic Expression :: PHRAYNKH P Waxes Poetic On ‘MARILYN MONROE’

Posted on October 25, 2017 | Leave a comment

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Something about certain women can make a rational man go into a series of thoughts that test the bounds of rationality and sanity.  PHRAYNKH P, on his latest track MARILYN MONROE, takes the concept to some wonderfully playful extremes.  The verses hit all aspects of that obsession quality that infatuation creates, and the hurt is captured beautifully in the chorus line ‘she got a hole in my brain like a Kennedy’.  I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how this song will fit into the context of a full project, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that I enjoy it on its own.  Worth your time on the download and sharing front.

-chief

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Spirits Moving :: Marcelandrie Drops Minimalist Masterpiece Video For ‘Fix Gon’ Be’

Posted on October 24, 2017 | Leave a comment

There is something to be said for the power of simplicity.  Some of the most memorable music videos of late were simple concept, high execution.  I would dare to say that Marcelandrie‘s newest offering, Fix Gon’ Be, falls under those parameters.  Director Maurice Barrett took the familiar concept of the mysterious woman, found a beautiful location, and captured a strong series of shots that he rhythmically loops into a hypnotic counterpart for the grounded, gritty soul that Marcelandrie provides.  I really enjoyed this, and am looking forward to seeing what comes next… with word of Adrian Quesada being involved in the album’s production, I know it’s going to be good.  Once I hear about it, I will certainly notify the masses.

-chief

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Escapists Adventures :: THE DƎER Release New Video For ‘Up Into Roses’

Posted on October 23, 2017 | Leave a comment

One of the most wonderful things about THE DƎER is their ability to present their music equally beautifully in both audio and visual aspects.  This comes through in the starkest manner via the music video anthology the band has built over the years.  The latest offering, Up Into Roses, features the band playing in a nice and isolated setting that is part farm, part dream factory.  The trademark animation aesthetics are present, and the visual presentation achieved by production group Dinolion gives the whole video a nice dreamlike quality without leaning on easy visual tropes.  Quite simply, this video is a masterpiece in a line of masterpieces that THE DƎER have accumulated.  Throw a like on the video, share it with your friends, and stay in tuned to THE DƎER, because as good as they are now, this is truly just the beginning.

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Hello Neighbors :: …&More… And Ndelible Ink Combine Forces For Amazing ‘Faces Places’ Video

Posted on October 20, 2017 | Leave a comment

Another dope music video has been released for one of the many dope …&More… tracks that exists.  This go round, Ndelible Ink lent a visual hand for Faces Places, and the end product will most certainly occupy a space in the depths of your mind.  The setting is rustic, the juxtaposition between the presentations of Scuare and no1mportant are pitch perfect, and the main track is bookended by two of the instrumental tracks off of Existence Is Futile.  You’ve heard me say it before, and I’ll say it again until it happens.. how are these cats not signed or at the next level yet?  Don’t sleep, Austin, and maybe you’ll be lucky enough to say you’ve been down since day one when these cats eventually blow up.

-chief

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Cold Facts :: BLXPLTN Talks ‘FEMA’ Live At Swan Dive

Posted on October 20, 2017 | Leave a comment

Even in a country as rich in resources as North America, you run into disparity quite often.  With the recent slate of continued hurricanes that have hit the south and southeast, old patterns are emerging, and an errant foundation is gaining strength.  Almost a year ago, BLXPLTN took the time to point out an example of this by writing FEMA, an exposé on the level of help the poor are provided in the times that they need it the most.  This particular video is from a recent performance at Swan Dive in Austin, and was captured by Son and Son Productions.  This track can be purchased on BLXPLTN‘s Bandcamp page, and all proceeds go towards hurricane relief.

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Priming Ignition :: Moodie Black Readies The Release Of ‘LUCASACID’

Posted on October 19, 2017 | Leave a comment

Moodie Black certainly marches to the beat of their own drummer, nobody can deny that.  The outfit continues to push the boundaries of what music can be and how it can affect the listener, both emotionally and intellectually.  With the upcoming release of LUCASACID on the horizon, K has been extremely cognizant of providing enough information for the listener to be receptive to whatever the project will deliver.  Between the website, a visit on the Inside The Rapper’s Studio podcast with Jonathan Brown, and the long running Moodhouse podcast (now in its 4th season), anyone wanting to get hip can do so easily.  Word on the street is that the album can drop at anytime, and my advice is to be there when it does.

-chief

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True Horror :: ‘The Bird Peterson Halloween Spooktacular’ Is Back For 2017

Posted on October 19, 2017 | Leave a comment

My man Bird Peterson has the holidays on lock, especially those in the final quarter of the year.  For anything remotely festive, you can count on a mix from Bird to not only capture the mood, but make you nod your head until your neck hurts.  For October 31 (and the surrounding fun days before and afterwards), make sure you’re throwing The Bird Peterson Halloween Spooktacular somewhere in the mix.

-chief

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