Blockhead : Which One Of You Jerks Drank My Arnold Palmer

Song of the Day ; September 12, 2011 Blockhead – Which One Of You Jerks Drank My Arnold Palmer On his latest album, The Music Scene, Blockhead surpasses the high standard he set with his first three solo efforts. This track in particular is such a laid back tune. Instead of basing his work on the same tired drum loop, Blockhead keeps things fresh by constantly introducing new instruments. You’ll be right at home with this track if you’re... Read More

Stateless : Ariel

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Soundcast Episode 2 : The Follow Up

Here’s the second episode of the Soundcast — “The Follow Up”. The soundcast is a weekly radio show hosted by tenmillionsounds.com dedicated to bringing you the best in independent music. Listen below! The third track played is “Pieces” by Sam Ock and it features Kero One. You can buy it here from Sam Ock’s bandcamp page, all proceeds go directly to the International Justice Mission, a human rights agency... Read More

Hint : Count Your Blessings

Song of the Day ; August 20, 2011 Hint – Count Your Blessings Hint released “Count Your Blessings” off his debut album, Portakabin Fever, which was recorded and produced entirely in a portable cabin outside his parents house in 2003. Hint was soon signed to the legendary Ninja Tune label, and it’s clear why. Along with the entire album Portakabin Fever, “Count Your Blessings” is relaxed but pulsating; the quick... Read More

Top Three Psychedelic Music Videos

Top 3 Pyschedelic Music Videos 3. Flying Lotus – MmmHmm ft. Thundercat The video starts next to the stars, colorfully transitioning to a scene with tons of swirling, snow capped miniature mountains. A royally dressed woman slowly reveals her body made of marijuana, and a psychedelic Indian plays the electric guitar in space. Combine all that with Flying Lotus’ easy going and laid back synths; you won’t need to be on anything... Read More

Obscure, Interesting Samples Mini-Playlist

Grasscut – The Tin Man UK and Ninja Tune duo Grasscut sample an Italian tenor from the 1920s and adds their incredible production to make a more than memorable track for their impressive debut album, “1 Inch / 1/2 Mile”. Kid Koala – Basin Street Blues All of the instruments played on this song come from different records; DJ/producer Kid Koala bent and tweaked all the instruments to work together on “Basin Street... Read More

Eskmo : Cloudlight

Check out this song called Cloudlight by Eskmo, (Brendan Angelides). It’s got its own distinct, unique electronic sound. Here’s a quote from music critic website Textura.com that really describes Eskmo’s music well: “Genre-defying…synth blaze swim in a deep electronic pool…clanking bottom end…. Eskmo feels visionary more often than not.” The song’s video is top notch too. Full of incredible lighting, stunning high... Read More