K H W E Z I - Dreamcatcher feat. Matthew Sperring

South African sensation, Khwezi, has come a long way since his early days of making beats on the school computer and uploading them to Myspace. Khwezi’s more recent exploits include production credits on Grammy award winning song, Me Soltaste by Jesse & Joy, and making his debut on Hot Source Records. When We Were Young – released earlier this year – has been a roaring success; making it on to countless playlists, and sound-tracking many music lovers’ summers. 

Swiftly following up from that initial impact, Khwezi is back again with another melodic masterpiece in the form of Dreamcatcher, featuring the vocal talents of Matthew Sperring. In his own words, Khwezi explains, “Dreamcatcher is about the dreams we all have as kids, and as we grow up, reality punishes us for dreaming. So, you can either give up and be ‘realistic’, or fight until you live your dreams.” Dreamcatcher is an ode to positivity and childhood innocence – compositionally transcendental and lyrically inspiring, it’s an excuse to take three minutes out of your day to daydream, and to dream big. Turn on Dreamcatcher and treat yourself to some escapism. 

Follow Khwezi:
Facebook: bit.ly/KhweziFB
Twitter: bit.ly/KhweziTW
Soundcloud: bit.ly/KhweziSC
Instagram: bit.ly/KhweziIN

Follow Matthew Sperring:
Facebook: bit.ly/MatthewSperringFB
Soundcloud: bit.ly/MatthewSperringSC
Instagram: bit.ly/MatthewSperringIG

XPERIENCE - Candy [Music Video]

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Seattle hip-hop emcee and vocalist Xperience aka XP unveils hot new video for "Candy." 

In 2001 XP moved back to Olympia to live with his estranged father. It was there that XP started to put rhymes to beats and consider rapping as a career. In 2004, he opened up for Brother Ali, alongside a young, up-and-coming, white emcee and fellow Olympia-based emcee Ben Haggarty aka Macklemore. 

“I was blown away when I saw him do ‘White Privilege,’ recalls XP. “After the show we hung out and just clicked." When Macklemore invited XP to collaborate on music, it was the beginning of what would become his long, close friendship. XP was featured on “Hold Your Head Up,” “As Soon As I Wake Up,” and “Good For You” on Macklemore's 2005 The Language of My World and was promptly enlisted to join Macklemore's first worldwide tour. 

Meanwhile, at that time XP also met other notable Seattle hip-hop artists likeSleep, Onry Ozzborn, JFK, Smoke, and Candidt. By 2006, he was the last member to be inducted into the famed Northwest collective, Oldominion— and became firmly planted in the Seattle hip-hop landscape. He has released numerous projects of his own, including the 2012 The Mixtape The Durden Papers "Vol 1, "the 2013 EP, The Revelations and Chasing Grace last year.

New The Federal Empire "You and Drugs"

The Federal Empire is an alternative/electronic duo made up of lead singer Chad Wolf (multi platinum artist Carolina Liar) and McKay Stevens (grammy nominated songwriter). Their first EP released to critical acclaim with singles reaching top 5 US Viral and Global Viral charts and appearing on playlists like New Music Friday and Weekly Buzz as well as reaching #1 on Hype Machine. They have toured all across the United States and Canada for a couple months promoting the record. 

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The new single "You and Drugs" was written after some really toxic, on again/off again, late night, hook up relationships. It is a commentary on our instant gratification culture where we all want that high of drugs but we all end up feeling empty or lost after it. So we wanted to ask the question "what's the difference between You and drugs?". They are basically the same. Relationships are drugs, our phones and social media are drugs etc. We want quick and easy. In the end the song hinges on that point in life where you are over the instant gratification and toxic experience with "drugs" and you want real love. You want something that lasts and fills you up. It is harder work and commitment but so much more rewarding.

Catch them live in these select cities:

Emo Nite at The Echo/Echoplex in Los Angeles September 5th 

The Winston House w/ X Ambassadors in Venice, CA September 7th 

Chinook Festival in Naches, WA September 9th 

The High Dive in Seattle, WA September 10th

WhoMadeWho - I Don't Know

Once again playing on the fringes of pop, Danish experimental trio, WhoMadeWho (Embassy of Music), have made an explosive comeback with "I Don’t Know". The single was co-produced by ambitious, electronic twosome, Kenton Slash Demon (Kompakt, True Panther Sounds) and is the band’s first new studio music in almost one and a half years, since the release of Hi & Low (2016). "I Don't Know" is accompanied by a heady selection of remixes from Adana Twins (Exploited), Stereocalypse(Get Physical Music) , Fur Coat (BPitch Control, Crosstown Rebels, Hot Creations) and Margot (Border Community, Kill The DJ), and a breathtaking live performance captured at Northside Festival.

Available in all shops: https://WhoMadeWho.lnk.to/IDontKnow

"I Don’t Know was made in a period where we basically just wanted to try to produce songs in ways that we were not used to. We had an idea of trying to compose a song based on vocal hooks and suddenly we had a very special sounding demo track were most melodic parts are made by vocals which are edited and manipulated. The hook "I Don’t Know” was made because I didn’t know what to sing. Somehow that hook was so strong that I quickly built the lyric around it. Instantly it gave me memories of when I was stuck in transit travelling to Guadalajara. A situation where I had lost my passport and was refused to travel through the US by Homeland Security… so emotionally that’s the essence of the song. Threw in lyrical references to the Danish poem Memphis Station by Danish poet Johannes V Jensen together with lyricist Gisli Gislason afterwards. All in all, this song was made in thirty minutes, in an intuitive flow."

- Singer Jeppe Kjellberg

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Brand new hit from Goldfish "If I Could Find"

Widely considered to be among the most forward-thinking electronic acts on the planet, GoldFish have spruced up the scene with another spark of brilliance. Today, the South African duo has given rise to "If I Could Find", an amaranthine offering that follows on their previous release, ‘Deep Of The Night’, and marks the second single off their forthcoming album: "Late Night People". Stream it on Apple Music, Soundcloud, and more here

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MÁDAM shares incredible new visual for debut single "Rise Up"

One of our favorite new artists (MÁDAM) is back with an incredible new music video for the artist's debut single "Rise Up". A song characterized by motivation, inspiration, unity, and good vibes. MÁDAM explains "Music should be the gate to a non divisive world, where all are accepted for who they are or who they want to become. We live in world full of barriers and guide lines, where one needs to follow the rules of what and who they should or shouldn't be. Music is our common ground, which is why the lyrics of "Rise Up" are simple and relatable. Every one has the right to understand and use these words for what motivates them to continue fighting and continue being who they wish to be. It's simple because that's how life should be with music. It's inclusive, it's relatable and it's what you want it to be." 

The Music Video of "Rise Up" is a clear visual explanation for what MÁDAM verbalizes. It shows the reality and daily lives of New York, a city filled with culture, richness of races, hardships, and warriors. Every day unique people fighting for their hopes and dreams. It shows the naked reality of such, which is something rare to see. It promotes unity and motivation to being one's true self. 

MÁDAM also explains that as a Music Therapist as well as a performer, she always believed in the power music had on people’s lives, because of the power it had on her own life. For that reason she decided to write music with a deeper level of connection and empathy. “Music has the power to unite, as well as create a safe an accepting environment. It allows us to communicate in an universal language and express our true selves in a unique way.” 

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Shawn Taylor x Dre Day drop bars on "Yeah"

Listen to Shawn Taylor and Dre Day go off on "Yeah". The song has a really clean mix, the hooks are catchy, and the verses are straight fire. If you like what you hear, connect with the artist to stay up to date on future releases. Enjoy!

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New Triarchy and Rosette "Someone To Love" is incredible!

Alberto Beeck, also known as "Triarchy", grew up around the musical influences of Miami, which has led to the inspiration of his dominant sound. His high energy in the DJ booth runs parallel to that in the studio, where his creative ideas turn into reality for music lovers to hear and his audience to adore. His most recent movement following his release of "Coconuts" has experienced massive growth amongst all age groups and all over the world, and has recently started to receive some major airtime on radio stations around the globe including SiriusXM’s BPM Radio. His recent remix of “Wake Up Alone” by The Chainsmokers has already passed 1.5 Million streams. Here's his new one "Someone To Love". 

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stoneypie shares brand new 30 minute mix and it's fire

stoneypie put out a 30 min mix and we've been bumping it around the office all morning. The Phoenix based DJ plays out all over the city and if you connect with her on Instagram you can stay up to date on where she's performing next. 

Track List:

Summer Madness- Kool & The Gang
Chatting Breeze- @Sinistarr
MAKIN' HYPE TRACKS - @Fracture
Tomboy ( CRAY Remix)- Princess Nokia
Lazer Wash (Ta-Ku Remix)- @ZekeBeats
Woke Up Like This- @PlayboiCarti ft Lil Uzi Vert
Say My Name- DJ Assault
Ruffest [dubstrumental]- @6Blocc
Jungle Chamber VIP- @SlickShoota
Its True- @DJTaye (@Teklife)
Dem A Talk Bout ft Trigga- RichieBrains
She's On Top- @AtlanticConnection
Helix- @GJones
Knuck If You Buck ft. Lil Scrappy- Crime Mob
Riddim- DannyScrilla
If U Ghetto- DJ Assault
Break U Off- Chrissy Murderbot
Blue Milk (@Sliink Remix)- Big Chocolate
Spiritwerk (Loxy & Resound Remix)- @OmUnit 
Make It Worth- @AlixPerez & DJ Rashad & @DJSpinn
SLIM TRAK- @Djpaypal
I Just- Fracture & @Deft (20/20)
Bicycle Kick ft Sejo wip- @DUNGEONDESTROYAH (GUILD) (PHX)
Banger- Tuxedo Mask X @DUNGEONDESTROYAH (PHX)
Stochasma- Dolenz
Pretty Nice- Hazelboy x Oedipus

The Able Bodies share cool new visual for "Flicker"

The Able Bodies is a duo of John Viviani and Eli Flynn. The music is 80s leaning indie pop with influences like Future Islands, LCD Soundsystem, and Daft Punk. Their first single "Flicker" is a danceable, summer friendly tune that deals with the topics of anxiety and self-realization. 

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"A Little Bit Dangerous" - new Gallo!

Moments after blasting off into Gallo’s allusive universe, we are embraced with a sense of freedom, wonder, and intrigue. The Hollywood starlet’s self titled EP, Gallo, is ready to make its grand introduction, presenting to the world a mesmerizing collection of music that play with and push the normalities of pop into the unknown. With infectious choruses and addictive rhythms, this 6-track EP bestows hypnotic trip-hop productions and moody yet soulful vocals that will have you singing along and dancing your way to worlds far away. Giving us something that isn’t too familiar, and leaves us wondering what’s waiting around the corner. It’s weird, edgy and provocative in all the right ways. 

Become embraced when you listen to the EP's fifth track, "A Little Bit Dangerous." Fueled by the desire to just wanting to have fun with no strings attached and owning it. Showing us her mischievous side, allowing listeners to enter her universe of freedom, lust and fantasy. Lets welcome Gallo to our universe as she opens up the gates to hers.

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Saunas - "My Body"

This new record from Nashville's Saunas is amazing. The vibe is just right and the band really masters their own sound. Developing a unique sound with nods to the 70’s & 80’s and lyrical themes centering around the vacuity of modern life, patience, and becoming a better person,  We've kept this song on repeat since first hearing it. It's gem certified. 

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