This month, we are introducing our The Melt Mix Series that will include mixes by our residents, as well as artists who play The Melt. Be sure to follow our Soundcloud to stay updated! This month, Kloud prepared a mix for you with unreleased tracks by Obey City, Quam and many more. Stream and download the mix below!
Great Dane aka Dane Morris, another spawn of Professor Nalepa of Dubspot, released his debut EP I Think I’m Ready Now on his Bandcamp today. Be sure to look out for him at a future Melt show! Download the 5-track EP for free below!
There’s something special about Machinedrum’s epic creative output in the last year or so. Some critics think his diversity is a distraction; an unfocused barrage of ideas that leave the listener confused. Of course, one would only have to actually listen to his music in the appropriate environment (anywhere), to recognize the underlying essence that permeates every track, but maybe that’s just beyond most people with a deadline.
In an era constantly pigeonholing artists and movements, Machinedrum is a refreshing inspiration and guide for all who wish to navigate this overly saturated world, where styles are born and die within a matter of months. As a tastemaker of sorts (and pioneer), I’d highly recommend copping anything and everything he makes or remixes, as it serves as a sort of benchmark for what music will be popular months (sometimes years) later. One only has to follow his twitter for seemingly monthly releases that rival iOS 4 software updates, the only difference is, you should buy now, every time. Buy Nastyfuckk EP here.
Below is his current release release data, which should give you an idea when you can expect the latest upgrade, either as himself, Sepulcure, or Dream Continuum. Let’s just marvel at it (keep in mind, dudes been around since ‘01, this is merely with the last 2 1/2 years):
Low Limit and Lando Kal aka Lazer Sword is back this year, with their 2012 sophomore release Memory out on Monkeytown Records on April 27th. Monkeytown recently posted a preview their new single Pleasure Zone on their Soundcloud. Already I can tell this is going to be on of the biggest drops of the year. Keep an eye out for these guys.
London-based producer Jam City is getting ready to release his full-length album on Night Slugs, dropping in May of this year. Until, except to hear some singles off of that album, which he will be releasing on February 27th with collaborations with rap duo Main Attrakionz. Stay tuned for more information and previews!
As a Valentines Day gift from the LuckyMe family, Hudson Mohawke releases a mixtape with slow jams to put you and that special someone in the mood. Stream and download it for free on the LuckyMe site now!
The day has finally arrived! Tonight, we bring you the Astro Nautico LA debut with sets by Kuhn, Obey City, RAJA, Paolo Xz along with your monthly Melt residents St Andrew, FuzZ, Snorlax, Kloud and Moiety at the Gravel Pit in Silver Lake. Make sure to RSVP by “Joining” the Facebook event page before 5pm today! Peep the set times below!
Moiety 9:00 - 9:30 Paolo Xz 9:30 - 10:00 Kloud 10:00 - 10:30 Snorlax 10:30 - 11:00 FuzZ 11:00 - 11:30 Raja 11:30 - 12:10 Kuhn 12:10 - 12:50 Obey City 12:50 - 1:30 St Andrew 1:30 - 2:00
Also, if you missed it earlier, check out the AstroMelt mix St Andrew did for the show!
Recently, the UK-based producer by the name of Evian Christ has been posting instrumental rap beats on YouTube. Since then, he got signed to the witch-house label TriAngle and posted his mixtape Kings And Them for free.You can stream and download the 320s for below.
We are very excited to announce that for our next show on Febuary 11th, we are flying out New York-based beat collective Astro Nautico, including Kuhn, Obey City, RAJA and Paolo Xz out for their LA debut! All of our monthly Melt residents will also be performing, including St Andrew, FuzZ, Snorlax, Kloud and Moiety. The show will be held at the Gravel Pit in Silver Lake next to Sunset Junction and is now 18 and up. RSVP by “joining” the Facebook event page! Hope to see you all there on this historic night!
St Andrew made this mix last month, loaded with exclusive/unreleased tracks from The Melt crew and Astro Nautico. It’ll give you an idea of what you’ll be hearing on the 11th.
After winning the “Label Of The Year” award by the Giles Peterson 2012 Worldwide Awards, Los Angeles label Brainfeeder decided to share with it’s fans a free 12-track sampler, with tracks from Thundercat, Martyn, Samiyam, Tokimonsta, The Gaslamp Killer, Jeremiah Jae, Taylor McFerrin, Teebs, Austin Peralta, Matthewdavid, Mono/Poly, and an exclusive download from Lapalux. Download the whole thing on the Brainfeeder website. We thank you for the many years of quality music!
