This nice and mellow number is just what the doctor ordered this week.
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Above & Beyond* – Walter White | (Dom Ayliffe guest post)
Above and Beyond of Anjunabeats have created a delightful anthem in homage to their favourite Breaking Bad character, Walter White.
As you listen, the progressive build up explains how the character undergoes metamorphosis as he becomes overwhelmed by forces beyond his control.
The masterfully placed minor chords mirror the turmoil and anguish he faces.
But undercutting the closing melody is that punishing bass-line pounding to remind you that the dark side of Walter will crush you if you get in his way.
Love it!
WW:
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Daft Punk – Get Lucky ft. Pharrell Williams
I am sure you have heard this already but I can’t seem to escape it at the moment and it’s just so damn catchy. Daft Punk got game.
We’re up all night to get lucky…
Daft Punk:
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Trae Tha Truth* – I’m On featuring MDMA,Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, Wale & Wiz Khalifa
This track almost seems post modern to me. After posting Return of The Mack on Friday, which reminds me vividly of my early teens, I stumbled across this on YouTube which samples it. This made me feel singularly old!
Trae Tha Truth is a rapper from Houston,TX and the track also features an impressive array of Hip Hop talent.
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*Artist #660
Coastal Cities* – Entropic | (NAT)
This radio-friendly number is from Coastal Cities, who are a youthful band from High Wycombe in the UK. They remind me a little of The Drums which is no bad thing.
Coastal Cities:
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*Artist #658
Valentina* – Wolves
A little bit of a mellower mid-week track today which I discovered via the Far From Cyan blog. Valentina is an Italian born singer who moved to the UK at a young age and now resides in London.
Valentina:
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*Artist #657
Helado Negro* – Relatives | (NAT)
Healado Negro is one half of Ombre, who I posted a few months ago. This is similarly smooth and mellow.
Helado Negro:
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Freddie Cruger* – Pretty Little Thing feat. Linn | (NAT)
I discovered this track silky smooth track from Swedish producer/DJ Freddie Cruger earlier in the week on the awesome Far From Cyan blog. I haven’t been able to get it out of my head since.
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*Artist #648
Liza Flume* – Poison | (NAT)
I saw Irish singer Liza Flume support Linnea Olsson at The Workmans Club a few weeks ago.
I enjoyed the simplicity of her music. As here, there was very little instrumentation or frills of any kind. She used looping created a infectious sound that I found rather hypnotic.
Liza Flume:
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*Artist #646
Little Green Cars* – Kitchen Floor (live at SXSW)
Little Green Cars are a five-piece band from Dublin. I know very little about them but intend to find out more. I came across them on a review of the SXSW Festival in Austin, TX on the excellent Dublin-based Nialler9 blog.
Little Green Cars:
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