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This M.I.A. “Zig Zag” gem appeared on the internet today, another track that didn’t make it to her other projects. Yes, she was inspired by NKOTB in making this one. Google it little ones, and learn the New Kids’ history.
Check out the latest video by Eliza Doolittle, doin’ it for the kids in the “Mr Medicine” where she’s followed around by all kinds of fuzzy monsters.
Her self-titled album is coming soon on Capitol Records on March 22nd.
The Caliventura EP, out on March 15th, consists of remixes by Cut Chemist, J-Boogie, Jeremy Sole, Daedelus and DJ Day, from Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro’s immensely acclaimed Tradition In Transition. The Caliventura EP also features an alternative, previously unreleased version of the album track “Albela,” and you can preview all these new tracks below. This essential 12” comes in a full color picture sleeve featuring a photograph taken in Colombia by the celebrated LA-based photographer B+ (Mochilla). Inside the sleeve, you’ll also find an exclusive download card with all vinyl tracks as MP3s, plus five bonus goodies.
Enter to Win a free 12″ of the The Caliventura EP.
Pre-order from FatBeats.com – Out March 15th via Tru Thoughts
Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro – Caliventura EP by Tru Thoughts
James Blake’s self-titled album didn’t include this track, but it’s been floating around the internet since Benji B played it on his BBC radio show. Unreleased and taken from this old Fantastic Mr Fox mix, “Love What Happened Here” shows James Blake at a slightly earlier stage in his electronic echo-y musical development. Don’t sleep on the full-length album, featuring the beautiful singles “The Wilhelm Scream” and “Limit to Your Love.”
The new album from Ghostpoet, Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam, comes with the Gilles Peterson stamp of approval – it was released this month on the Brownswood record label, and singles like “Cash and Carry Me Home” and “Liiines” have been heavily played on the GPWW radio show for months now. Since the US release on February 4th, Ghostpoet has received praise from all kinds of press:
“In a way, Peanut Butter Blues sounds like what Slick Rick might have made if he drank a little bit more, slowed down his flow a touch, and loved messing with synthesizers, drum machines, and laptops.” - Prefix Mag
Ghostpoet – “Cash and Carry Me Home” (Gang Colours Remix) [MP3]
Gilles Peterson continues his journey as a global force, this week bringing a mix by Deep Space Orchestra, the electronic UK duo. First he digs into all kinds of new music, including Duffstep, Penguin Café, Rick Wilhite, Mr Raoul K, Bibio, Al Quetz and The Stepkids (a hipsterish rock group, the latest signing to Stones Throw Records). Gilles also takes a moment to honor the recently deceased, legendary Jazz pianist George Shearing. You might be interested to learn that George Shearing had a Latin music streak as you’ll hear in his rendition of Horace Silver’s “Senor Blues” – we learn new something every week from this show. Deep Space Orchestra comes in with a mix of their own stuff and their favorites including Cottam, Chateau Fight, Bicep and KRL. Afterwards, Gilles closes it up with a few of his musical staples: James Blake and Ramadanman.
Part 1
Part 2
On Saturday, March 12th, Giant Step heads south to the sunny beaches of Miami, FL for an exclusive Winter Music Conference DJ set at The Florida Room at Delano by Questlove with MC Yameen Allworld. We knew this party would be hot from the jump, but we didn’t know quite how hot it would be until we checked our lists this morning and realized – WE ARE SOLD OUT! yes folks, the RSVP list is now closed.
For those of you who did not RSVP yet, don’t fret – 2 lucky winners still have a chance to get a spot on the list. Just answer this very easy question and enter for your chance to win. For those of you who already RSVPed…well done. Please arrive early as space is very limited and admittance is granted on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
On March 5th, Bilal brings his own live band to the windy city for a rare Chicago performance by the Philadelphia-born Soulquarian. Bilal’s 2010 album Airtight’s Revenge was arguably one of the best soul albums of the year, getting incredible feedback from both his peers and the press. The remixes, the covers and videos that came along with it were all leading to this – the tour. If you’re in Chicago next weekend, catch Bilal at The Shrine, presented by Giant Step and Dusty Groove, to experience the voice Janelle Monáe once described as a Van Gogh painting.
Doors open at 8pm, performance is at 9pm.
Also featuring special guests.
More Info | Buy Tickets
Listen to the exclusive Hype Machine album stream of Wounded Rhymes, Lykke Li’s upcoming album with the singles “Get Some,” “I Follow Rivers,” and the most recent “Love Out of Lust.” While the singles are currently available in the UK, Wounded Rhymes will drop in the US on March 1st.
Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes (Hype Machine Album Exclusive) by LykkeLi
This track from two of UK’s brightest shining stars, Ellie Goulding and Tinie Tempah, was released with an awesome space-travelling video, but said video is not available to watch in the US. To be fair, we’re just offering this audio here until we get some more from Ellie and her upcoming album Lights. But if you’re elsewhere, outside the US, google this mofo to watch the video.
Buy the “Wonderman” single from Tinie Tempah’s album Disc-overy on iTunes (not you, US), and check Ellie Goulding’s North American tour dates here.
