Ah, how we love our space cadet musicians. Philadelphia based vocalist and beatmaker Suzi Analogue brings us some of the best in slinky space tunes in her hazy new video for “The Thing.”

Like Tiombe Lockhart and Georgia Anne Muldrow? You’ll dig this. Fiending for more already? We understand. Check the links below to grab Suzi’s NNXT EP that dropped earlier this month.

And here’s something you may not be ready for: Suzi and TOKiMONSTA recently completed a demo for their collaborative project, The Analogue Monsta. Let’s just say that it’s very difficult for us to contain ourselves right now.

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The Maryland producer-rapper duo DTMD may look like a couple of unassuming youngins but don’t be fooled. Dunc (producer) and Toine (emcee) are preparing to release their debut album, Makin’ Dollas, on September 20th and we couldn’t be more ready.

The mellow new video for “You” humbly accompanies a tune that is painfully smooth, exuding an overall feel that is very Slum Village – not mad at all.

Today, DTMD also released a free track called “Keep On” featuring yU of Diamond District. Yet another jazzy track with knock and a flow that just carries you into an uncontrollable head nod.

This is some sexy time rap, y’all. Be ready.

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Hindi Zahra – “Beautiful Tango” (unplugged) from Wedge Mgmt on Vimeo.

Not long ago we introduced you to Hindi Zahra, a truly charming Parisian vocalist mixing jazz, blues, and folk. Today, we’re excited to share a few goodies from one of our favorite newer acts.

Yesterday Hindi Zahra premiered her newest single, “Fascination,” on Filter with a free download. The song is warm, folky, and perfect for an afternoon hum on our ranch (assuming we had a ranch). Find it below!

Interview Magazine has dropped an insightful feature on Hindi, covering everything from her role models and her view on some flattering comparisons (Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin, Patti Smith) to the influence of film on her music.

The feature also touches on Zahra’s songwriting process, which is particularly intriguing. Ignoring pressures of peers to record, she took her time to start an album when she was “ready” – that time ended up being at age 28. Now 32, the graceful artist exhibits a peaceful patience in her approach to her music:

When I write, I write step-by-step. I just write a few words, and then I come back to the words. I have a lot of songs that have just four words. It starts like this, and I came back one or two years after. I work on it when I have a feeling to do it. I never force myself to do something. I think that I have to respect the inspiration. I just understood that you have to leave things, feel things, travel, meet people, get alone—and after, the music and lyrics come.

And if you haven’t already taken a peek, above you’ll find a video from an enchanting acoustic performance of “Beautiful Tango,” the song we shared with you earlier this month.

Look out for the digital release of Handmade on September 26th. Also be sure to check for Hindi on tour beginning September 30th.

Hindi Zahra – “Fascination” [MP3]
 

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More please. We have found a new slight obsession in Florence + The Machine via their new song, “What The Wind Gave Me,” an epic whimsical tune that seems to immediately enrapture.

The equally dreamy video has only been out a week and already received over 1.5 million views. Can’t quite say that’s a surprise when their July 2009 debut album, Lungs, stayed at #2 on the UK charts for its first five weeks and remained on the UK top forty for sixty-five consecutive weeks. Being nominated for Best New Artist at the 2011 Grammy’s probably didn’t hurt either.

Look out for the group’s still untitled sophomore album out November 27th.

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DJ Shadow’s new video for “I’m Excited” with Afrikan Boy is so serious. The visuals are very well done and the colors are stimulating – this video does a great job with bringing the song to life and to the next level. The energy is palpable in one word: heat.

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Katy B is does no less than enchant in her video for “Witches Brew,” as she sings “all the others got me misunderstood.” Shadowy figures, flashing lights, tied up men in dark rooms, and the rainy woods make for quite the bewitching time. You tell em, boo.

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Oakland darling Goapele just released “Play” from her upcoming album, Break of Dawn (out October 24th). The simple, somewhat electronic track gradually crescendos in texture and mood, leaving you in a peaceful elevation by the end.

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New York based Lana Del Rey is the new girl on the scene – sort of. Singing in Brooklyn since the age of 17, she’s just now seemed to catch the attention of the ever elusive “industry.” Her vintagey documentary style video weaves a nostalgic story for the sleepy love song, “Video Games,” released earlier this month. Lana’s quaint vocals are made for some epic classics – keep your ears to the streets for this one.

To start, look out for the b-side to this single, “Blue Jeans,” out October 9th.

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Today, Grammy nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and musician CJ Hilton premiered his very Brooklyn video for “So Fresh.” The Salaam Remi produced track (Amy Winehouse, Nas, Jazmine Sullivan) is from his upcoming debut album, Cold Summer, out this fall. Folks are in for a treat on the album cut with a feature from Nas (you can grab it at the links below).

Be sure to catch Hilton on 106 & Park tomorrow as he premieres the video on “Music Matters Tuesdays.”

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Now in it’s third installment and rapidly growing, Electric Zoo will return to Randall’s Island Park on Labor Day weekend (Sep 2-4). Dubbed as “New York’s Electronic Music Festival,” More than 100 DJs and live acts will populate the festival grounds, including some of the biggest names in house, dubstep, electro, and dance music with Tiësto, David Guetta, Above & Beyond, MSTRKRFT, Moby, and Armin van Buuren. Be sure to grab your tickets before it sells out again this year!

We’d like to share a few of our picks, along with some not so obvious choices:

SBTRKT (Saturday, 12:15pm – Red Bull Riverside)
The UK artist who prefers to conceal his identity by wearing an African mask blends a palatable mix of house, electronic, dubstep, and garage while keeping a soulful undertone throughout. If you missed his shows at Glasslands and Moma PS1 in July, here is your chance to catch him.

Nicolas Jaar (Sunday, 6:45pm – Sunday School Grove)
Nicolas Jaar’s slow and mellow experimental songs rooted in organic techno keeps your head bumping. Performing with a full backing band, his live sets present an even more dynamic interpretation of his songs from his Space Is Only Noise release in the beginning of the year.

Tokimonsta (Sunday, 11am – Main Stage)
Born and raised in California, Tokimonsta’s (aka Jennifer Lee) sets are a breeze of trip-hop, ambient and dub combined with the occasional heavy bass and bits of every musical genre here and there. Mixing it all effortlessly she creates complex, textural soundscapes that are sure to capture and enamor the crowd.

Big Gigantic (Sunday, 2pm – Hilltop Arena)
Foremost energetic, the duo’s shows are proven to make the crowd dance and jump. It’s Hip-Hop’s marriage to a Jazz sax, electronica beats and heavy bass – elevating, loud and bright.

The Martinez Brothers (Friday, 12:30pm – Sunday School Grove)
What sets apart The Martinez Brothers? Maybe it’s their sense of flow, their limitless energy, or the fact this dynamic duo is notably younger than their peers. Chris and Stevie, backed by Dennis Ferrer and his Objektivity label, play house music its purest form. Fun to watch and even more fun to dance to!

Details
Electric Zoo Music Festival
Fri, Sep 2 – Sun, Sep 4
Randall’s Island Park
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