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TuneCrush: NeoSafari “Filling The Void”

TuneCrush: NeoSafari “Filling The Void”

JW Richard April 13, 2013 3

Dallas-based NeoSafari produced what would have been a seductive dub as “part 2″ for Janet’s hit “Someone To Call My Lover”. Rather than give you hard, slapping snare, he lets the sample float around

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TuneCrush: Mokhov “Bliss Life”

TuneCrush: Mokhov “Bliss Life”

JW Richard April 11, 2013 0

The music of Oleg Mokhov feels like the score of your happiest memories and best intentions. Now there’s a new 10-song set of Mokhov music that’s just been released this week called Magic Times.

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Neo-Safari – Neo-Noir

Neo-Safari – Neo-Noir

JW Richard April 10, 2013 2

Dan Rogers aka Neo-Safari returns with an electronic/R&B-sample EP that features less of R&B dance-pop showcased on last year’s Love Scene EP. This time, Dan is all about his “grown & sexy” side and

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New on Soul Glow Collective: Anemonen Entertainment

New on Soul Glow Collective: Anemonen Entertainment

JW Richard March 31, 2013 1

Olivier Lindegger and company aka Anemonen Entertainment have released their electronic alternative project, Stories EP, today via the Sole Glow Collective label, as curated by Chris ‘Eversive’ Medders. Giving a nod of inspiration to

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Makin’ Beats Q&A with Tall Black Guy

Makin’ Beats Q&A with Tall Black Guy

JW Richard March 21, 2013 9

Terrell Wallace aka Tall Black Guy has made heads bop and ears swoon with soulful remixes and his unique sample flips. The sounds of Motown, jazz, and early hip-hop helped fuel his creativity. His

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MAD-HOP Volume 6 available for download

MAD-HOP Volume 6 available for download

JW Richard March 17, 2013 0

The MAD-HOP worldwide collective stays busy working with artists/producers to bring new beats to your ears. They’ve just released Volume 6 of MAD-HOP with new producers and several returnees. It’s available as a “name-your-price”

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Exploded Drawing teams with Pugilista Trading Company & Okayfuture.com for SXSW 2013

Exploded Drawing teams with Pugilista Trading Company & Okayfuture.com for SXSW 2013

JW Richard March 9, 2013 0

Austin-based electronic event Exploded Drawing is teaming up with Pugilista Trading Co., Okayfuture.com (a new extenstion of the Okayplayer.com brand), as well as Groove Loves Melody and other sponsors for this special SXSW 2013

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TuneCrush: Nahuatl Soundsystem “Movimiento”

TuneCrush: Nahuatl Soundsystem “Movimiento”

JW Richard March 7, 2013 0

Fernando Perez Gomez as Nahuatl Soundsystem provides an engaging sonic exploration through past and present Mexican roots music infused with electronic and dub sounds. On his new label, Aztek Electronic Music, Nathual Soundsystem brings

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BeFP returns with Moss EP

BeFP returns with Moss EP

JW Richard February 23, 2013 0

I originally interviewed Brandon Fuller-Porter aka BeFP a couple of years ago while he was living in Boston and releasing his project with Sam, a.k.a. Epochalyptic, under the moniker BFPSP. Now based in the

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TuneCrush: Bonobo “Heaven for the sinner feat. Erykah Badu”

TuneCrush: Bonobo “Heaven for the sinner feat. Erykah Badu”

JW Richard February 20, 2013 0

Bonobo’s new set, The North Borders, comes out on my birthday, April 1 (April 2 for the U.S.), and it will feature this little gem with Erykah Badu on vocals. Enjoy this unofficial video

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Free download: Ritmo Machine Mixtape by DJ Rhettmatic

Free download: Ritmo Machine Mixtape by DJ Rhettmatic

JW Richard February 19, 2013 0

Ritmo Machine has a new mixtape by DJ Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beatjunkies and it’s a free download. Ritmo Machine is a collaboration from Cypress Hill/Beastie Boys percussionist Eric Bobo and DJ/turntablist Latin

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New sounds from Nahuatl Jaguar & Aztek Electronic Music

New sounds from Nahuatl Jaguar & Aztek Electronic Music

JW Richard February 19, 2013 2

Shortly after our interview last week with Fernando Gomez Perez aka Nahuatl Jaguar, the Aztek Electronic Music page at Bandcamp.com is humming with new sounds. You can now pre-order the full length project from

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GLM Podcast: New mix by Oleg Mokhov “For Lovers Only”

GLM Podcast: New mix by Oleg Mokhov “For Lovers Only”

JW Richard February 13, 2013 5

As a podcast exclusive to Groove Loves Melody, San Francisco-based electronic music producer Oleg Mokhov took time from his schedule to put together a special blend music for your Valentine’s Day/Week plans. Check out

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Makin’ Beats Q&A with Nahuatl Soundsystem

Makin’ Beats Q&A with Nahuatl Soundsystem

JW Richard February 12, 2013 9

I discovered the music of Nahuatl Soundsystem while searching for dub and electronic on Bandcamp.com a couple of years ago. So it’s great to finally talk with Mexico-born, Melbourne-based musician, Fernando Perez Gomez aka

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TuneCrush: James Blake “Retrograde”

TuneCrush: James Blake “Retrograde”

JW Richard February 11, 2013 0

Ok, somebody got with James Blake and told him stop playing around and start singing. This track is bringing the soul I’ve expected from him for some time now. New CD drops April 8th.

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