Daft Punk’s “Doin’ It Right” has received its fair share of remixes since 2013, but few artists have managed to deliver a product as genuinely fresh as K?d‘s overhaul of the track. The original work’s constant, funky flow is replaced with an exercise in building up the French duo’s vocoder-laden hook before releasing all the built-up tension into […]
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K?d delivers a breathtaking “Doin’ It Right” remix
May 5th, 2016 
Mike Giegerich 
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Nick de la Hoyde provides “Never Gonna Beg For It” visuals
May 4th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Australian rapper and crooner Nick de la Hoyde has debuted visuals for “Never Gonna Beg For It.” While the track features a moody set of bars in its closing minute, the majority of its runtime hones in on de la Hoyde’s ability to deliver smooth R&B vocals that make simple yet revealing lines such as “I […]
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VOKES debuts “Slow Down”
May 4th, 2016 Mike Giegerich VOKES has displayed a knack for delivering wonderfully soulful vibes throughout 2016, and with the release of “Slow Down,” the trend continues onward. Lyrically encompassing the fear of loving again after premature heartbreak, the newest single from his forthcoming Fractals EP exists in a moody, downtempo atmosphere before breaking out into an upbeat hook soaked in layers […]
Bee’s Knees provide a funky remix of Morgan Page’s “Safe Til Tomorrow”
May 3rd, 2016 Mike Giegerich Morgan Page‘s euphoric house collaboration with Angelika Vee recently received a remix courtesy of Pegboard Nerds, but earlier today, production duo Bee’s Knees stepped up and delivered their take on “Safe Til Tomorrow.” Adding funky vibes aplenty, the retooled work takes on a whole new life while keeping Vee’s captivating vocals just as relevant in the mix. […]
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Wake The Wild provide synth-pop goodness on “Touch The Ground”
April 29th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Bay Area outfit Wake The Wild have meshed airy synth-pop with mesmerizing live instrumentation on their new single, “Touch The Ground.” Featuring an irresistible hook that finds vocalist Zach Sorgen assure, “Not gonna let each other touch the ground,” the track bursts out of the gates with warm vibes aplenty and never lets go (besides its final minute that […]
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Andrew Luce and Graves usher in the summer with Chelsea Cutler on “Up To You”
April 29th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Daruma collective members Andrew Luce and Graves have teamed up with Chelsea Cutler for a brand new single. Entitled “Up To You,” the track’s artwork is shrouded in darkness, but don’t be fooled by the shadowy visuals; when Cutler’s soothing vocals meet the producers’ dance-worthy groove, it sounds best suited for laying in a field on a summer afternoon and […]
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Raz Simone shows his versatility on “Missin Joogs”
April 21st, 2016 Mike Giegerich Rapper Raz Simone has teamed up with XXL to premiere “Missin Joogs,” a killer new single that displays his wealth of artistic versatility. Featuring live recordings from a guitarist, trumpeter, and violinist, the song has layers of sound after gorgeous sound for Simone to accentuate his flow. Its hook is where Simone truly shines, though, […]
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Violet Days debut a powerful electro-pop single in “Your Girl”
April 21st, 2016 Mike Giegerich It’s been six months since the release of “Screaming Colors,” but Swedish pop outfit Violet Days has finally debuted an infectious new single. Entitled “Your Girl,” the cut finds vocalist Lina Hansson providing her most powerful performance yet as she addresses the intrinsic need to be loved with emotional, affecting vocals that demand radio play (especially when combined […]
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April 21st, 2016 Mike Giegerich Last time we heard from Mike Rebel, he had just delivered his colorful debut single, “Twisted & Laidback.” Fortunately for you, we’ve teamed up with the California rapper to premiere a brand new track and music video. Entitled “Sensitive,” the song finds Rebel maneuvering through the verses with a captivating flow built for storytelling while its hook […]
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Skylar Grey debuts “Moving Mountains” music video
April 18th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Skylar Grey has contributed her vocals to multiple hit singles (alongside writing a handful of them) for internationally known artists á la Nicki Minaj and Dr. Dre, but on “Moving Mountains,” Grey opts to take center stage. Armed with nothing but an acoustic guitar and top-class vocals, the track’s chorus finds her offering some universally […]
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Handsome Ghost premiere new single, “Graduate”
April 15th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Handsome Ghost have teamed up with Nylon to premiere a brand new cut. Entitled “Graduate,” the first taste of the self-appointed “indie-prom” group’s forthcoming record is a breezy sing-along anthem that swells into synth-pop goodness just in time for the hook. Hear “Graduate” after the jump and look out for more details concerning Handsome Ghost’s […]
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Saígo brings the jazzy vibes on “So Natural”
April 14th, 2016 Mike Giegerich With plans to release his debut EP this summer, Saígo has dropped a jazzy new cut in “So Natural.” Featuring a wealth of methodically stuttering horns and keys, the track finds the Los Angeles artist displaying a wonderful vocal range as the track slowly morphs into more and more of a melodic affair. Follow the jump […]
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