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Operator Please – Logic

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“Logic” is the new single off the fourthcoming Gloves LP, from Operator Please, expected late April. the track is sound. and yes, them aussie kids can write songs.

Operator Please – Logic

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rating: 8.3
brown8

reviewed by
02-17-10

Classic Liam

but seriously, liam, how bout that new band? call us.

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02-17-10

Systems Officer – Pacer

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bassist from pinback goes solo. we get down. “pacer” is a jam. track has hooks for days. and the chorus….well, kids, you’ll just have the press play to find out!

Systems Officer – Pacer

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rating: 8.2

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02-16-10

Kyla – Do U Mind (Lover’s Rock Remix)

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this reggae mix of the paleface/kyla jam has us on our UK shit. kilometers away from the original cut stylistically, we love the dark horn tones/harmonies over what’s essentially a major chorded vocal melody. this remix was one of our fav’s of ’09. we’re straight up 2010’ing this shit. lets go!

Kyla – Do U Mind (Lover’s Rock Remix)

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rating: 8.4

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02-16-10

IN THE MIX: The Strange Boys, Starless and Bible Black, The Soft Pack!!

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this week’s ‘IN THE MIX’ features, “Friday in Paris,” a new track from The Strange Boys’ forthcoming Be Brave LP which drops monday next week. we’ve also got another favorite cut from The Soft Packs’ self-titled debut, in addition to a new gem from Starless and Bible Black, a UK based group on Chicago’s Locust Music label.

The Strange Boys – Friday in Paris
myspace / purchase info / 8.3

The Soft Pack – More or Less
myspace / purchase info / 8.3

Starless and Bible Black – Say Donny Say
myspace / purchase info / 8.4

rating: approx. mid 8’s
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02-15-10

Dead Prez – Hip Hop (Adam F & DJ Fresh Remix)

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IT’S BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER THAN HIP HOP HIP HOP HIP HOP HIP HOP HIP HOP WOBBLE WOBBLE WOBBLE WOBBLE. word to zane lowe!

Dead Prez – Hip Hop (Adam F & DJ Fresh Remix)

send dead prez your $$$$$

rating: 8.0

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02-14-10

THROWBACK SATURDAYS: Naughty by Nature – Jamboree

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jam. jam. jam jam. off “nineteen naughty-nine” (1999)

Naughty by Nature – Jamboree

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02-13-10

David Guetta feat. Akon – Sexy Bitch (Crookers Remix) and Tinie Tempah – Pass Out (Sbtrkt Remix)

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like it.

UPDATE: still like it if you wish, but note… according to Crookers this remix is a “fake”. lame.

David Guetta feat. Akon – Sexy Bitch (Crookers Remix)

Tinie Tempah – Pass Out (Sbtrkt Remix)

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rating: 8 / 8.4
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02-12-10

Gil Scott-Heron – I’ll Take Care of You

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fucking great. “i’m new here” is some of the coolest shit we’ve ever heard. we only wish we ruled enough to party with gil. call us anyway, gil!

Gil Scott-Heron – I’ll Take Care of You
Gil Scott-Heron – Your Daddy Loves You

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rating: 8.8

brown9

reviewed by
02-11-10

Consequence – Sounds G.O.O.D. to Me

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sounds ______ to me.

Consequence – Sounds G.O.O.D. to Me

buy the cons music, foo
click the cons myspace, foo

rating: 8.1

kucinich

reviewed by
02-10-10

Charlotte Gainsbourg – In the End

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off “irm”. ooh la la.

Charlotte Gainsbourg – In the End

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rating: 8.5

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02-10-10

Illum Sphere – Agent White

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awesome. “Agent White” is a new track from manchester dub producer Illum Sphere. this gem, initially to be released on Illum’s now delayed Long Live The Plan EP (expected Feb. 18) has been cleared by the artist as a free download. so download now, kids, cause apparently “Agent White” will no longer be heard on the EP, or any release for that matter. the track takes inspiration from his favorite Japanese animation film. dig it.

Illum Sphere – Agent White

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Illum gives this gold away for free @ hoya-hoya!!

rating: 8.8
brown8

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02-10-10