Welcome to a new experimental project from the man formerly known as Scott Mescudi, aka Kid Cudi aka Cudder. Mr. Rager has teamed up with producer Dot Da Genius once again, this time on a full length album released under their group/duo montra “WZRD”. This is Cudi’s most expressive collection to date, reaching for an alternative sound that falls somewhere between 90′s rock and outer space. Preview the new album on iTunes.
The genre of Downtempo has been spreading like wildfire since it picked up speed in the early 1990′s. This mixture of soul jazz, electronic beats, and ambient techniques gives listeners a sense of calmness with a spark of tempo. Glitch hop or groove music are frequently used terms for this unique sounding collective, but the genre is sure to grow ever more. The Up There crew has been on a tempo kick for quite some time now, and I think it is only appropriate that we share with all of you!
In spirit of the beautiful island of Kauai , from where I am bringing you this post, here is a track that says it all in the title. Simply ”Paradise.” This second single from Coldplay’s upcoming fifth album Mylo Xyloto brings orchestral levels of synthesized sounds with a touch of electronica, all while remaining traditional to what makes Coldplay one of the best rock bands of today’s generation. The band that once brought you the mellow emotional levels of the song called “Yellow” is coming back in an epic way. If you happen to be in the Austin City Limits, then it is highly recommended that you make your way over the fence to catch this British alt-rock classic perform a set of blissful rock ballads. After you chill out to this incredibly well produced track, preorder your copy of Mylo Xyloto here [PREORDER HERE]. Listen UP. RABBLE on.
London-based alternative rock band, Bombay Bicycle Club, was once claimed by NME Magazine to be ”…the hottest band to come from North London for quite some time.” After much research, this blog was able to determine that this would place the band in context with Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and Coldplay. While this is a mildly bold claim, there is certainly some weight in this statement. The group offers a unique folk rock sound that is appealing not only to those devote fans of Mumford & Sons, but also the abounding fans that enjoy the feel good rock explosion of the last few years, including groups like Phoenix, Matt & Kim, and Two Door Cinema Club. Currently the band is touring Europe and is scheduled to make a few North American appearances come later summer. They are set to release their new album A Different Kind Of Fix [PREORDER] come August 29. It’s a sunny day here in The City, and this track from their upcoming album couldn’t fit the mood more. Go outside. Listen UP. RABBLE on.
What exists UPTHERE beyond the clouds? You can ask self-made dance music producer, SBTRKT, pronounced “subtract,” who has risen from SoundCloud to worldwide notoriety within the electronic dance community, and even scored some Young Money, when Drake remixed his popular song “Wildfire.” Incorporating dubstep, 2-step, and funky house, SBTRKT brings a mellow kind of electronic dance, that is perfect for any drive thru the city or pre-evening get together amongst friends. The Hype Machine has allowed for its followers to premier his self-titled album set to release June 28th. Enjoy this free listen and pre-order the album now! Also, checkout the remix provided. Listen UP. RABBLE on.
SBTRKT – Wildfire featuring Drake and Little Dragon
In a couple of weeks the self-proclaimed “Sci-Fi” band YACHT brings us their fifth album Shangri-La, a ballad of songs romantically placed together to tell a science-fiction story of a Utopia that diverges from “a horror of our crumbling, radiation-leaking, bomb-launching reality.” Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans of Marfa, Texas and Portland, Oregon invite everyone to join them this summer in their Utopia they call Shangri-La. However, before you make any assumptions the duo exclaims “YACHT IS NOT A CULT,” but rather a band, business, and belief system. Regardless of where this duo fits into the societal order they continue to bring us dance rock that transforms any sucker into a bobble head. Enjoy the second track from their upcoming album, a response to last year’s oil spill. Oh and we figured we might as well throw in a remix of an older YACHT track remixed by this music blog’s beloved Classixx. Listen UP. RABBLE on.
Broken Bells is the collaborative duo of Brian Burton a.k.a. Danger Mouse and James Mercer a.k.a front man from The Shins. Although this group only took off in October of 2009 they are doing incredible things. Full of mellow, catchy vocals, the group’s sound is simplistic and bare-boned, using only the essentials to make you keep these songs on repeat. The style is definitely unique – like a unicorn getting struck by lighting while walking on the water. Checkout their self-titled indie rocking, electronic vibrations album here, it’s is a good one. They are touring all over this summer starting on the West coast right now. It’s too late to change your mind, you let lost be your guide.
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