Sixtoo
Label: Ninja TuneGenre: Beats, Experimental, Hip Hop, Rap
Halifax's art-hop pioneer evolves his doomsday mic checks into full-blown audio armageddon (see "Storm Clouds & Silver Lining") for his Ninja Tune debut.
Storm Clouds & Silver Lining [MP3, 12.1MB, 192kbps]
Germ [MP3, 2.5MB, 96kbps]
Testimony (featuring Sole and Sage) [MP3, 3.0MB, 96kbps]
www.ninjatune.net
www.midheaven.com
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Four Tet
Label: DominoGenre: Beats, Electronic, Experimental, Hip Hop
The "As Serious As Your Life" B-sides come in all flavors: Jay Dee and Guilty Simpson capitalize on the original's funky underpinnings with b-boy savoir faire while the live version pushes the limits of both RAM and patience.
As Serious As Your Life (Jay Dee Remix featuring Guilty Simpson) [MP3, 6.5MB, 192kbps]
As Serious As Your Life (Live Version) [MP3, 21.4MB, 128kbps]
As Serious As Your Life (Remix 1) [MP3, 5.3MB, 192kbps]
My Angel Rocks Back and Forth (Four Teas on English Time - Icarus Remix) [MP3, 6.8MB, 128kbps]
Cradle [MP3, 6.6MB, 128kbps]
www.dominorecordco.com
www.fourtet.net
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The Earl
Label: Footlong DevelopmentGenre: Beats, Hip Hop, Rap
Percolating jazzy breaks and clever cuts served up hot on a steaming bed of vocals. Recommended for fans of DJ Format.
The Proof (featuring Khalil of Fresh Air) [MP3, 4.2MB, 160kbps]
Feelings [MP3, 3.3MB, 160kbps]
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TV on the Radio
Label: Touch and GoGenre: Beats, Experimental, Rock
I won't add myself to the list of those who have failed to describe TVOTR's sound in words. That's why they invented MP3s...
Dreams [MP3, 7.25MB, 192kbps]
Staring at the Sun [MP3, 5.65MB, 192kbps]
www.tgrec.com
www.tvontheradio.com
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Odd Nosdam
Label: AnticonGenre: Beats
Proof positive of Odd's ability to walk the line between goofball humor and necksnapping beats.
Untitled Three feat. Jessica Bailiff [MP3, 5.1MB, 160kbps]
American Bonus Pt. 8 [MP3, 3.8MB, 192kbps]
Track 12 [MP3, 2.0MB, 128kbps]
EP Tape Collage [MP3, 0.9MB, 128kbps]
www.anticon.com
www.anticon.com/oddnosdam.html
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