Filed under: Beats, Chilled, Dance, Dubstep, Electronica, Psychadelic, Upbeat, video, Vocals | Tags: album, Electronica, fuck the radio, glitch, interview, music, news, Pop, Video, visual, willow beats, willowbeats
Fuck the Radio Collective home boys Willow Beats have been super busy, returning from a sold-out national tour to support the release of their second EP (below).
I had a quick exchange with Narayana earlier,
There are some tracks on the EP that I started a year ago, some that came together in the last few weeks!
We tried much more experimenting with this EP. There are a-lot more recorded samples and things like the water drops in Elemental (recorded in my bath tub). A-lot more attention was paid to the individual sounds as well. I wanted every small aspect to be as good as I could make it.
The tour was sold out which was incredible! It was amazing to see the amount of support we have! You don’t really realise from Facebook etc but when you see support in numbers its incredible.
Filed under: Beats, Chilled, Dance, Vocals | Tags: Chilled, Dance, Disco, House, music, Upbeat, vocals
Filed under: Ambient, Beats, BRILLIANT, Chilled, Electronica, Mellow | Tags: ambient, beats, Brilliant, Chilled, fuck the radio, melbourne australia, music, Psychedelic, Trip-Hop, vocals
Fuck the Radio Collective homeboy Leaks went quiet for a bit while travelling.
Good to have him back. This track gets my BRILLIANCE tag.
Filed under: Ambient, Chilled, Chillwave, Electronica, Vocals | Tags: ambient, Chilled, downtempo, Electronica, Guitar, melbourne australia, music, oliver tank, Soothing, vocals
Melbourne-based Dylan Hill shows a great deal of heart in his productions, with the same mellowing touch of say, Leaks or even Holy Other.
The Fall blends recorded guitar with some fluttery electronic instrumentation, some soft-to the touch percussive samples and delicate vocals- a style that’s rapidly developing it’s own little place in the greater scheme of electronic music through the likes of Oliver Tank, the aforementioned Leaks and many more.
Filed under: Beats, BRILLIANT, Chilled, Electronica, Hip-Hop, Psychadelic | Tags: beat, beats, brilliance, Brilliant, Chilled, Electronic, Electronica, music
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Fuck the Radio Collective‘s Sub Dapper has an EP on the way. About a week ago he dropped this to tide us over while we wait.
Girls soothes on the surface, but intrigues with intricate glitching and constant progressive evolution. Not one part of this track is boring. It gets my BRILLIANT tag (the first track of the year to do so!)
For more brilliance, check out last year’s tape.
Filed under: Beats, Chilled, Electronica | Tags: beats, Chilled, Electronic, Electronica, music, sample based, Soothing, Trip-Hop
Eleven groovy beats by Sydney producer Spoonty have made their way onto bandcamp for a new release called Feels. Quite a well-polished production overall, this is no mere collection of rough ‘n raw beats with none of the tracks falling below three minutes; these are all fully fleshed out grooves to get down to.
Something about this album reminds me of the style of Bonobo, which can never be a bad thing. Heaps sings out with immaculate vocal chops while Forest makes use of a smoothly carved up flute. Quite frankly, the samples fit perfect like honey and lemon- while the beats are as smooth as Morgan Freeman’s voice after a nice honey and lemon tea. The whole thing is musically delicious experience.
Filed under: Beats, Chilled, Hip-Hop, Jazz | Tags: instrumental hip hop, Jazz, sample based, Trip-Hop
Terracotta Blue, producer from Washington DC, transmits his enthusiasm for chill wave and trip hop by creating his own unique fusion of heavenly samples and delicate drums. His latest album Shine Again is a collection of radiant beats that fill my soul with love.
Other Eden, the last and certainly not least track of Shine Again, harmoniously completes this blissful album through its modulating dynamics. The heart-warming track takes you on a luminous and joyful voyage through layers of satisfying sounds. Constantly developing, this beat evolves from minimal to decorative, and then to the pleasant repetition of a woodwind descending perfect fourth (oh so satisfying). The tension is re-heightened through a rousing crescendo of percussion until the snare sneaks in and truly hits the spot. This kind of drop had me gasping and laughing in awe of its pure perfection all the way to the smooth fade out.
The whole 10-track album is available for a pick-your-price download on Bandcamp.
Filed under: Beats, Chilled, Hip-Hop, Jazz | Tags: beat, beats, Chilled, Hip Hop, instrumental hip hop, music, sample based, Soothing, Trip-Hop
San Francisco producer/MC Old Dirty Socks (or LO his rap alias) is an imminent artist from the US who is gaining popularity globally, having worked with Aussie legend Ta-Ku on a compilation project Night Swimmers as well as names like Prof. Logik, Fonetik Simbol and Venezuela’s Doktor Rheal to name a few. Releasing both instrumental beats as well as a few vocal tracks, ODS is a versatile musician with a clear passion for hip hop that manifests in his composition, both production and flow.
Dirty Socks Volume Three is the perfect combination of raw hip-hop percussion under and evocative jazzy melodies. The irresistible vinyl crackle and nostalgic vibes of each beat hold the album together to create a natural and effortless story through a warm selection of classic 70s soul samples. Similar to Apollo Brown and Mattron who have that same filtered soul style. The seemingly seamless flow of each track as well as that chopped vinyl/trip hop sound we all dig make this an accessible album over which to spit rhymes and jam, two-step with your lover, or just to bop your head to and max out. Not your typical neck snapping beats; the album is a delightful mixture of subtle beat drops and boom bap drums.
Filed under: Chilled, Jazz, Vocals | Tags: Chilled, downtempo, Jazz, Pop, Soothing, vocals
I’ve had this one for a-while, but I have to share, because Brussels-based Sir Deckster is a really fantastic find. With a solid musical fusion of various elements- there’s a hint of The XX, perhaps a little SBTRKT and everything in-between. Rewind Me Up features some smooth jazzy vocals which mesh very well with the intricate percussion and fluttery ambiance.
Filed under: Chilled, Mellow | Tags: Chilled, Deep, downtempo, mellow, Soothing
Embassy’s re-work of Bear//Face’s Taste My Sad is the perfect way to kick off posting for the new year.
Filed under: Beats, BRILLIANT, Chilled, Hip-Hop, video, Vocals | Tags: Acid-Jazz, Brilliant, Hypnotic, melbourne, melbourne australia, music, Trip-Hop, Video, vocals
ALTA are no strangers to Fuck the Radio but if for some reason you ignored our urgings to GO GRAB THEIR BRILLIANT FREE EP last time, perhaps this reminder will sway you. Check out the dope new video above while you are at it.
Filed under: Ambient, Beats, BRILLIANT, Chilled, Chillwave, Dance, Dubstep, Electronica, Interview, Upbeat, Vocals | Tags: beat, beats, brilliance, Brilliant, Chilled, chillwave, Dance, Electronica, independant, interview, music, UK, vocals
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Rapidly gaining a well-deserved following is UK-based Capeface, a name you may be familiar with if you checked out our FUCK THE RADIO: EXORCIST MIXTAPE. On-top of tagging this release BRILLIANT (oh shit yes) download it free here right now -> http://www.mediafire.com/?a1e22bbelyc70jo. I caught up with Capeface a little while back to ask a few quick questions- hit the soundcloud ‘play’ button below and read what he had to say while soaking up his lush sounds.
First up- where’d you start? How’d you get into music?
I had a really classical upbringing to music. I started learning to play the tuba as well as joining a choir at the age of 8, more out of curiosity than anything, and then over the years I developed a very theoretical understanding to music. I started writing music properly when I got to secondary school for my studies, and then it became a hobby. Ever since then I’ve gradually adapted my styles until I got to this stage now.
Where does the name ‘Capeface’ come from?
My mate and I had gone up to Sheffield for a rave. Quite a few drinks later, we ended up convincing the DJ’s we were professional MC’s, so they asked us to get up on the mic. When asked for our names, my mate already had his alias, and i was alias-less. At the time, i was wearing a cape fashioned out of a sleeping bag and had some LED glasses on, so under pressure just blurted out ‘Capeface’, and ever since then i just ran with it!
What was the first record/cd/single you bought with your own money for yourself?
I think the first CD I ever bought was actually ‘Air Guitar Anthems’. I used to listen to my parents rock vinyls, (the likes of Black, Sabbath, UFO, Motorhead etc.) when I was a kid. I was brought up on a diet of that and Queen! I was so sure I’d be a lead singer of a rock band …
What are you listening to at the moment?
I’m starting to delve deeper into the underground scene at the moment; I feel I’ve only just skimmed the surface. South London Ordnance, Paleman, Dusky, Blawan are just a few of the people that I’m particularly into right now. Audio Cultures label is pumping out some incredible tunes at the moment as well. Oh and Thology’s also got a new EP out called ‘Introspect’ that’s well worth a listen!
What will music sound like in 10 years?
I couldn’t possibly comment! Capeface has only been going for 9 months, before that I was writing electro house tunes. Judging by that, I’d probably say some Tuvan throat warbling?
What non-music release has the best music?
The stuff John Williams writes is just insanely good, ‘Star Wars’ has incredibly evocative as well as powerful music, so most of the films he writes scores for are just brilliant.
If you could collaborate with anybody living/dead, who would it be?
Probably Freddie Mercury, just an fantastic musician on so many levels, plus the music video would probably be jokes!
Lastly, what’s your alcoholic beverage of choice?
A good fine English Ale, one in particular called ‘Taking the Pith’, plenty of citrus-y undertones, I highly recommend it.
Filed under: Beats, Chilled, Chillwave, Electronica | Tags: beat, beats, Chilled, Electronic, Electronica, music, Synth
The relatively new Fake Flamingo project is something that caught my eye recently-
Fake Flamingo Recordings was conceived in 2011 as a response to the current phenomena of selling an artist’s identity rather than their music. A group of veteran label owners, artists, and writers created a framework for the project, culminating in a 2012 launch. The goal is to release a digital single each week, created by an artist working under a pseudonym. As an added bonus, when the bandcamp proceeds reach $1K, a limited edition 12″ vinyl record will be pressed and 100 people who actually paid for their downloads will receive the record for free.
The ability for an artist to create new sounds without having to reference their past work has proved to be quite freeing. The music is the product, not the person. We hope that you enjoy the art as much as we have enjoyed putting it together.
ECHO70‘s release boasts some chilled out synth-based beat work. If you like it, why not go put some dollars up towards that vinyl?
Filed under: Beats, BRILLIANT, Chilled, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Vocals | Tags: beats, blues ballads, Brilliant, Chilled, Hip Hop, Hypnotic, Jazz, melbourne australia, music, sample based, Trip-Hop, vocals
Shaping up to be the release of the year, you better believe I’m tagging Alta‘s Stay Awhile debut BRILLIANT (the lucky 7th tag earned this year).
From the seductive slowness of the eponymous opener Stay Awhile to the cheeky musac samples in Elevator, the overall progression of the record effortlessly moves from dreamy sample-heavy blues-ballads to solid trip-hop sounds in Next and Bees.
The most impressive element of Alta‘s sound is the way beatmaker Julius’ sample-heavy beats marry with vocalist Hannah’s organic soulful voice to create a fresh-yet-familiar vibe within the tracks. The only thing I dislike about this album is that when I listen to it on my iTunes, Alta Mira by Björk always comes on once it’s over and that song drives me fucking nuts; but, assuming you won’t have the same problem, I highly recommend you take the time to give this release a download.
Filed under: Ambient, Beats, Chilled, Dubstep, Electronica, MIXTAPE, Psychadelic | Tags: beat, beats, Chilled, Deep, downtempo, Dubstep, Electronic, Electronica, Mixtape, music, Psychedelic, Trip-Hop
It’s about time we released another Fuck the Radio mixtape! Bee Ampersand spun this up on Halloween and it’s packed full of dank head-bobbing goodness from local/international artists mixed into a seamless flowing 30-minute set (with the tracks split up so you can enjoy them individually too!) ranging from trip-hop, dubstep and more.
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.mediafire.com/?hmtw6giptfop6nj
ALT LINK:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a2xcbvopcqmh81l/FTR%20Exorcist%20Mixtape.zip
You can also check out more FTR mixtapes here.
