Bleachers - I Wanna Get Better

This morning I randomly checked out a new song called I Wanna Get Better by a just as new band called Bleachers. After a couple listens to the single, I felt compelled to shed some light on this interesting artist.

Bleachers began as kind of a secret side project of Jack Antonoff while he was on the road touring with his current band, Fun. He made music in private for months and didn't tell anyone but a select few family members. Now.. here it is, on the internet! I Wanna Get Better is the first song released by Bleachers and it has been out for just over a month now. I love how erratic the song seems at first, but then you get past the initial shock and the song becomes kind of endearing. Check out I Wanna Get Better below!

This song is really different, and I am excited to see what comes next from Bleachers. It should be a fun ride!

Enjoy! <3

Galantis - Friend (Hard Times)

Galantis has just released yet another new song off their up coming EP! So far none of the other tracks they have released are as amazing as Smile or You, but hey.. you can't be perfect all the time! The EP as a whole is a still a strong showing of what Galantis has to offer and proves that they are a musical force to be reckoned with. Can't wait to see their live show in a couple weeks! For now, listen and enjoy! <3

Coachella Spotlight #20: Duke Dumont

When the Coachella Line Up first came out I wasn't really aware of who Duke Dumont was. I fiigured he was just another name that I will probably skip over and not think twice about. Then it happened..

Duke Dumont finally jumped on my radar just over a month ago and his name instantly went from 'don't care' to 'don't miss!' His song I Got U featuring Jax Jones is awesome. It has been one of my go too mood lifters ever since I heard it for the first time. The simple piano chords and the sincere vocals make this one hell of a feel good track that I am sure you will hear more as the summer approaches. Check it out below if you aren't familiar!

Upon hearing I Got U, I had to see what else I could find by this seemingly new producer. I quickly learned he isn't a new producer; this british DJ has been perfecting his production skills over the past 3 or 4 years. My next favorite track of his is called Hold On featuring MNEK. It is a really nice deep house track that has a little bit more of an emotional vibe to it thanks to the awesome vocals. Check it out below.



Lastly I want to highlight one of his remixes that I just realized has been on my playlist rotation for months now. I never made this connection until now, but his remix of HAIM's Falling is fantastic. So many new DJ's, so little time! I love the way he keeps the vocals intact and just creates a great melody that elevates the tracks feeling to a whole new level of positivity. HAIM's original is great, but this remix takes the cake. Check it out below!



I can't wait to see what kind of set Duke Dumont lays down in the Sahara Tent in a couple weeks! See you there!

Happy Coachella! <3

Wunder Wunder

Today I wound up listening to this Australian transplant production duo and I heard some serious potential in their music. Let me be the first to introduce to you Wunder Wunder!

When I say "let me be the first" I was referencing the fact that they have only had music up on their SoundCloud page for four months, and their second track was only uploaded less than a week ago. They are rough around the dges, but I dig the garage sound that their music has despite it being electronic. I find groups that have that crossover, genre-blending sound really intriguing. When done right, some really cool music can be created.

Their single Coastline just came out in preparation for their upcoming show in LA this week. It definitely feels very California. From the song's title to the sunny guitar licks and soft snare drums, this song takes me straight to the beach on a beautiful weekend. Check it out below.

The first song they ever posted is called Sure Stuck. It is much more indie rock sounding, but still has that beachy vibe with the undulating flanger effect during the chorus' and the consistent guitar and drum beat from start to finish. The first song puts me on the beach, but this song puts that drink in my hand and takes my mind off any lingering mid-week stress. Chill out to Sure Stuck below.



If you dig the music, help them raise their 'Like' count up on their Facebook! They deserve it.

Enjoy! <3

Figgy - Do It Like Us

Figgy has been consistently flipping both and old and new R&B/Hip Hop tracks for over a year now and this track is no exception. This time he samples R.Kelly over a smooth, danceable house beat. It's nice to see his sound jump between chill house and soft trap now and then. Both genre's are buzzing right now, so he is poised to make a name for himself if he keeps churning out quality tracks like Do It Like Us. Check it out below!



Enjoy! <3

Galantis - The Heart That I'm Hearing

Yet another song off of Galantis' debut EP has surfaced! I cannot wait for the EP to be released or to see their very first live performance ever at Coachella 2014 weekend one! Galantis is about to take the dance world by storm. The EP comes out on April 1st, so until then you can listen to this new track, or the rest of the ones they have published on their SoundCloud!



Don't sleep on this badass duo. You'll regret it!

Enjoy! <3

Tune-Yards - Water Fountain

Today I came across this interesting new song by the Tune-Yards and I figured I would see if anyone else would be interested in checking it out.

Water Fountain is the lead single off of Tune-Yards third album callled Nikki Nack, due out May 6th. This song is full of exuberant life. The tribal-esque beat and the way she sings on the track is both strangely catchy and intriguing. The chorus makes me picture a group of Native Americans dancing around a fire praying for rain, all chanting "Woo-Ha, Woo-Ha!" Most people might brush off a song like this after first listen due to it's third world rhythms and non-commercial sound, but I love hearing music like this. It makes me wonder what would inspire someone to make a song such as this one. Either way, I dig it, so you should check it out below!

Check out the song on the Audible Twilight Spotify Playlist as well! Make sure to Like Tune-Yards on Facebook while you're at it.

Enjoy! <3

MØ - No Mythologies To Follow (LP)

MØ burst onto the scene last year with the help of Diplo and his label Mad Decent, and has since been fast tracked into the limelight. Today marks the release of her debut album, No Mythologies To Follow, and it has the blogosphere all atwitter.

MØ is a Danish singer/songwriter that has been working her way into our headphones since 2012. She released a slew of singles that gained her solid traction in the Netherlands, including Maiden, Glass and Pilgrim. Her work on those tracks then garnered her some international attention, most notably from Ash Pournouri, Avicii's famous manager. Fun fact: MØ is actually the vocalist on Dear Boy which was featured on Avicii's 2013 album, True. After that fortunate feature, Diplo teamed up with her to release XXX 88, which is the lead single off of NMTF. Check out the video for the single below.

Now I will move on to the songs that peaked my interest the most off the album. First there was Slow Love. It had the kind of beat that has been tickling my fancy lately. The slower tempo house beat and the reverb soaked vocals pair perfectly together for this laid back jam. Check it out below.

I also really liked her song Dummy Head. I like the minimal beat and the use of guitar. This album has such an awesome range of beats used, and MØ knocks the vocals out of the park on each track. Groove to Dummy Head below.

The last track I want to cover is the one that I think lets her vocals shine the most. When she sings on Dust Is Gone, the beat takes the back seat for most of the track so her voice takes center stage. I love the lyrics and her delivery is captivating. Check out the softer side of MØ on Dust Is Gone below.

Check out the rest of the album on Spotify, as their are 12 other solid tracks that you haven't heard yet!

Enjoy! <3

Skrillex - Recess (LP)

This week marks the first official full-length album release from one of EDM's most consistently intriguing artists. Skrillex has been changing and morphing his sound ever since his debut with Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites back in 2010. Recess seems to be the culmination of all the experimentation Sonny has been doing with his music over the past few years.

My initial thoughts on the album were that he seemed to be trying a little too hard to make this album avoid any kind of commercial sound. However, upon further listening, I believe this album is just Skrillex being Skrillex. It is very clear that he refuses to be pigeon-holed into one genre of music. Recess covers all the bases from bro-step to deep house, and does so with a strange continuity that only he could pull off. The first track, All Is Fair in Love and Brostep, is Skrillex's tip of the hat to all of his older dubstep fans that were hoping for an album full of dirty beats and gnarly drops. He couldn't leave them hanging. However, the title-track, Recess, is much more of the kind of stuff I was looking for out of this album. It's a solid moombahton track that is sure to get your blood flowing faster and faster with every decible louder it is played. Check it out below.

Another track I want to highlight is called Fuck That. This is definitely the most interesting track on the album to me. I call it deep-step, as it sounds like dubstep and deep house had relations out of wedlock and chose not to abort their illegitimate child. Skrillex uses the signature bass wobbles you can find in most deep house tracks, but does it over a mellow dubstep style beat. I really like the way it all came together though. Check it out below.



The last song I wanted to shed light on is the drum and bass inspired Coast Is Clear, featuring Chance The Rapper. I love that Skrillex reached out to this rising rap star and got him on a track. I love everything Chance does, so I knew this collaboration was bound to be amazing. It isn't a very ragey song, but thats why I love Skrillex. His music has no boundaries or limits. To him, all music fits under one roof, and everything is fair game. Check out this collab below and "dance like it hurts to stand still."



Other notable tracks on the album include: Stranger, Fire Away, Ease My Mind and the certified banger with my boy Alvin Risk, Try it Out.

The album is for sale on iTunes or Amazon and can also be heard on Spotify! Make sure you catch Skrillex and his various DJ cronies on his Mothership 2014 tour, coming to a city near you very soon.

Enjoy! <3

Tycho - Awake (LP)

March 17th was a great day. Yesterday morning I received my vinyl pre-order of Tycho's sophomoric full-length release, Awake, in the mail and was able to spend my evening listening to the album with no distractions in it's entirety. Tycho's music requires peace and quiet so your mind can wander down the path that is drawn with each musical note.

Tycho began as a one man show. All the music was produced electronically by Scott Hansen. This album marks the first time Scott has been able to record all of his music with a live band. As he toured more and more over the past year or so with his live band, he realized that Tycho should be recorded live as a collaborative effort, not created alone on a computer screen. This significant shift in Scott's artistic vision makes this album really special. It marks one of the very few times, if not the only time, that an artist has gone from EDM to something else. These days you see every band/artist jumping on the EDM bandwagon. Tycho is swimming upstream in a crowded river of trend-chasing musicians, and I find it extremely refreshing.

Now to the matter at hand: the music. Every song is it's own little masterpiece. With each track you can let yourself go for a journey over tranquil ambient soundscapes of ethereal guitar riffs and hypnotizing synths that will take your mind away from reality just for a few fleeting moments; which, to me, is what music is all about. The title track to the album really sets the tone and vibe of the album right off the bat. It also shows right away the progression the band has made from their old music. Get a feel for the new and improved Tycho by listening to Awake below.

One song off the album that I really enjoy is called See. I love driving beat, as it makes this song one of the more uptempo songs on the album. It marks the turning point between the more mellow, ambient first half of the album and the more indie rock inspired second half of the album. I am sure this song would also translate really well in a live setting. Check it out for yourself below.



If you are more into the ambient side of the album, check out Dye. I love the use of the acoustic guitar in the intro and the down section in the middle of the track, which you don't hear on any other songs. It also has more of a drum and bass feel to it at some points, which is a nice change up as well. Check in and check out to Dye below.



I don't throw around 5-star ratings like it's nothing, because when I say I give an album 5-stars I want it to mean something. That being said, I would definitely give this album all five stars. Not only is it something new and different for me, but it was for the band as well. To see them come out with this totally new direction and nail it so perfectly is really amazing. My hat is off to Tycho on this one.

Please support the band by Liking them on Facebook. You can also purchase the album on their website, Amazon or iTunes as well as stream it on Spotify.

Enjoy! <3

Say Lou Lou

These two sisters have been making their way into various playlists of mine for almost a year now, yet I have yet to connect all the dots together and realize how great they actually are, until now. I figured I would round up all of their best songs and shed some light on some talented new artists. Say hello to Say Lou Lou!

The first time I ever saw the name Say Lou Lou was from a track by one of my favorite producers, Goldroom. He featured the singers on his single Sweetness Alive and they absolutely nailed it. From there they have begun to release their own original songs and have been doing an excellent job. The first track they released is called Maybe You. It begins with minimal percussion as they sing over sounds resembling a peaceful ocean break. I do enjoy the original, but the remixes are where the real treasures lie. It is hard to choose a favorite, as their are three different ones that I really liked, but would use in different situations. The most fun remix is Good Night Keaton's version. I love the island vibes with the congos and tropical synths. Check out this remix below!

The other remixes I really like are by CFCF or Pyramid. Definitely check those out on Spotify as well!

Next they released their track Julian. I have had a remix of this on one of my playlists for some time now, but I am beginning to feel the original a little bit more since the remix is a bit overplayed for me now. The original is more mellow and captures a different emotion than the remix does. I love the lyrics, as they depict two lovers escaping their lives together by getting out of the country. Check out the video for Julian below!

Lastly, I wanted to highlight their track Better In The Dark. I love how the track all comes together so well. Everything works. This song really shows the talent these two girls have. Check it out below.

Follow the girls on Facebook for more updates on new music!

Enjoy! <3

Moullinex - Flora

Just because I am two years late on finding this album does not mean it isn't post-worthy! This album seems like it was slightly ahead of its time, which makes it that much more intriguing. That's one of the coolest parts about diving into a new genre; finding out that awesome music like this was being made before you even knew it existed! Check out Flora, the debut album from German producer and musician, Moullinex!

New wave disco-house seems to be coming up in a big way lately, and Moullinex seems to have been on that train before most of the artists releasing music today were. His music is very light hearted and I could see the live band performance they do while on the road being very fun.

The first time I heard the name Moullinex was through a remix of one of his songs by Gigamesh. Gigamesh remixed Take My Pain Away into an amped up nu-disco track by adding guitar riffs and a bigger bass line throughout. Check out the remix below.

Upon hearing his album for the first time there was one track that jumped out at me instantly. Moullinex nails it on Darkest Night. The vocals from Iwona Skwarek complement the track perfectly as the beat slinks along in the background. The overall vibe of the song is what gabbed me. I like everything about it. Check it out for yourself below!



The other track that I really liked from the album was Tear Club. I love the more islandy, tropical sounds and washed out vocals. It puts me in a beach front day club somewhere in the Mediterranean. The flute sealed the deal for me. Take your mind somewhere far away and check out Tear Club below.



If you like what you hear, throw him a 'Like' on Facebook!

Enjoy! <3

Amber Run - Spark

The past two months I have watched all the studio updates from Amber Run as they record their debut album. I am beyond excited to hear the finished product! Today they gave us another track to listen to that is on the album and it has been on repeat all day on my computer! Check out their new tune Spark and get pumped for their album to finally be released this summer!

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If you haven't yet, go "Like' them on Facebook now!

Enjoy! <3

RAC - Strangers Part 1

I have been waiting for RAC to finally come out with Strangers Part 1 for a long time now, and it is even better than I could have hoped!

RAC has managed to craft his own unique sound and style that sets him a part from your typical electronic music producer. All of his tracks feel like house music, but sound like they are made using only live instruments. Also, not only are his productions on point, but so are his features. He brings along some amazing friends on his tracks, like Alex Ebert (from Edward Shapre & the Magnetic Zeros), Tegan and Sara, Penguin Prison, Tokyo Police Club, Body Language, MNDR and Kele.

Strangers Part 1 carries over three tracks from his previous EP, including: Let Go, Hollywood and Tourist. Let Go is amazing. I have had that on all my playlists for months. If you need a refresher, check it out below!

My favorite new song from the album is definitely Tear You Down which features Alex Ebert. I love Alex's voice, and the fact that RAC was able to get him on a track makes me love RAC that much more! Such a feel good tune.


The other track that peaked my interest is actually the one track most people might skip over, as it serves more as an interlude than a song. Cells shows how much RAC has progressed in his production ability and it adds that different element to the album that helps make Strangers Part 1 more unique and interesting.

Check out the entire album on the Audible Twilight Spotify Playlist!

Enjoy! <3