Paddling Out – Miike Snow Video
Follow @thekollectionWow, this video is so oddly creepy yet captivating. Abduction, transformation…dancing. All a part of Miike Snow’s latest music video for Paddling Out, a track off their upcoming album Happy To You. The melody is energetic, driving, and beautiful. I don’t think I’ve quite figured out the true meaning of this one, so go ahead and try for yourself…
Fuck That (Imma Be Fine) – AudioDax + Video
Follow @thekollectionIt’s always a good sign for a song when I find myself singing along by the end, on the first listen. AudioDax dropped this one, along with an official music video, today as a free treat for their fans. I’ve been following AudioDax since the early, early days of The Kollection, and they truly have grown leaps and bounds, both in terms of production and vocal quality. Love the sung hook on this, the hypnotizing beat, and of course, the verses that come in and out in such a subtle and elegant way. I’ve listened to this about 5 times already, and it keeps growing on me. Don’t miss this – peep the video below and download for free!
Mile(y) High Club – Super Mash Bros
Follow @thekollectionSuper Mash Bros dropped off their newest project, Mile(y) High Club, yesterday and it’s sure to liven up your weekends. These guys are relative mashup veterans, and this new project highlights a bunch of new samples as well as some older classics. Not every track on here really impressed me, so I’ve picked out my favorites and highlighted them individually above – if you want to listen to the rest, download the whole tape below.
We Got It Wrong (Xaphoon Jones Remix) – St. Lucia
Follow @thekollectionThis Xaphoon remix dropped a couple days ago, a clever retake of St. Lucia’s We Got It Wrong. Xaphoon adds a funky, upbeat instrumental mix, topped off with beautiful vocals and clever instrumental switchups. This is a fun track, and for fans of Xaphoon, you’re in for a treat.
Growin’ – PJ Simas & Dylan Owen
Follow @thekollectionThis is PJ’s latest Simas Sunday track, featuring Dylan Owen who’s fresh off the release of his latest tape, Keep Your Friends Close. The instrumental is simple and clean, happy and carefree. PJ and Dylan do a great job with their respective verses, flowing effortlessly over the light beat. A track with this duo is always worth a listen – download for free as well!
Know Her Name – Tarik + Video
Follow @thekollectionTarik just dropped the official video for Know Her Name, a noteworthy track off his latest tape, T.R.I.G.S.. Visuals from John Kilmer always kill it, and on top of this laid-back beat, Tarik shows a great performance. The song feels good, the lyrics tell a good story, and Tarik’s emotion is there in the video. Peep, download, listen, enjoy.
¡Holy Guacamole! – Super Mash Bros
Follow @thekollectionNew from the Super Mash Bros, a track-heavy new mashup, ¡Holy Guacamole!. Dropped on Earmilk last night, the track crashed servers, sent mashup fans into mass-panic, and became the center of conversation on Facebook and Twitter. There’s a few parts in this one that I can’t really stand, but it’s balanced with some of the best mashup sections I’ve heard in a while. Definitely worth a listen, if just to name the samples!
Grey Skies (prod. by Villain) – e-dubble
Follow @thekollectionHere’s a new track from e-dubble, produced by Villain, Grey Skies. Darker, a bit mechanical and eerie, but with e-dubble’s awesome style that he brings to all of his music. His lyrics are dope, very thought-out, and his sound is perfect over this beautifully produced instrumental. I loved the changes in tempo, the low bass (gotta have a system for this), and the way the melody slowly ebbed and flowed through the whole track. Take a listen and hop on this one for free.
