Jambalaya Mix – Zeds Dead

Jambalaya Mix – Zeds Dead

May 22nd, 2013 by

The Jambalaya tour in Texas commences tomorrow and I must admit, I’m a little jealous. I mean come on; R.L. Grime, Zeds Dead, Tyler the Creator & Earl Sweatshirt, Big Boi, G-Eazy… you just can’t compete with that line-up. Oh well, you win some you lose some. Those of you lucky enough to attend Jambalaya in Texas are about to have a legit time, so party on.

On that note, Zeds Dead just dropped their Jambalaya Mix, and make no doubt about it – this mix delivers. Time and time again, Zeds Dead impress me with their keen eye to track selection and ability to compress many different genres of music into a clean, flowing composition of sounds. I highly suggest you snag this mix for your Kollection – you’ll be glad you did. As usual, head on over to to Zed’s Dead’s Soundcloud to show them some love and check out more of their music.

Tracklist:

Girl Unit – Double Take
G-Eazy ft. Carnage – Loaded
Major Lazer – Playground ft. Bugle and Arama
Helecopter Showdown – Can U Feel Me (Antiserum Remix)
Zeds Dead – Ratchet
Busta Rhymes – Why Stop Now ft. Chris Brown
Jamie Lidell – What A Shame (RL Grime and Salva Remix)
Zeds Dead and Omar LinX – Cowboy (UZ Remix)
Big Boi – Fo Yo Sorrows ft. Too Short and George Clinton
Minnesota ft. G-Jones – Be Alright
Jay – Dirt Off Your Shoulders (Brillz and Z-Trip Remix)
Tyler the Creator – Rusty ft. Domo Genesis and Earl Sweatshirt
AraabMuzik – D.R.U.G.S.
Noisia – Coud This Be (edit)
Omar LinX – Come and Go

West Coast – The Neighbourhood

West Coast – The Neighbourhood

May 22nd, 2013 by

It’s go-time for LA-buzzband-turned-Columbia-signees, The Neighbourhood. Their debut EP, I Love You, was well-received and now these grit-pop crafters are heading out for their first headlining tour ( + Lovelife, The 1975 and JMSN) across the nation. Part of a split 7″ release available exclusively at NBHD shows, “West Coast” has lead vocalist Jesse Rutherford’s hiphop tendencies on full display against a fantastically sparse production. If you’re interested in hearing about the intoxicating addiction that is California, listen above.

“I’m so West Coast // It’s a goddamn shame.”

Antarctica – Grainne Buchanan

Antarctica – Grainne Buchanan

May 22nd, 2013 by

Hailing from a small town in Vermont, Grainne Buchanan has been letting people know how talented she is for years now. She is slowly building her momentum and is definitely one to watch out for. One song from her latest EP Geography caught my attention while I was listening – Antarctica.  It is a sad tale about getting over a broken love.  The song starts out with an almost eerie progression, played by Buchanan herself, with her singing about a lost love. She continues to harmonize with her playing while asking the listener to sympathise with the loss that she feels. This is a great listen on a rainy day, or when you just need to contemplate life.

New Slaves (DJ Fresh Direct Live Edit) – Kanye West

New Slaves (DJ Fresh Direct Live Edit) – Kanye West

May 22nd, 2013 by

Kanye debuted some of his new music on SNL and if you’ve heard it, you haven’t heard it like this. DJ Fresh Direct’s drum remix adds a trap spin over the spoken word meter, which Kanye delivered center stage in a stoic stance last Saturday. Fresh Direct brings the energy right away with the intro and doesn’t try to do too much too fast. The vocals are directly ripped from the live performance, so the audio quality is not the greatest, but still worth grabbing the download. It won’t be available forever though, so get it while it’s still hot.

Crickets (Viceroy Remix) – Drop City Yacht Club

Crickets (Viceroy Remix) – Drop City Yacht Club

May 22nd, 2013 by

There’s a reason Viceroy’s music on Soundcloud is tagged as: Summertime, All the Time. Though he has said he doesn’t necessarily limit himself to a particular genre, it is evident the DJ/Producer from San Francisco has carved out a niche for himself in the electronic music genre under a distinct disco house/nu-disco category. In all his work, including remixes of  hip-hop greats like Biggie, it is easy to see his determination to produce a feelgood jam- and he never disappoints. This week he has dropped a remix of hip-hop group Drop City Yacht Club called Crickets. True to his style, he has converted the original into a groovy  track with an infectious melody-perfectly suited for the best season of the year. Expect to see this in your pool jam and beach party playlists.

Summer Sun – Ian Watt

Summer Sun – Ian Watt

May 22nd, 2013 by

Ahh, the summer jam — that ever-coveted, ever-elusive specimen of top grade tuneage, charging our sunsoaked spirits and providing a soundtrack to our favorite time of the year. After poking around the blogosphere in search of my go-to summer jam for 2013, I think I may have found a contender in the poppy new track Summer Sun by multimedia artist Ian Watt. Fresh off of Watt’s debut album (stream here) featuring a self-produced collection of sunshine themed tunes, Summer Sun dials things back a few decades with some carefree 80s synth pop while adding something new to the mix with Watt’s smooth production and infectious chorus — a combination that might just have you soaking this one up all summer long.

Dreams Of Cannibalism – Typhoon

Dreams Of Cannibalism – Typhoon

May 22nd, 2013 by

It’s been a while since Typhoon has been featured on The K, but by golly, they’ve gone and done it again. Last week this talented eleven-piece band released their newest song, Dreams Of Cannibalism, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. For all of you starting to build your epic summer playlist, this tune definitely deserves a spot on there. At first the vocals start out smooth, but once the drums come in your ears will be captivated until the very end. Not to mention, around the 2:13 mark you’ll have an urge to sing right along with them. Don’t believe me? Check it out and see what I’m talking about… don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

Stolen Dance – Milky Chance

Stolen Dance – Milky Chance

May 22nd, 2013 by

Wow. That’s the first impression you are likely going to get when you listen to Germany’s Milky Chance.  My first listen to Stolen Dance reminded me of One Day/Reckoning Song which got so much hype towards the end of the summer last year. Milky Chance creates his own sound combining enthralling, earthy vocals with reggae inspired guitar and electronic percussion. The product of all of those elements is a folksy, Asaf Avidan-esque style that will leave you craving more.  Take a listen to Down By The River and Flash Junked Mind, which also have been released as singles and stand out for the same quality and replay value. Watch for the release of this Deutscher musician’s album: Sadnecessary on May 31st.

Don’t Say No ft. How To Dress Well – Shlohmo

Don’t Say No ft. How To Dress Well – Shlohmo

May 21st, 2013 by

After listening to Sasha’s latest BBC Radio show, I was still left yearning for How To Dress Well’s vocals and it brought me back to one of my favorite tracks of this year.

Don’t Say No has been appropriately described as “baby making music”. The classy rim taps in a groovy 6/8 rock beat with the strangely warm over exposed instrumentals just feels so comfy and cosy. The build up is undeniably moving but still remains cool. And let’s not forget the weightless but powerful vocals. I’m just astonished I can get the same rush of feelings from this low-key track as I do when I’m jamming to festival banger tracks. Shlohmo really made a under rated masterpiece with How To Dress Well.

Back in February, Shlohmo even got RL Grime to endorse his then new track. RL Grime tweeted shortly after Shlohmo posted this smooth and sultry track and claimed it to be one of his favorite tracks. I have to agree with Grime… it’s easily one of my favorite tunes.

Not only does this track jam, but the rest of Shlomo’s EP does not disappoint. Check out his EP Laid Out!

Body So Tight ft. Childish Gambino – Reflex

Body So Tight ft. Childish Gambino – Reflex

May 21st, 2013 by

DJ Reflex gives us a taste of his debut EP due out later this year with his bass-heavy Body So Tight. Topping off the electronic banger are verses from the always-clever Childish Gambino, who never fails to disappoint with his lyrics. Make sure you keep your ears open for more from Reflex later this summer. A perfect blend of hip-hop and trap, Body So Tight will have you bobbing your head all week long.

And check out more of DJ Reflex’s music on his Soundcloud page here.

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