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Essential MP3 - Studio Pressure - Relics (Plaid Remix)

One of my all time spine tingling electronic remixes by the mighty Plaid. From bassline to synth this track has it all and I hope everyone uses it as some decent energy to go and enjoy the beginning of what I feel will be a spectacular weekend. Much love everyone.

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Essential Tumblr - Typewritten

Typewritten is a simple tumblr site that showcases great phrases, sayings, lyrics, and quotes transformed into images depicting all of the integrity of staring at fresh ink off a old fashioned typewritter. You can even submit your own suggestions to a webmaster.

It really showcases the beauty of the words I've grown quite fond of this internet oasis. There's a great variety of quotes and poems in the archive worth checking out.

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RIP Blogged and Quartered

In the light of the current Mediafire fiasco , which has them basically eliminating some of the best blogs in existance simply because of a couple rare copywritten albums that you could never find anyways, we have lost Blogged and Quartered, the premier stop on the internet for amazing punk/hardcore demos and albums that were otherwise lost in the folds of time.

Stormy did a great job running the blog from the overall spectrum of rare music he provided and the detailed and informative write up right down on the the point. Two bands in particular that had a profound impact on me growing up were without a doubt Moss Icon and The Hated. Two early Annapolis post-hardcore emotive groups that I feel helped shape alot of things and even today aren't getting the recognition they deserve. Its not like this music is even available for purchase. He put up complete discography's, and especially for a group like The Hated somehow obtain master recordings (obviously from the never to be released Troubleman collection) and provide them to the people is amazing. Not to mention countless other bands I was turned onto from the blog including Funeral Oration, Jawbreaker, Live Joy Division and Rites of Spring, and the list goes on.

Im gonna try to get some of this music back to you its just gonna take some time. Im really busy with this job, the sun is shining and makes me want to get out and really take advantage of this great life. I love Victoria. Anyways rest in peace Blogged and Quartered, thank you deeply from the corners of out hearts.

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Essential MP3 - Kurt Vile - The Creature

Founding cornerstone of The War on Drugs and acoustic futuroso Kurt Vile provides a hypnotizing canvas with his incredible guitar skill and an airy ethereal feel with his lyrics on The Creature. Its just great music all around. Released on the deluxe edition of one of 2011's best albums Smoke Ring for My Halo don't sleep on this essential track.

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Stream - Death Grips - The Money Store

Pseudo-power violent Sacramento razor walking rappers Death Grips have just put their new album, The Money Store up on their soundcloud to all to stream. While I did like Ex-Miliarty, their debut mixtape released last year, it was still a little crazy. This is still crazy, but maybe a little less aggressive. These guys are dope. Get Got, the albums opener showcases this new style.

The album is due for release on Epic Records later this year. I know that they just signed a deal with them, and are playing at Coachella among other things, but I wonder if any other labels, especially small ones made a move on them.

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MP3 - Nicholas Jaar - With Just One Glance

I apologize for the lack of posting I've been adjusting to this new job and while the pay cheques are nice the commercial aspect mega blows. Haven't been listening to a ton of new music lately, more of a focus on older gems but this Nicholas Jaar guy is a completely next level sort of musician. I believe he will continue to have quite the career. He has a great FACT mix under his belt as well.

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Essential MP3 - The Weakerthans - This Is a Firedoor Never Leave Open

There's something to be said for John K. Samson. Whether it's being key part in (probably other than DOA and Nomeansno) the biggest and greatest canadian punk band ever Propagandhi,  or being the founding father and chief songwriter for The Weakerthans which are honestly probably one of the greatest sounds to come out of this great country in the last 15 years.

This Is A Firedoor, Never Leave Open is taken off 2000's epic full length Left and Leaving. Chart Magazine called it the 6th greatest Canadian album of all time. This is a clear display of  his genius lyrics and chord progressions.


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New Mix - Nosaj Thing - Mary Anne Hobbs

He ripped it at at last years Rifflandia and has been one a big player of the Brainfeeder crew in LA. Wicked airy spaced out beats and tons of unreleased music and dubs are packed into this short mix that I bet you'll throw on repeat. This will be in steady rotation for awhile.



TRACKLIST:
Nosaj Thing – Sci (Rough)
Nosaj Thing – Eclipse/Blue Feat. Kazu Makino
Nosaj Thing x Architeq – Untitled
D Tiberio – Raver 5
Jacques Green – iwont132
Jamie xx – Touch Me
Lunice – Superman OG
Machinedrum – A New Meaning (Rough)
Jon Wayne – Jackknifee
Nosaj Thing x Teebs – Untitled
Nosaj Thing x Kendrick Lamar – Cloud 10 Rework

Up and Coming - First Ait Kit - The King of the World

From their recent release The Lion's Roar. Watch out for this Swedish Duo. Bright Eyes makes an appearance on the album and its heralded great reviews. The music has a good light feel, and I've been enjoying it.

Essential Demo - Pixies - Doolittle Demos Remaster

I've seen The Pixies perform Doolittle in its entirety. Alot of people over the last two years have been as they have been extensively touring and cashing in on its greatness. I appreciate it, I mean, everyone loves to hear where their artists currently are at but in the case of some bands just play the essential stuff to me.

It's funny how we attach our moments and feelings with music. There is stuff that went on in my life when I saw The Pixies play that I will always attach to the music. Unfortunately not the greatest times but still a complete learning experience.

I found this over at Teenage Dogs In Trouble , a great Winnipeg based blog.

Pixies Doolittle Remastered Download

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