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I'm sorry to announce that Let Me Get Music is going on a month-long hiatus due to personal reasons. Make sure to follow LETMEGETMUSIC on SoundCloud in the meantime, as I'll still be reposting things constantly. And be on the lookout for a playlist in mid May to breathe some much-needed life back into this puny blog. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests, feel free to email letmegetmusic@gmail.com.

See you all in May,

LMGM

Playlist: The Weekly What 4•13•14

The Weekly What: Because playlists are nice too.

I. Twin Cities indie rock outfit Step Rockets is back with another catchy, rollicking track available for your choice of price here

II. Two days ago, universally acclaimed Disclosure released "The Mechanism," a collaboration with UK producer Friend Within. Consequence of Sound's description of it as a "pulsating bit of duba wub wub" is the probably the most accurate assessment I've read. The track gets its official release later this month on PMR Records.

III. Toronto-based Sway Clarke II, self-proclaimed fan of Game of Thrones, sex, schnitzel, Phish, and "nu metal," has released a track that initially sounds vaguely like this one. Still, the song is playful and catchy and, with the cheerful refrain of "I got love to give," it's hard not to like.

IV. I know nothing about the mysterious LA-based DESSERT other than the fact that their dog mascot is rather creepy and that they are not to be confused with this Indonesian band. 

V. "Sonnet" is a sparse, lovely track from Slime's recent album In The Brick House featuring Australian George Maple on vocals.

VI. Swedish musician Frida Sundemo is at it again with infectious synth-pop. It's apparently quite literally infectious, as the bio on her website states that "She is gifted with an airy voice that burrows all the way into your bones. Whether you like it or not." Creepy. Somewhat true, I suppose.

VII. London based TĀLĀ released "The Duchess" a little while ago; it's filled with synths, hypnotic vocals, and handclaps––and according to Wikipedia, tāla actually means "clap" in Sanskrit. Be on the lookout for the A-side "Serbia" to be released soon.

VIII. Brazilian musician Rodrigo Amarante is part of Los Hermanos, Orquesta Imperial, and Little Joy, but just released his first solo album, Cavalo, in Brazil last year. Whether or not you decide brush up on your Portuguese, it's being released stateside on May 6.

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The Daily Dose: Brett - "Chalon"

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D.C.-based band Brett's debut LP is due out on May 20 on Cascine. "Chalon" is a mellow, sweeping sea of synths and pleasant vocals that make it a fitting addition to Cascine's fabulous catalogue. Stream it below.

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The Daily Dose: Kelis - "Runnin' (Machinedrum Remix)"

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North Carolinian producer Travis Stewart, better known as Machinedrum or Neon Black, has remixed Kelis (born Kelis Rogers)'s "Runnin'" in anticipation of Kelis' upcoming album Food, which is to be released April 22 on Ninja Tune. Stream the track below.

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The Daily Dose: Eno • Hyde - "Daddy's Car"

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Legendary musician/producer Brian Eno is teaming up with Underworld's Karl Hyde for Someday World, an album to be released May 5. "Daddy's Car" is the second track from the album, the first being "The Satellites." Check out Eno and Hyde's website to preorder the album or subscribe to their mailing list. Stream the track below.

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Playlist: The Weekly What 4•6•14

The Weekly What: Because playlists are nice too.

Here you go, eight tracks to help your transition into next week.




I. NONONO's infectiously uplifting "Pumpin Blood" gets yet another remix (this one's my favorite), this time by NYC duo The Knocks. Funky and wonky, it's a a fabulously groovy take on a great song.

II. Kyogi (not to be confused with Kygo) is a 16-year-old producer who has a great creative motto: "I make music I'd dance to." He's certainly not the only one who'd dance to his new take on Arkon Fly's "Through the Fire."

III. Swedish-born Pablo Nouvelle and Tulliae team up for "Poison," the first track from Nouvelle's upcoming EP. A soothing blend of pulsing bass, handclaps, and cooing vocals, it's a great addition to the ever-growing amount of low-key Kidnap Kid-esque house.

IV. Little is known about dd elle but, like "Kind 2 U" from earlier this year, "love me only" is languid, mysterious, and hypnotic.

V. Young & Sick, the music/art project of Dutch artist Nick Van Hofwegen, released "Heartache Fetish," the second single ("Glass" was the debut single) from the upcoming LP (out April 8 on Harvest Records).

VI. LA-based duo SIREN ., comprised of Kat Ostenberg and Skyler Stonestreet, is relatively new to the scene, with one sound on SoundCloud and a typical mysteriously artsy website.

VII. Nottingham-based producer Lone (real name: Matt Cutler) is back with "2 is 8," a characteristically glitchy track.

VIII. Australian musician EastOfficial has released "Old Age," a thumping track whose smattering of harpsichord, soaring vocals, thumping bass, and warbling voice create an interestingly ambiguous vibe, especially when paired with the lyrics: "I'd die of old age if I could."

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The Daily Dose: Chrome Sparks - "Goddess"

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Jeremy Malvin, commonly known as Chrome Sparks, has released the title track from his upcoming EP, Goddess. While it doesn't quite touch the amazing "Marijuana," it's intricate and hypnotically futuristic. Stream it below.

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The Daily Dose: Bit Funk - "Everybody"

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Brooklyn-based producer dropped a fabulously funky track today. "Everybody," not to be confused with this song, is infectious and original, with throbbing bass and soulful hand-claps that bound to release your inner groove. Grab a free download below.

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