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Snakehips - Don’t Leave (feat. MØ)

Flying under the radar, Snakehips have slowly built up a respectable catalog of hits featuring some great collaborations. “All My Friends” with Chance the Rapper & Tinashe as well as “Cruel” have a good number of streams, but they’re still too...how do I put it...college for the radio. Very laid back and beat-centric featuring artists most popular in the late teens to early 20s is a great way to find your way into a hotboxed dorm room but not the airwaves.

“Don’t Leave,” though, takes another direction, and it’s one that’s about MØ just as much as it is about Snakehips. By gearing the song towards a more FM-friendly chorus in the vein of The Chainsmokers or Flume’s recent hits, this thing was radio-ready from the second it got mastered. And this feels very appropriate, considering  MØ has also been looking for her foothold in the limelight since bursting on the scene after she was featured in Major Lazer’s “Lean On.” Her rise seems reminiscent of Sia’s, who also broke out with a feature on a widely played EDM track, David Guetta’s “Titanium.”

Hopefully this one does it for Snakehips and MØ, I’m pulling for both of em.

#snakehips #mo #mØ #edm #chillwave #music #sia #guetta #davidguetta #chancetherapper #tinashe #cruel #allmyfriends #track365

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French Kiwi Juice - Time for a Change

No time for something long today, but if chill-wave was ever your thing during a college/stoner/going-out-blows-staying-in-is-much-better/etc phase of your life, I hope you found your way to some sweet FKJ. He’s proof that being a quality artist doesn’t necessitate reinventing the wheel. Just do your thing extraordinarily well.

Drink it up.

#FKJ #frenchkiwijuice #chillwave #chill #stoner #music #track365 #timeforachange

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Warbringer - Silhouettes

When it comes to thrash, metalheads never seem to be able to stop reminiscing on the glory days. It’s kind of like we’re a bunch of beer-bellied former varsity quarterbacks who pop chubs as at the site of a state championship ring. Yeah, yeah, Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer were really good at what they did. It doesn’t help either that they’re still putting out music, unintentionally hogging all the spotlight that the metal community wants to give this slice of the sub-genre pie.

Warbringer, though, are part of the new breed of thrash bands along with Vektor and Havoc that have recently put out some quality headbangin’ goodness. “Silhouettes” is the lead single off of their upcoming album Woe to the Vanquished and it does not dissapoint. The riffs are nice and varied, the pace is consistent, the bass is audible (!), and the solos are well composed.

They’re currently touring in Europe, but keep your eyes peeled as it’d be surprising if they didn’t promote this bad boy in the States.

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#warbringer #silhouettes #thrash #metal #metallica #megadeth #slayer #havoc #vektor #track365 #music

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Diana Ross - Upside Down

More often than not, Fireball and Fernet would not be a good idea on a Tuesday night. Yesterday was not one of those nights (shout out to Christmas break). Holding down the dance floor with metaphorical makeshift caution tape constructed out of unpolished dance moves was an essential ingredient to the night’s recipe. and it would definitely not have been possible without the excellent selections that the mid-40s-something DJ was making all night long. I didn’t know this one when I heard it, and without hesitation immediately Shazam’d that shit. Yes you can still Shazam things. If someone tries to tell you to remember a lyric and look it up later, tell them to go hail down a cab instead of ordering their 4th Uber of the night. 

Alas, If you find yourself on Halstead avenue in Chicago as the night gets late, ALiveOne’s back room does not dissapoint.

#dianaross #dance #track365 #pop #uponatuesday

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Vulfpeck - Conscious Club

If you dig bands with a definitively unique vibe, you should really check out Vulfpeck. Earlier in the summer, a friend and I were debating about which day we were going to go to Pitchfork. I wanted to see The Revivalists on Saturday, but she was adamant that Vulfpeck on Sunday was easily the show to see. I didn’t end up going to either day  (sad face) but after hearing their new album The Beautiful Game, I’d be hard pressed to say she was wrong. Weaving a wide variety a styles, instruments, and lyrical themes, it’s easily been one of themy most fun listens of the year.

“Conscious Club” puts this into perspective nicely, complete with skit intro, multiple funky bass breaks, and a chorus that would get the flattest of feet steppin like like someone put Molly in the punch.

Check em out. You won’t be dissapointed.

#vulfpeck #indie #rock #music #track365 #consciousclub #thebeautifulgame

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The Weeknd - Sidewalks (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

With his latest release Starboy, Abel Tesfaye has  - for better or worse - said goodbye to the previous iteration of The Weeknd. He’s done this in a few ways, both shaving off the arachnid that used to live on top of his head as well as actually killing himself in the opening scene title track’s music video. However, what’s most noticeable in the album is the lack of experimental flourishes that were hallmarks of his style throughout the Trilogy era. 

While some of his earliest fans might lament this fact, I would argue he’s better for it. The album’s production has a better pace and the beats allow him use that sent-from-above voice to belt out great chorus after chorus. My favorite song off the album, though, has to be “Sidewalks” where they deftly trade the 808s for an classic drum and guitar rhythm section ala “Tell Your Friends” on The Beauty Behind the Madness.

The guitar lick is memorable, the verse is one of Abel’s best verses on the album (double props for The Untouchables reference), Kendrick  delivers another great feature, and in the context of an 18(!) song album, is a nice reprieve from the rest of the well-done but similar sounding production. 

Feels good to write again. Hope you enjoy my take.

#theweeknd #the weeknd #starboy #sidewalks #track365 #r&b #hiphop #kendrick #kendricklamar #tde #rap

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Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines (feat. T.I. & Pharrell)

That really catchy song that's featured on the add for the Beats pill speaker. Except the unrated version of the video is a bit more NSFW.

#thicke #blurred lines #pharrell #t.i. #track365 #pop

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Between the Buried and Me - Shevanel (Take 2)

I'll be honest, it was weird hearing from a doctor that I have severe hypertension at 21, but such is life. I stewed for a while in my bed thinking about what could possibly contribute to blood pressure readings higher than both my +60 year-old parents, but I guess sometimes just the fact that you know about a problem and how you can go about making it better should be comforting. Reminders of our shared mortality can go a long way towards making us realize what we really feel is important and worth caring for, and that's a silver lining unto itself.

But back to the music. While being one of my favorite genre-bending metalcore acts, BTBAM has always seemed to hit home runs when they slow down the tempo and flex their melodic muscle. The trio of "Mordecai", "Reaction", and this song was definitely my favorite moment of this album, The Silent Circus. If you have any interest in metal with a twist, you should definitely check these guys out.

#btbam #the silent circus #metalcore #shevanel take 2 #track365

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Zeds Dead - By Your Side

Always nice to get some new Zeds. They've always been able to make slow dubstep enjoyable. Check it out.

Props to TSIS

#zeds dead #by your side #edm #dub step #track365

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Tayyib Ali & Cisco Adler - Way Back When

Off of their new EP One Way, Tayyib & Cisco do a really good job of creating a summer atmosphere both on this song and the rest of the tracks. If you were a fan of the work Adler did before with Shwayze, you'll be sure to love these tracks too.

#tayyib ali #cisco adler #way back when #Summer #track365

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Joey Bada$$ - Word Is Bond (Prod. by Statik Selektah)

More great stuff from Brooklyn's rising star. It was just a year ago when 1999 made waves, can't wait to hear his first LP.

#joey bada$$ #word is bond #rap #hip hop #track365

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B.o.B. - Headband (feat. 2 Chainz)

I know a girl who looks like the one in the album art, I bet she can't wait for the music video to release

#b.o.b #headband #2 chainz #rap #track365

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The Dilinger Escape Plan - When I Lost My Bet

I'll always have some metalhead left in me

#dilinger escape plan #one of us is the killer #metalcore #track365

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Imagine Dragons - It's Time

The mandolin is a great instrument

#imagine dragons #indie #alternative #track365

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Mystikal - Shake It Fast Favorite beat of my childhood. The lyrics? Questionable.... Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin' wit Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin' wit I came here with the mic in my hand Don't make me leave here with my foot in yo ass, Be cool And don't worry 'bout how I'm rippin' when I'm flippin' when I kick it 'Cuz this just what I do I'm effervescent and I'm off the crescent Nastier than a full-grown German Shepherd Brother, you better keep steppin' They don't mess wit me and they won't Y'all can't catch me and you won't ... ..., and a dollar for dat booty You think I'm trippin', well, I ain't trippin' I'm buyin' if you got nice curves for your iceberg "Drink this here" like it's gonna do somethin' to me Hope this indecent proposal make you do somethin' wit me Forget a dollar, girl, pick up fiddy Forget that coward, girl, you need a real villain Off the top, a brother 'bout hurtin' it Bend over, girl, show me what you workin' wit Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin' wit Attention all y'all players and pimps right now in the place to be I thought I told y'all dudes before Y'all dudes can't mess wit me Now, this ain't for no small booties No sir, 'cuz that won't pass But if you feel you got the biggest one then, momma, come shake it fast Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin' wit Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin' wit I'm comin' with the fire like Aiyaaa! Chocolate and bowlegged, runnin' up behind ya Go 'head, get down, pop lock at the rockhouse Girl, don't lie, you know you wanna go back to my house Man right'cher wanna get under that dress right there Spicy cajun, we gon have a good time over there You better stick a head on that there crawfish You gotta bend all the way over to dance off this Handle your business, 'cuz you know he do it way better You're dead wrong So if you totin' by and brothers make noise when you pass by get on the dance floor girl, 'Cuz this your song Do your thang, Don't be scured 'Cuz you gon get served I'll get mine and you'll get yurn Brothers thank that ass so lovely Raise it up, show yo g-string hustlin', hustlin' Bend over, girl, show me what'cha workin' wit Attention all y'all players and pimps Right now in the place to be I thought I told y'all dudes before Y'all dudes can't mess with me Now, this ain't for no small booties No sir, 'cuz that won't pass But if you feel you got the biggest one Then momma, come shake it fast Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin' wit Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin' wit Stop ya cryin' heifer I don't need all that Got a job for you The braided-up pimp is back Break them handcuffs Forget your man Move somethin' If he ax you what you doin' Say, "Ooh, nuttin' " Now we been doin' for the past 2 somethin' ...smooth lovin' You can betcha bottom dollar that thang is hot You gon hollar while you cry So don't act like you don't be backin' that thang up Girl in the club That's what you got that fo' Wobble, wobble, I'm infatuated The girl worked that thang like she's makin' a baby Now, I see that we gon have to go to a quiet corner for just us two Don't worry 'bout who's lookin' just keep doin' what you do Brother like me gon get to work before I know the girl Bend over, girl Show me what'cha workin' wit Attention all y'all players and pimps Right now in the place to be I thought I told y'all dudes before Y'all dudes can't mess with me Now, this ain't for no small booties No sir, 'cuz that won't pass But if you feel you got the biggest one Then, momma, come shake it fast Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin' wit Shake it fast But watch ya self Shake it fast Show me what'cha workin wit   

#Mystikal #ShakeItFast #Rap #Music #Track365

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Miles Davis - John McLaughlin

A wise man once said to me..."all you need is some cigs, a scotch, and somethin to blast some ol' Miles Davis Bitches Brew"

But seriously, I think we all tend to forget the immense contributions that jazz has made, still makes, and continues on making in music today. Countless samples come from old and obscure jazz cuts, but without digging too deep, you will undoubtedly come upon the delicious potion Bitches Brew and with it the aptly titled "John McLaughlin."

Named for the amazing guitarist on the song, Miles himself decided that it wouldn't be right to name the song anything else other than the name of the man who took it and made it his own. Now you can't listen to this song expecting any sort of modern relatedness. You're not going to find a hook, a chorus, or a guest spot from Kanye West.

You will find your daily supply of free form jazz. Listen to the instrumental interplay and be amazed.

Download: iTunes - Amazon mp3

#Bitches Brew #John McLaughlin #Miles Davis #Track365 #Jazz