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Jimi Goodwin – Oh! Whiskey

Posted on December 13, 2013August 21, 2014 by santiago

Manchester calling!!! Jimi Goodwin, the British singer of the underrated Doves has released a piece off his new solo project. You may recognize Jimi as the voice behind the track “There Goes The fear,” off the highly recommended 500 Days of Summer soundtrack. It’s nice to hear his voice again along with his characteristic basslines and heart-warming melodies. The single was released only a week ago and has already +10k plays on Soundcloud. Seems promising! Look out for the release of his debut solo album, Odludek in March 2014.

Jimi will be opening gigs for his friends from Elbow on their April 2014 UK arena tour. Looking forward to his new tunes and stories. Cheers mate!

Tomas Barfod – “November Skies” ft. Nina Kinert

Posted on December 10, 2013December 10, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Snowy day in the district. And although December skies are upon us, this track from Copenhagen producer Tomas Barfod seems like the perfect airy backdrop for a winter wonderland. Stream “November Skies” off his latest LP Salton Sea and pick up a FREE download on Soundcloud below.

And if that weren’t enough, check out his rework of Bon Iver’s “Re: Stacks.”

Bonobo – “First Fires” Ft. Grey Reverend (Maya Jane Coles Remix)

Posted on December 7, 2013December 7, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

From downtempo to deep house, UK producer Maya Jane Coles transforms Bonobo‘s track “First Fires” into a masterful layered production.

Bombay Bicycle Club – Carry Me

Posted on December 4, 2013May 7, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Bombay Bicycle Club is gearing up to release their fourth studio album (untitled as of yet), via Island Records in February 2014. In anticipation of the LP, the London quartet have released the first cut “Carry Me,” along with this accompanying cutting-edge interactive video.

Personally I love me some BBC, and I dig this release so hopefully this is a sign of good things to come. Stream “Carry Me” via Spotify below, along with a rad Tanlines remix of their track “Dust On the Ground.”

Jakwob – “Fade” ft. Maiday

Posted on December 2, 2013December 3, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

The following track by British DJ/producer Jakwob has been in my queue for awhile, but it somehow seems appropriate for a Monday after a holiday weekend. Stream the ethereal single “Fade” below, along with the dance remix from Le Youth (with free download!).

Dan Croll – Home (Yuksek Remix)

Posted on December 1, 2013December 1, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

After a long week of holiday travels, it feels nice to be back home. Thus it would seem fortuitous that I should stumble upon this mix of Dan Croll‘s new single “Home”. The French producer Yuksek reworks the indie pop ditty into the kind of track you’ll want to cuddle up to. 🙂

TCTS – Over

Posted on November 12, 2013May 11, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Rising Manchester DJ/producer Sam O’Neill, or TCTS as he calls himself has just released a new EP These Heights via Greco-Roman. The UK label, whose roster of artists includes the likes of Disclosure, TEED, and co-founder Joe Goddard, is no insignificant backing in a rapidly flourishing world of future garage. Feel free to play the following track off the EP “over and over.”

you did my little heart in like a house of cards…

London Grammar – Nightcall (Joe Goddard Remix)

Posted on November 10, 2013November 17, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Although I had heard the London Grammar cover of Kavinsky’s “Nightcall” before seeing their show in October, it had failed to hold the same allure as the rest of their music. That all changed however hearing the downtempo track performed live, from the powerful pipes of Hannah Reid herself.

The original cover is a slow-to-build ballad, but Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard has rendered a captivating reinterpretation with the addition of drum and bass. The single will be out December 8th — but you can pre-order it here.

Tom Odell – Another Love (Zwette Edit)

Posted on October 7, 2013October 7, 2013 by poetryinanemptycokecan

German house producer Zwette has reworked a track by Tom Odell, the sensitive singer-songwriter and pianist from the UK who won Critics Choice at the Brit Awards earlier this year.

While the original, “Another Love,” can be found on Odell’s debut studio album Long Way Down, take a listen to this emotive edit that serves as the perfect blend between electronica and wistful piano-driven pop.

HAIM – The Wire (Tourist Remix)

Posted on September 6, 2013April 14, 2014 by poetryinanemptycokecan

Until now the buzz around HAIM, the sister trio from LA had all but escaped my attention. This remix by the London producer Tourist, however, changed that with his tropical twist on their single “The Wire.”

The mix will be part of the Amazon’s UK deluxe edition of the bands forthcoming LP Days Are Gone, out September 30th. Stream below along with the virtually unrecognizable original, which, while not my fave, has an undeniably catchy chorus.

Tourist 2013 North American Tour Dates:
10/18 New York, NY @ CMJ
10/19 New York, NY @ CMJ
10/23 Boston, MA @ TT The Bears
10/24 Washington, DC @ U St Music Hall
10/25 Montreal, QC @ Belmont*
10/26 Toronto, ON @ Wrongbar*
10/27 Asheville, NC @ Mountain Oasis
10/29 Miami, FL @ Bardot*
10/30 Vancouver, BC @ Electric Owl
10/31 San Francisco, CA @ 1015 Folsom
11/1 San Diego, CA @ Bang Bang
11/2 Seattle, WA @ Lo-Fi
11/3 Los Angeles, CA @ Hard – Day of the Dead
11/7 Chicago, Il @ Concord
11/8 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
11/9 Denver, CO @ Norad