Ivan Ave – Hope/Nope
This is a tune that seems to hover in the air after it leaves your speakers, defined by whirling sorta sound that's part escapism, part war cry.
Piers James – Garden of Eden
Some smooth vibes in turbulent times, fresh out of the U.K. A producer, rapper, singer, and vibe setter, Piers James is giving us a little taste of paradise with his latest track, "Garden of Eden".
Damaged. – Funeral
All we know so far about Damaged. is what we're hearing on this new track Funeral, and goddamn if the vibes aren't reminiscent of 2012 with a fresh twist.
Akinyemi – Finna
"Finna" sees Akinyemi cutting a perfect medium between the groovy ease of someone like Goldlink and a Kendrick-esque confidence and aggression.
SHY Martin – Slow
it’s tunes like SHY Martin’s “Slow” - the ones that feel just like a cold night or certain memory - that cock your head to the side, push you back in your chair, and make you think, “Goddamn”. Words by Jon Vilardo, read more on sodwee.com
Introducing: Oh He Dead
Washington DC based five-piece "rock 'n soul" band Oh He Dead is digging up vibes that are all too hard to find in this day and age. Honest and raw, soulful and sexy, their latest track "Show Me Love" is exactly the dose of organic good vibrations the cooler weather calls for.
ITW – Young Clancy sits down to talk influences, outlooks, and Vol. II.
From bartending at a sleazy steakhouse to putting out some of the best indie pop Toronto has to offer, Nate Burley's journey from basement hermitage to underground stardom as Young Clancy has been one worth watching. Read full interview by Jon Vilardi after the jump ...
Young Clancy – Level
“Out with the old, in with the new” is a flawed philosophy. Take this fresh single from Toronto’s…
Introducing: Deema
The British seem to have a more refined way of saying almost anything, even "I stole your girl". On "Comfort Zone", London's Deema turns that simple sentiment into a bouncy rap jam that's brimming with U.K. vibes, unabashed confidence, and a fresh voice.
BAD CHILD – Pretty Girls
BAD CHILD's first body of work, SIGN UP, is out now in conjunction with this single. So, if you're into genre bending jams with a high octane rating, "Pretty Girls" is just the beginning.