Piff Gang f/ Louis M^ttrs - "Middle Finger" | Music Video
With so many Rottweilers, balaclavas and baseball bats its hard to believe Piff Gang could produce such a soothing visual to accompany the equally pacifying "Middle Finger" but you know what? They did.
Featuring the creeping lulls of Louis M^ttrs, PG members Phaze What & Milkavelli lyrically lead the hypnotic piece that acts as a backdrop for a strangely mellow visual by Jack Loveday. It’s the type of ruckus that lives up to their inebriating sound that even baseball-shattered crockery can't mute.
"Middle Finger" acts as a teaser for Piff Gang's forthcoming and highly anticipated mixtape Pizzy that looks to drop very soon. Before all that though, be sure to hit play down below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC5YV1KHjyQ
Mac Miller announces UK tour dates | Event Preview
Having debuted at number three in the Billboard US charts with the album Watching Movies With The Sound Off and currently in the middle of a huge American tour, Mac Miller is ready to bring his talent over the pond to the UK for a full set of tour dates.
The young rapper will do seven dates during September and October in cities London, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester among others to perform new material. With all the critical acclaim WMWTSO has received since its release fans will have to be quick buying tickets for the new tour dates as his growing popularity will mean they're likely to sell out fast.
Tickets are priced £17.50 (£18.50 London), on sale now - www.gigsandtours.com / 0844 811 0051
SEPTEMBER
Friday 27th Birmingham The Institute
Saturday 28th Glasgow O2 Academy
Sunday 29th Nottingham Rock City
OCTOBER
Wednesday 2nd Bristol O2 Academy
Thursday 3rd London The Forum
Saturday 5th Leeds O2 Academy
Sunday 6th Manchester Academy 1
Joel Compass - "Astronaut" | New Music
Departing from the dark, melodic vista of "Fucked Up", Joel Compass carves up yet another lane for himself on this latest release "Astronaut".
The crooner from South London this time embarks on a garage infused groove and while using his typical morose falsettos, the lead single off of his upcoming Astronaut EP supplies an more upbeat piece compared to his two previously released efforts.
After "Back 2 Me" & "Fucked Up", "Astronaut" makes up the three for three strike rate and with his polished production and distilled wordplay, things are looking promising for his September 2nd release.
Oceaán – "Neéd U" I New Music
With a weekend of high temperatures and cold drinks on the way, I'd like to present the soundtrack to the event, "Neéd U" by Oceaán.
Nine months have passed since the Manchester based artist dropped "Haze" and while that track was more of a meeting down a dark alley between Burial and Bon Iver, "Neéd U" brings along a more uptempo wavy backdrop as Oliver Cean floats over the tide.
It’s more of a James Blake and Disclosure meeting down the beach kind of sound. What sounds better than that? Whatever you just said was incorrect.
Hit play for the correct answer.
Dornik - "Something About You" | New Music
You'd think it'd be a daunting task to shine at PMR records while being surrounded by acts such as Disclosure, Julio Bashmore, Jessie Ware & Cyril Hahn. However, when you've got a track like "Something About You" and a sound like The Weeknd on holiday in Hawaii, Dornik Leigh is going to have no problem grasping the limelight.
The artist, who is also Jessie Ware's drummer and collaborator, today frees a floating, tranquil piece infused with 80's styled synths that compliment his lustrous voice so effortlessly. "Something About Us" is sure to bless my summer soundtrack and fuel my curiosity for what’s next. Until then however, make sure you keep hitting that play button below.
Bipolar Sunshine - "Long.Live.A$AP" | Music Video
Covers are a real hard thing to master. More times they're shoved alongside the original and meticulously picked apart for every off pitch falsetto or hesitation. That is unless you're talented enough to go all the way left and come out the other side with a totally contrasting take on the track.
Bipolar Sunshine is that 'talented enough' artist today. While not content with dealing with just one record, Manchester-based singer Adio Marchant fearlessly takes on three of A$AP Rocky's hits at once; merging all three into a melodic, coherent piece over a string of mellow guitar strokes that shift the mood cleverly from the initial blueprint drawn by Rocky. Read more
Mide - 'Mainstream' [EP] | Stream
Following the prior release of the title track, acoustic soul singer Mide follows up the impressive track with his short EP Mainstream.
Blending alternative soul with Gospel and Folk, the British-Nigerian songwriter pens poetic verses of injustice, love and resilience, with each track being seasoned with rich African vocals and woven together by the musician's beautifully crafted guitar strokes.
Available to download on iTunes now, stream Mide's spirited anecdotes below now.
Listen To: Mide - 'Mainstream' [EP]
Estelle f/ Roses Gabor - "Whatever You Like" (Prod. Wizzy Wow) | New Music
Now this is definitely the kind of goodness I love receiving via my DMs on twitter. It's been a minute since we received some new music from GRAMMY award winning West Londoner Estelle, who released her third album All Of Me over a year ago, but never fret as she is currently in the studio cooking up a new EP and a new album.Read more
Justin Timberlake reaches No.1 with 'Mirrors' | UK Chart News
Justin Timberlake has been commited to making his mark on the music world again with his comeback album The 20/20 Experience, and he's off to a great start with his second single "Mirrors" shooting straight to number one in the UK charts.
Although the first single "Suit & Tie" somehow only managed to get to the number three spot in the UK, Timberlake has been putting in a fierce amount of work to rectify that oversight as he hasn't missed a trick by performing at the Brit Awards last month as well as holding a sold out gig straight after at The Forum, much to the delight of his fans. His UK supporters have, in turn, repaid the favour by sending his new single straight to the top.
Justin Timberlake's new album, The 20/20 Experience, will be out March 19th.
Coops - What Do You See [Mixtape] | Stream/Download
Bringing forth his first official project to the masses, fresh faced UK rapper Coops offers up his debut mixtape "What Do You See". Coops brings new listeners and fans into his musical sphere; documenting tales of escapism, isolation in addition to proclaimations of being the best.
The cold, imposing tones of the rapper echo a 90's era spirit, with producer Talos providing an array of killer boom bap productions. With already released tracks, "Floating" and "Fruit Punch and Frozen Pizza" making up two of the 24 tracks, Coops' introduction to the wider circuit provides numerous highlights which provide a chilled listening experience.
Listen and download below.
Jakwob f/ Maiday - "Fade" | Music Video
We've been playing this one religiously since it's premiere on Radio 1 in January, and now we get some visuals to accompany the amazing "Fade", the latest single from producer and multi-instrumentalist Jakwob featuring singer-songwriter Maiday (who co-wrote/produced Wretch 32‘s UK Chart topping single “Don’t Go” and has written for likes of Leona Lewis, Josh Kumra and more).
Watch the beautifully shot monochromatic official video below.
Watch: Jakwob f/ Maiday - "Fade" | Music Video
http://youtu.be/NHKTQcDfv9A
“Fade” will be released on March 18th.
The Neighbourhood announce UK tour dates | Event Preview
Having quietly built up a fanbase last year and garnered more and more industry buzz, Get Familiar worthy Cali band The Neighbourhood are taking it a step further this year as they announce their UK tour dates for 2013. The band will be flying over for dates starting in May as the hit up London, Glasgow, Manchester and more.Read more
Chip f/ Skepta - "My Crew" | Music Video
North London repping Grand Hustle (T.I's label) signee Chip drops off the latest set of visuals from his impressive mixtape release London Boy.Read more
Arlissa - "Sticks & Stones" | Music Video
Arlissa set herself a near impossible task after hitting the public consciousness with a debut song "Hard to Love Somebody" featuring arguably the greatest rapper of all time Nas. How was the 21 year old London raised newcomer supposed to follow that up?
Well today she unveiled the official video for her new single "Sticks & Stones" and put my worries to rest. The Roc Nation managed singer-songwriter's new single is a polar opposite of the Nas featuring warm-up, with it's tribal rhythms, driving beat, yodelling backing vocals and evocative lyrics, the earthy pop track is definitely a winning sound for the emerging star.
Coupled with the official video, which was filmed in the Honey Swamp Island in Louisiana, which feels like a scene from Peter Pan's Never Never Land, with Lost Boys' and girls living their lives how they want as part of a carefree magical tribe. Very impressive stuff. Press play below.
http://youtu.be/aSg2lTpmlMI
"Sticks & Stones" will be released on the 3rd of March
TY - "Like You Never" | Music Video x Lyrics
British hip hop titan TY returns with the official video for "Like You Never" from his forthcoming EP A Kick Snare & An Idea which is set for release in April.Read more
Premiere: Nick Brewer x The Confect - "Ashamed" | SClusive Music Video
Get Familiar alum Nick Brewer is set to follow up his well received independent mixtapes Alone With My Thoughts 1&2 with a new project titled Flat 10 in 2013 and ahead of that he gives us the green light to share the first track from the project titled "Ashamed".Read more