December 2011 ~ HotBox

Lockets - Camera Shy

I've been posting alot of electronic music lately, but luckily here's something a little more laid back for the mid-week chill.
Lockets are an up and coming Indie/Chillwave/Pop duo from Philadelphia and i'm really digging their sound....its reminiscent of bands like Air France and Lips but with slight surfer rock vibe to it. In their debut single 'Camera Shy', soft and soothing vocals combine wonderfully with melodic guitars, sweet synths and echoed percussion to make a song that will soon be heading to the top of your most played list.
This is the kind of music that will make your stress slip away, just close your eyes and Lockets work their magic.
Hopefully we'll be hearing plenty more from this band soon, but in the meantime check out 'Camera Shy' below...which is a available for FREE download.

Camera Shy by Lockets
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Album: Clientele - Clientele EP

Sheffield House outfit Clientele have just released their debut EP for FREE via Dench Recording and boy is it a smasher. The Shenfield Duo have gone all out on this one...this EP is straight tech house/minimal vibes with standout tracks like 'Overdose' and 'Watch Her' future bound to get dancefloors bouncing across the globe. The remixes on the EP are worth an honorable mention, however its the two originals that you'll want to focus.
Enjoy this belated Xmas present from Dench Recording below...

CLIENTELE Free EP via Dench Recordings by C L I E N T E L E

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Booij - Voices (Maduk Remix)

Another winter warmer for you here, this time some festive DnB from Amsterdam's Maduk. This is damn fine, melodic liquid here..and best of all it's FREE...enjoy.

Booij - Voices (Maduk Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD] by Maduk

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Album: Coven - Wake You Up EP

Merry Boxing Day everybody! He's a little holiday treat from The HotBox!
Nothing says 'tis the season' quite like FREE Dubstep, this time in the form of Coven aka Max Rowat. This 19 year old Londoner's tracks having started cropping up in sets across the country and as a result Coven is receiving serious attention.
To celebrate, Coalition Audio has released the FREE 'Wake You Up' EP. This release really demonstrates why Coven is finally getting the attention he deserves....you won't find any 'brostep' crap on this one, just melodic, progressive Dubstep with deep drops and euphoric peaks. All in all this is one quality production and isnt to be missed.
Dubstep fans should grab this one asap over at Coven's Facebook!

Wake You Up EP by Coven.

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Christmas

Merry Xmas from The HotBox! We'll be back on Boxing Day (26/12/11) with more music news and FREE downloads!

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Album: Doctor Jeep - Aztec EP

Throwbacks to old UK R&B and Garage tunes is hardly what you'd expect from a producer based in Boston, but that's what you'll find with Doctor Jeep of The Banana DJ Collective. His 'Aztec' EP brings back tonnes of old and faded audio memories of UKG riddims and dancefloor vibes. Not to say that this has all been done before, by no means. Rather Doctor Jeep turns these old genres on their heads, giving them a seriously dark, yet ravey edge to them. It's experimental, but accessibly familiar at the same time..Check the FREE download below and see for yourself. Also grab his FREE rework of T2's 'Heartbroken below, he takes cheesy garage/pop and makes something a bit deeper.

Doctor Jeep - Broken Heart D/L

broken heart (free dl via XLR8R) by doctor jeep

[FREE DOWNLOAD] Aztec by Doctor Jeep by end fence

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Redlight - Get Out My Head

Redlight aka DJ Clipz has been rocking the UK House/Bass scene ever since the 'Lobsterboy E.P.' Now his latest release 'Get Out My Head' is blowing up on the net since Annie Mac dropped the track on Radio 1 and the Joker remix not long afterward. This track has Redlight's signature all over it, from the funky bass vibes, right down to the vocals from Ms Dynamite.
Officially the track isn't out til January 23rd but we've got a 320kb early preview for you all to enjoy. Check it below...

Redlight - Get Out My Head

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Simage - Forsaken

What happens when a young DnB producer from Belgium turns his hand to house...well in the case of Simage, absolute magic. With 'Forsaken', Simage aka Simon De Roo has made a fanatastic piece of minimal house with wonderful piano riffs, great deep progressions and an overall chilled out vibe....I just cant get it out of my head.

Best of all, it's FREE to download. So head over to his soundcloud now, while your there, drop a thank you and check out his DnB stuff too....

I can guarantee you'll be hearing more from this guy in the future.

Forsaken by Simage

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Madeon - Icarus

You probably know French producer Madeon from his remixes, or his 'Pop Culture' mash up tune. Well he's finally released a full length track entitled 'Icarus'
If you like funky electro house, then you're in for a treat.
Check the audio link below (apologies its a radio rip, will update with a HQ asap)

Madeon - Icarus

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Carousel - The Thrill

It's been a while since we last heard from indie/electro band Carousel but they are back with another new single 'The Thrill'. It's that laid back, addictive Carousel sound we all know and love, so listen and grab it now for FREE below.

Carousel - The Thrill

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Caprius - Start Again

Another FREE to download DnB track here, this time from Ireland's Caprius. Pretty sweet liquid vibes here, not too sure about the vocals though, but a top tune nonetheless.
Grab it here and swing by his Soundcloud to show your appreciation

Start Again (feat. Adam Peter Smith) by Caprius

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Talib Kweli - Distractions

Just a few weeks after Common starting dropping his new stuff, now Talib Kweli is back and better than ever...who says Hip-Hop is dead?
“Distractions” comes from Kweli's upcoming album “Prisoner Of Conscious“. The track is just as you would expect from Kweli, nothing but strong flow, sweet beats and hard hitting lyrics critically analysing the crap that occupies our lives these days. Check and d/l 'Distractions' below and keep an eye out for 'Prisoner Of Conscious' dropping sometime in 2012.
Download Link

Talib Kweli-Distractions by Est. 94

Tony Castles - Heart In The Pipes (KAUF Remix)

Never heard of KAUF? Well that makes two of us, their website doesn't even provide much in the way of info. All I know is they're from LA and they are making some seriously cool music.
If chillwave indie vibes are your thing, then you'll love KAUF. Their remix of Tony Castle's 'Heart In The Pipes is eerie, chilling yet funky all at the same time...this stuff truly has to be heard to be believed. Like a weird combination of Radiohead and Foster The People, KAUF has completely captured my attention and will no doubt soon be taking the rest of the world by storm. Check the audio links below and see for yourself...
KAUF's debut singles 'When You Are Out' and 'Relocate' are available via iTunes now

Tony Castles - Heart In The Pipes (KAUF Remix) by Kauf

Relocate by Kauf

When You're Out by Kauf

Odd Future: Syd Tha Kid - Who Are You? (Instrumental)

While the internet debate rages on as to the credibility of Tyler The Creator and co of Odd Future, much of the scene's attention is turning to the collective's only female member...namely Syd Tha Kid. Until now she's worked mainly behind the scenes as a DJ, Producer and Audio Engineer. However Syd is now trying the industry out on her own with the each solo release it's getting harder and harder not to notice just how talented she is.
Her latest release 'Who Are You?' has just made it's way onto the web (soon to take over the hypemachine no doubt) and really showcases her producing talent.
Check it and download for FREE below...

Syd Tha Kid - Who Are You? (Instrumental)

Also check Syd's deep remix of Little Dragon's 'Seconds'

Little Dragon - Seconds (Syd The Kid Remix) by pushinghoops

Album: Elliot M - Set In Motion EP

I've been posting alot of Drum & Bass lately....and frankly i'm not going to stop any time soon, especially since new and exciting stuff keeps finding it's way to me.

Enter Elliot M.....a 19 year old DnB/Dubstep producer from London but currently studying in Leeds. Despite his lack of years, Elliot M is producing some seriously good music. His debut EP 'Set In Motion' comprises a surprising mix of genres, from the straight liquid vibes of 'Set in Motion' to the dancehall/dubstep wobbles of 'Drifting' and my personal favourite...the UK Old School kickback 'Spring'.

This is pretty impressive stuff for a young producers first effort and Elliot M is without a doubt one to keep and eye on. To top it all off the EP 'Set In Motion' is available for FREE here.
Listen to the track 'Colours' below and see what you think...don't forget to swing by his Facebook and Soundcloud to show your support!

Set In Motion EP by Elliott m

Δkkord - Back & Forth

∆kkord is an artist who I honestly can't say alot about. He's fairly new on the minimal/bass/garage scene and has started receiving some exposure, turning up frequently on mixes from the likes of Synkro.
Despite the lack of details, I can tell you one thing....this guy is making some seriously deep and interesting music. Check the youtube players below and see for yourself. No d/l links yet..but watch this space. The clips are taken from Synkro's mix over at Electronic Beats

UPDATE: more info on ∆kkord here

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Benzla - Deep City

Big minimal liquid vibes to liven up the start of your week here. This time from Nottingham's Benzla, definitely one to watch. Grab it below.....

Update: Soundcloud download limit has maxed out, stay tuned for an alternate link

Deep City - Produced by Benzla [Free Download] by Benzla

Illquid - Across The Sea

Keeping up the friday DnB. Here's a track from Illquid entitled 'Across The Sea'. This is chilled out, vibey, liquid at it finest. Deep synths, tight drum patterns and easy melodies...just how we like it.
Point Audio (the guys behind Bustrexx, Undersound and Zebedeehave) are on label duty for this one and it should be dropping soon. In the meantime check it out below.......Illquid is doubtless one to watch....

Illquid - Across The Sea

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Starz - Second Nature Ft. Veela

It's Friday! So that means time for some good old drum & bass! This week Starz with 'Second Nature'. You probably haven't heard of Starz before, but you'll be glad you have now. This is solid, upbeat, liquid DnB awesomeness!
FREE d/l as usual too.....

Second Nature Ft. Veela by Starz Music

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Rameses B - Skyrim In The Knee

Honorable mention for Rameses B here, who has taken a Skyrim joke and turned it into a dubstep tune. You won't be hearing this in the clubs anytime soon, but it's not bad for a piss take.
The track is FREE to download as always...

Rameses B - Skyrim In The Knee (FREE) by Rameses B

M83 - Midnight City (Remixé Par Who Killed JR)

I love M83, i really do, but I think we can all agree that 'Midnight City' has been rinsed, remixed and replayed to death. Nevertheless, there are a few remixes that really stand out and Cape Town producer Who Killed JR's is one of them. Check it out and d/l for FREE below.

M83 - Midnight City (remixé par Who Killed JR) by \\Who Killed JR?

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George Harrold - The Look In Her Eyes

Liquid DnB is always welcome here on the HotBox. Especially when it's by an up and coming producer. Enter DJ George Harold, a trance producer from Wiltshire who has decided to turn his hand to Drum & Bass. The track 'The Look In Her Eyes' is seriously impressive, especially when you considered it's his first delve into the realm of D&B. The bassline is especially deep and rich, just how we like 'em.
Grab the track quick below while it's FREE! Then swing by his soundcloud to show your support!

George Harrold - The Look In Her Eyes [Free Download] by George Harrold

New d/l link here

Nino Hernandez - Funk 'C'

Way behind on this one....nevertheless it's always good to hear a blast from the past that really impresses, even if you over looked it previously.
On that note I present 'Funk C' by Nino Hernandez.

“Funk ‘C’” is not five minutes of forgotten jazz house by the world’s smallest man, but by a mystery producer of unknown name or origin.

Dating from some time in the early 00s, “Funk ‘C’” is a house classic that never quite was. Despite possessing all the ingredients (just listen to those horns!) to become a hugely popular track, this remains something of a secret held among house fans. Until now, that is…
via Indieshuffle

Here's cheeky d/l for you. Sorry for the low quality, I'l update with the 320 asap
Nino Hernandez - Funk 'C'

Mansions On The Moon - Leaves Fall

I've been following Mansions on the Moon since they exploded onto the scene about a year back with their excellent mixtape 'Paradise Falls'. The 3 man group (Lane Shaw, Ben Hazlegrove & Ted Wendler) have already collaborated with Diplo, DJ Benzi and Chiddy Bang’s Xaphoon Jones.
To promote the release of their upcoming EP Lightyears, the guys have made the single 'Leaves Fall' available for FREE. The group has landed The Neptune's own Pharrell Williams as producer for the upcoming EP, who's high quality sound is already evident in this first track. If you like chilled, dreamy electro/rock, with clever lyrics and catchy hooks....then you won't be disappointed. Grab it below...

Mansions On The Moon - Leaves Fall

You can also grab their other single 'Desert Island' for FREE via VibeDeck

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YesYou - Half Of It

I'm pretty confident all the best new synth/pop is coming out of Australia these days and here's yet more evidence. Brisbane-based duo, Jono Kirkham and Gav Parry, aka YesYou are starting to blow up on the Hype Machine with their track 'Half of It'. Until now these guys were completely off my radar, but I'm so glad they've been brought to my attention. Their single is ridiculously catchy and dreamy synth pop. It's packing some seriously summery vibes too, bound to please the aussies, but just making me a little jealous over here in the middle of the UK winter.
The track is available now for FREE via Bandcamp. Grab it now while it's hot!

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Common - The Believer ft. John Legend

Common has a new album, 'The Dreamer', coming out December 20th. This single, 'The Believer', is the first from that album. Common is on form as always, Jon Legend is on board......enough said, you need this in your life...
preorder via iTunes

Common - "The Believer" ft. John Legend by ThinkCommon

Y Luv - How Chill Can You Let Go EP

God damn mondays can be melancholy, luckily i've got something to cheer us all up. LA band Y Luv are a an up and coming indie/electro/psychedelic rock band. These former USC students have got a pretty awesome sound and must be heard. Their EP 'How Chill Can You Let Go' is full of rich synths, catchy hooks and upbeat melodies. Fortunately Y Luv decided to give the EP away for FREE via Bandcamp. Check the tracks below and see what you make of it....also while you are at it, check out their latest single 'Keep It Rollin' below, also available via Bandcamp

Latest tracks by Y LUV

League - Your World

Who doesn't love a bit of indie/surf rock, with those californian vibes and laid back guitar melodies you normally can't go wrong.
This is exactly the kind of sound that new comers, League, provide. However, you might be surprised to learn that these guys are Londoners, born and bred. Nevertheless they are producing some awesome music and their track 'Your World', is no exception. The single comes from the band's latest EP 'How Do I Know', which is available now on Bandcamp for just £/€/$1....well worth it I reckon.
Check out the single below and visit their soundcloud to hear more

YOUR WORLD by League
League - Your World
via Skeetbeatz