As May dawns on us, it’s time to start prepping those summer mixtapes and playlists. Your 2k15 version would be amiss without a new jam from Auckland, New Zealand’s Leisure. Leisure “Got It Bad” channels similar feelings as Chet Faker and Jungle, with low-key, psychedelic-inspired funk grooves. Looks like this is a one-off single from […]
Those who joined us at our Treefort Fest showcase this year may be familiar with Seattle’s electronic duo CUFF LYNX. You may also know them for remixing fellow TF showcasers SISTERS late last year. This morning, we’re excited to premiere CUFF LYNX’ newest single “Prowl”. The pulsing, synth-lead track features Parker Joe of the Flavr Blue on […]
Yesterday we shared a new Yassou Benedict track from OIM Records‘ upcoming Bay Area artists compilation album. The album arrives June 23 and you can view the full tracklist below. Today, Oakland’s Waterstrider dropped their new single which will also be on the compilation album. Waterstrider “Frayed” is the first track since the five-piece band released […]
A few weeks back, Chicago’s Towkio shared “Heaven Only Knows“, a new track from his upcoming .Wav Theory mixtape featuring Chance the Rapper and Lido. That track teased of what to expect from .Wav Theory and today we’ve got the full thing. You can stream all 12 tracks of the Towkio .Wav Theory mixtape below featuring Chance, Vic […]
Oaktown Indie Mayhem (OIM) Records will be releasing a compilation album featuring Bay Area bands on June 23. One of the OIM comp’s bands is Yassou Benedict, former residents of Upstate New York who now live in San Francisco. Yassou Benedict’s “YoungBlood” offers an excellent introduction to the band for anyone unfamiliar. Yassou’s five multi-instrumentalists craft nocturnal vibes on a […]