Azat - Audiograft No:1

Awesome new single from Azat, "Audiograft No:1".  Can only hope this means a full release soon; the other two unreleased tracks on his soundcloud are still getting play.

AFTA-1 - U N D E F I N E D

Latest greatness from AFTA-1.  
As I understand it these were all recorded live? All through the computer probably, but whichever...sounds nice.
Some older material (some with different strokes/names) but lots of newness/unreleased gems interspersed throughout, like my personal favorite "Lil' Bit of Ice" (which has been around since 2011, an instrumental for Pheo's album 'Wriot!').  

As I understand it this is a precursor to his upcoming new material/albums ('Analogue' & 'Infinite Skies').  Either way, no one is chilled as this dude.

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Chief Kamachi - Radio Raheem

Latest album from Philly MC Chief Kamachi.  I first heard him through his collaborations with Reef the Lost Cauze (half the members of JuJu Mob), and regrettably didn't give due credit for his 2012 solo LP 'Rise & Rhyme Vol. 1'.  I replayed that album countless times (imo "City Blocks" is the best hip-hop song I heard in 2012), and always went back to his collabs with Reef, so when I heard his latest solo output 'Radio Raheem' I was pleased as punch to know he's back and even more on point.  Whether from the title alone or hearing the opening track "Back to the Breaks" you know this album is special; hip hop heads will be happy to know it definitely comes with extra mozzarella.

BED-STUY  DO or DIE 
(get the shirt)

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Comadre - Comadre

 

The 2013 self-titled swan song from progressive punk/hardcore goliath Comadre.  Arguably (and personally) their finest release in their seven year stint.  May the members rattle and stomp past, present, and future eardrums.

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Obsidian Kingdom - Fingers in Anguish (video)

'Obsidian Kingdom is no longer an independent band. We have come to this hard resolution having one and only one thing in mind: to keep making music for you.

Because we want you to know about us if you don’t already. We want to be able to play in your town or very near. We want you to spin our records without having to pay inflated shipping prices. And we would rather invest our limited and valuable human resources in making music, not in bureaucracy.

Season of Mist is one of the biggest, strongest and longest-lived independent labels that we know. It is certainly home to legends such as Morbid Angel, Mayhem and Cynic, but what makes it so attractive for us to be part of the family is the way they respect and support the aesthetic identity and artistic ideas of the bands they work with. On top of everything else, they are devoted music lovers just like ourselves.

And from now on, we will be working side by side to bring our music to your ears in the best and most efficient way possible, starting with the long-time demanded re-issue of our debut album, Mantiis, which will happen this autumn 2014. In the meantime, we are already writing more music for you to bask in…

Wish us luck on this brave step, and we will repay you a thousand-fold.

Thank you.'


Congrats to the dudes of Obsidian Kingdom, wish for further success and more awesome music.  Dig the new official video for "Fingers in Anguish" off of 'Mantiis'.

Hot Victory - Hot Victory

Hot Victory is a duo from Portland, Oregon comprised of Ben Stoller on drums, pads, and programming, alongside Caitlin Love on drums, pads, tapes, and samples.  The pairing's fourth album is a progressive/warped cybernetic soundtrack traveling through a portal in outer space; captured on tape via D.I.Y. label Eolian Empire.  They can be seen touring (dates below) with Floor (featuring Steve Brooks of Torche) at the end of this month, coinciding with the 180gm gatefold vinyl/digital release of their self-titled on April 29th.  Temporarily linking the album for promo purposes but show support if you dig/in the area(s):

04/24 Portland, OR @ STUMPFEST @ Mississippi Studios w/ Trans Am

04/26 Laramie, WY @ Gryphon Theater

04/27 Linclon, NE @ Vega

04/28 Kansas City, MO @ TBA

04/29 Nashville, TN @ The Other Basement / Sweetwater

04/30 Atlanta, GA @ 529 

05/02 Gainesville, FL *

05/03 Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall *

05/04 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel *

05/05 Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus *

05/06 Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary *

05/07 Boston, MA @ Great Scott *

05/08 Buffalo, NY @ The Tralf *

05/09 Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose *

05/10 Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme *

05/11 Chicago, IL @ Double Door *

05/13 Denver, CO @ The Moon Room *

05/14 Salt Lake City, UT @ Bar Deluxe *

05/16 Portland, OR @ Branx *

05/17 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey *

* with Floor

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Soulection - 3 Years of Soulection

Soulection is a record label, radio show and niche collective of creative music makers worldwide. Based out of Los Angeles, CA, Soulection procures the finest tunes and increases visibility for them and their originators via FM signal [KKJZ 88.1FM HD3 - Saturday's 10am-1pm PDT], social media & events.

"In response to us hitting our 3 Year Anniversary we want to present to you a compilation that reflects Soulection and the progression that we have made in these past 3 years. From the very first release (Soulection Compilation Vol. 1) which launched on January 24, 2011 all the way until today, we highlighted the best tracks from each of our releases.

We have so many new ears and we just want to thank you. We are excited for what is next in 2014 and happy to have you along with us. Lets keep progressing and spreading this true music. If you feel this, spread it.

Enjoy."

-Soulection Family

Awesome name-your-price compilation that features the opening track from AFTA-1, whom recently could be heard playing new material (!) at Coachella.  Excited to check out the other artists I'm not familiar with. 

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