Speaker for the Dead – Earth Eyes EP (FREE DL!!) [Glitch-Hop//Trap]

Speaker for the Dead - Earth Eyes EP

It’s time to get back on the local music track. And there could not be a better way then with this hot new two-tack Earth Eyes EP from one of our Philly favorites, Speaker for the Dead. It’s always good to have constant reminders of how hard the Philadelphia collective Glitch Squad is killing it, and it’s impossible to not be reminded with how often these guys are putting out amazing new material. “Earth Eyes” definitely takes the cake for me here, a high-energy trapped out track with still a large amount of glitch-hop stylings and an overall unique perspective on the genre that gives it that true future bass feel we have come to love and expect from Glitch Squad. That being said, do not even think about skipping over “Escape Velocity”. And what better reason not to than that this EP is FREE like almost all of Glitch Squad’s music. Enjoy!!

Speaker for the Dead Soundcloud // Bandcamp // Facebook // Twitter

Speaker for the Dead Earth Eyes EP FREE Download!!

ill.Gates – “Re:Mix:Tape” (FREE DL!!) [Glitch-Hop//Breakbeat]

ill.Gates - ReMixTape

So we just posted the Sonic Bloom 2013 lineup and festival announcement, and among their list of incredible artists is a man that has been doing up the breakbeat game for a long time now. I am of course referring to the great ill.Gates. The San Francisco native producer has done work with many incredible producers, including the mighty Bassnectar, as well as Beats Antique, Samples, Opiuo, Datsik and plenty more. I think that list of collaborations actually gives a good representation of ill.Gates’ versatility and production prowess. He covers anything from dubstep, to glitch-hop, to straight breakbeat, hip-hop beats, and just about anything in between. He’s giving away this new “Re:Mix:Tape” completely FREE, which is truly an anomaly as the mix is packed full of fresh, bassed-out tunes.

ill.Gates - Website // Soundcloud // Facebook // Twitter

ill.Gates - “Re:Mix:Tape” — FREE Download!! // Full Tracklist

2013 Festival Preview: Sonic Bloom – Full Lineup Announcement!!

Sonic Bloom 2013

Sonic Bloom 2013 Website // Buy Tickets // Full Lineup

Okay, so I am here today to deliver the welcoming news of a beautiful festival, in the far away amazing world of Colorado. That festival would be Sonic Bloom, and while it may be a bit of a track for our Philadelphia readers, the festival represents an aspect of the electronic music that we don’t see a lot of representation for here in The City of Brotherly Love. The lineup displays a wide array of music that could be classified as anywhere from psy-trance, to dub, glitch-hop, electrofunk, simply bass, or just about anything else in that spectrum that comes to mind. The festival will be taking place from June 13th-16th this Summer, in it’s homespot of Shadow’s Ranch in Georgetown Colorado. With a whopping array of artists including Opiuo, VibeSquaD, Random Rab, Minnesota, The Polish Ambassador, Bluetech, Orchard Lounge, Phutureprimitive, TRUTH, Andreilien (previously known as Heyoka), ill.Gates, Wick-It the Instigator, Love & Light, Govinda, Thriftworks, Robotic Pirate Moneky, Unlimited Aspect (Unlimited Gravity and Project Aspect), Russ Liquid, Cry Wolf and still plenty more, this festival bleeds an amazing time. Just check out the 2012 festival recap below, as well as a featured playlist with music from artists exclusively on the 2013 lineup!! And be sure to hurry up because tickets are going fast!

Sonic Bloom 2013 - Website // Buy Tickets // Full Lineup

Sonic Bloom 2012 Official Recap Video –

Sonic Bloom - “Sonic Bloom 2013 Artist Playlist”

Album Review: Coyote Kisses – Thundercolor EP + “Changing Guard” FREE DL!! [Glitch-Hop//Electrofunk]

Coyote Kisses - Thundercolor EP

This release has seen the light of day for a bit now, but it’s been looping periodically on my computer almost for a week now, so I feel it still warrants a post. And while some of you have already stumbled upon the new Thundercolor EP from Virginia-based production team Coyote Kisses, I am sure there are a few of you, at least, out there who will be very pleased after giving this album a listen. The style is mellow, yet far from minimal, and psychedelic in a dreamy and melodic, yet welcoming way. Comparable to artists like Seven Lions, Ghostland Observatory, and Michal Menert – I know that sounds like a confusion fusion- the group still remains far removed from anything I can say I have yet to hear. 5 out of 5 stars, this is freaking awesome.

Coyote Kisses - Soundcloud  // Facebook // Twitter

Coyote Kisses Thundercolor EP Buy on Beatport

Funkadelphia Pick: “This Is How You Know”

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Tack #4 – “Changing Guard — FREE Download!!

LabRat – “Fuse” (FREE DL!!) [Glitch-Hop//Dubstep]

LabRat

Anyone else feeling mellow on this beautiful Summer night? Anyone else trying to get their funky groove on? Well let me tell you, LabRat knows the feeling. The Santa Cruz producer just dropped this fresh new glitch-hop track on as a little thank you leading up to the release of his new Strange Nights EP. If you haven’t already noticed, the glitch-hop scene is making some serious moves in the bass and EDM world, and we’re all about it. I hope you guys are with us here, because this production shows off some serious talent. Oh, did we mention it’s FREE!? Enjoy!

LabRat - Soundcloud // Facebook // Twitter

LabRat - ”Fuse” — FREE Download!!

The Polish Ambassador – Ecozoic (FREE DL!!) [Glitch-Hop//Electronic]

The Polish Ambassador - Ecozoic

Oh man is it a beautiful day for music. Let’s take a break from the heavy, cause I’ve got some real nice funky tunes for you guys here. I’m sure many of you already know this, but Philadelphia is actually the home of talented producer The Polish Ambassador. He’s been throwing down groovy sets here in The City of Brotherly Love for years now, and I think I can speak for most people when I say it’s good to see him starting to get some serious national and global recognition. His newest album, Ecozoic, was released just a few days ago and features a humongous roster of new grooves. It’s actually a double album, so there’s plenty to choose from, and plenty of time to pass while jamming out to these funky tunes. Not to mention, TPA is actually being generous enough to give away the album at the “name your price” album. So if you’re broke, that means you can snag it for FREE; but hey, show some love for your local talent and give this man the support he deserves! Enjoy!

The Polish Ambassador - Website // Soundcloud // BandCamp // Facebook // Twitter

The Polish Ambassador Ecozoic FREE Download!!

Funkadelphia Picks: “Heartbeat Amplifier”, “Invisible Frontiers”, “Two and a Half Moons Away”, “Soul Trap” and “Kids Music for Adults”

Nicodemus – “Good, Better, Best (Archnemesis Remix)” (FREE DL!!) [Glitch-Hop//Dubstep]

Archnemesis

I could not be more hype about posting this. The North Carolina based production duo, known as Archnemesis, just dropped this fresh new remix on the world. It’s a throwback of a tune, but with a hot new glitch-hop spin on it. The City of Brotherly Love has been blessed to host these guys twice in the passed year, most recently at Red Sky, and it’s safe to say these guys really know what they’re doing behind the decks. And of course you know we’ve got you on the FREE download! Kick out the jams!!

Archnemesis Website // Soundcloud // Facebook // Twitter

Nicodemus - “Good, Better, Best (Archnemesis Remix)” — FREE Download!!

JXLBeats – The Art of the Chop EP (FREE DL!!) [Trap//Hip-Hop]

JXLBeats - The Art of the Chop EP

Make way for some local music!! JXLBeats left us absolutely stunned with his first release, the I Go Where the Trees Go EP. The Philadelphia producer demonstrated his ability to play with trap and trill elements to create beautiful soundscapes made for sunny day chilling. Well today we are happy to present you with the follow-up, The Art of the Chop EP. It’s got 8 new tracks of beating goodness, and a whole lot to offer. If you like it gangster, then check out “Robberies, Aggies, Attempts and Extortion”; if you like it funky, then I’ll have to recommend “Make Your Bread”; and if you like it chill, well you’ve got the rest of the EP to choose from. So turn that bass up, let the 808s kick, and let JXLBeats ride you off into the blue skies.

JXLBeats - Website // Soundcloud // Facebook // Twitter

JXLBeats The Art of the Chop EP FREE Download!!

Funkadelphia Picks: “Robberies, Aggies, Attempts and Extortion”, “Make Your Bread” and “The Recipe”

Kinzy – “Kill a Soundboy” (FREE DL!!) [Dubstep//Glitch-Hop]

Kinzy

Now I know some of you love the heavy bass just as much as we do. So I think I have to share this hard-hitting new track from Kinzy. The European producer, hailing from Wales, has a style that combines dubstep with glitch-hop, resulting in a incredible heavy dubstep-breakbeat fusion. This new track, “Kill a Soundboy” is an excellent example, with bass that’s sure to get you whomping, and a beat that’s sure to get those feet jigging. Plus it’s available to snag totally FREE! Enjoy!

Kinzy - Soundcloud // Facebook // Twitter

Kinzy - “Kill a Soundboy” — FREE Download!! // Direct Download [FREE]

Elephant Blue – “Mind Mazes” + Bonus Tracks!! (FREE DLs!!) [Minimal//Glitch]

Elephant Blue

I’m here today to talk to you about a very talented Philadelphia producer that has caught my ear lately. Elephant Blue experiments with the chiller side of electronic, producing tunes that range anywhere from minimal, to glitch, to downtempo, to hip-hop and just about any other genre you could think to bring into the fusion. Elephant Blue just dropped his new track “Mind Mazes”- for FREE! mind you- but I’ve put together a couple tracks here to truly showcase his style and variance within it. If you’re looking for some chill, spacey beats, look no further.

Elephant Blue - Soundcloud

Elephant Blue - “Mind Mazes” — FREE Download!!

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Elephant Blue - “Blast Off (Refix)” — FREE Download!!

Elephant Blue - “Uno Ode a la Printemps” — FREE Download!!