Artist to Watch: Etherwood Preps Stunning Debut Drum and Bass Album for MedSchool Music

It's no secret that we love ourselves some proper drum & bass tunes...especially the chilled out liquid funk of genre heroes like LTJ Bukem and London Elektricity. The latter started Hospital Records and after that became one of the biggest labels in electronic music, Tony Coleman soon started the spinoff, MedSchool Music to focus on nurturing younger talent that stayed true to the label's original melodic sound.

Cut to Etherwood, who just might be their finest signing yet! The UK producer is currently putting the finishing touches on his self-titled debut album, which is due to hit all good download shops on November 4, 2013.

Take a listen to the sublime album sampler and watch his beautiful music "Begin By Letting Go" video below!





Special Thanks: Etherwood for making music like this, MedSchool Music for putting it out, London Elektricity for laying down the template and Disclosure debut set in Las Vegas

Album of the Week: Hot Natured Deliver on Anticipated Debut Album "Different Sides of the Sun"

At long last the eagerly awaited debut album from house music supergroup, Hot Natured, has been released and "Different Sides of the Sun" absolutely does not disappoint. Featuring plenty of deep, sexy house music grooves that have been lovingly sun-kissed with that current late-90's throwback vibe, this is the perfect end-of-summer album. Pair it with the recently released, AnjunaDeep 05 compilation from James Grant and Jody Wisternoff for a proper party.

While this album sampler doesn't do "Different Sides of the Sun" enough justice, you can get the basic flavor of what Hot Natured are offering on their debut album on Hot Creations label:



Oh and here's their huge hit, "Benediction" which is but one of many standout songs on the album:

Special Thanks: Hot Natured for making this album, Hot Creations for putting it out (along with a slew of other standout house jams), New Mexico, family and new adventures

Nightmares on Wax Premiere New Song "Be, I Do" and Announce North American 2013 Tour

We've been fortunate to see unforgettable live shows from some of our all-time favorite music artists while living in Los Angeles, but never Nightmares on Wax! That will change as the group has announced plans for a 2013 North American tour in supporting of their anticipated new Warp Records album, 'Feelin' Good."

Check out new song, "Be, I Do" and the N.O.W. 2013 North American tour dates below:



November 14 - U Street Music Hall @ Washington, DC
November 15 - Boot & Saddle @ Philadelphia, PA
November 16 - Paradise @ Boston, MA
November 18 - Bowery Ballroom @ New York, NY
November 19 - Music Hall Of Williamsburg @ Brooklyn, NY
November 20 - The Hoxton @ Toronto, ON
November 22 - Lincoln Hall @ Chicago, IL
November 23 - 7th Street Entry @ Minneapolis, MN
November 27 - Neumos @ Seattle, WA
November 28 - Refuge @ Portland, OR
November 29 - Mezzanine @ San Francisco, CA
November 30 - El Rey Theatre @ Los Angeles, CA
December 02 - Belly Up Tavern @ Solana Beach, CA

Special Thanks: Nightmares on Wax for still rockin it, Warp Records and true herbalists everywhere

Quantum Leap: Daft Punk & De La Soul Featured in Wax Poetics Summer Issue #55

Some essential reading material we just picked up comes from the summer edition of iconic music magazine, Wax Poetics. Issue #55 features really cool in-depth interviews with some of our all-time favorite groups, Daft Punk, De La Soul and Slum Village that you simply can't miss!

Pick up Wax Poetics Issue 55 on newsstands now and then soon to be going for top dollar on Ebay.

Special Thanks: Wax Poetics, Daft Punk, De La Soul, Slum Village, LTJ Bukem's instant classic comeback album, "In Session" and the Evil Dead remake being really well done.

Listen: Nicolas Jaar Goes "Daftside" By Remixing Daft Punk's Entire "Random Access Memories" Album

While some of the haters have had their fun bashing the new Daft Punk album, "Random Access Memories," we feel it's easily one of the best releases of 2013 so far. Now before we head off to see acclaimed producer Nicolas Jaar headline The Do LaB's upcoming Lightning in a Bottle festival in a couple of weeks, Jaar and his Darkside production partner have remixed "Random Access Memories" in full and to great effect. It does sound a lot different to the original, but like the best remixes, keeps more than enough intact.

Listen to Nicolas Jaar's Daftside below:

Special Thanks: Nicolas Jaar for always bringing the goods, Daft Punk for making one of the best albums of 2013, LDP Boat Parties, proper house music and good friends

Free Download: Submotion Orchestra Compile Sublime Outlook Festival 2013 Mix

The Outlook Festival in Croatia has hands-down the best summer festival lineup of 2013. If it weren't in Coratia, we'd be there in a second. But until we can make it out to this epic beach bash, one of the best bands on the bill, Submotion Orchestra, have just dropped a sublime new mix, which you can download for free via SoundCloud.



Take a look at the incredible 2013 lineup - so who's bringing this baby to America?!

Special Thanks: Outlook Festival for doing it up proper, Submotion Orchestra, The NY Islanders for returning to the NHL playoffs and banana bread

It's (Really) Coming! New Daft Punk Teaser Image Hits & Gets Internet Buzzing

While information about Daft Punk's highly anticipated new album has been slow to trickle out...their new label, Columbia Records, just released this cool teaser image...getting fanboys like us even more excited.

Check it:

Now bring on the album!!

Special Thanks: Daft Punk's inevitable return, San Francisco 49ers trading Alex Smith for a prime draft pick, Tensnake, Alix Perez new album and Wet Hot American Summer

Bold Prediction: Daft Punk WILL Tour in 2013

Despite a lot of back and forth this week over whether or not iconic electronic music producers, Daft Punk will be embarking on a tour in 2013...we aren't fooled by the smoke and mirrors and firmly believe they will be hitting the road - at least for a handful of appearences. When you consider that they will definitely have a new album out this year, you can be certain the band will want to announce their comeback in a big way. While Coachella is the usual hot-tipped choice for the USA, (which would make sense for the cultural impact of the new album), don't count out a full-blown tour towards the end of the year.

These guys only do things big and this image says it all:

Special Thanks: Daft Punk, The Sound of the Cosmos, Cinematic Orchestra, Quakers album, 49ers Vs Green Bay NFL Playoff Showdown Looming

New Music Tuesdays: Motor City Drum Ensemble Prepares to Release New EP in January 2013

One of our favorite producers of 2012, Motor City Drum Ensemble, has delivered some good news in that he'll be releasing an EP of all-new music via his label, MCDE, on January 30, 2013!

Take a look at the album cover:

The tracklisting is:

A1. Send A Prayer Pt.1
A2. Send A Prayer Pt.2
B1. The Stranger
B2. SP11

This has us really excited and also hopeful that he may finally come to Los Angeles for a gig!

In the meantime, here's his excellent Resident Advisor Podcast that still sounds so fresh:



Special Thanks: Motor City Drum Ensemble, Proper House music, Classic Christmas jams, SF Giants keeping Angel Pagan even if they had to give him 1 more year than they should have, sunshine returning to LA and warm gingerbread cookies