Music Mondays: Los Angeles Producers Poolside Make 'Seasons Change' SoundCloud Mix Available as Free Download

One of our favorite finds this summer was the Los Angeles production duo, Poolside. The band's sublime debut album, "Pacific Standard Time" was an essential soundtrack to summer. Now the duo have compiled the quintessential mix for the changing seasons, which they've lovingly made available to download via their SoundCloud page.

Featuring a slew of slow burning house music grooves that will seep into your subconscious, this hour long mix is definitely one you're going to want to jump on. Take a listen for yourself and then be sure to show them some love with a download...trust us, you'll be glad you did.

Special Thanks: 2 pt fantasy football wins, Lana Del Rey remixed by Photek, Skyfall sessions, SF Giants resigning Jeremy Affeldt, KDAY classics, cool art openings and winter in LA.

Free Download: Photek Makes His 2012 Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 Available Via SoundCloud

Wow, as we get ever closer to Photek's new album, "KU:Palm" dropping later this month...the talented producer stepped up to the plate to deliver his second BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and it's a real gem! Featuring all sorts of different bass music sounds and some exclusive Photek productions from the new album...this is not to be missed!

You can download Photek's Essential Mix HERE

Special Thanks: SF Giants tying their NLCS series against the St. Louis Cardinals in thrilling fashion, the new Robert Glasper Experiment Black Radio Remix EP, Jazzanova live, UNKLE, DJ Shortkut reggae mixes and delicious veggie burritos

Photek Preps New Album 'Ku:Palm' and Offers Free Download of First Single 'Pyramid'

We at Upperhands couldn't be more excited about the long-awaited new album from acclaimed electronic music producer, Rupert Parkes, aka Photek.

Photek made his mark initially as one of the pioneers in drum and bass, releasing standout singles on LTJ Bukem's Good Looking label as well as Goldie's Metalheadz. 

Never known to stay in one genre for too long, Photek's last solo album, 'Solaris,' came out in 2000, and saw the producer incorporate deep house sounds into his repertoire. In the following years Parkes went on to produce for artists like Nine Inch Nails and then start his own record label. Last year saw a slew of outstanding new Photek EPs from that, which have been building towards finally putting together a proper long-player. The result is the eagerly anticipated 'KU:Palm,' which is coming out on October 23rd. Judging by the early sounds, it looks to be a mixture of all the musical elements that fans have come to love from Photek over the years. 

You can download the first single 'Pyramid' for FREE right here

Special Thanks: SF Giants back in the NLCS, Amon Tobin ISAM 2.0 Tour at Greek Theater, frozen peanut butter cups, Biden sticking it to Ryan in the VP debate, crisp Autumn weekends