Sounds and Colors

Adele - Set Fire to the Rain (Moonlight Matters Remix)

2011-12-16T06:48:00.000-08:00

You know it's a good song when the remixes keep rolling in.

Adele - Set Fire To The Rain (Moonlight Matters Remix) by Annie Mac Presents

SBTRKT - Hold On (Siavash Cold As Ice Remix)

2011-12-11T06:24:00.000-08:00

Jean Jacques Smoothie - 2 People (Louis La Roche Remix)

2011-12-04T08:01:00.000-08:00

*I apologize that I haven't posted the download links for the last few posts, I'll get those up as soon as I can

James Vincent McMorrow x2

2011-12-04T07:57:00.000-08:00

A couple of my favorite tracks off James Vincent McMorrow's album Early in the Morning. I can already imagine myself blasting it in my car when I get back to the US.

Alex Clare - Damn Your Eyes (Etta James Cover)

2011-12-04T07:48:00.001-08:00

"At Last" by Etta James is one of my all-time favorite songs. She has such an amazing voice, but I gotta says Alex Clare's version of "Damn Your Eyes" kills it more than the original.

DJ Antoine - Ma Cherie ft. The Beat Shakers

2011-12-04T07:47:00.000-08:00

I'm not really sure what the connection is between this video and the song lol. I heard it for the first time in Vienna back in September at the DJ Antoine concert at Praterdome. It was a really great night and the crowd went nuts when he played this one.

Sunday Spotlight

2011-08-21T23:38:00.000-07:00

"Let's clap your hands everybody,
Let's stomp your feet everybody,
Let's snap your fingers everybody and come and jump with me"

I love this video because it's so original and so happy. Double dutching? I would never think to feature that in a music video! Very simple concept that added a bit of depth to a Drum & Bass party track. I'm also super impressed that people can keep up with the rhythm of this song, no way I can move that fast! Also, if you like Flux Pavilion's sound listen to his remix of "Gold Rush" here

Remember this one?

2011-08-19T13:33:00.001-07:00

The Weeknd - The Party (Chi Duly Remix)

2011-08-19T00:10:00.000-07:00

On account of this being The Weeknd's Thursday LP release and my friend Chi Duly's birthday Weeknd extravaganza, I'm posting this track. Chi Duly (who you may have heard of through his mixes of Drake/Coldplay, a project called October's Very Cold, which hit Hypem's Most Popular for a couple weeks in 2010) is a friend and remix guru. This remix of The Party & The After Party is great. It changed the mood of the song, while kept it true to its original sound. Check out more of Chi Duly's projects on chiduly.com. Happy Birthday Chris (bummed I can't celebrate with you)!

The Weeknd - The Party (Chi Duly Remix) by Chi Duly

The Weeknd :: Thursday

2011-08-18T23:53:00.000-07:00

Even though House of Balloons has been out for a while, I'm still on a buzz for The Weeknd. So I was very excited about this new drop. Me and everyone else apparently. The release of the Thursday LP crashed the site as fans rushed to get their ears on the latest batch of post-after party, late-late night, sex and overindulgence themed sounds

So far, I'd say it's not quite as great as House of Balloons. The instrumentals are pretty cool, but vocally it falls short. There's too much singing and not enough rapping, and lyrically it's kind of lame. Of everything I've listened to thus far, here's my favorite:

The Weeknd - The Birds Part 2 by mutintamutuma

download: The Weeknd - Thursday

Mac Miller - Frick Park Market

2011-08-18T23:18:00.000-07:00

Logic - Young Sinatra/ Mind of Logic

2011-08-18T23:17:00.000-07:00

I have to credit Sunset in the Rearview with introducing me to Logic. Sir Robert Bryson Hall II (that's his real name) is an up and coming rapper from Maryland. What really got me on this guy was that through listening to his verses you get a sense that he's got a real passion for music. This is confirmed in his interview with Sunset. There he reveals his dedication to his craft, some of the sacrifices he's had to make and the genuineness of his character. When asked about his latest project Young Sinatra, I love his response:

"The Project Young Sinatra is the sound I have created. The elegant, classy yet raw sounds of the educated Hip Hop Culture."

Elegant, classy yet raw....how sexy is that? To wrap up, I love this dude's flow and I'm very excited about what he'll give us in the future (hope it's soon). You can download the Young, Broke & Infamous mixtape HERE and the "Mind of Logic" dl link is below.

download: Logic - Mind of Logic ft. Camille Michelle Gray

RAC remixes

2011-08-15T23:58:00.000-07:00

Theophilus London - Why Even Try (RAC Remix) by TheophilusLondon

Alex Winston - Velvet Elvis (RAC Mix) by RAC

Best Coast - Our Deal

2011-08-15T23:53:00.000-07:00

Best Coast - Our Deal from sssnake on Vimeo.

With odes to Grease and West Side Story this video of teenage love and angst, gang "violence", and classic girl/boy miscommunication makes me l.o.l. Remember when in 8th grade you were made to watch Natalie Wood as Maria with a painted on latino skin tone, singing "I Feel Pretty"?....this is cheesier. But still entertaining.

This is also Drew Barrymore's music video directorial debut. I am loving Best Coast and it's fun to see some recognizable faces (what's up Donald Glover).

Sunday Spotlight

2011-08-14T23:22:00.000-07:00

At this point nearly 11 million of you have watched this video, which means 11 million more people than me knew that Kreayshawn was white (?!). I gotta say I was surprised, all this time I've been picturing a Rye Rye look-a-like lol. Lapse of notice aside, this week's Sunday Spotlight is dedicated to the baddest beezy of 'em all Kreayshawn. Love this song and the fashion in this video cracks me up. Definitely no Gucci, LV, Fendi or Prada here, but **please note the Super Chronic shirt** #seattlelove

Luck-One & Dekk - The Coolax

2011-08-14T22:47:00.000-07:00

"Just sit in your center and saturate your soul
In tune with what you be until it's taken hold
Allowing your inner creations to unfold"

download: Luck-One & Dekk - The Coolax

Althea & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking

2011-08-12T19:34:00.001-07:00

Wobbleland 2011 Compilation

2011-08-11T00:15:00.000-07:00

I pulled this compilation from a video shot by Jon Zombie. It's of this year's Wobbleland that went down this past January in San Francisco. You can catch the madness here. After I replayed the video to hear the mix a couple of times I just ended up converting it to an mp3 and decided to share with everyone. It makes for a great track and all of the transitions are pretty smooth, except near the end when Skrillex makes kind of an abrupt entrance. Anywayyy, enjoy!

Wobbleland 2011 Compilation by ekoutez

Lips - Everything to Me

2011-08-10T00:43:00.000-07:00

Everything to me by LIPS Songs

This is an all around beautiful song. I caught this on my dear friend Angie's blog Victory Lemonade, definitely check that one out this girl's got fabulous music taste.

download: Lips - Everything to Me

Sunday Spotlight

2011-08-08T00:35:00.000-07:00

I missed the deadline for Sunday Spotlight (again), which is why in the past couple of weeks this segment hasn't been as regular as I initially planned. But whatever, I'm still on Sunday so here goes...

As I mentioned in the first edition of Sunday Spotlight, I'm curious about how artists want to visually present their music to the public. I always thought this video for "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" was kind of random. I don't relate Mayer Hawthorne or his music to skateboarding. Although he may be a skater himself, in which case it would make a lot more sense. Despite the disconnect, I think this video is so smooth. Everything about the beginning credits, to the slowed down speed, and the dudes themselves just kinda works. If it's about loving a special someone, loving the city of San Francisco, or loving skating....it's about love, and I'm all for that.

The Mighty Dub Katz - Magic Carpet Ride (The Young Punx Remix)

2011-08-07T23:43:00.000-07:00

Mighty Dub Katz - Magic Carpet Ride 2007 (Young Punx Remix) -www.mp3t.info- by prčlńky

Fleet Foxes - Mykonos (Barbaric Merits Foxtronic Dubstep Remix)

2011-07-26T15:33:00.000-07:00

download: Fleet Foxes - Mykonos (Barbaric Merits Foxtronic Dubstep Remix)

MF Doom - Trap Door

2011-07-20T13:36:00.001-07:00

Sunday Spotlight

2011-07-10T23:35:00.000-07:00

This haunting video is brought to you by Bat for Lashes, aka Natasha Khan. The director, Dougal Wilson, does a great job of creeping you out with surreal-esque visuals. Imagine being chased by those masked BMX-ers, yikes.

Kanye West performing at MoMa

2011-07-07T21:06:00.000-07:00

Love these pics of Kanye West performing at MoMa (reminds me of the Chip Tha Ripper video for Light One Up). Catch more of the images on Jak and Jil.

Apollo Brown - Clouds

2011-07-01T00:08:00.000-07:00

I wasn't planning on making a post about Apollo Brown for whatever reason, but then I caught this video for Tao Te Ching and reconsidered. This song appeared on Clouds, a recently released all instrumental album. It's a very chill, introspective-like work perfect as background music when working on your own projects. Below I've included one of my favorites off the album, as well as download links for both tracks featured in this post.

download:
Apollo Brown - Bridge Through Time
Apollo Brown - Tao Te Ching

Bridge Through Time - Apollo Brown by kronika

Swedish House Mafia: Take One

2011-06-29T00:55:00.000-07:00

Swedish House Mafia has made a documentary film called Take One about their life as DJs on the road. It covers 253 gigs in 23 countries and spans 2008 - 2010. The above clip is a preview of the insanity, catch the full documentary HERE.

Shadows On Stars - Now You're Mine

2011-06-28T02:14:00.000-07:00

I caught this on Vinyl and Vodka. I've never heard of Shadows On Stars, but I'm loving their peppy sound and the image above is so cool! (click on one of the dots to download the track)

Now You're Mine by ShadowsOnStars

Ima Robot - Peru

2011-06-27T23:58:00.000-07:00

This track appeared on the B-side of Ima Robot's Another Man's Treasure album, released back in 2010.

download: Ima Robot - Peru

Peru by ima robot

Sunday Spotlight kickoff

2011-06-27T01:12:00.000-07:00

Although it is already technically Monday where I am, it's still Sunday night for me. And tonight I'd like to kickoff a new segment on this blog called Sunday Spotlight. Each Sunday I'll be featuring a video that I find particularly interesting. I initially started this blog as a music, fashion and art outlet, but overtime the content has funneled down to just music. With this segment I hope to bring back more of the "Colors" aspect of Sounds and Colors and introduce you to some of visuals I've found to be cool.

My belief is that music should be able to stand alone without the backing of a hot artist or crazy imagery. It should be able to evoke an emotion and deliver a message with strictly sound. However, it is always interesting for me to see how artists want their music to be viewed. So to get things on the road, the first feature of Sunday Spotlight is a video from Frank Ocean's Strawberry Swing off of the album Nostlagia, ULTRA. It has really beautiful lyrics backed by truly nostalgic images.

Frank Ocean - Strawberry Swing (Music Video) from MMCCV on Vimeo.

Kids These Days - Hard Times EP

2011-06-25T16:36:00.000-07:00

When asked what genre of music is my favorite, I always seem to respond- "hip-hop". But in reality, if I made a list of my favorite tracks it would be an eclectic mix of genres. I love music, and I don't discriminate against any genre. So when I first heard Kids These Days I was incredibly impressed with the range of musical influences in their songs.

There's Lane Beckstrom with the bass, guitar and vocals by Liam Cunningham, Greg Landfair on the drums, Vic Mensa as the MC, Rajiv Orozco with the saxophone, J.P. Floyd bringing the trombone, Nico Segal on the trumpet and Macie Stewart as vocalist. Together, the eight members of the Chicago-based group make jazzy/bluesy/funky/soulful hip-hop music.

I was further impressed when I heard that the members of the group are all barely legal. Some are students at performing arts schools, while others are still in high school. Needless to say, the members of Kids These Days have a long and bright future that is being catapulted with the release of Hard Times on June 28th. Their appearance at SXSW, as well as a mention on Jay-Z's Life+Times blog, has generated a lot of excitement around the band. Like many others out there I am looking forward to hearing the EP, but for now you'll catch me listening to Summerscent, Darling, and My Days. I'll leave you with this final quote about the band from a journalist who roomed with the group during SXSW...
"therein lies a future bursting at the seams with unfettered talent paired with an unrequited love for music felt by every member"

Stereo Hearts

2011-06-25T15:41:00.000-07:00

I was just telling someone that the original version of this song is my jam for the summer (if summer ever makes an appearance in the Northwest). This remake switches up the vibe of the song. Now i can listen to the Gym Class Heroes and Adam Levine version while pre-gaming and the Colin McLoughlin version while nursing a hangover (as is the case now...).

download: Colin McLoughlin - Stereo Hearts

Stereo Hearts Mashup by Phresh N' Phly Music

The Wombats - Techno Fan (Afrojack Remix)

2011-06-06T12:43:00.000-07:00

After a couple road trips with this song and several plays on my ipod it still hasn't gotten old.

download: The Wombats - Techno Fan (Afrojack Remix)

The wombats-techno fan(afrojack) by Fritz T. Escribano

Eating my words on this one...

2011-06-04T21:12:00.001-07:00

Tyler the Creator - She (featuring Frank Ocean) from MacDre on Vimeo.

Some bands I missed at Sasquatch, still tearing up about it

2011-06-04T18:28:00.000-07:00

G-Eazy

2011-04-22T23:26:00.000-07:00

G-Eazy's from Oakland, but is living in New Orleans, he's currently in college, he's white, he makes his own beats, and he's sickk. Still going through his material, I have yet to hear anything I didn't like but here's a couple favorites thus far...

G-Eazy - Waspy (ft. Tennis) by cigsandcoffee3
Dear Ms. Rose (ft. Phenomenal Handclap Band) by g-eazy

download:
G-Eazy - Waspy ft. Tennis
G-Eazy - Dear Ms. Rose ft. Phenomenal Hand Clap

Gramatik - Stairway to Hip-Hop Heaven

2011-04-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

To be honest I don't know anything about Gramatik, but I really liked this remix of a Led Zeppelin song

Stairway To Hip-Hop Heaven (Gramatik Remix) by isaidahip

download: Gramatik - Stairway to Hip-Hop Heaven

Mac Miller x2

2011-04-20T17:57:00.000-07:00

As promised, a Mac Miller post+pic. He made "People Under the Stairs" in celebration of reaching 300,000 twitter followers. The other track, "Put It On" is one of my favorites off of On and On and Beyond.

Mac Miller - People Under The Stairs by Adamcolefreedman

Mac Miller - Put It On by KineticMuzik

jj - Still (Dr. Dre Cover)

2011-04-18T23:18:00.000-07:00

Jj - Still by palvoske

Another great female vocalist from Gothenburg, Sweden?? They're doing something right over there. jj is the duo Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander, they've reworked a few popular tracks but this one of Dr. Dre is my fav

download: jj - Still (Dr. Dre Cover)

Satellite Mind x2

2011-04-17T22:30:00.000-07:00

This is great! After I played Combat Baby, Help I'm Alive, Gimme Sympathy, Monster Hospital, then the remixes on repeat I had to take a break from Metric. Now I'm welcoming them back into my playlists with these two remixes of Satellite Mind. Emily Haines' voice is unmistakable, but other than that the remixes don't sound like the same song. (a side note: Ben Crea won the indabamusic.com Satellite Mind remix contest, $1000 and a feature on RCRDLBL, if you're interested in the other submissions, click here)

Metric - Satellite Mind (Ben Crea Remix)
Metric - Satellite Mind (HipNeck Remix)

Bruno Mars + Skylar Grey

2011-04-17T21:59:00.000-07:00

A couple of radio hit remixes. Both tracks were pretty good as originals, but the remixes take it up for sure

download:
Bruno Mars - Grenade (Passion Pit Remix)
Diddy ft. Skylar Grey - I'm Coming Home (Arion Dubstep Remix)

Video thanks to TCH

2011-04-16T18:46:00.001-07:00

The Mountain from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo.

Go to this link for some insight on the video

@Twittle Dragon

2011-04-14T22:24:00.000-07:00

After I heard "Nightlight" I checked out my archives to see what I said about Little Dragon last time I posted one of their tracks.....turns out I said nothing! I was probably feeling lazy, or maybe when I made a post about "Feather" I didn't realize how much I would come to love this band.

So now, a little bit about Little Dragon: The bandmates Yukimi Nagano, Erik Boden, Frederik Wallin and Hakan Wirenstrand all went to high school together in Gothenburg, Sweden. They describe themselves as "peacelovingdreamytrancedance for the soul....". I'd say this is a pretty accurate description. The band has tried to stay under the radar, but without much success. They've been sought out by Dave Sitek for a collaboration on "If You Return" and were featured on the Gorillaz last album Plastic Beach. Now they have a US tour and will be performing at Outside Lands in SF this August. It seems fame is persistent with true talent. The song "Nightlight" is their latest release. It will be featured on the 7" Ritual Union (the release date isn't up yet). I've also included one of my favorite Little Dragon songs below and if you missed it last time listen to "Feather" here.

download:
Little Dragon - Place to Belong
Little Dragon - Nightlight

Tyler the Creator

2011-04-07T00:46:00.000-07:00

Here comes an ultra-girly-merchandising-major analogy to music. Ready? Ok, some music is like five inch furry peep-toe ankle boots. It's true. It sounds like it could be pretty cool, it's innovative, it's exciting. But once you own a pair, you come to realize that you're either shoveling snow into your shoes freezing your toes off, sweating in your fashion statement or wearing dripping wet, matted stilettos (wtf). Point being- there's no occasion for them.

....And the same goes for music. Case in point, Tyler the Creator. Most of you have probably already heard of him. "Yonkers" has over six million views on YouTube. I think the guy's really interesting. He has some cool things to say and definitely chooses to say them in his own way. But when it comes down to it, when the hell am I gonna listen to this music? Rape, self-mutilation, suicidal thoughts are pretty heavy subjects to vibe to. I'm not gonna turn this on in the car, or listen to this while I'm studying, and it's not exactly conducive to partying. As much as I appreciate his clever lyricism, I can't get over the subject matter. As my friend Angie said on her blog, Victory Lemonade, Tyler the Creator is NSFL (Not Safe For Life) That said, after watching this interview I can say that he's got a point. He may be blunt about it, but the things he says are not outrageous. Check out his interview below to see what I mean.

I'm looking forward to seeing in which direction he'll take his sophomore album. Maybe we'll see a less angry side of Tyler (but I doubt it).

Heatwave - Chiddy Bang ft. Mac Miller

2011-04-06T23:54:00.000-07:00

Chiddy Bang & Mac Miller- Heatwave by revofive

I was so torn when making this post. Feature a Chiddy Bang picture or a Mac Miller picture?....decisions. Ultimately, I thought this pic of Chiddy and Xaphoon Jones was too cool not to post (sorry Mac, next time I promise).

download: Chiddy Bang - Heatwave ft. Mac Miller

Max Sedgley - Slowly

2011-04-05T22:43:00.001-07:00

Slowly by Max Sedgley by Sublime Music

So in the previous post I said I had no new music to post on the blog, which is still true :(. This track by London DJ, Max Sedgley, is old, like dusty. I haven't listened to this song in soo long I almost forgot about it. I downloaded it back in high school and return to it every year or so. It's been on my iTunes for so long I consider it one of the originals in my music collection. Hopefully you like it as much as I do and it becomes a favorite within your music library too.

download: Max Sedgley - Slowly

Nike Chase

2011-04-05T22:00:00.000-07:00

Nike chase from ilovedust on Vimeo.

I haven't been downloading much music lately.....lately meaning a few days. But it seems like it's been a long time and I have no new material to post on Sounds and Colors. Instead of filling the gap with a song I'm not so excited about I thought instead I would post this video. It's a Nike campaign that ran in Japan about a year ago. A beautiful collaboration by ilovedust of London and San Francisco's AKQA.

John Legend - Rolling in the Deep (Adele Cover)

2011-03-28T21:18:00.000-07:00

John Legend - Rolling in the Deep (Adele Cover) by johnlegend

Pretty Lights Unreleased 2010 Remixes

2011-03-28T19:36:00.000-07:00

Derek Smith, aka Pretty Lights, released the Unreleased 2010 Remixes EP. They're mostly remixes of his own tracks, plus a couple of new ones like the Kanye remix and the Pink Floyd track which I haven't heard before. As someone who's favorite album used to be The Wall I was thrilled at hearing the "Time" remix. Actually, according to Pretty Lights' wikipedia page the band is named after a Pink Floyd concert poster that read "Come and see the pretty lights!". So it's strange there haven't been more reworks of this band. I personally would love to hear more!

Pretty Lights - Kanye West All of the Lights Remix
Pretty Lights - Pink Floyd Time Remix

The Strokes x Lupe Fiasco - Machu Picchu Goes On

2011-03-27T23:29:00.000-07:00

download: The Strokes x Lupe Fiasco - Machu Picchu Goes On (LehtMoJoe Mash)

I'm digging the new The Strokes album Angles and this remix with Lupe Fiasco's The Show Goes On. Here's another track off Angles titled Taken for a Fool....
Taken For a Fool - The Strokes by born2rime

Chip Tha Ripper - Light One Up

2011-03-15T13:37:00.000-07:00

Chip Tha Ripper - Light One Up from illRoots.com on Vimeo.

Chip tha Ripper makes some seriously sick videos. This track is off of Gift Raps, a project he worked on with Chuck Inglish. The entire album is available for download on his website chiptharipper.com

download: Chip Tha Ripper - Light One Up

Tonight we're slingin' stars

2011-03-14T21:12:00.000-07:00

Star Slinger - Morning from Kairos Mosaïque on Vimeo.

Whatever you're picturing the artist of this groovy track to look like, you're dead wrong. I guarantee it. That is unless you do listen to Star Slinger in which case you may have been as surprised as I was to see this guy. Judging by the sexy, soulful sound I pictured someone quite more "DJ-esque" if that makes sense. Not that it particularly matters, it's just funny that someone can surprise you like that. If by now you're interested in what this beat master looks like check out his his performance of "Roller Skaters" at a comic book store. And below is another Star Slinger track to groove to.

Star Slinger - Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins Rework) by Star Slinger

Call My Name - Sultan & Ned Shepard ft. Nadia Ali

2011-03-12T12:51:00.000-08:00

Just a posting a party track to get me through finals hell. Click HERE to download the original version. Or the waveform below has the link for the remix.
Sultan, Ned Shepard feat. Nadia Ali - Call My Name (Spencer & Hill Remix) by Domi0207

Lykke Li (cont.)

2011-03-12T12:27:00.001-08:00

I wanted to add this to the previous Lykke Li post, but I was worried the page would take too long to load. Anyway, this is a video from a few years back of Lykke Li performing "I'm Good, I'm Gone" in some bathroom (in a bathroom because of the acoustics? idk). I didn't get this until I heard her say it in the video but I guess the song is about her journey to be coming a recognized musician. In my opinion, this video does a great job of showcasing her voice. Just two dudes, a rattle(?), guitar and a long-lost Swedish Olsen triplet (does anybody else see the resemblance?) making good music in the ladies room. Below is a bonus track, which is a remix by Dave Sitek of one of the tracks off Wounded Rhymes

I Follow Rivers (Dave Sitek remix) by Ragged Words

Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes

2011-03-12T11:30:00.000-08:00

Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes (Hype Machine Album Exclusive) by LykkeLi

As my close friends and readers of this blog are well aware, I am a big fan of Lykke Li. So naturally I was thrilled when her new album Wounded Rhymes came out, but I noticed that I haven't really said much about it. Here goes: Mostly I want to say that I love it. But also, that it's honest and very brave. You can tell through the lyrics she's laying a lot of things in the open. The album title captures the tone of the album, they really are 'wounded rhymes'.....
"Rather die in your arms, than die lonesome. Rather die hard, than die hollow.". or "Sadness is a blessing, sadness is a pearl, sadness is my boyfriend, oh sadness I'm your girl.".
As for the music, it sounds like a natural progression from her freshman album Youth Novels. More serious, maybe more mature? Honestly, I think it's hard to go wrong when you have such an amazing talent and unique sound. Check out the album above. Some of my personal favorites are Youth Knows No Pain, Sadness Is a Blessing, Get Some, I Follow Rivers and Unrequited Love.

I Remember Shelter (The xx vs. Deadmau5 vs. Kaskade) - Austin Eterno

2011-03-10T12:26:00.000-08:00

I Remember Shelter (The xx Vs. Deadmau5 & Kaskade) - Austin Eterno by Camilo Mazo

I completely forgot to post this song. It doesn't exactly feel new considering it's a combination of pretty well known tracks by Deadmau5, Kaskade and The xx. Nevertheless the mix is great. It has a beautifully gentle sound and the rhythmic beat of The xx complements the melody of "I Remember".

(no download link for this one, but the SoundCloud waveform comes with one)

AutoErotique - Turn Up the Volume

2011-03-10T12:09:00.000-08:00

03 Turn Up The Volume by Autoerotique

The title says it all - this song makes me want to turn it upppp. I really don't know much about AutoErotique, except that they hail from Deutschland and a couple years back did a sick remix of Lykke Li's hit "Little Bit". Wait for the kick @ 1:30. (btw the soundcloud stream is taken from their own account so it doesn't allow downloads like my others, but I've attached a mediafire link).

download: AutoErotique - Turn Up the Volume

Austria bound next fall :)

2011-03-09T23:28:00.000-08:00

I would have never thought the words of Billy Joel would so accurately capture my life at a single moment. I'm studying abroad at the Vienna University of Economics and Business next fall and I cannot wait. Besides the literal connection to Vienna, the lyrics are very "of-the-moment" state of mind.

Lupe Fiasco - I Don't Want to Care Right Now ft. MDMA

2011-03-04T16:22:00.000-08:00

I guess it was about time for Lupe to go a bit more mainstream and release a party track. I've been a fan of his work since the beginning and I have always appreciated the substance of his songs. So it's a little bit of a disappointment that he has moved away from his original rapping style. Before I say this next part I want to re-iterate how much I love Lupe Fiasco....but :/ I can't help the feeling that his songs have been getting progressively less interesting. Think back to the verses of Kick, Push or Hurt Me Soul, followed by Superstar and now I Don't Want to Care RIght Now. I know I wouldn't be saying this if I heard this song without knowing his previous work because it's still a great song. But as a fan, I want the Lupe of back in the day. When his sophomore album came out he was upset because despite all of the hype the sales were dismal. This was largely because of tracks being leaked on the internet, so I'm not posting the mp3 for this track. I'm all about free music but for this one I'm making an exception. Check it out, if you like it buy Lasers! And if you've been living under a rock for the past several years and you're not familiar with his work - look into Food & Liquor

What's your secret ingredient?....ohh right

2011-03-03T20:54:00.000-08:00

The recipe for mashups: take one serving of a great song, combine with a serving of an equally delectable song, stir until you get the right mix of both ingredients, add a healthy dose of bass, serve hot. Then sit back, turn it up and enjoy! In the case of We Speak No Americano we've been served a steaming delicious plate of genius that's sure to satisfy the palettes of hip-hopers and club goers alike. I've been snacking on it all day.

We Speak No Americano - Nas & Damien vs. Yolanda B Cool & DCUP

"I care not for the role you choose to play"

2011-03-02T19:07:00.000-08:00

I can only try to listen, learn, and live in honest expression.

download: Wax Tailor - The Games You Play

Pretty awesome promotion

2011-02-15T23:15:00.000-08:00

Animating Chanel from Mooi Beauty Team on Vimeo.

quoted from Front Row View:
"The creative director for Chanel makeup (and the genius behind their always covetable limited edition nail polishes) Peter Phillips has created a stop-motion short film utilizing his beauty kit. The video was inspired by a set of headdresses that Phillips previously created for a Vogue Paris shoot but this time, tiny robotic-inspired characters have come alive, artistically composed from lipglosses, eyeshadow palettes, makeup brushes and lipsticks."

The Dø - Slippery Slope

2011-01-11T18:53:00.000-08:00

The Dø - Slippery Slope from thatgo on Vimeo.

Much to my dismay, of all of the songs by The Dø that I listened to this was the only one that I liked. I don't know what it is, but I have a weak spot for these Finnish/Swedish female artists. They all have this slightly eery tone to their voice, and Olivia Bouyssou-Merilahti, lead singer of The Dø, is no exception. Lykke Li and Karin Dreijer Andersson of The Knife and Fever Ray are also in this category. What drew my attention to this song was the video. It's creative and beautiful and strange, although I'm still trying to figure out what it means lol.

The Dø - Slippery Slope

Bonus:
Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers

Thunderheist

2011-01-11T18:27:00.000-08:00

MC Isis and producer Grahm Zilla are the Canadian duo Thunderheist. This song is off their 2009 album titled Thunderheist and it hits hard. I love the electro-hip hop sound and I'm predicting this will be playing in my car this weekend. Isis reminds me somewhat of Rye Rye, but that may be simply because they are both female rappers and there are too few of them around to make complete comparisons.

download:Thunderheist - LBG (Little Booty Girl)

The Arbiters - Exciters Go Back to Cali

2011-01-04T19:55:00.000-08:00

Mos Def, Notorious B.I.G. and a jazzy mix is so good

The Arbiters - Exciters Go Back To Cali by ekoutez

Audio Bullys - Keep On Moving

2011-01-04T19:37:00.001-08:00

I was introduced to this song by my brother during a five hour car ride to Canada. Although he played other great songs from his impeccable hip-hop collection, this one really stood out. It's so goddamn smooth. Thanks Z!

Audio Bullys - Keep On Moving

Deadmau5 vs. Outkast

2011-01-04T19:29:00.000-08:00

download: DJ Ellipsis - Ghosts Over Baghdad

Dynamik

2010-11-19T23:28:00.000-08:00

download: Michael Woods - Dynamik

The Noisettes

2010-11-17T13:35:00.000-08:00

I am like a year late on the release of this album, but no worries it's never too late for good music. The Noisettes are an indie rock band out of London (have you noticed how the British love to name themselves "The [insert name]s"....The Buzzcocks, The Kooks, The Beatles hmmm). Anyway, their sound is a very catchy, 60s throwback rock. Sooper dope video featuring Shingai Shoniwa. The download link is below, along with my favorite from The Noisettes - Never Forget You.

The Noisettes - Ever Fallen In Love
The Noisettes - Never Forget You

Lykki Li love

2010-11-12T13:35:00.000-08:00

Lykke Li @ NTBR Part 4 - "Hustlin'" from Drew Innis on Vimeo.

haha i forgot about this one. She's the cutest thing (slight girl crush on this one) and so humble in concert. And who doesn't love Hustlin'??

A-Track - Ray Ban Vision ft. Cyhi Da Prynce

2010-11-06T22:54:00.000-07:00

I got SUPER vision. I saw A-track at Sasquatch last spring and it was love in the dance test. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck finding anything I'm crazy about since then (I have to say their remix of Heart It Races by Dr. Dog ruins the original). Ray Ban Vision ft. Cyhi Da Prynce caught my attention tho. Fun song with a sound similar to what I remember from the festival. As for the sunglasses, if you've been following this blog you'll know this isn't my first post about Supers. This particular pair was a Super and Highsnobiety collab. I gotta say GREAT end result! The top is leather, which i thought was a cool touch. Super cool 70s throwback.

A-Track - Ray Ban Vision ft. CyHi Da Prynce by ekoutez

Mr. Skeleton

2010-10-27T21:23:00.000-07:00

Talking That Funny ! W/ B.h(a)ve out now on Rot10 Musik ! by Mr.Skeleton

F.D.A.U. out now on Rot10 Musik ! by Mr.Skeleton
So LOUD! love it. LA's Mr. Skeleton is killin' it. Unfortunately I have yet to find the mp3s. I'll work on getting that out.

I'm In the HOUUUSSSSEEEE

2010-10-08T22:31:00.000-07:00

"Have no fear, Religion is here!" lol I'm quoting their Myspace profile. Kinda lame yes, but this remix is not. I just realized how long it's been since my last post, sorry about that. I guess since school has started back up I've been caught up with classes and seeing everyone after summer. But anyway, today I'm posting a Steve Aoki remix. No not a song remixed by Steve, but a Steve song remixed by Religion. They're an LA based duo whose members are Kevin Stewart and Nicholas Dew. They've been around since 2008, but this is the first time I'm hearing them. Hope you like!

Steve Aoki - I'm In The House (Religion Remix) by ekoutez

Getting folky

2010-09-18T00:16:00.000-07:00

Lately I have gotten into what I would call "folky" sounding music. Artists like Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe, The Tallest Man on Earth and Jenny Wilson have been frequent plays on my ipod, but none have made it to this blog. I'm posting this late, but as it is a new discovery for myself I wanted to share with you too.

Jenny Wilson - Like a Fading Rainbow by ekoutez

Chiddy Bang - The Good Life

2010-09-09T00:27:00.000-07:00

This track is produced by Pharrell Williams....so you know I'm gonna post :). I wonder if Billionaire Boys Club accepts girl members?

Chiddy Bang -The Good Life by ekoutez

Alex Gaudino

2010-09-08T18:29:00.000-07:00

Alex Gaudino - I'm In Love (I Wanna Do It) (Kurd Maverick Remix) by ekoutez

Deadmau5 + Wolfgang

2010-09-03T17:51:00.000-07:00

Deadmau5 has been invading my head for the last several months. And recently Wolfgang Gartner has joined in on the auditory attack. Now the two have collaborated on this track....and my eardrums hear no reprieve in sight. I'm loving it. Enjoy this gem :)

Deadmau5 & Wolfgang Gartner - Untitled (Preview) by ekoutez

Duck Sauce - Barbara Streisand Remix

2010-09-03T17:41:00.000-07:00

so saucyyy. eatin it up.

Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand (Ziggy Stardust Breaking Bones Remix) by ekoutez

ENTER THE VOID

2010-09-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

Enter the Void is the latest release of French film director Gaspar Noe, he calls it a "psychedelic melodrama". The film is about an American drug dealer named Oscar who's killed, but stays on Earth as a spirit to watch over his younger sister. I haven't heard anything about this movie and after a little researching it was clear why - the movie hasn't been released in the US. It's been floating around the international film circuit for over a year and got mixed reviews due to its graphic nature. But needless to say it looks visually incredible and I hope to see it soon. What Trinity Films had to say about the movie will be a better explanation...

"ENTER THE VOID is the highly anticipated new film from Gaspar Noé (I STAND ALONE, IRREVERSIBLE), the former enfant terrible of French Cinema. A filmmaker of a singular passion and cinematic vision that continues to challenge us, Noé is one of the most exciting directors working today. The provocative director’s latest work is a visually arresting and audacious ‘psychedelic melodrama’ of familial ties, inner consciousness and the circle of life played out against the neon-soaked backdrop of Tokyo’s nightscape of strip bars, clubs, and seedy hangouts, all lit up like a pinball machine."
via vimeo.

West Coast love

2010-09-03T15:19:00.000-07:00

YES! A West Coast electro producer. I feel like that's such a rare occurrence. Most everyone is from Europe, Australia or New York. I'm no hater, but it's nice to post about someone from your region (Wolfgang Gartner is from California). GO Wolfgang!
Wolfgang Gartner -Illmerica (Preview) by ekoutez

Wolfgang Gartner - Untitled 2 + Vocal (Preview) by ekoutez

MSTRKRFT - Heartbreaker (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) by ekoutez

Mike Posner - 31 Minutes to Takeoff (Keljet Remix)

2010-09-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

Mike Posner - 31 Minutes to Takeoff (Keljet Remix) by ekoutez

Little Dragon - Feather

2010-08-24T17:32:00.000-07:00

Little Dragon - Feather by ekoutez

download: Little Dragon - Feather

MGMT - Congratulations

2010-08-24T17:00:00.000-07:00

This is such a strange video. The creature is so grotesque, but at the same time so sad looking it's hard not to sympathize. And as much as I love color, I love the monochrome.

I love Kanye West.

2010-08-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

I'm late on seeing this video, but I think it's great and worth a post. I have always been a fan of Kanye West, so I'm really excited for the next album. I spotted this video on Vinyl and Vodka, with the following caption:

"I love that this is actually considered as more of a piece of art than just of him lip syncing and showing off all of his money, fame, and power (which I thought it would be about)."

In my opinion, this is the biggest glorifying of himself Kanye has ever done. The video looks like a Baroque church ceiling with Kanye in the center looking like Jesus. The lyrics themselves are pretty bold. So for someone to say this is more than his usual pretentious behavior is funny. This is totally Kanye West. Yeah he over-inflates himself, but how many mainstream rappers today don't? I love that he used this for the visuals. As much as I love the new effects in music videos (LED lights, Gaga's extravagance, etc.), this is a cool direction to take. I'm excited to see what else he's going to release.

DyMeADuZiN

2010-08-10T13:09:00.000-07:00

This morning I randomly came upon this Brooklyn artist who really impressed me. I was surprised that at sixteen years old DyMe-A-DuZiN sounds so mature, until I read his bio and found out he started performing at 9 years old. It's cool to see people so young yet so aware of their identity. DyMe-A-DuZiN has also released a mixtape called = x Shut Up N Listen, where I heard the track Chronic Masturbation haha. Turns out this kid also has a sense of humor.
[download HERE]

Dyme-A-Duzin - Chronic Masturbation by SwazyFinesse

2010-08-09T21:43:00.000-07:00

This isn't a new track, but it's one that I just won't get sick of

Medina - You and I (Deadmau5 Remix) by ekoutez

Upular

2010-08-09T14:45:00.000-07:00

Sounds, chords and phrases from Up remixed into this song by DJ Pogo.

Pogo- Upular by ekoutez

Majority Rules

2010-08-09T14:26:00.000-07:00

The other day I went to the movies and was pretty disappointed when my vote for Dinner with Schmucks was overruled for Step Up 3D. Dance flick+3D+non-actors attempting to act= low expectations. But Step Up proved to be MUCH better than I expected! Granted the acting wasn't very good, but it was a movie about dancing and it delivered on that account. The people in this movie are incredibly talented, and I especially appreciated the use of LED lights. This particular scene was a favorite.

Sia vs. Mike Posner

2010-07-22T18:51:00.000-07:00

OK, so I know this has already made number one on Hypem but I really wanted to post this track. I've been a Posner fan since i heard him on Big Sean's mixtape, and Sia's gentle voice is so beautiful. Of course I was excited about this song! Also, look for Mike Posner's new album 31 Minutes to Takeoff dropping August 10th.

Neon Hitch - Cooler Than Me (Sia vs. Mike Posner) by ekoutez

Robyn - None of Dem (Criminals Remix)

2010-07-21T22:19:00.001-07:00

Robyn - None of Dem (Criminals Remix) by ekoutez

I Blame Coco - Selfmachine

2010-07-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

I guess I'm a bit late on this artist, but that doesn't mean she's not worthy of a post. I Blame Coco, real name Coco Summer, is Stings daughter. Though this isn't exactly a selling factor for me, I have to say the musical gene has been passed on to this girl.

I Blame Coco - Self Machine by ekoutez

I Blame Coco - Self Machine (La Roux Remix) by ekoutez

I Blame Coco - Selfmachine (Chew Fu Robotix Fix) by ekoutez

Sky Ferreira - Animalx2

2010-07-20T21:14:00.000-07:00

Sky Ferreira - Animal (Miike Snow Cover) by ekoutez

Sky Ferreira - Animal (Young Live Dubstep Remix) by ekoutez

Flowers in september

2010-07-20T16:41:00.001-07:00

Brandon Flowers' (The Killers frontman) solo album is releasing this September and I can't wait!

Brandon Flowers - Crossfire by ekoutez

BAR9 Remixes

2010-07-20T15:01:00.000-07:00

I'm working on getting the mp3 for the track above, but here's some more heavy dubstep remixed for you by BAR9. \

PS, I switched to SoundCloud because zshare and usershare were seriously underperforming. The tracks should still download by clicking the downwards arrow on the right, for those of you unfamiliar with this program.

Goldhawks - Keep the Fire (BAR9 Remix) by ekoutez

Example - Kickstarts (BAR9 Remix) by ekoutez

WWF x Ben Lee- Song for the Divine Mother of the Universe

2010-07-09T19:30:00.000-07:00

"...but it's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday." - American Beauty

Space Chimp from Sydney on Vimeo.

Ori Toor

2010-07-09T13:37:00.000-07:00

After watching the Animal Collective video I found out about Ori Toor (he directed the Lion In a Coma). This guy makes some great art and looking at his drawings kind of reveals how his mind works. Check out his website for more of his work Ori Toor (The Devil edition is one to look into).

For some reason the second drawing made me think of Sasquatch. I think it's the fact that the people in it look so relaxed and the colors kind of remind me of the scene at the Gorge. Whatever it was it made me want to post this video of Deadmau5 from the festival. Joel Zimmerman is seriously incredible!

All Summer

2010-07-09T13:19:00.000-07:00

KiD CuDi - All Summer ft. Bethany Cosentino and Rostam Batmanglij

Such a trip

2010-07-09T12:55:00.000-07:00

I love posting this video it's so appropriate for a blog called Sounds and Colors. Definitely watch fullscreen.

Animal Collective - "Lion in a Coma" from ori toor on Vimeo.

I want MORE dubstep!

2010-07-02T18:48:00.000-07:00

PANTyRAiD - Beba

First post of the summer!

2010-06-30T22:26:00.000-07:00

I've been so lame with posting, but I'm gonna make a serious effort to post as often as I can. There's been so much exciting new music out (The Roots How I Got Over, the Nas and Damien Marley collab to name a few) it gives me more material and more motivation. So the first post of the summer is dedicated to two of my long time favorites - Cudder and Kanyeezy. I haven't done much research on where this came from or what's to come from these guys, but once I do I'll let you know. For the time being, here's the track...

KiD CuDi - Erase Me ft. Kanye West (Radio Rip)