Song of the Day: Be Alright – Tops Mafioso

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Coming on the back of support from the likes of BBC 1Xtra, GRM Daily and Link Up TV for his previous releases, Neva Switch Sides and RckPprSxxrs/Love, TOPS MAFIOSO returns with his first single of 2016 titled Be Alright.

Produced by Gravez, Be Alright  gives an insight to the South London rapper’s life in the inner city and his journey for artistic freedom. The soulful and vibrant production is topped off by the 21-year-old’s lyrical dexterity.

With a collaborative EP with producer Code-E, a solo debut project, and visuals in the pipeline, this upriser won’t be off on holiday anytime soon as he determined to make 2016 his year.

Check out the video to Be Alright below.

 

Song of the Day: Ride On – Cherryshoes

Cherry Shoes

Today’s dish of the day is Ride On by Welsh alternative rock/pop act CHERRYSHOES.

Fronted by the mesmerising L-J, their hypnotic brand of dark pop noir has been described as uniquely powerful, intriguing and yet beautiful .CHERRYSHOES recently performed two sets at Latitude festival and are currently recording their first album.

Ride On has been played on various radio stations all over the globe and recently had its first airing on BBC Radio 6 Music. The group recently performed the song live for BBC Introducing.

It’s definitely worth the attention…hit the play button NOW.

New Track! My Place – SleepLust

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In the span of less than two years, songstress/poet Meghan Tartamella and twin brothers Michael and Joseph Pepe -aka – SLEEPLUST – has become one of Los Angeles’s most exciting and sought after indie electronic pop outfits.

The trio released their debut self-titled EP in November to critical acclaim and commercial success. Recorded in their hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, the five track release is an homage to the band’s roots, hometown and the major transition periods in life we can all relate to. “The EP really speaks to those shifts in emotions, priorities and relationships. It’s about coming more into ourselves and feeling safe in who/where that is.” Tartamella says wistfully.

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Their latest single My Place is the first song written and recorded in the band’s new home of Los Angeles. The three-and-a-half minute production displays the band’s unique trademark, which combines brooding electronics, wandering synths and heavy bass, all brought together by Tartamella’s sultry yet focused melodies.

This Spring,  SLEEPLUST’s music will be featured on major cable networks such as MTV, VH1, E! and Oxygen. The band is also busy headlining select West Coast tour dates and playing festivals this summer.

New Track! She Hates Love Remix – Fly Von (ft. Alexy Large)

Fly Von She hates Love

Now that the Valentines weekend is out the way, it’s the perfect time to introduce FLY VON‘s first alternative R&B masterpiece of the year, She Hates Love, featuring Alexy Large. Download your copy for absolutely FREE via SoundCloud.

Upcoming Release: Opium (Original Mix) – Luke Chable Vs The New Dvision

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For many years, in the early 2000s, LUKE CHABLE had been described as one of the best Progressive House producers around, renowned for his unmatched production skills & his ability to create massive hits while still preserving his underground roots.

From his first release, Accelerator – which sold out of no less than four pressings – to his worldwide seminal hit Ride and his collaboration with Phil K as LOSTEP, it was a non-stop series of hugely successful releases for more than 5 years straight. Countless classic originals & remixes topped the dance charts all over the world whilst being championed by the world’s elite DJ’s: Deep Dish, Tiesto, Sasha, John Digweed, Eric Prydz, Dave Seaman, Danny Howells, and many more as being one of the hottest progressive house artists on the planet.

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After years of production successes coupled with a hectic global touring schedule, The Australian DJ  took a well deserved rest away from the scene for a few years and came back even stronger. Earlier in 2015, his return COMET EP (released on ToolRoom ZERO THREE sister label) instantly climbed into BEATPORT Top 5 and prompted EDM act Above & Beyond to propose him a guest mix spot on their massively famous “Group Therapy” radio show.

With his comeback EP now nearing 1 million plays on Spotify, Luke follows up with his own take on indie pop cult classic Opium from The New Division, retaining the 2012 track original vocal and delivering a hypnotic and modern progressive house number.

Opium is set for release on 29th February on iTunes.