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News : Lucchi’s mixtape coming soon!

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If you’re seriously into hip-hop, maybe you should look out for rapper LUCCHI -his upcoming mixtape  Feel Me Rappers Feel Me Beat s2  (or simply FMR FMB 2) will be released later next month with Radial Affairs Entertainment.

The first single from the mixtape, Remember Me, is a head-jerking production, where you introduced to the Ohio-born artist’s unbelievable freestyle rap. Remember Me arrived just in time for the summer as it is one of those tunes that is begging to be played at full volume on a car cruise (windows down of course!)

So who is this guy? LUCCHI, whose real name is Jeffery Lige, started rapping from the age of eight but didn’t take it seriously until years later. After working on numerous projects, including joining a group called Da Block, LUCCHI took the plunge and released his first debut mixtape, In My Own World, in 2010 which generated interest and clocked up over 5000 downloads. The success just kept on rolling for the 24-year-old when he dropped another mixtape FMR FMB in late 2011. The mixtape has been in the top ten twice on Ourstage.com.

There’s no rest for this hip-hop upriser – as well as releasing FMR FMB 2, there’s another mixtape and an EP in the pipeline. For now, have a listen to Remember Me here.

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News: Hollander Blue’s album coming out soon!

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If you’re a big fan of HOLLANDER BLUE, I have good news: the folk/indie artist will be releasing her second album, Welcome to the Human Race later this year.

If you’re unfamiliar with her work, please let me fill you in: the North Carolina based singer/songwriter took an interest in music from the age of seven, learning to play the piano and writing poetry. In 2011, she released her debut album, Accidental Confessions which offers a sweet infusion of rock, folk, indie and pop coupled with intimate songwriting, reflecting on the realities of life, joy and heartache.

Now I brought you guys up to speed, listen to one of singles from the upcoming album, Red Moon. The soothing track will also feature on Red Dragon Record’s second renaissance compilation album.

The release of Welcome to the Human Race is fast approaching…so keep your eyes peeled on the reviews section!

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Review: Richie Ashwin –Richie Ashwin

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1. Glass Heart
2. Hold Your Breath
3. Until We Bleed (Ft. Lykke Li)
4. Chasing Summer
5. Dear Ex

Blessed with good looks, you could say that RICHIE ASHWIN could easily fit in a manufactured boy band. But beyond the mesmerising exterior, lies some serious (and I mean serious) talent that definitely is too good for any mainstream group (sorry!)

The British singer, songwriter and producer recently released his self-titled EP on SoundCloud and so far he has developed a fan base particularly in Chicago! This five track album offers atmospheric R&B infused with an element of dubstep and hip-hop, coupled with lyrics that exposed pure love, lust and some serious heartache (man, who hurt this guy!)

Ever wondered what atmospheric R&B sounds like? Listen to Glass Heart. If you’re unfamiliar with Ashwin’s work, Glass Heart is the perfect introduction, as the second you hear this Londoner’s cool and collected vocals, you’ll realise that this guy means business!

Well, I thought Glass Heart was an eyebrow-raising moment for me, until I heard Hold Your Breath. As I was enjoying the oh- so-smooth vocals, Ashwin suddenly breaks into an equally soothing rap – I was surprised, pleasantly surprised! To top it off, I was exposed to more of his casual-rapping style in Until We Bleed and dubstep-infused Chasing Summer. It suddenly dawned on me that Ashwin is not just a talented singer/songwriter, but a super fly rapper that could easily make it in the mainstream.

The EP ends with a high with the hip-hop infused Dear Ex where you really appreciate this multi-talented guy as a rapper. As I said before, this is an excellent introduction to this artist – I think I’ve witnessed a birth of a star…DRAKE, move over!

I’m begging you, have a listen to this EP and rest assured, you’ll enjoyed it as much as I did! If you’re loving the songs –I have good news for you- you can download the entire EP for FREE (yes, free) on SoundCloud!

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Weekend Riot Club – PSYCHOTROPIA

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1. Drink Up
2. Hell (I Wanna Kiss You)
3. Things Are Looking Up Again
4. Fly Away
5. Red Light Green Light
6. Come Back Home
7. I Will Carry You
8. Night to Remember
9. Give It All
10. Stick Around
11. Again And Again
12. Perfect Night

They scooped the Best Alternative Rock Act at Toronto’s Independent Music Awards in 2012 as well as being nominated for Best New Act at Hamilton Music Awards in the same year. They even shared the stage with heavyweights, such as The Spin Doctors and Sex Pistol’s Glen Matlock- it’s hard to believe that Melissa Marchese (lead vocals), Mike Chetcuti (guitar and vocals) and Paul Fontes (Drums) aka WEEKEND RIOT CLUB started out in 2010.

No doubt, the Ontario rockers’ roaring success will continue with their first full-length album PSYCHOTROPIA. Released earlier this month,  there’s two sides to this 12 track production: You have the in-your-face, full on rock as demonstrated in Drink Up, Red Light, Green Light, Come Back Home and Give It All. Personally I’m a big fan of a softer and mellow side of PSYCHOTROPIA.  The-pick-me- up track, I Will Carry You, offer words of encouragement that you can listen to over and over when you need scraping off the floor (excuse the expression!) If you get a chance to listen to the album, go straight to the last track Perfect Night, as it’s simply magical. Marchese’s vocals (which are usually throaty and gutsy) turn all soft and full of emotion, which works really well with the lone guitar. I know I mentioned it before, but it’s simply magical!

So have a listen of PSYCHOTROPIA and see if you like the explosive or mellow side of the album (answers below please!) In the meantime, here’s another one of my favourite songs, Things Are Looking Up Again.

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DAVIDS – 0613EP

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1. Iranians
2. Buried in Cocaine
3. Dead Walkie
4.Right On
5. Conduits

Toronto’s finest DAVIDS released their latest EP 0613EP earlier this month (via Nile River Records) and I have to say I was completed surprised! From looking at the album cover, was expecting full on heavy metal – and boy was I wrong!

0613EP offers five tracks bursting with high energy electronic throbs (I guess there’s elements of rock) that travels right through you – and I mean that in a good way! The album arrived in just time for the summer season as, undoubtedly, these tracks will receive heavy rotation in trendy clubs somewhere in the party land of Ibiza.

Star songs of the album are lounging-in-the-sun Iranians and Conduits. Although Iranians is so soothing, the track features that forceful electronic rock (ish) throb which, I gathered, is their trademark. Mid-tempo Conduits has that forceful funky beat that definitely show its presence in the track -and towards to end, that constant beat suddenly chops in and out the masterpiece. Absolutely Ingenious.

Well I’m going to stop babbling on now….but before I sign off, seriously you gotta listen to the album on Bandcamp. In the meantime, have a listen one of my favourites, Conduits.

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