TURN IT UP: Local Tune Of The Week
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“VILLETTE, a new, 19-year-old artist from Auckland, New Zealand, does it all. She sings, produces, DJs, and writes all her own material, and, while she’s only been releasing music on her SoundCloud page for less than a year, recognizing what potential she has has been fairly easy. Today, the up-and-comer shared a free three-track EP titled Crimson Girl, and, […]
Fat Freddy’s Drop have just dropped the 2nd single ‘Razor’ from the upcoming album BAYS. Following the worldwide success of ‘Blackbird’ in 2013, Fat Freddy’s Drop are back with BAYS, a 9-track LP recorded at the band’s Bays Studio in Kilbirnie, Wellington a former 1950s HMV vinyl pressing plant. The predominantly studio written album draws on […]
Alt-beatmaker Estère releases a remix of ‘Reptilian Journey’, on Friday 25th September by acclaimed producer and soul musician Jordan Rakei. The remix creates a new species of Reptile, in that it transforms the sparse scuttling layers of Estère’s original creation, into chunkier synth infused funk alluding to a different type of Reptilian creature. Of the […]
Over the last couple of years Auckland producer Mercy (Josh Ruhen) has built a steady following of fans worldwide. His growing catalogue of release show a producer who has matured from his early drum & bass roots, and embraced a deeper, more spacious sound. Mercy is obviously at home in the studio. His production is tight with crisp […]
Auckland beat maker Wayvee has been dropping some serious heat over the last couple of years, and Base FM has been supporting his tunes since the release of Black Magic back in October 2013. Amongst the 10 tracks on Wayvee‘s latest release ‘Internet Vol II’, are a couple of productions which tap into a nostalgic 70s vibe: Blue […]
“Somewhere between the world at large and paradise is this EP of five songs; short stories against a backdrop of experimental music. Whatever you think of it, I promise you, if nothing else it will take you on journey…” – Mara TK. Electric Wire Hustle are proud to announce the release of the brand new‘Aeons […]
Rhythm Section International proudly presents it’s 8th offering from local boys Chaos In The CBD. Born in New Zealand, but based in Peckham for the last few years, these brothers have made a real mark on the scene in London and with their latest set of productions are set to take this message further afield. […]
Average Rap Band is the latest project from Tom Scott & Lui Tuiasau (formerly @peace). The 6 track EP titled ‘Stream Of Nonsenseness’ is available as a download (name your price) & limited physical CD copies via the bands Bandcamp page. Dandruff Dicky (@peace / Side Steps Quintet) produced all the beats on the release. […]
Unknown Mortal Orchestra‘s 3rd album Multi-Love, nreleased in May is a mix of psychedelic funk and alt pop, and showcases Ruban Nielson’s skills as both a producer and songwriter. The album is full of hooks and musical earworms that burrow into your brain, resurfacing to haunt your memory throughout the day. ‘The World Is Crowded’ is a […]
Catch the Paddy Fred Band’s debut live performance this Saturday at Neck Of The Woods, with support from Side Steps Quintet, K*Saba, Hone Be Good and Coco-M Paddy Fred: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | SOUNDCLOUD HIGH HØØPS: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | SOUNDCLOUD – Turn It Up is a feature on Base FM where we showcase a new […]