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Press Play: Mala, James Blake, Actress, FaltyDL, and More

Well, it looks like we've got a ton of reasons to be excited about this week's edition of Press Play. Namely, James Blake, Actress, Mala, Jon Hopkins, Basement Jaxx, FaltyDL, Andy Stott, Cosmin TRG, fLako, and others uploaded remixes, DJ sets, premieres, music videos, and more for their fans to check out this week. It's a whole lot to take in, so we suggest that everyone begins clicking the play buttons whenever possible, after the jump. Read more » 

Record Store Week: Juno, Bleep, and the Challenges of Digital

In advance of this Saturday's Record Store Day happenings around the globe, XLR8R has put together a week-long series of features devoted to taking a closer look at some of our favorite record-selling outlets from around the world. Check out the entire series here.

It virtually goes without saying that the internet has changed music—without exaggeration, it's a fair assertion that the past two decades have seen the entire concept of music consumption completely deconstructed and rearranged. On the downside, illegal downloading has crippled record sales and music has, for many, lost its value entirely. Where fans once hunted down releases and cherished their collections, music has now largely been transformed into something to be downloaded en masse and allowed to sit unlistened on some forgotten hard drive. Read more » 

Hi, Doctor Nick! - Balancing a Relationship with a Music Career and the Value of Music Theory

Everyone loves Nick Hook. Granted, it's just about impossible not to, as he's not only one of those impossibly positive dudes, but he's also a student of the world, a man who knows about music, production, gear, DJing, travel, romance, and living life. Thankfully, he's also willing to share this knowledge, which is why we have him answer questions from the XLR8R audience each and every Thursday morning. Those looking for a bit of Doctor Nick's special brand of wisdom should send questions to doctornick@xlr8r.com. He's here to help.

Yoooo. What's good y'all? I hope you did your taxes if you live in America. Read more » 

Record Store Week: Mount Analog

In advance of this Saturday's Record Store Day happenings around the globe, XLR8R has put together a week-long series of features devoted to taking a closer look at some of our favorite record-selling outlets from around the world. Check out the entire series here.

Los Angeles is associated with many things—sunshine, traffic, Hollywood, etc.—but quality record stores rarely make the list. Sure, there's an LA branch of Amoeba and the city boasts a handful of shops specializing in a variety of sounds, but for those looking to purchase electronic music, particularly of the house, techno, and experimental persuasion, the city has felt like a bit of a dead zone for quite some time. That said, a major ray of hope emerged last year with the opening of Mount Analog, an impeccably curated shop in the city's Highland Park neighborhood. Though it has only been open for less than a year, the store has quickly made its presence known, and already feels like an integral part of the LA music landscape. Read more » 

Five Minutes with Disclosure at Coachella

Over the weekend, XLR8R took a trip to the California desert for the first weekend of the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which we chronicled in a list of Winners and Losers earlier this week. While there, we had the opportunity to catch up with ever-rising UK duo Disclosure before the pair took to the Gobi stage late Sunday night. During our conversation, we discussed the outfit's just announced forthcoming debut LP, the evolution of its live set, and what brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence make of their recent commercial success. Read more » 

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