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Watch a Mini-Doc About the LA Beat Scene

While there have been plenty of these types of pieces made, this short documentary about the LA beat scene is one of the better executed ones. Featuring appearances from Daedelus, Free The Robots, Juj, and MNDSGN, among others, the video tells the story behind one of the most influential music scenes in recent memory. Read more » 

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  • 06/14/2013

Machinedrum Announces New LP for Ninja Tune, Shares First Single

Despite staying busy with both his two collaborative projects—Sepalcure with Braille and JETS with Jimmy Edgar—the New York-via-Berlin producer Machinedrum (a.k.a. Travis Stewart) hasn't released a proper solo album since 2011's Room(s). Today, Stewart announced that that would be changing soon with the forthcoming release of his Vapor City LP, and has shared the album's mighty first single, "Eyesdontlie," as well. Read more » 

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  • 06/14/2013

Watch Disclosure Discuss New LP Track by Track

Now that young duo Disclosure's debut full-length Settle—which was spotlighted recently as part of XLR8R's Deep Inside series—has had time to sit in the window and cool, the band has delivered a few bits of follow-up this week, including a comprehensive track-by-track rundown of brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence's 14-track LP. Read more » 

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  • 06/14/2013

Andrés, Ejeca, and More Remix Romanthony's "Ministry of Love" on New 12"s

It's safe to say that nearly every fan of dance music has a memory associated with the voice and music of Romanthony (pictured above), whose talents were notably enlisted on Daft Punk's colossal hit "One More Time." Prior to his work with the famed French duo, however, Romanthony (a.k.a. Anthony Moore) had already achieved wide recognition with a string of successful solo releases in the early- and mid-'90s. Before his tragic passing last month, Romanthony had finalized plans to issue a series of remixes for his 1995 classic "Ministry of Love," and now, those tracks are set for release next week. Read more » 

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  • 06/13/2013

Stream Swindle's New Album for Deep Medi

One of the handful of artists keeping the flame of grime alive in the UK, South London's Swindle will release his second album, Long Live the Jazz, via Mala's Deep Medi label next week. Thankfully, we can now listen to its 13 jazz-infused productions before then. Read more » 

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  • 06/13/2013

Vin Sol Shares Dance Mania Tribute Mix, Gives Away New Track

To help celebrate the return of famed label Dance Mania following its 15-year hiatus, San Francisco DJ/producer Vin Sol has just unveiled a mix which pays tribute to the "dark side" of an imprint known for its prolifertion of ghetto house. Read more » 

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  • 06/13/2013

Gui Boratto to Release New 12" via Kompakt

Longstanding techno minimalist Gui Boratto is set to return to his longtime label home Kompakt this summer with a brand-new 12". Read more » 

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  • 06/13/2013
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