Gloomy dubstep action here from Ducky.  Producing music from the tender age of thirteen, Ducky (aka Morgan Neiman) is set to release her EP, The Whether on Februrary 21st.   This track sound like a missing track from the Sneak Pimps album, Becoming X but with a dubstep twist.

Ducky – Like Rain

Full of wonderful textures and mood is a track called, “Bare”.  If you’re a fan of Burial, then this is on that level of  depth and detail.

Rodriguez Jr. – Bare

Bio:

As an artist with already a lot of very successful material to his name, Rodriguez Jr.’s debut album Bittersweet is a highly anticipated release. There are in fact many reasons why people should hold their breath for it – an impressive 11 track body of work that features some of the well renowned and loved Rodriguez Jr. sonic traits, as well as a lot of new and previously unchartered musical ground. It simultaneously presents techno, atmospheric dub, hypnotic, melancholy and hands down hedonistic music, and with a focus on exploring textures and moods, there is something here for everyone to get lost in.

Rodriguez Jr., aka Oliver Mateu, was originally introduced to music through radio in the south of France, where he closely followed a selection of 80s bands, as well as forming a strong love for synthesizers. It wasn’t long before he was inspired to start his own group with partner Giles Escoffier ‘The Youngsters’, which quickly signed to Laurent Garnier’s F-Communications, taking them to some of the biggest clubs and festivals around the world. After great success, the project was put on hold and over the last five years Mateu has been given the space to focus more on his solo work and finally the opportunity to create an album.

In spite of his French origins, both Olivier Mateu’s artist name and productions lean more towards his father’s Spanish roots, with a Mediterranean warmth and party atmosphere often coming to the fore. Bittersweet, however, embodies influences from all over the world. Inspired during recent trips to Japan, Canada and Europe, the voyaging Rodriguez Jr. accompanied by his laptop lay down ideas in hotel rooms after playing in clubs and absorbed the different environments around him into his work. With each country creating a new experience, his touring has played a big part in the variety of tracks that are presented here.

Whilst the spice of Bittersweet was captivated in far away places, the main body of the production of the album was carried out in Mateu’s hidden away studio in Belgium, filled with many loved pieces of analogue gear and synthesizers. Ranging from the Roland TR909, for a classic house drum feel, to the Korg MS10 for dirtier sounds, and a selection of Roland keyboards to choose from, “I am definitely a synth fetishist! Ahaha!” (Rodriguez Jr.). Each has contributed in Rodriguez Jr.’s quest to create an artistic project of the highest quality and creativity that he is capable of, with outstanding results. He has also drawn on the creative input of two musicians who are featured in two of the tracks – And.Id playing his trumpet and Cari Golden’s vocals.

A masterpiece that truly reflects the Rodriguez Jr. of today, it also offers us enough variety and surprise to keep us inspired by this ever-evolving artist. Reflecting on the tracks Bittersweet refers to the contradictory forces at play within the music – it may be beautiful and it may be sweet – but be careful of the party animal it can unleash both in the creator and within all of you present on the dancefloor!

Combining bass wobbles and glitched hip hop beats ala Flying Lotus is the duo known as AlunaGeorge.   Aluna’s voice reminds me of Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragon, whom I love.  So it should come as no surprise that I feel hard for this track.

AlunaGeorge - You Know You Like It

AlunaGeorge – Double Sixes

Don’t know if it’s just the late hour or too much green tea, but damn this thing sound hot.   Archie Cooper takes this track into the underbelly of the dark and sinister.  Loving the tickle of the bass in my headphones on this.

Chromeo – Night By Night (Gripped & Ripped – Archie Cooper Remix)

Hitting a perfect mix of indie/alt pop mixed with electro/dubstep is Conner Youngblood, an artist based out of Dallas Texas.  On this track Conner sounds a bit similar to TV on The Radio infused with some electronic elements. This track is one of the best things that has hit my inbox in weeks, so thank you Conner and keep it up.

Conner Youngblood – Monsters

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Happy Friday and with it comes a killer new track from Jai Paul.  This track starts off really quiet, so hang-in there for about 15 seconds.

Delicate vocals, dark throbbing bass, and diplo-esque beats adorn this track. Got this tip from Dan Black, via his tweet, “Dan__Black: RT @ads_b: The unknown UK producer that @dan__black has on high rotation: http://ow.ly/2chah”

Also found this Dan Black quote from http://adambaidawi.com/blog, which is probably the best description of this track:

“He’s got something unique—it’s weird. Somewhere in between Burial and Prince: sort of dubstep, haunting vocals…really amazing. I think that kid’s going to end up being huge. I think it’s the first or second thing he’s posted.”

I agree with Dan completely, I have had this stuck on repeat for the entire morning.  Beautiful, sublime, and engaging — what more do you need?

Jai Paul – BTSTU

Tru_Fix ups the tempo and adds some dubstep flavor on Charlie’s Winstons single, “Like A Hobo”.

Charlie Winston – Like A Hobo (TRU_FIX remix)

What the press say: TRU_FIX – Devoted to the art of rocking dance floors across the UK, young producer and DJ, TRU_FIX has spent the past two years honing his production skills at MI7 Records while making music across all dance genres – from his first love, Drum & Bass, to Dub-step, Electro, Trance, Pop and Tech House – proving that innovation and a fresh perspective is always the name of his game.

A little dubstep action for you from Martyn.  One thing I really dig on this cut is the use of house elements to propel the track.  Some dupstep is too much dub and not enough “step” for me.   This track can be found on Martyn’s debut full length album, “great lengths“.

Martyn – Hear Me

Dark, omnipresent, foreboding is the sound of Burial.  He lends his hand on this track from Jamie Woon.

Jamie Woon is a 21 year old singer-songwriter from SW London whose sound lies between the usually distinct genres of alternative rock and soul music.

The song, Wayfaring Stranger, is also know as Poor Wayfaring Stranger which is a folk/spiritual song about a soul’s journey through life.  This song dates back to 1816.

Jamie Woon – Wayfaring Stranger (Burial Remix)

Lryics:

I am a poor wayfaring stranger
A-trav’ling through this world of woe.
But there’s no sickness, toil or danger
In that bright world to which I go.
I’m going home to see my mother
I’m going there no more to roam;
I’m just a-going over Jordan
I’m just a-going over home.

I know dark clouds will gather ’round me
I know my way is rough and steep;
But beauteous fields lie just beyond me
Where souls redeemed their vigil keep.
I’m going there to meet my mother
She said she’d meet me when I come
I’m just a-going over Jordan
I’m just a-going over home.
I want to wear a crown of glory
When I get home to that bright land
I want to shout Salvation’s story
In concert with that bloodwashed band.
I’m going there to meet my Saviour
To sing His praises forevermore
I’m only going over Jordan
I’m only going over home