June 2012
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I keep falling down to the ground. →
I don’t share many personal things on this blog. I want it to be simply about themusic. But, today’s a difficult day for me so, maybe that’s why music has been hitting me harder than usual.
I love the momentous crashing of instruments in The White Album’s song, “FallAt Will,”which is full of sweeping emotion and plenty of gorgeous guitar work. Grab a handful of tracks below and let yourself...
May 2012
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Tenemos ganas de correr. →
Where have these Chileans been hiding? Loud beats and fabulous rhythm, I absolutely am loving on Astro at the moment.
These electro-rockers will win your heart with their playful and dynamic energy. Central and South America sure ate them up with their first EP release, Le Disc De Astrou, they released back in 2009. Forming almost as an accident, these guys stuck together and have only enhanced...
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Late Night: My Ever-Present Memory EP – Deadpoole →
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Meet: Anenon →
Well executed looping electronica gets me every god damn time.
LA-based Anenon seems to be much like a sponge, absorbing the diverse influences he grew up with to even his own taste for hip-hop and jazz. This talented musician incorporates all of it in his own unique and persistent sound. He’s got an incredible grasp for the electronic genre, showcasing classical instruments in a...
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The Top 10 Workout Songs For June →
Run Hundred is back with the Top 10 workout songs for June. It’s getting pretty hot here in Philadelphia and I’m only slightly looking forward to getting my workouts done before the afternoon heat is already upon us. I’ll call that motivation.
10. Levels (Skrillex Remix) – Avicii 142 BPM
09. Back in Time – Pitbull 126 BPM
08. Payphone – Maroon 5 & Wiz Khalifa 110 BPM
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It must be one of the most epic tie-breaks ever... →
This is why I love electronic music. The creativity is absolutely endless.
I adore everything about the mysterious Italian group, Indian Wells, and their latest track, “Wimbledon 1980,” that features a beat made from a tennis-volley sample. Under their own created genre “tennistronic,” I’m quite intrigued, especially with the broadcaster’s commentary, the haunting piano, oscillating tones, and...
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Alone In The Storm EP - Kelly Pavan →
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I’ve got to make up for wasted time. →
I’m at the beach!
That’s what you do here in Philadelphia. Everyone within a 20 ft radius of you at all times has a shore house, has an aunt who owns a house, even has a friendly neighbor they’ve grown up next to for 20 years of their life who has one. You cannot go far without having at least one connection to the Jersey shore. When in Rome… (?).
Anyway, I hope everyone has a a fun...
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I swear I heard a language I didn’t know I spoke. →
I dig laid back blue-collar rock just has hard as I love ambient, electronic music. My taste is all over the place but my appreciation runs deep.
The Strange Boys dig up that unrefined sound I enjoy in similar rootsy-rockbands. I love the crooning and easy strumming going on in their track, “Doueh,”off their third album, Live Music. These Texans are just too fun to watch and listen to.
Doueh –...
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No, you have not ruined me. →
This is your “wake up, today’s going to be a good day” track.
Sunshine, a fabulous bass line, and a three-day weekend should be the only things consuming your mind at this moment.
Wild Window – Fool’s Gold
To grab the rest of their album, Leave No Trace, click here! Otherwise, right-click and enjoy the perfect summer jam.
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Meet: REverb Rock →
REverb Rock is giving away his album Leaving the Tombolo
for free. Check out his oceanic version of chillwave.
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I thought it was my wake up call. →
From start to finish, I could not stop listening to this enigmatic blend of electronic tones and traditional folk. From the same folks who brought you Italy‘s Videodreams, Megaphone artists, The Storylines, create minimal yet incredibly detailed and honest music.
Two of my favorite genre’s come together in the group’s album, June Leaves, which sways in emotion, treads lightly on...
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I think I'm going to make it anyway. →
One of my favorite new acts coming out of New Jersey, Brick + Mortar, are a heavy hitting duo that defy genre’s with each track that they release. Their latest single,“Bangs,” has got loaded guitars and a cohesive blend of drums and hip hop beats. I just love the angsty tone the track is dripping with.
Drexel U’s student run label, Mad Dragon, is teaming up with the classic Motion City...
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Late Night: Kimbo Slice (Instrumental) – ▲▼☤▼▲ →
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#2 – Yellow Yesterday →
Yellow Yesterday seem to capture entirely everything I was looking for during my recent hunt for indie Mexican music. They’ve got a familiar thread in terms of sound, yet completely pull from the country’s traditional folk-style. The group’s album, #2, is a fabulous blend and look into what’s going on in their music scene. This is definitely a band I’d love to keep tracking.
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TQ EP - Seaworld →
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Good Morning - Le Daniel San →
I love the slow, psychedelic music that Le Daniel San seems to effortlessly produce. With broken links to his label’s official site, and a Facebook page that hasn’t been used since February, we’re mostly left to our own devices to figure out who exactly is this experimentalist.
Track, “What do you want from me,” has haunting samples and droning vocals that lay in the background with repetitive...
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Out Today: A Promise - The Chairman Dances →
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Record Label Spotlight: PIR▲.MD →
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El Eterno EP – Deficit de Atencion →
When the stars align and the timing is right, I pick a new country to focus heavily on. Also known as my days off.
Lately, the media has been painting a pretty dire picture of Mexico, especially with some of the recent horrific headlines. This has only made me want to explore further, to hear the influences and stories of a country that I’m sure wants to break free of dangerous assumptions.
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Sunday Listening: Like Wind Blows Fire - Cheers... →
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You have enough sense to say forget this. →
Mecca:83 undoubtedly always lays it down but today we’re in for a special treat. He takes Von Pea’s original track, “Full Time,” and puts his own spin on it with his classicwarping synth-laden beats. I especially dig the fluttering keys he throws in and a couple plucks on the guitar.
Late night music, this one should be a staple on the playlists.
Full Time (Mecca:83 Remix) – Booda French x Von...
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She said that karma’s fading. →
I’ve been fascinated by the indie-pop group, TV Girl, for quite some time now.
After sampling the song “If You Want It” and creating such a cohesive track with it, I was immediately a fan. They’ve got witty lyricism, solid pop fundamentals, and smooth beat production. Really, they could do no wrong with their distinct SoCal sound.
Earlier this month the group released...
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Songs For Your Weekend Moods: Star Slinger edition →
I haven’t had time to round-up a weekend moods post in awhile, so why not bring it back with some Star Slinger to kick things off?
This UK fellow is no stranger to our iTunes libraries, we’re all massively guilty of keeping him heavy on rotation here at what’s protocol? If you’re not familiar with the talented jack-of-all-trades, then all you really need to know is whatever he puts his hands on...
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Punchlines from the night before. →
Yep. This is what I wanted to wake up to.
So unassuming this Jon Lindsay is, with his benign use of layering instruments (those horns came out of nowhere!). I dig all of it. “Vapor” comes from Lindsay’s upcoming LP #2, Summer Wilderness Program, which will sure be taking us in many different directions.
Feel good pop can never hurt, right? Stay tuned to his Facebook page for more information...
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Wake me up when you mean it. →
Elegant and minimal, Australian singer-songwriter, Siobhan stuns our ears in her newest track, “Don’t Take Her Heart If You’re Gonna Let Her Down.”
Sometimes all it takes is charming female vocals and a light keyboard melody to put a smile on my face. As one of Melbourne‘s “2012 artists to watch,” Siobhan is gearing up to release her debut album, Solider Heart, on May 23rd. Anyone coming of...
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Too many problems to solve, I can't do nothing at... →
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I feel this hesitation every time we speak. →
From the ceaseless guitars, tight percussion, and pleading vocals, the boundless energy in Clockwork Radio’s latest single, “Feel It Up,” will just not give. I’m won over with the easy sound and the group chorus, perfect track for any summer playlist.
Be sure to grab the song below and then head over to their bandcamp to stream their recently released EP, Ubuntu.
Feel It Up – Clockwork Radio
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Feel free to roam but don’t get too comfy. →
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Obama drops his campaign playlist. →
So, how do we feel about it?
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! Video$, A$AP ! →
Check the newest post full of A$AP from our boy bFunk.
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Late Night: Prodigal Summer – Snow In Mexico →
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You better learn to hide. →
Easy going melodies, hushed vocals, and a familiarity behind the folk-rock sound was probably what grabbed hold of my attention first time listening to song, “To The Sun.”
Hailing from Torino, Italy, Farmer Sea are an indie rock four-piece who produce well-tailored music that’s light and carefree with a nice blend of acoustic and electric instruments. Grab their first single off their latest...
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Wet Paint – Videodreams →
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Tour Diaries: Mini-Tour May 2012 →
2/3 Goat are back on the site again with another installation of Tour Diaries. Although it was a quick one, the group still managed to have a great time and leave us with another gem of a tour tip at the end. Read on.
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Taxus Baccata – Casa del Mirto →
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Record Label Spotlight: Keep It Yours Records →
Trust me, I love the local-Philadelphia music scene. I really, really do. Knowing this city like the back of my hand, it’s comforting. But, there’s an entire world outside of the 215 and that’s why I don’t call What’s Protocol? a “Philadelphia-music blog.” I incorporate what I’m listening to at the moment and chances are, it’s from somewhere else.
I wanted to mix things up in my posting and...
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Sunday Listening: Get Disowned - Hopalong →