Stack №109: Sep 21, 2016

№109 Sep 21, 2016

Stack delivers a mix of the most interesting new music on the web, handpicked by the Hype Machine team. A custom compilation of the week, from our hearts to your inbox. PLAY ALL TRACKS

NxWorries - Anderson Paak & Knxwledge - Lyk Dis

Posted by 32 blogs • On Bandcamp • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon

Silence Nogood Follow “Music has always been about just the sound when it comes to putting together our best…” on Jan 10th →

On the eve of his 2016 breakthrough, Malibu, Paak dropped an EP with LA pal Knxwledge (who has literally 100s of beats on Bandcamp, including one Kendrick snagged for "Momma"). Next month they deliver a full LP that'll be right at home on Stone's Throw.

Luxury Death - Radiator Face

Posted by 19 blogs • On Bandcamp • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon

This Not A Drill Follow “I was initially attracted by Luxury Death because (1) they are a boy-girl duo and (2)…” on Feb 23rd →

Lots of blog love for this new project from Ben Thompson (formerly of Sheffield band Nai Harvest, who announced their break-up in June) and partner Meg Williams. The duo channel Monster-era REM and "haunting lo-fi" (Gold Flake Paint) on their debut EP.

Yussef Kamaal - Yo Chavez

Posted by 3 blogs • On Bandcamp • Also on: Spotify • Amazon

Burl Veneer's Music Tumblr Follow “Yussef Kamaal - Yo Chavez from Black Focus - old-school jazz-funk The borders between London’s musical…” on Aug 26th, 2016 →

LA's thriving jazz revival is interlaced with that city's beatmaking scene. Similarly, UK duo Yussef Dayes and Kamaal Williams (aka Henry Wu) draw inspiration from London's underground (jungle, grime, pirate radio) on their debut for the Brownswood label.

Meech - Tango (prod. by Mic Lee)

Posted by 2 blogs • On SoundCloud • Also on: Apple Music • Amazon

These Days News Follow “Words by Ricky Byrdsong Jr. If there's a wave out there, Chicago rapper Meech has grabbed his…” on Sep 22nd, 2016 →

Following an EP together a few months back, emcee Meech (FKA Demetrius G) reconnects with producer and fellow Chicagoan Mic Lee for a smooth new track. No release plans yet, but considering the impressive flow here, it'd be wise to lock in

Katie Gately - Lift

Posted by 10 blogs • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon

Heavy Blog Is Heavy Follow “As we mentioned in our previous installment, September and October are extremely busy times for major…” on Nov 1st, 2016 →

The LA producer has a debut LP on the way via influential avant-pop label Tri Angle—a favorite of Bjork's, who comes to mind here on the dense layering of "Lift." The track works with an array sounds Gately pulled from childhood: fireworks, screams, claps and beyond.

More from artists on this week's Stack available at Amoeba Music: here, here, and here.

ALBUM PREMIERE

forma - physicalist

Posted by 8 blogs • On Bandcamp • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon

Sounds of a Tired City Follow “FORMA consist of improvisational synth explorers Mark Dwinell, John Also Bennett and George Bennett. The Brooklyn-based…” on Nov 7th, 2016 →

Physicalist, the new LP from New York City synthesis trio Forma, out on Kranky Records.

GOOD READ

For Thump, rave historian Michaelangelo Matos compiles a college course-worth of good reads called Dance Music 101 (pop quiz next week):

"This introductory course seeks to give students a foundation in a handful of the most important electronic dance music genres, broadly defined, with special attention paid to the key personalities, recordings, and clubs that helped shape and popularize them."

Thanks for listening!

- Dev, Dave & Team Hype Machine