Stack №99: Jul 13, 2016

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Jul 13, 2016

Machinedrum - Angel Speak (feat. MeLo-X)

Posted by 20 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Apple Music

Frequenze Indipendenti Follow “- Frequenze news - Ditemi che quest'uomo non somiglia al cattivone di Commando? Forse è questo…” on Sep 8th, 2016 →

A long-running favorite here at HM, Machinedrum has featured on Stack via collabs with D∆WN, Teklife and Jimmy Edgar. But this summery new track, with Beyonce collaborator MeLo-X, represents some of his first solo material since 2013's acclaimed Vapor City LP.

Whyte Horses - Promise I Do

Posted by 4 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify

Powerpopulist Follow “Big mwah to The Finest Kiss for the headsup on superbÂ Manchester psychpop collective Whyte Horses.…” on Jul 11th, 2016 →

Noted Manchester crate-digger Dom Thomas (Finders Keepers) packs up his analog gear and decamps to the Italian countryside for a few weeks, where members of The Go! Team, Doves and Belle & Sebastian help to realize his psych-pop vision.

Popcaan - World Cup

Posted by 1 site • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

The Fader Follow “We still ah win.” on Jul 11th, 2016 →

Producer Ainsley "Notnice" Morris, who got his start with dancehall kingpin Vybz Kartel, makes some of the most in-demand riddims in Jamaica. Kartel protege Popcaan often gets dibs, like on this latest Notnice anthem for Jamaica's Olympic and soccer teams.

The Lemon Twigs - These Words

Posted by 21 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

No Country For New Nashville Follow on May 3rd, 2017 →

Well-studied in glam rock history and newly-signed to 4AD, this young duo from Long Island head down "the most wholesome of rabbit-holes" on their second single, says Gold Flake Paint. "A kaleidoscopic trip full of honky-tonk piano and vigorous instrumentation."

Y E S E O - Million Thang

Posted by 1 site • On SoundCloud

unholy rhythms Follow “Y E S E O makes me feel a blend of exalted emotions. It’s a concoction…” on Jul 9th, 2016 →

Props to Bay Area blog Unholy Rhythms for the tip on Yeseo, a still-unsigned (for now) K-pop artist/producer currently attending music school in Seoul: "Sprite-ish, captivating and magnetic."

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

FEATURED ALBUM

Semi Precious - Sun Lounger

Posted by 4 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

The 405 Follow “It's the second track to be lifted from his forthcoming album.” on Jul 7th, 2016 →

Ultimate Lounge, the new album from southeast London producer Semi Precious.

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