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The GTW, (a.k.a. James King), really flexes his production muscle on this latest track with vocalist Dre Green. Entitled "Neymar Night", this bouncy electronic track really oozes style with it's jazzy beats and stunning instrumentation. MDP.

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Yep... there's another boy/girl due for you guys to check out. This time it's Brighton's IYES who have released "Til Infinity", a bouncy, cathy, and progressive pop song that will be in your head all day. With lovely vocals from both Melis Soysalanova and Josh Cristopher, I'm sure that we're going to hear more from IYES very soon. MDP. 

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"Alternative R&B" seems to be all the rage these days, with artists like The Weeknd and Frank Ocean successfully making names for themselves in the last year or 2. Well I have a feeling that we're going to be adding the name of Jordan Bratton to that list soon. Still only a teenager, "Danger 3" shows that Bratton has an incredibly mature, soulful, and smooth voice for someone who still isn't legally able to drink (in the US anyway). A precocious talent... MDP

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Since production due LOL Boys split up following their Changes EP, Jerome LOL has been busying himself with a couple of dazzling mixtapes. But now he's set to release his debut EP, Deleted/Fool, via Friends of Friends. If you're into the LOL Boys (or good music in general) you should definitely check out the first track, the shuffling house number "Always' featuring Sara Z. MDP

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Swedish three-piece Museum of Bellas Artes are currently gearing up for the release of their debut album "Pieces" on 25th November. Taken from the forthcoming LP, we bring you the Kallokain Dub of the recently released Twine. It's a lovely bit of disco-pop, so give it a spin. MDP

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Tourist got a fair bit of love from us a little while ago following his remix of Haim's "The Wire". But now he's got his hands on CHVRCHES synth-pop gem "Lies", and has turned it into something of a slow-burning ballad. Don't worry though, as Tourist does drop a funk house beat around the 4-minute mark. MDP

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Fresh from the release of her rather impressive new record, Allegoria, Tokyo-based producer Sapphire Slows has received a hypnotic refix for "Can I Get Out of This Silence" by Eyedress. Hazy, ethereal, and atmospheric... if you dig this track, make sure to check out the LP. MDP

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Ok... I admit it... I've been meaning to post this track up for about a month now but, for one reason or another, I haven't done it yet. But I really should have, as this dreamy track is absolutely stunning. Produced by Stumbleine, "You're Not There" is taken from Steffaloo's new LP, Heartbeats, out now. MDP.

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Rising Parisian producer Dream Koala has recently released his second EP Odissey on Splendid Music. And arguably the highlight is his fantastic single "Ocean" featuring Soko. Beautiful, pulsating, and layered, give this track a spin before he check out the EP. MDP.

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The more I hear of 8prn, the more I realise that he's a guy that more and more people should be listening to. Don't believe me? Well check out the fantastic mix the Vancouver-based music producer has put together for Do Androids Dance. Featuring cuts from Cid Rim, Shlohmo, as well as some of 8prn's original tracks, it's a belter. MDP.

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"Someday" is the closing track off High Water's stunning EP The Beautiful Moon. It's a strange, slow-burning song that starts off with what sounds like a woman sobbing before the rhythmic beat comes in, although the last half of the song morphs into a relatively simplistic sounding ballad. Sure it's avant-garde, but it's absolutely glorious. MDP. 

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So... a new job has led to a less active blog this last week, but I promise that this week we'll have some massive tunes up this week (as per usual). As a way of apology, check out and enjoy this reworking of Flume's "Space Cadet", featuring Autre Ne Veut and Ghostface Killah. MDP.

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5 months after we last heard from them, Say Lou Lou return with the beautifully dreamy pop number "Better In the Dark". Honestly It's really difficult to not fall in love with this track, especially with its warm production, infectious hooks, and wistfully romantic lyrics. Look out for their debut to be released early next year. MDP

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Having release his debut album this week, the first cut from Guilt Trips has appeared on Ryan Hemsworth's Soundcloud page. Featuring the breathy vocal talents of London's Sinead Harnett, "Small + Lost" opens in a memorable fashion with some looped piano chords, but eventually veers into a more hip-hop beat. MDP

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Rising Vancouver producer 8prn hits us up with another new remix of fellow friend (and former LOL Boy) Heartbeat(s). Not quite dance music and not quite R'n'B, 8prn always manages to come up with some interesting sounds. And even though he's quite fresh on the scene, he's starting build up a strong back catalogue already. Check him out if you haven't already. MDP 

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In one of the most unlikely musical pairings this year, London-based producer Stay Positive has taken his atmospheric dance sensibilities and applied them to Iceladic folk star Ásgeir's latest single, "Torrent". Honestly, Stay Positive delivers another awesome remix on this one, so be sure to check it out. And if you are curious as to what the original sounds like... find it here. MDP.

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We really digged the original version of this song back when we first heard it, but I've got to be honest and say I think that I prefer this reworking. Although not much has changed (Rashad's verse stays the same while the beat is slightly altered), both Jay Rock and ScHoolboy Q make pretty solid appearences. Check it... especially if you liked the original. MDP