The Underachievers

So a while back we dropped Gold Soul Theory and after one play you could tell these guys were going to get big.  More recently, the Underachievers have teamed up with Brainfeeder to produce Indigoism.  Check out what Brainfeeder had to say about it: 

"‘Indigoism’ marks the first Brainfeeder/Underachievers collaboration. Dropping February 1st, the 17-track mixtape features the duo’s underground hits (including ‘Gold Soul Theory,’ ‘Herb Shuttles’ and ‘Leopard Shepherd’), in addition to brand new tracks produced by the likes of Mr Bristol, Rich Flyer, The Entreproducers, Bruce Lee Kixxs, Juice and Lou Chapo from Tribe Gang, and Dreamrite. Listening to their sage lyrics, it’s hard to believe they’re only 21 (Ak) and 22 (Issa Dash) years old. And on the strength of ‘Indigoism,’ it’s near impossible to believe that up until 9 months ago, Ak and Dash had no set intention to be in the rap game at all. As they say themselves: “Indigos on the rise.”"

The Mahdi is one of my personal favorites and we've got the video ready to go after the jump.  Also! be sure to grab your free copy of Indigoism (link below the video).

ESPRIT 空想

Hey amigos, I've got a special selection for you today.  ESPRIT, hailing from the far away land of Singapore has released a FREE download of their latest album Girls Only.  My favorite tracks are Sweetwine and 痴心妄想 (whatever that means [edit: just had it translated and it is Chinese for wishful thinking hmmm...]) and their more well known track is Daydream, which is also pretty good.  I'm not trying to rage with Esprit in my headphones, just trying to chill if you're catching my drift.  I had the ideal situation for jammin' to Esprit earlier today; a nice, smooth skate down a few not so steep hills to the coffee shop.  My only criticism of the album is that most of the tracks are a little too short.   Overall, these guys' laid-back and chill wavish sounds will be another enjoyable addition to The Hong Kong Lounge (the go to playlist).  I definitely recommend giving Girls Only a thorough listen, download,  and a share.  Hit "Read more" below to listen.

Halasan Bazar

Heyo!  I received a heads up about this free mp3 compilation of Moon Glyph artists from Halasan Bazar.  Their song, "Everybody Dies," is featured on Opal Volume 1 and it's definitely worth checking out.  I have a little homework to do with the compilation so I'll be posting other stuff you might like to hear in the coming week.  

Below is a description of the Moon Glyph compilation from their site:

" Out today is our new gift. A free, digital compilation of Moon Glyph artists entitled “Opal Vol.I  and II”. All fresh, exclusive tunes for this collection. Comprised of 2 halves, 26 tracks and over 2 hours of music, “Opal Vol.I and II” spans the diverse psychedelic gamut that we’ve been fostering since inception."

via Moon Glyph

“Opal Vol.I”

1. Tara King th – “Hidden Jack”
2. The New Lines – “The Fishtown Mathematician”
3. Velvet Davenport – “Dark”
4. Halasan Bazar – “Everybody Dies”
5. Non-Travellin’ Band – “A Midnight Ride”
6. Brute Heart – “Sonambulist”
7. Samantha Glass – “Shifting Worlds”
8. The Garment District – “When Raven Claws the Sky”
9. Magic Castles – “Sky Sounds”
10. Clipd Beaks – “This Is Dusk”
11. FWY! – “Savage Heat”
12. Wume – Untitled
13. Deep Earth – “It Stands Our Mother”
14. Muscle Drum – “At Will / At Fault”
15. Food Pyramid – “Birthday Money”

“Opal Vol.II”
1. Treasure Hunt – “Skinny Parrot”
2. Matthewdavid & Diva – “Diva’s Thumb Piano”
3. Deep Magic – Untitled
4. M. Sage – “Illusory Promenade”
5. Zomes – “Metacenter”
6. Meadowlands – “MTTam”
7. Beyond – “The Commune”
8. Angel Eyes – “B/M/E”
9. Beat Detectives – “One Speck”
10. Million Brazilians – “Dyngia Nomad”
11. Future Shuttle – “The Silver Line”

Everybody Dies

I think I'd be more intimidated by a hunter in skinny jeans than just your run of the mill hunter.

download Opal Vol. 1 and 2

-gonz

Beta Frontiers

TIFF REMIX

A siiiiiiIIIIck song starts around 4:20 ish.  Super hot mix and it's free to download!

-gonz