Song: "Miami Showdown" || Artist: Digitalism || http://youtu.be/jfMdV-SE2bs ||
Comments: Hello and happy Monday, everyone! After a lovely week off, Stuck In My Skull is back and at it again! Today's song comes from German duo Digitalism, and may be familiar if you follow the American TV show Person of Interest. It's got all the hallmarks of a down-tempo chill track except the feel, in which it's much harder than I usually associate with chill tracks. It's got a really excellent synth bass line driving the song that's incredibly catchy, and the rest of the song hits all the right notes to play off that bass. The song is short and sweet and excellent. Give it a listen, and don't forget to like us on Facebook!
Showing posts with label Electro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Electro. Show all posts
Stuck In My Skull 565 -- "Miami Showdown"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, December 1, 2014 | 12/01/2014 05:47:00 AM
Stuck In My Skull 550 -- "Self Destruct"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | 10/01/2014 06:54:00 AM
Song: "Self Destruct" || Artist: Pegboard Nerds || http://youtu.be/lWDnwTsdtaw ||
Comments: Good morning, everyone! Today's song is one of those tracks that I keep hearing crop up in mixes and sets and never quite pin down which song it is. It's got one of those tunes I always recognize but never identify. Thankfully, that period of wondering is over! I was listening to some insanely long mix on YouTube yesterday and found a very excellent tracklist in the description, and was finally able to put a name to a tune. This song is exceptionally upbeat and uptempo, alternating between a cheerful electro-influenced chorus and some very clean drops that really complement each other. Pegboard Nerds is a name I keep hearing, and deservedly so -- this song is really excellent. The Scandinavian duo has a few songs for download on their Facebook page, Speaking of Facebook pages, make sure you like ours, and enjoy the song!
Edit: I finally figured out what song of theirs I've heard before. Their song "Bassline Kickin" was on Expedition, the album that their label Monstercat was giving out some time ago. That's why I keep thinking I know Pegboard Nerds, because I do! Definitely worth checking out.
Edit: I finally figured out what song of theirs I've heard before. Their song "Bassline Kickin" was on Expedition, the album that their label Monstercat was giving out some time ago. That's why I keep thinking I know Pegboard Nerds, because I do! Definitely worth checking out.
Stuck In My Skull 546 -- "Begin Again"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | 9/17/2014 06:14:00 AM
Song: "Begin Again" || Artist: Knife Party || https://soundcloud.com/steve_0h/knife-party-begin-again ||
Comments: Good morning everyone! Today I've got a leaked track from Knife Party's upcoming album. Giving credit where credit is due, I out about it via Facebook on this site. This track is definitely different than the Knife Party I'm used to, but I have to say that I'm really enjoying it so far. It's much lighter and less aggressive than most KP tracks, and the vocals are really the driving force behind this song. It feels much more electro and much less dub to me, but that's okay! All in all I think it's a great song, and I'm really looking forward to the upcoming album. Give it a listen, and don't forget to like us on Facebook!
Comments: Good morning everyone! Today I've got a leaked track from Knife Party's upcoming album. Giving credit where credit is due, I out about it via Facebook on this site. This track is definitely different than the Knife Party I'm used to, but I have to say that I'm really enjoying it so far. It's much lighter and less aggressive than most KP tracks, and the vocals are really the driving force behind this song. It feels much more electro and much less dub to me, but that's okay! All in all I think it's a great song, and I'm really looking forward to the upcoming album. Give it a listen, and don't forget to like us on Facebook!
Stuck In My Skull 512 -- "Body Work"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Friday, May 16, 2014 | 5/16/2014 09:15:00 AM
Song: "Body Work" || Artist: Morgan Page feat. Tegan and Sara || http://youtu.be/QHe1PvKALaY ||
Comments: Hello and happy Friday everyone! To get the weekend started off right, I've got a lovely track from Canadian prog house/electro house DJ Morgan Page. I've been hearing a remix of this song on the radio lately, and while I haven't been able to find the exact remix I've been hearing, the original track is just as excellent as the remix. Speaking of original tracks, what is it about pairing Tegan and Sara's vocals with an electronic music track that makes it work every time? (See example -- "Feel It In My Bones" Tiesto remix.) This track is fairly calm but has a solid beat, making it good for both chill and dance. Whether you're going out to rave this weekend or relax at home, take this song with you. Enjoy!
Stuck In My Skull 476 -- "Annihilate"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 | 12/04/2013 06:43:00 AM
Song: "Annihilate" || Artist: Fimbulwinter || https://soundcloud.com/fimbulwintermusic/annihilate ||
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Comments: Hello, everyone! For whatever reason I can't seem to make today's song embed in the post, so there's no nifty interactive "click here to hear an awesome song while you read" option. Despite that, you should definitely give this song a listen -- it's amazing. It's a great electro/hardore tune with some really excellent instrumentation. I really love the pairing of piano and aggressive synth line. Also, this song is a free download! That's right, check it out! (Fimbulwinter, if you're reading this, please enable embedding of your songs in Soundcloud -- I'd love to be able to embed it here.) Enjoy the track!
Click Here to Listen
Comments: Hello, everyone! For whatever reason I can't seem to make today's song embed in the post, so there's no nifty interactive "click here to hear an awesome song while you read" option. Despite that, you should definitely give this song a listen -- it's amazing. It's a great electro/hardore tune with some really excellent instrumentation. I really love the pairing of piano and aggressive synth line. Also, this song is a free download! That's right, check it out! (Fimbulwinter, if you're reading this, please enable embedding of your songs in Soundcloud -- I'd love to be able to embed it here.) Enjoy the track!
Stuck In My Skull 428 -- "Dancing On My Own [Robyn Cover]"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | 6/18/2013 05:44:00 AM
Song: "Dancing On My Own" || Artist: Robyn || Performed By: Carousel || http://snd.sc/11GXEUc ||
Comments: Good morning and happy Tuesday, everyone! Today's song comes to you by way of my friend Newt -- better known as DJ Abso-Newt-ly -- a man with exceptionally amazing taste in usic, and a virtual deity of electronic music. This track is the famed electronic duo Carousel covering Robyn's iconic "Dancing On My Own," with masterful results. The instrumentation somehow manages to be hauntingly clos e to the original but still have its own unique tone and feel, while the vocals give the song an overall mellow tone that I just love. This song is amazing -- check it out!
Comments: Good morning and happy Tuesday, everyone! Today's song comes to you by way of my friend Newt -- better known as DJ Abso-Newt-ly -- a man with exceptionally amazing taste in usic, and a virtual deity of electronic music. This track is the famed electronic duo Carousel covering Robyn's iconic "Dancing On My Own," with masterful results. The instrumentation somehow manages to be hauntingly clos e to the original but still have its own unique tone and feel, while the vocals give the song an overall mellow tone that I just love. This song is amazing -- check it out!
Stuck In My Skull 413 -- "Dem Dorfs, Man"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, May 20, 2013 | 5/20/2013 07:57:00 AM
Song: "Dem Dorfs, Man" || Artist: Broken Bit || http://snd.sc/13BD9cP ||
Comments: Happy Monday, everyone! In celebration, have a free download. This song is a bit of 8-bit awesomeness combined with some excellent video game humor -- both the title and the logo of Broken Bit are a reference to the stupifyingly-difficult game "Dwarf Fortress." I've actually played that game, and while it has no soundtrack, this music would definitely be appropriate for it, in my opinion. Best of all, free downloads. Gotta love free. Enjoy!
Comments: Happy Monday, everyone! In celebration, have a free download. This song is a bit of 8-bit awesomeness combined with some excellent video game humor -- both the title and the logo of Broken Bit are a reference to the stupifyingly-difficult game "Dwarf Fortress." I've actually played that game, and while it has no soundtrack, this music would definitely be appropriate for it, in my opinion. Best of all, free downloads. Gotta love free. Enjoy!
Stuck In My Skull 404 -- "Hang with Me"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | 4/23/2013 05:00:00 AM
Song: "Hang with Me" || Artist: Robyn || http://youtu.be/-3a2qoyONVA ||
Comments: ERROR! Entry not found!
Sorry, being a technologically-minded individual, the prospect of 404ing the audience was just so tempting. Seriously, I almost redirected to a non-existent page for this entry. But, I felt bad not penning (well, typing) a post for Monday, so I didn't. By the way, Monday was my birthday, so I took the day off. But I return, triumphant and dancing just as badly, with a song for your listening pleasure. Speaking of dancing, get out of your chair and dance! This song is perfect for it. To my ears, it comes in around 120ish BPM, and its beat is steady and proud. This is a dance song, period. The lyrics say that Robyn wants no drama, and this song is no surprises. Upbeat, relatively cheerful, and meant to get you moving. So move! Dance! Celebrate the fact that you have ears, because music like this is why having ears is awesome.
Sorry, being a technologically-minded individual, the prospect of 404ing the audience was just so tempting. Seriously, I almost redirected to a non-existent page for this entry. But, I felt bad not penning (well, typing) a post for Monday, so I didn't. By the way, Monday was my birthday, so I took the day off. But I return, triumphant and dancing just as badly, with a song for your listening pleasure. Speaking of dancing, get out of your chair and dance! This song is perfect for it. To my ears, it comes in around 120ish BPM, and its beat is steady and proud. This is a dance song, period. The lyrics say that Robyn wants no drama, and this song is no surprises. Upbeat, relatively cheerful, and meant to get you moving. So move! Dance! Celebrate the fact that you have ears, because music like this is why having ears is awesome.
[Secret Sounds] ~ Mr FijiWiji - Farewell
Written By Relinquish on Monday, February 4, 2013 | 2/04/2013 08:16:00 PM
Track: Farewell
Artist: Mr FijiWiji
Download: iTunes Mr FijiWiji, called "The Fij" by his adoring fans, is another young artist on the Monstercat label. Not only is he an accomplished producer at such a young age, but he also volunteers and raises money for charity. He is known for making emotional music that is all his own style, without bending to what is popular. He also loves to title songs after his friends (see Gina and Jason the Breadman's Quest for Redemption) and to give away free music.
Artist: Mr FijiWiji
Download: iTunes Mr FijiWiji, called "The Fij" by his adoring fans, is another young artist on the Monstercat label. Not only is he an accomplished producer at such a young age, but he also volunteers and raises money for charity. He is known for making emotional music that is all his own style, without bending to what is popular. He also loves to title songs after his friends (see Gina and Jason the Breadman's Quest for Redemption) and to give away free music.
His first independent release, Farewell, is no exception. This piece has a beautifully executed ABA form. The first part begins with a great kick that gives way to a plaintive melody, which later stacks on top of a syncopated countermelody. When this fades, a solo piano part rises up from the silence. The Fij's gentle but compelling vocals enter, and though the lyrics may be simple, they capture the perfect sentiment for a departure. The reverb on the vocals (and throughout the piece) adds charge to the emotion. The countermelody from the first section returns, and later the melody comes back after the vocals fade. The two intertwine in a beautiful dance until the return of only the original kick. The outstanding composition of this piece and its emotionally resonant sounds make it a great first independent release for The Fij.
Stuck In My Skull 351 -- "Scream and Shout"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, December 24, 2012 | 12/24/2012 12:00:00 AM
Song: "Scream and Shout" || Artist: will.i.am feat. Britney Spears || http://youtu.be/kYtGl1dX5qI ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/kYtGl1dX5qI]
Comments: Happy Monday, folks! Let me preface this commentary by saying watch this video. Some of my comments might sound a tad negative, but watch the video. That being said, this song confused me. I feel as though will.i.am is still exploring his style as a solo artist, and this video feels like he was trying to go more hiphop than electro or pop. The iconography in the video seems to reinforce this. But I can't really look at this song and say "Oh, will.i.am just wanted to go hiphop," because he didn't. There are so many styles in here, that I really can't figure out what he was trying to do. But the glory of will.i.am is that he still managed to make the song sound good. And say what you will about his music, but he knows how to make a visually striking music video. As for Britney... why does she sound British? And is it just me, or is she channeling Dev?
Enjoy the song!
[youtube http://youtu.be/kYtGl1dX5qI]
Comments: Happy Monday, folks! Let me preface this commentary by saying watch this video. Some of my comments might sound a tad negative, but watch the video. That being said, this song confused me. I feel as though will.i.am is still exploring his style as a solo artist, and this video feels like he was trying to go more hiphop than electro or pop. The iconography in the video seems to reinforce this. But I can't really look at this song and say "Oh, will.i.am just wanted to go hiphop," because he didn't. There are so many styles in here, that I really can't figure out what he was trying to do. But the glory of will.i.am is that he still managed to make the song sound good. And say what you will about his music, but he knows how to make a visually striking music video. As for Britney... why does she sound British? And is it just me, or is she channeling Dev?
Enjoy the song!
Entry 266-- "Good Time"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, August 13, 2012 | 8/13/2012 05:00:00 AM
Song: "Good Time" || Artist: Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen || http://youtu.be/H7HmzwI67ec ||
Comments: Happy Monday, folks! As it happens, I'm actually travelling today, so I wrote this previously and scheduled it for today. So I say hello to the future! Anyway, I saw this song sitting on the youtube top 100 for music, and being a long-time fan of Owl City, I couldn't resist listening. I'm glad that I did-- the song is excellent. It manages to sound like both Owl City and CRJ without either being overbearing or ending up sounding like a song from the Disney Channel. For some reason, though, I never realized that Adam Young (Owl City) looked like such a hipster. Maybe it's just the video. Beyond that, this song convinced me that Carly Rae Jepsen is worth following, and I'll probably end up buying her album when it releases. Enjoy the song!
Comments: Happy Monday, folks! As it happens, I'm actually travelling today, so I wrote this previously and scheduled it for today. So I say hello to the future! Anyway, I saw this song sitting on the youtube top 100 for music, and being a long-time fan of Owl City, I couldn't resist listening. I'm glad that I did-- the song is excellent. It manages to sound like both Owl City and CRJ without either being overbearing or ending up sounding like a song from the Disney Channel. For some reason, though, I never realized that Adam Young (Owl City) looked like such a hipster. Maybe it's just the video. Beyond that, this song convinced me that Carly Rae Jepsen is worth following, and I'll probably end up buying her album when it releases. Enjoy the song!
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