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01.15.2012

[MP3] Shuteye – “How You Are I Never”

i like the way you look but how you are i never would

♫ Shuteye – How You Are I Never

  • Who: Two Chicagoans; Elysia and Alena
  • What: Piano electronica, like M83, Florence and the Machine
  • Where: Chicago, Illinois + Facebook / Soundcloud
  • When: Sun Night Sky EP out now
  • Why: When you mix two weaving vocal harmonies,
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11.19.2011

[MP3] Ghosthouse – “9.2.5″

look at your killer body knockin’ me out

♫ Ghosthouse – 9.2.5

Ghosthouse is a funny name for this Chicago sex-funk duo because I can’t imagine any ghosts at a party these guys would throw. And fitting in just one house? I’m skeptical… Anyway, if you like Chromeo then you will like “9.2.5.” Big clapping synths, shoulder slinking beats, and lyrics …

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11.03.2011

[MP3] Eight Bit Tiger – “Numbers”

overpower mind and body every winter, look into an empty bottle for adventure 

♫ Eight Bit Tiger – Numbers

Between the album art, band name, and band logo it’s not a surprise to hear that the music is equally awesome. Surprising nobody, the sound is electro fun with bouncy beats and sharp hooks that get stuck right in the noggin. The …

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09.25.2009

TBE Exclusive! /// DJ Bouji and the ‘Just Quit’ Mix

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do you enjoy what you do? if not, don’t stop, don’t say shit

♫ Trackademicks vs. Sammy Bananas – Enjoy What You Do (Bouji Mash N Slash)

Just when you thought you weren’t going to be getting an exclusive mixtape to jam to all weekend, BAM, here it is! Surprises are fun as hell, but not nearly as fun as …

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05.03.2009

« « « « « Pre-Milennial Flashback « « « « « Local H – Bound For The Floor

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born to be down, i’ve learned all my lessons before now

Local H – Bound for the Floor / 1996

What a great track. The simple lyrics and crunching guitars just never get old, and I’ll always remember where I learned the word “copacetic.” Local H has released 4 more studio albums since 1996′s As Good As Dead, a …

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