Terrible Disguise- Moxi
Title: Terrible Disguise
Artist: Moxi
For Fans Of: Sky Ferreira, Lana Del Ray, Haim
Get past the 808 cowbell and you’ll find an achingly powerful ballad.
Paris- Magic Man
Title: Paris
Artist: Magic Man
For Fans Of: Ra Ra Riot, St. Lucia, Passion Pit
A transformed Magic Man with a huge, romantic new sound that will blow you away.
Feed Me Diamonds (Oliver Nelson Remix)- MNDR
Title: Feed Me Diamonds (Oliver Nelson Remix)
Artist: MNDR
For Fans Of: Viceroy, Goldroom, Cherokee
Doing what he does best, O.N. makes this tune one that just won’t leave your head.
Oliver Nelson on: Facebook/Soundcloud
MNDR on: Official Site/Facebook
Winter Make Way- Sleepy Dreamers
Rap Songs- Brett
Title: Rap Songs
Artist: Brett
For Fans Of: Viceroy, Architecture in Helsinki, Ghost Beach
This sun-drenched tune echoes Viceroy’s “Summertime All The Time” mantra, and refuses to compromise on danceability.
Pompeii (Kat Krazy Remix)- Bastille
Title: Pompeii (Kat Krazy Remix)
Artist: Bastille
For Fans Of: Swedish House Mafia, The Fat Rat, Porter Robinson
Kat Krazy takes a track that was already filled to the brim with energy, pushes it right over the top.
Bastille on: Official Site/Facebook
Kat Krazy on: Official Site/Facebook
Lying To You- Keaton Henson
Title: Lying To You
Artist: Keaton Henson
For Fans Of: William Fitzsimmons, Bon Iver, James Vincent McMorrow
I cannot put into words how I feel about this song. It was my favorite song of 2012, so it is perfectly fitting that one of the first posts of the year is the brand new studio version. Previously I had heard it on the Mahogany Sessions here, a heart-wrenching performance consisting of Keaton, a Little Martin guitar, and a cat. This recording trades the mini-acoustic for Keaton’s trademark clean electric, and features swirling strings that perfectly accent the emotion of the song, not once intruding upon the intimacy of the lyrics.
Silver Platter (prod. Carnage)- KYLE [Video]
Title: Silver Platter (prod. Carnage)
Artist: KYLE
For Fans Of: Tayyib Ali, KiD CuDi, D-WHY
The biggest jam in ages, with a Sandlot-inspired video that warrants watching it over and over.
Mix: raving/riots: best of 2012
Ah, the end of the year. With the conclusion of every calendar year comes the torrent of Best-Of Lists. A year of music, boiled down to the “top” songs as dictated by Pitchfork, Jenny Eliscu, and Hype Machine charts.
The raving/riots best of list is not that. These are just 35 tracks from the past twelve months that meant something to us. Grab the mix and enjoy some of the sounds that made 2012 such a rad year.
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1. Carolyn- Swiss Lips
2. Overtime- Cash Cash
3. Gimme Twice- Royal Concept
4. We Come Running- Youngblood Hawke
5. Your Drums, Your Love (Friendly Fire Remix)- AlunaGeorge
6. Pretender- Miike Snow
7. Hold Me (Ft. Dominic Lalli)- Cherub
8. Tidal Wave feat. Alpines- Sub Focus
9. Retro City (LOUDPVCK Remix)- Adventure Club
10. Pilgrim- MØ
11. Strange Attractor- Animal Kingdom
12. Switzerland- Bison
13. Breakers- Local Natives
14. Get Free ColeWorld- J. Cole + Major Lazer
15. Pick & Choose- Stepdad
16. Operating- Lady Danville
17. Opium- The Shears
18. Been There Before- Ghost Beach
19. Black & White- XOV
20. Yet Again- Grizzly Bear
21. Hollywood (featuring Penguin Prison)- RAC
22. Dust and Bones- Night Terrors of 1927
23. Sweater Weather- The Neighbourhood
24. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (Oliver Nelson Remix)
25. Before the Dive- St. Lucia
26. Gold- Wake Owl
27. Barely Love You Too- Frank + Derol
28. Horizons- Sun City
29. Days To Come (Coyote Kisses Cover)- Seven Lions
30. Do You Hear- Cub Scouts
31. Lost Weekend- Tiny Victories
32. Manchester- Kishi Bashi
33. I Belong In Your Arms- Chairlift
34. Wings- Haerts
35. Let’s Go Home (Sound Remedy Remix)- Carousel
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If you are in need of some more classic jams, check out last year’s best of mix here.
New Love- Story of the Running Wolf
Title: New Love
Artist: Story of the Running Wolf
For Fans Of: Sun City, Futurecop!, Maethelvin
Just the blend that’s perfect for good 80’s-inspired synthpop: 50% inspired and emotional, 50% carefree funk. 100% catchy.
Get their new EP here. Not only is it name your price, it’s also fresher than a January carrot.
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