ABOUT Under the radar music happenings of gold. A music blog brought to you by vibe-seeking friends from Vancouver, BC. Hearing Gold presents material utilizing the marriage of musical innovation and affective visual aesthetics to evoke feeling in the senses. Afterall, it’s all about the VIBES. Find our monthly columns over at PORTALS PAGES CONNECT _qoptions={qacct:"p-19UtqE8ngoZbM"};Tumblr (3.0; @hearinggold)http://hearinggold.com/<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23738763666/tumblr_m4kseyAxMs1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>BASS VOYAGE</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4kunrXa8l1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Well, we tried not to like this but failed miserably. Brooklyn’s <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/big-voyage" target="_blank">Big Voyage</a></strong> (a.k.a. <strong>Elias Ravin</strong>) caught us off guard with his new beat “Tell Me Tell Me” which skillfully utilizes vocal samples like nobody’s business (those jazz harmonies are incredible) while a rich serving of beats and bass complete the mind-blowing texture for this drum & bass piece. Smooth as butter—yet another producer to keep tabs on here. Check out more beats over at his <a href="http://soundcloud.com/big-voyage" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> and expect his debut EP <em><strong>Be the One</strong></em> to drop shortly via <strong><a href="http://www.cuerecordings.com" target="_blank">Cue Recordings</a></strong>/<strong><a href="http://www.thiswaydown.com.au/" target="_blank">This Way Down</a></strong>.</p> <p><br/>MP3 Stream: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/big-voyage/tell-me-what-u-like" target="_blank">Big Voyage - Tell Me Tell Me</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/design_zonk/5251834720/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23738763666http://hearinggold.com/post/23738763666Fri, 25 May 2012 09:31:00 -0700big voyage<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23737911850/tumblr_m4kpsyRwUT1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>SUMMER SPINE</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4kv5eWtKA1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Miami’s <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bayataspop" target="_blank">Bayatas</a></strong> really knows how to tap into the spines of summer. His new track “aa” is a tropical fusion of sorts, a world beat reflecting a place where it is always sunny, all the time. It’s a rather nice wonderland for chronic beach-goers and sun-deck loungers. Grab this new jam over at <a href="http://bayatas.bandcamp.com/album/the-sound-of-seventeen-aa" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> alongside a-side “The Sound of Seventeen”. Also be sure to keep your eyes locked here for some more <strong>Bayatas</strong> goodness coming up shortly.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://bayatas.bandcamp.com/track/aa" target="_blank">Bayatas - aa</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/trotted/6070713033/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p> <p><br/><br/>Previously: <a href="http://hearinggold.com/post/20007063348/palm-city-bayatas-is-gabriel-berrios" target="_blank">[MP3] Bayatas - “The Hand Effect”</a></p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23737911850http://hearinggold.com/post/23737911850Fri, 25 May 2012 09:20:00 -0700bayatas<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23676425278/tumblr_m4ivt18Njw1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>EVENING BASS</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4iwtytgeD1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>San Jose’s <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/1990official" target="_blank">1990</a></strong> (a.k.a. <strong>Moses Abrego</strong>) unleashed a new album and “Aphelion” is one of the many tracks on it that absolutely kills it. The producer seems to work primarily with big beats and a full sound which are executed through an emphasis on bass drum-oriented/diverse hip-hop beat work and layers of powerful, vibrant synths. You can catch the rest of the action appearing on the new album <em><strong>The Chassis Collection</strong></em> over at <a href="http://1990.bandcamp.com/album/the-chassis-collection" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> via <strong><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/PIRA.MD" target="_blank">PIR▲.MD Records</a>.</span></strong></p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://1990.bandcamp.com/track/aphelion" target="_blank">1990 - Aphelion</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meredithdozier-/5153164138/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23676425278http://hearinggold.com/post/23676425278Thu, 24 May 2012 09:39:00 -07001990The Chassis Collection<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23675621269/tumblr_m4ir2dMA771qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>PURPLE GLOW</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4iu183PaP1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Here’s the absolutely gorgeous dream-pop cut “Purple Glow” from Murfreesboro’s <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arcadia-Gardens/179088855445870" target="_blank">Arcadia Gardens</a></strong> (a.k.a.<strong> Daniel Rutstrom</strong>). Leading the way is an array of gorgeous guitar melodies which are coupled with dreamy synths and equally dreamy vocal work. A song about a certain glowing hue occurring between red and blue couldn’t have sounded more beautiful. You can find this track on the brilliant new album <em><strong>Memory Machines</strong></em> which is available over at <a href="http://caveman-dan.bandcamp.com/album/memory-machines" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/arcadia-gardens/purple-glow" target="_blank">Arcadia Gardens - Purple Glow</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/synesthetikdesign/4107185352/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23675621269http://hearinggold.com/post/23675621269Thu, 24 May 2012 09:15:00 -0700arcadia gardensmemory machines<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23612944092/tumblr_m4gv6gD6X31qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>TRAP GAME</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4h0e3Irb21qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>If you haven’t heard of Boston’s <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrapArnold" target="_blank">Trap Arnold</a></strong> yet, you’re unfortunately and inexcusably missing out because he’s a game changer. His new offering “EndersGame” is simply incredible; sample loops (<em>Hey Arnold!</em>—thanks for the nostalgia), light synths, and slick hip-hop beats never created a more appealing atmosphere. Here’s another producer we’re thoroughly impressed with. Be sure to keep an eye on his work over at his <a href="http://soundcloud.com/ghosttrap" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> and <span><strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/mod-music" target="_blank">M|O|D</a></strong>.</span></p> <p><br/>MP3 Stream: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/ghosttrap/endersgame" target="_blank">Trap Arnold - EndersGame</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/selectall/7214848986/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23612944092http://hearinggold.com/post/23612944092Wed, 23 May 2012 09:14:00 -0700trap arnoldM|O|D<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23549176022/tumblr_m4f37m9amd1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>SUN WAVE</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4fauqkTt21qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Well it’s around that time of year again when songs with a perpetually ‘chill’ disposition crop up without feeling out of place and out of the exponentially growing wave of chill, Bordeaux’s <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/anymals" target="_blank">Anymals</a> </strong>and his track “Kids Grow Better Under the Sun” has caught our attention with our play-count numbers spread over 2 days now. Easy beats, reverbed vocals, and the crowd ambiance, ocean waves, and kids laughter samples are a nice touch. Grab some blissful summer vibes over at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/anymals/kids-grow-better-under-the-1" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/anymals/kids-grow-better-under-the-1" target="_blank">Anymals - Kids Grow Better Under the Sun</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sprppl/7246065518/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23549176022http://hearinggold.com/post/23549176022Tue, 22 May 2012 09:38:00 -0700anymals<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23548368329/tumblr_m4dbwkTkC51qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>LUVIAN SKY</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4f5ndauCH1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Here’s “VRSN”, a gorgeous and dreamy ambient piece by Brighton’s <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/luviansound" target="_blank">Luvian Sound</a></strong>. It seems the UK is still going strong with their unparalleled supply of innovative young producers who create some of the best ambient electronic stuff out there. Of course, <strong>Luvian Sound</strong> is obviously no exception here. Be sure to keep an eye on this one as he’s undoubtedly full of potential and check out more of his brilliant offerings over at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/luviansound" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>.</p> <p><br/>MP3 Stream: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/luviansound/vrsn" target="_blank">Luvian Sound - VRSN</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heddaselder/6801463469/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23548368329http://hearinggold.com/post/23548368329Tue, 22 May 2012 09:17:00 -0700luvian sound<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23486808316/tumblr_m4dc50Mis91qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>WONDER BEAT</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ddksx71X1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Landed upon the superior beat “Wonderland” from Brighton/Guildford producer <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/olislack/" target="_blank">Oli Slack</a></strong> via our bud over at <a href="http://believeinsound.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Believe in Sound</a> earlier in the day and haven’t stopped spinning it since. Those dancing piano melodies are superb, the synth work brings summertime warmth, and pitch-shifted vocal samples are chopped to perfection while thick hip-hop beats lead the way. This skilled production hits the spot just right and it’s a great way to start the week. Grab it down below or via <a href="http://soundcloud.com/olislack/wonderland" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/y6074te0puzb528/Wonderland.mp3" target="_blank">Oli Slack - Wonderland</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heddaselder/7190978020/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23486808316http://hearinggold.com/post/23486808316Mon, 21 May 2012 10:14:00 -0700oli slack<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-4JDeGHNPQw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>PREMIERE: Tours - “Grand Lux”</strong></p> <p>Here’s the accompanying found footage video for Philadelphia’s <strong><a href="http://toursmusic.com/" target="_blank">Tours</a></strong> and his stunning new beat “Grand Lux”. The video features edited footage from the 1979 film <em>Sam’s Song </em>alongside some beautiful surf shots. The beach with De Niro, ’70s nostalgia, general fun-in-the-sun—sounds about right. Grab the track over at <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/YoungLatitudes" target="_blank">Young Latitudes</a></strong>’ <a href="http://younglatitudes.bandcamp.com/album/grand-lux" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>.</p> <p><br/><br/>Previously: <a href="http://hearinggold.com/post/22784109381/road-circuit-heres-a-brand-new-electronic" target="_blank">[MP3] Tours - “Grand Lux”</a></p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23295075360http://hearinggold.com/post/23295075360Fri, 18 May 2012 09:31:03 -0700toursyoung latitudesgrand luxpremierevideo<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23233756331/tumblr_m43ze6NFkB1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>VELVET SUNSET</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m43wmovPW41qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Matlock’s<strong> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/armeria/armeria-whyd-you-have-to-go" target="_blank">Armeria</a></strong> (a.k.a <strong>Jake Norman</strong>) is proof that the British have a solid track record for churning out solid beats. “Why’d You Have to Go” is another apt example that makes pitch-shifted vocals infused with dreamy r&b flavours and chilled beats seem effortless to achieve. It’s another appropriately smooth jam to mellow-out your night with, at least that’s what we’re going to be doing. Head on over to <strong>Armeria</strong>’s <a href="http://soundcloud.com/armeria/armeria-whyd-you-have-to-go" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> to keep tabs on this more than promising producer.</p> <p><br/>MP3 Stream: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/armeria/armeria-whyd-you-have-to-go" target="_blank">Armeria - Why’d You Have to Go</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/motionslow/6113502491/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23233756331http://hearinggold.com/post/23233756331Thu, 17 May 2012 09:34:00 -0700armeria<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23232971043/tumblr_m45w3vjJbo1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>Premiere: Hazy Mountains - “Reach Out”</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m45yi6mFZe1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Germany’s <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/hazy-mountains" target="_blank">Hazy Mountains</a></strong> returns with another EP effort and we’re happy to help premiere it by featuring one of the many exceptional cuts on the release called “Reach Out”. <strong>Julian Prott</strong> yet again brings forth his production skills in this piece, driving forward an enveloping soundscape built of lavish synth work and beautifully reverbed vocals which are submerged into the gorgeous sonic mass. Yet another breathtaking electronic masterpiece here. You can grab this track down below and find it alongside 5 other similarly gorgeous pieces on the new EP <em><strong>Lapis Lazuli</strong></em> which is available over at <a href="http://hazymountains.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> and <a href="http://soundcloud.com/hazy-mountains" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29914949/Hazy%20Mountains%20-%2003%20-%20Reach%20Out.mp3" target="_blank">Hazy Mountains - Reach Out</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heddaselder/4942818695/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p> <p><br/><br/>Previously: <a href="http://hearinggold.com/post/17554409292/gold-high-germanys-hazy-mountains-returns-with" target="_blank">[MP3] Hazy Mountains - “All Gone Away”</a></p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23232971043http://hearinggold.com/post/23232971043Thu, 17 May 2012 09:10:00 -0700hazy mountainspremierelapis lazuli<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23170204039/tumblr_m4300rWTlE1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>TOKYO GHOST</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m43v08KWcb1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Here’s an absolutely gorgeous dream-pop cut titled “Tokyo Ghost” from Philippines’ <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/mazemountain" target="_blank">Maze Mountain</a> </strong>(a.k.a.<strong> Idris Vicuña</strong>). The track shines with a dreamy ’80s veneer and synth pulse, showing pure quality at face value but underlying it all is a drowsily somber yearning and it’s enough to intrigue us. Perhaps it’s the slow and sticky beats that hit hard or the ghostly synths floating around in the background that add a dark and mysterious edge. Hey, we won’t overthink think it. Whatever it is, it’s working. Grab it over at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/mazemountain/maze-mountain-tokyo-ghost-demo" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> or <a href="http://mazemountain.bandcamp.com/track/tokyo-ghost" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/mazemountain/maze-mountain-tokyo-ghost-demo" target="_blank">Maze Mountain - Tokyo Ghost</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elizabethbrooke/7019869993/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23170204039http://hearinggold.com/post/23170204039Wed, 16 May 2012 09:29:00 -0700maze mountain<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23169620822/tumblr_m42206BTIP1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>SIXTY POP</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m43u66xOIw1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>“Love is For” is the brilliant track from the British project <strong><a href="http://frenchkissing.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">French Kissing</a></strong>. The band whose objective is to make songs about “girls and feelings” hit the nail on the head with this one because we can’t think of any other way to express romantic sentiments better than in the form of catchy ’60s surf-pop. Such warm, feel-good vibes make this track incredibly easy and enjoyable to listen to. You can find this track as a part of a double A-side release via <strong><a href="http://croquemacadam.bigcartel.com/product/crm004-french-kissing" target="_blank">Croque Macadam</a></strong>. You can also head over to <strong>French Kissing</strong>’s <a href="http://frenchkissing.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> for more goods.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/wu93uawzvupv489/Love_is_For.mp3" target="_blank">French Kissing - Love is For</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/motionslow/5919166519/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23169620822http://hearinggold.com/post/23169620822Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:00 -0700french kissing<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23169072645/tumblr_m43xn00mfz1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>SUN DRIP</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m43zje7rTD1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>No one can deny this. The new <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/beachesforfree" target="_blank">BeachesBeaches</a></strong> jam “DriveSlow” is incredibly breathtaking; those vocal samples couldn’t sound more at place than with those bright, sun-dripping piano notes prancing around the place. All at once blissfully light, refreshing, and exciting, this Bellingham-based producer never ceases to amaze us. In fact, we wouldn’t mind waking up to this on a daily basis. You can pick this new one up down below or via <a href="http://soundcloud.com/beachesforfree/beachesbeaches-driveslow" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> and head to <a href="http://beachesbeaches.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> for more goods.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/9c9mu3mnb19au4x/DriveSlow.mp3" target="_blank">BeachesBeaches - DriveSlow</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heddaselder/6289544707/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p> <p><br/><br/>Previously: <a href="http://hearinggold.com/post/20406333560/high-beat-nothing-like-some-good-old" target="_blank">[MP3] BeachesBeaches - “iCantHideIt”</a></p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23169072645http://hearinggold.com/post/23169072645Wed, 16 May 2012 09:06:00 -0700beachesbeaches<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23107869466/tumblr_m421f2wmMJ1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>CLOSE THOUGHTS</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m425u1EMEa1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Here is <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/snscrn/" target="_blank">SNSCRN</a></strong>’s incredible beat “Miss You”, a short yet tasty jam we’ve been spinning for about a week now after we landed upon one of his newer singles. The mysterious beat-maker, apparently hailing from somewhere in the US, has got us drooling all over his <a href="http://soundcloud.com/snscrn" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> page and with only a couple of tracks up there, that’s mighty impressive. This track has particularly caught our attention with its great use of samples and thick hip-hop beats and we can’t seem to get enough of it. Missing someone? Pick this up over at <a href="http://snscrn.bandcamp.com/track/miss-you" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> and throw it their way. Message received.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/snscrn/miss-you" target="_blank">SNSCRN - Miss You</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allisonwells/7167913680/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23107869466http://hearinggold.com/post/23107869466Tue, 15 May 2012 09:10:00 -0700SNSCRN<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23042934600/tumblr_m3vshiBxfd1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>Premiere: Shaky Snakes - “No Mist”</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m409h8QiCU1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>We’re more than excited to help premiere a beautiful new track for our local homie <strong><a href="http://shakysnakes.com/" target="_blank">Shaky Snakes</a></strong>. “No Mist” is the dreamily dark electronic opus that creeps around your headspace at midnight, its vocal melodies are whispered while sampled vocals skip and dance around synth melodies in a readily hypnotizing fashion. You can find this track on his forthcoming EP <em><strong>Del Boca Vista</strong></em> set to drop shortly on May 18th with limited edition tapes available now for <a href="http://purrtapes.tumblr.com/release/ShakySnakes-DelBocaVista" target="_blank">pre-order</a> via our friends over at <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Purr-Tapes/121170934622626" target="_blank">Purr Tapes</a></strong>.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29914949/No%20Mist.mp3" target="_blank">Shaky Snakes - No Mist</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mateugrin/3945720240/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p> <p><br/><br/>Previously: <a href="http://hearinggold.com/post/12746759239/serene-sky-vancouvers-shaky-snakes-teams-up" target="_blank">[MP3] Shaky Snakes - “Yr in the Sky (Feat. Andreanna)”</a></p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23042934600http://hearinggold.com/post/23042934600Mon, 14 May 2012 09:35:00 -0700shaky snakespremierepurr tapes<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23042231940/tumblr_m3vv1fjiwU1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>DEEP SOUL</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m40bphIsRQ1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Here’s an absolutely stunning track from Hertford’s (UK) <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/olliemn" target="_blank">OllieMcKendrick-Ness</a></strong> titled “I Can’t Make You”. While this electronic piece is already a couple months old, it looks like it has flown completely under the radar and we’d like to show it some love and help give this project (fronted by a 17 year-old producer) some deserved exposure. This piece takes samples from Bon Iver’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and transforms it into a slow-moving gem, complete with smooth, deep piano melodies and subtle beats that are truly easing and incredibly warming to the soul. If you like this as much as we do, you can grab it over at his <a href="http://soundcloud.com/olliemn" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> and scope for more goods there.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/olliemn/i-cant-make-you#" target="_blank">OllieMcKendrick-Ness - I Can’t Make You</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rolandpartis/6941342622/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p>http://hearinggold.com/post/23042231940http://hearinggold.com/post/23042231940Mon, 14 May 2012 09:18:00 -0700olliemckendrick-ness<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/22784109381/tumblr_m3sv1bsuQW1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>ROAD CIRCUIT</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3synyGxtX1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Here’s a brand new electronic banger from Philadelphia’s <strong><a href="http://toursmusic.com/" target="_blank">Tours</a></strong> called “Grand Lux”. The producer shows no sign of stopping; melting those circuits, chopping samples, laying down tight beats—it’s all an effortless feat apparently. Definitely hit the road with this one and grab this stunning new beat via <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/YoungLatitudes" target="_blank">Young Latitudes</a></strong>’ <a href="http://younglatitudes.bandcamp.com/album/grand-lux" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> where you’ll find the equally amazing b-side “Drift About”.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://younglatitudes.bandcamp.com/track/grand-lux" target="_blank">Tours - Grand Lux</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sprppl/7140530835/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p> <p><br/><br/>Previously: <a href="http://hearinggold.com/post/12929827229/beat-coast-philadelphias-tours-is-the-new" target="_blank">[MP3] Tours - “Tough Lately”</a></p>http://hearinggold.com/post/22784109381http://hearinggold.com/post/22784109381Thu, 10 May 2012 09:38:00 -0700toursyoung latitudes<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/22783547810/tumblr_m3svlmqfwx1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>HEAVENLY BREEZE</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3sy9ijRck1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>Here’s yet another incredible track from <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heavenly-Beat/133382133426858" target="_blank">Heavenly Beat</a></strong> (<strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/beachfossils" target="_blank">Beach Fossils</a></strong>’ bassist <strong>John Peña</strong>) called “Messiah”. Tropical, sun-drenched disco-pop seem like adequate descriptors for this absolutely delightful and blissful piece. Those breezy vocals couldn’t be more captivating with summer on its way and this track has got you covered for your ‘laze-in-the-sun’ playlist. Grab it down below and find this track on his upcoming debut full-length <em><strong>Talent</strong></em> set to drop July 24th via <strong><a href="http://capturedtracks.com/" target="_blank">Captured Tracks</a></strong>.</p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2012/05/Heavenly-Beat-Messiah.mp3" target="_blank">Heavenly Beat - Messiah</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48863476@N04/5914013169/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p> <p><br/><br/>Previously: <a href="http://hearinggold.com/post/10242111570/casual-desire" target="_blank">[MP3] Heavenly Beat - “Desire”</a></p>http://hearinggold.com/post/22783547810http://hearinggold.com/post/22783547810Thu, 10 May 2012 09:16:00 -0700heavenly beat<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/22783042883/tumblr_m3stx1NXRD1qe7kdu&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><h1><strong>TELE WAVE</strong></h1> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3t068lUWh1qdzqr2.jpg"/></p> <p>We’re not afraid to express our love for <strong><a href="http://www.icechoir.com/" target="_blank">Ice Choir</a></strong>’s explicit ’80s/new wave aesthetic and “Teletrips” has our full attention. The project fronted by <strong>Kurt Feldman</strong> (drummer of <strong><a href="http://pitchfork.com/artists/27360-the-pains-of-being-pure-at-heart/" target="_blank">The Pains of Being Pure at Heart</a></strong>) handles the genre with a rather refreshing poignancy, a never over-the-top approach that simply results in some seriously enjoyable pop numbers. You can grab this track down below and find it on the upcoming debut full-length, <em><strong>Afar</strong></em>, out July 31st via <strong><a href="http://underwaterpeoples.com/" target="_blank">Underwater Peoples</a></strong>. </p> <p><br/>MP3: <a href="http://dodge77.com/playlist/IceChoirTeletrips.mp3" target="_blank">Ice Choir - Teletrips</a></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/candagarslani/6934346726/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Photo</a>)</p> <p><br/><br/>Previously: <a href="http://hearinggold.com/post/12794788465/ice-choir-two-rings-the-video-for-brooklyns" target="_blank">[Video] Ice Choir - “Two Rings”</a></p>http://hearinggold.com/post/22783042883http://hearinggold.com/post/22783042883Thu, 10 May 2012 09:13:00 -0700ice choirunderwater peoples