by Steven Knapp | Jan 14, 2015 | Preview
With the seemingly countless number of artists incorporating some form of electronic music into their sound, the challenge of creating a concise, unique style while still maintaining an ear for pop accessibility is as important as ever. Brooklyn-based producer Eliot...
by Steven Knapp | Dec 16, 2014 | Preview
Texas based producer Nick Weiller, better known as Bro Safari, has been producing trap, dubstep, and moombahton tracks since 2008 and has since become a mainstay in the American EDM scene with appearances on Mad Decent’s Jeffree’s imprint and BBC Radio...
by Steven Knapp | Dec 12, 2014 | Disco Infiltrator
Giovanni Damico – “Break” With a loose, funky feel, this slice of smooth disco house from Italian producer Giovanni Damico lays down an infectious groove complete with a thick bass line and a playful synth melody. Making use of a nostalgic,...
by Steven Knapp | Dec 2, 2014 | Buffalo
Previewing his idiosyncratic songwriting style on releases with the Get Money Squad and hip hop trio Network, along with a solo single last year, Buffalo based singer/songwriter Jon Bap has shown a vast range of influences from indie rock and folk to soul and hip hop....
by Steven Knapp | Nov 26, 2014 | Preview
As a solely instrumental rock band, Buffalo’s Lazlo Hollyfeld are able to create vivid, melodic tracks with often a pensive atmosphere. With three full-lengths and two EPs to their name, the latest of which being 2010’s Desert, the band is working on their...
by Steven Knapp | Nov 21, 2014 | Disco Infiltrator
New Jackson- “Having A Coke With You” The title track for Dublin producer New Jackson’s latest EP for Permanent Vacation slowly unravels as a euphoric, expansive track led by smooth horns, mellow chords and a bittersweet string melody. A sampled...
by Steven Knapp | Nov 12, 2014 | Concert Review
On Tuesday night, those in attendance at the Town Ballroom were taken on a journey through nearly 40 years of the rich musical history that laid the groundwork for hip hop culture. DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist surgically moved through their set comprised of six...
by Steven Knapp | Nov 7, 2014 | Disco Infiltrator
XXXY – “TPW” Manchester, UK producer XXXY’s latest track is set to appear on house duo Waze & Odyssey’s upcoming compilation for their Street Tracks imprint. “TPW” features a prominent acidic bass line and energetic drums...
by Steven Knapp | Oct 31, 2014 | Disco Infiltrator
Youandewan – “93” Berlin producer Youandewan recently released this silky edit of the classic Souls of Mischief track “93 ’til Infinity,” which stretches out the pensive instrumental over six minutes, laying down an infectious,...
by Steven Knapp | Oct 22, 2014 | Preview
Asheville, North Carolina-based band Papadosio bring a unique, improvisational approach to electronic music, creating organic grooves with eclectic instrumentation. As a mainstay on the summer festival circuit in addition to heavy touring over the past few years, the...
by Steven Knapp | Oct 17, 2014 | Disco Infiltrator
Dusky – “Yoohoo” Having become known for their full-bodied, melodic house style, UK duo Dusky deliver yet another intricately-produced track on their latest release for their label 17 Steps. “Yoohoo” features a blend of stark, hard-edged...
by Steven Knapp | Oct 10, 2014 | Disco Infiltrator
Doc Daneeka Feat. Seven Davis Jr. – “What’s It Gonna Be?” Berlin producer Doc Daneeka scored a major club hit late last year with the infectious “Walk On In” featuring UK artist Ratcatcher. With a command of subtle changes in energy...
by Steven Knapp | Sep 26, 2014 | Disco Infiltrator
Bicep – “Poly Pineapple” Belfast duo Bicep will finally deliver their long-anticipated BBC Essential mix this weekend and recently shared a new track “Poly Pineapple” via Soundcloud. Recorded in a single live take, the cut features lively...
by Steven Knapp | Sep 25, 2014 | Buffalo
Buffalo producer/mashup artist, Transfer in Jamaica, creates music that, at it’s most compelling, can shift our perception of two seemingly unrelated styles and reveal an unlikely common ground, reminding the listener that genres are dynamic as a result of this...
by Steven Knapp | Sep 18, 2014 | Buffalo
Earlier this year, the debut release from Fashion Expo 1990, a relatively unknown electronic/house alias of Difficult Night’s Miles Kirsch, was named our Album of the Week here at buffaBLOG. That record was filled with nostalgic vibes from various dance music...
