Med, Blu & Madlib stand out in a homogenous rap game as unique talents. Knock Knock features a catchy beat and some deft wordplay. Start off your Sunday evening on the right foot and get this song on in your headphones.
DJ PLAYLIST NOV1-8
All sorts of variety in this week’s DJ playlist. DJs chose tracks from big names (Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey) but also gave us some less well-known artists (oshi, coyote kisses, shlum). This week’s playlist is full of new music to get you through the last day of fourth week. Throw on some headphones, share it with a friend, be happy.
SONG OF THE DAY: CONTRA – “DIAMONDS IN MY MOUTH”
The world of electronic music has its share of well-known, burnt-out DJs. The EDM scene is littered with their legacies. For every decaying EDM star, there are thousands of undiscovered artists waiting to be found in the depths of Soundcloud. Most of these DJs make garbage music. Contra is not one of these DJs. Real name Conner Lund is an up-and-coming producer at UCLA; and has some serious potential in the electronic music world. His latest release “Diamonds In My Mouth” is a total departure from his previous Thomas Jack-esque tropical house vibe. “Diamonds in My Mouth” features some skillful vocal chops and an overall fuller sound from the Louisville, CO based artist. Follow Contra on (twitter: mynameiscontra) or on (soundcloud: Contra303). If a recent tweet from Contra is any indication, we’ll be hearing more lots more from Contra in the coming months and years.
I’m gonna do music for the rest of my life. Just decided and thought y’all should know
— Conner Lund (@mynameiscontra) October 16, 2015
All Hail Contra
DJ PLAYLIST OCT.25-NOV.1
As usual, the most attractive and intelligent DJs at Colorado College put together an eclectic mix of music in this week’s DJ playlist. Tracks from C2C, Khruangbin, and Nebraska are some of the highlights. Follow the SOCC on Soundcloud and discover new music each every week.
Tracks that weren’t available on Soundcloud:
Bud Powell – “A Night in Tunisia”
mewithoutYou – “Mexican Streets”
Nebraska – “The Stoop”
Punch Brothers – “Me and Us”
Bill Evans – “Nardis”
Stevie Wonder – “Positivity”
SONG OF THE DAY: PELL – “QUESO”
Queso will be debuting his album “Limbo” on November 6th. “Queso” is a single from the album and if it is any indication of how the album will sound, we’re all in for a treat. “Queso” grooves along and is a catchy tune. The lyrics aren’t going to change your life, but they’ll make you move. “I got that mula mula queso-eso – camoflauge money they can’t see my bagel.” Enjoy!
SONG OF THE DAY: GOLDLINK – “DANCE ON ME (BRASSTRACKS REMIX)”
Brasstracks has been on fire with their remixes over the past year. Most recently, they beefed up a GoldLink song with their signature horns. Check out this song and the rest of Brasstracks’ remixes for a good time.
DJ PLAYLIST OCT19-25
Every week SOCC DJs curate a playlist of new music. This week’s DJ playlist includes tracks from student band Drunk Uncle, Glitch Mob, and experimental hip-hop artist Milo. It’s an eclectic mix and is sure to have something for everyone. Check it out, share it with a friend, enjoy!
SONG OF THE DAY: LEMAITRE – “CLOSER”
A constant piano provides the bouncy foundation for this tune from Lemaitre. Some tasteful vocals are punctuated by energetic horns and bass. This track is an upbeat banger and perfect for a workout or time of hypeness. Enjoy!
SONG OF THE DAY: TELEPOPMUSIK – “BREATHE (FHIN FLIP)”
This remix from Fhin has some great funky elements and all the makings of a crowd-pleasing tune. We get some spacy bass at the onset and then a great guitar section towards the end. Enjoy this great electronic track and stay tuned for more!
SONG OF THE DAY: MØME – “ALOHA (FEAT. MERRYN JEAN)”
Tropical house as a genre is expanding beyond the likes of Thomas Jack and Kygo. Møme is an artist that is pushing the genre forward. Enjoy this tune and share it with a friend.
