Late last October–if you can remember that far back–we debuted a mix from a 19-year-old upstate New Yorker named RAJA, who at the time, we really knew nothing about. In fact, the only prior knowledge we had of the dude was that he once performed at the infamous Boiler Room (watch his set here) under a previous moniker of his, InfinitiRock. The name RAJA, he told us, was a new musical brainchild, and he was coming to us to help get the word out. Flattered at the opportunity to work with someone who has even stepped foot inside the Boiler Room let alone played there, we jumped at the chance and summoned RAJA for an official LFTF mix, not knowing one bit what the outcome would be. A couple days later, our inbox bestowed a 32-minute set of entirely original material, strung together by way of one single take on a pair of turntables. Needless to say, and I promise we’re not just saying this because it’s LFTF affiliated, the mix proved to be one of the best mixes we had the pleasure of hearing all year.
Fast forward to today–we loved RAJA’s LFTF mix so damn much that we decided to catch back up with the dude and see how things have been. We also wanted to get a better understanding of who RAJA is, and find out what the influences are that go into the wonderfully unconventional soundscapes his music is soaked in. Check out the interview (and some new RAJA tunage) after the jump.
Hit the jump to check out LFTF’s exclusive interview with RAJA:
Hotflush, the label behind releases from the likes of Joy Orbison, Mount Kimbie, Sepalcure and George FitzGerald, is beginning the new year by releasing a new full length by label head Paul Rose aka Scuba. Having already released one of 2011′s most critically acclaimed mixes (his edition of DJ-Kicks) and singles (the trancey “Adrenalin”), Rose doesn’t seem to want to take a break.
“On the 27th February, Scuba will release his third album through Hotflush. Entitled ‘Personality’ and featuring 11 brand new tracks, it takes in a wealth of genres across contemporary dance music, proving once again Scuba’s place at the cutting edge of the electronic music scene. Preceding his LP will be this single ‘The Hope’; pushing on from the tense atmospherics of previous Scuba material, the single fizzes with claustrophobic bass pressure and menacing narration. Backed by an exclusive non-album cut ‘Flash Addict’.”
Pre-order the single now over at boomkat and stream it below via the SoundCloud player.
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Today marks the 6th edition of LFTF’s Guest Post Series, where every Monday we feature a post from a curator of a blog that we dig. There are no rules. They pick the music, they pick the words, they pick the pictures… this is totally free reign. We want to introduce our fans to sites that post music that may not be something you’d ever ever find on LFTF… the Internet is a treasure trove of music goodness, and we believe it’s part of our job/hobby’s duty to showcase that music and its sources.
Today’s post comes from Toronto blogger Max Mohenu who runs the site Diamond Atlas:
10 years of Destiny, voluptuous hips, and recently the most publicized birth in the hip-hop game. At this rate, Ms. Knowles is basically one step away from moving into the White House. Her influences have helped birth another supreme entity. This one comes in the form of some glitched out hip hop production from your boy, Lord Boyd.
The French beat freak just dropped his latest EP titled, Beyoncé EP, on Amdiscs last week. The EP takes cues from every element of a good club banger (snaps, slick rhythms, and subliminal chanting and shout-outs) and infuses them with futuristic bass synths, electronic blips, and dreamy, skewed hooks. His unique production and futuristic approach to dance music would even make Captain Piccard wanna bust out a little two-step, if not more.
The EP’s standout jam, The Jordan Age, sounds like the chase scene music for a future Drive sequel. You can purchase this zoned out,”Miami Vice” banger and the rest of the EP on Amdiscs. The Beyoncé EP is also available in the deluxe “Maybach Edition” via Itunes, Amazon, and Spotify. The Maybach Edition features some awesome remixes and a few bonus tracks. You can grab that here.
Boys Noize and Mr. Oizo, two of the most highly acclaimed electro producers ever, have joined forces for a collaborative album under the joint name Handbrakes. Now if right now you’re asking yourself, “Wait who??,” let us put it in perspective for you: think of this as the electro world’s Watch The Throne. Furthermore if you’re one of these people, you probably should be informed that as far as electro music goes, what country you’re from has everything to do with what sound you possess. And with that said, Boys Noize–from Germany–and Mr. Oizo–from France–couldn’t sound any more contrasting. It’s like comparing apples to oranges, and that’s exactly why this EP is so notable. Boys Noize’s grainy motor sounds fused with Ozio’s corky blips and bleeps–it’s a perfect storm people. Stream the four-track EP below and look for it in digital stores February 6th.
UK super producers Boddika and Joy Orbison (pictured above), fresh off of the release of the 12″ of the moment with “Swims,” are back again with the collaborative tracks “Froth” b/w “Mercy.” Set for release on February 21st via SUNKLOWUN, this 12″ features two pulsating techno tunes that are bound to strike a chord with bassheads on either side of the Atlantic. Stream both tracks below and pre-order the vinyl over at Rubadub.
