The future is bright-eyedand bass-heavy.size> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-19790598-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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Alex Mills)<br/>03. <strong>Medlar</strong> - Knockard Pearl (Detroit Swindle Remix)<br/>04. <strong>Shenoda</strong> - Love Thing<br/>05. <strong>Squarehead</strong>- Unreal<br/>06. <strong>Them Jeans</strong> - Glass House<br/>07. <strong>Leftwing & Kody</strong> - You Were<br/>08. <strong>Brame & Klansee</strong> - Alright<br/>09. <strong>Rhode & Brown</strong> - Under Your Spell<br/>10. <strong>Rogue McGowin</strong>- Status Quo<br/>11. <strong>Jammhot</strong> - Times When It Was Good<br/>12. <strong>Groucho Marx</strong> - All That Mattered (Donga & Blake Re-Edit)</p></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/47395588678http://theleavingscene.com/post/47395588678Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:37:07 -0700danny j lewisno artificial colorsmedlarshenodasquareheadthem jeansleftwing & kodybrameklanseerhode & brownrogue mcgowinjammhotgroucho marxdongablake<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/eb396e5ab3f755ec6681e1467f0aa29b/tumblr_mk2lay7e2k1qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2212f3018734e0c1d200784bf71471b1/tumblr_mk2lay7e2k1qa05qno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep010.mp3" target="_blank">LISTEN</a><a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep009.mp3" target="_blank"><br/></a></strong><strong>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep010.zip" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a><a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep009.zip" target="_blank"><br/></a></strong></p> <p class="p1"><strong> <br/></strong>Tracklist:</p> <p class="p2"><br/>1. <strong>Marco M Bernd</strong> - Horizon II<br/>2. <strong>Cassio Kohl</strong> - Legendary<br/>3. <strong>Tomson</strong> - 90fo<br/>4. <strong>J. Wiltshire</strong> - Closer<br/>5. <strong>Known Artists</strong>- It’s Titled (G)</p></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/46032924558http://theleavingscene.com/post/46032924558Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:00:16 -0700cassio kohlmarco m berndtomsonj. wiltshireknown artistshousedeep housewarehouserave<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d6ff5bdcd71d7cba37a2c55ff71caf2a/tumblr_mjqcrmRxHy1qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2c89bbb047ec90c5b02237add8d3d818/tumblr_mjqcrmRxHy1qa05qno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep009.mp3" target="_blank">LISTEN<br/></a></strong><strong>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep009.zip" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a></strong></p> <p class="p1"><strong> <br/></strong>Tracklist:</p> <p class="p2"><br/>1. <strong>Justin Timberlake</strong> - Suit & Tie (Julio Bashmore Remix)<br/>2. <strong>Squarehead</strong> - No One Has to Know<br/>3. <strong>Citizen</strong> - So Submissive<br/>4. <strong>Route 94</strong> - Forget the Girl<br/>5. <strong>Gorgon City</strong> - Real</p></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/45470203363http://theleavingscene.com/post/45470203363Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:17:00 -0700julio bashmoresquareheadcitizenroute 94gorgon cityjustin timberlakemadtechpets recordings<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/37cb28d73e4726308cb0e93a562c1f9c/tumblr_mj96dr3x311qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/31624e579a1ef1953c5bdb6cc20b2a90/tumblr_mj96dr3x311qa05qno2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>• </strong><a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep008.mp3" target="_blank"><span class="s3"><strong>LISTEN</strong></span></a><strong><br/>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep008.zip" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a></strong></p> <p class="p2"><br/>Tracklist:<br/><br/>1. <strong>Matthew Blaque</strong> - Perfect Lover<br/>2. <strong>Ejeca</strong> - Give Me Up<br/>3. <strong>Steffi</strong> - Yours (Medlar Remix)<br/>4. <strong>Dusky</strong> - Nobody Else<br/>5. <strong>Borai</strong> - Moonlight on the Malago</p></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/44747047968http://theleavingscene.com/post/44747047968Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:00:04 -0800duskysteffimedlarejecaboraimatthew blaquer2m<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e129451d9c1757c4760857e9cac2cf1f/tumblr_mf18ccabxH1qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fefe6647491da6da7a6499a6dddd18d6/tumblr_mf18ccabxH1qa05qno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><br/></span><span class="s2"><strong>• </strong><a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep007.mp3" target="_blank"><span class="s3"><strong>LISTEN</strong></span></a></span><span class="s1"><br/></span><span class="s2"><strong>• </strong><a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep007.zip" target="_blank"><span class="s3"><strong>DOWNLOAD</strong></span></a></span></p> <p class="p2"><br/>Tracklist:<br/><br/>1. <strong>Artful Dodger</strong> - Please Don’t Turn Me On (Disclosure Remix)<br/>2. <strong>Chaos in the CBD</strong> - Pale Moonlight (Mak & Pasteman Remix)<br/>3. <strong>Ejeca</strong> - Night Rays<br/>4. <strong>The Phantom</strong> - I’m Bangin’<br/>5. <strong>Oli Furness</strong> - If I Was (ft. Elise)</p></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/37935024342http://theleavingscene.com/post/37935024342Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:40:56 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcnzksYN4Q1qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcnzksYN4Q1qa05qno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><br/></span><span class="s2"><strong>• </strong><a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep006.mp3" target="_blank"><span class="s3"><strong>LISTEN</strong></span></a></span><span class="s1"><br/></span><span class="s2"><strong>• </strong><a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep006.zip" target="_blank"><span class="s3"><strong>DOWNLOAD</strong></span></a></span></p> <p class="p2"><br/> Tracklist:<br/><br/> 1. <strong>The New Tower Generation</strong> - House<br/> 2. <strong>New Jack City</strong> - Back in the Dayz<br/> 3. <strong>Detroit Swindle</strong> - I Gotta Know<br/> 4. <strong>Kaspar</strong> - Got Good Love<br/> 5. <strong>Deep88</strong> - The Vibe </p></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/34611913962http://theleavingscene.com/post/34611913962Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:12:15 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbw9yoSha91qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbw9yoSha91qa05qno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><br/><strong><big>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep005.mp3" target="_blank">LISTEN</a></big></strong><br/><strong><big>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep005.zip" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a></big></strong></p> <p><br/>Tracklist:<br/><br/>1. <strong>Citizen</strong> - <em>Freak Like</em><br/>2. <strong>Cloud 9</strong> - <em>Do You Want Me Baby (Dusky Remix)</em><br/>3. <strong>Lorca</strong> - <em>Love Like This</em><br/>4. <strong>Ben Pearce</strong> - <em>What I Might Do (Harry Wolfman Remix)</em><br/>5. <strong>AlunaGeorge</strong> - <em>Your Love, your Drums (Duke Dumont Remix) </em></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/33581353498http://theleavingscene.com/post/33581353498Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:57:23 -0700citizencloud 9duskylorcaben pearceharry wolfmanalunageorgeduke dumontadina howardfaith evans<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_max56bvuPZ1qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_max56bvuPZ1qa05qno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong><big><br/>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep004.mp3" target="_blank">LISTEN</a> </big></strong></p> <p><strong><big>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/ep004.zip" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a> </big></strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <blockquote> <p><em>It was sunset in the desert. We couldn’t see five feet in front of us all day as the dust storms were raging through the playa. I ventured off alone, praying the dust would settle as the night arrived and the party would start. <br/><br/>I could hear a DJ spinning deep house off in the distance; a beacon of hope amidst the onslaught of awful, drug-addled electro that littered the streets.  I found myself dancing to <a href="http://soundcloud.com/hohme" target="_blank">DJ Hohme</a>’s set; one that would cause a panic and excitement I couldn’t possibly have foreseen. <br/><br/>The heart-wrenching vocals of Allure began filtering into his continuous mix, saying “holding me, touching me, I don’t want nobody else” as the dust began to settle. The anxiety was peaking as I couldn’t bear not knowing who produced the song, and would be without technology or connection to the music world for another five days. <br/><br/>This subsided as the song reached its peak and I allowed myself to just feel it; wholly enveloped by every note. The rest is history. <br/><br/></em>Turns out it was Finnebassen’s “<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfNcVIvDxF0" target="_blank">Touching Me</a>,” as was discovered by the immediate google search performed once we returned to humanity. I dove head-first into every single track I could get my hands on, and have been listening to nearly nothing else for the past month. <br/><br/>It only made sense to create a continuous mix out of his current discography. With the official release of his “<a href="http://www.junodownload.com/products/what-you-do-ep/2047039-02/" target="_blank">What You Do EP</a>” tomorrow, I thought it good timing to present an homage and a celebration of the artist. <br/><br/>Dive deep into the work of <a href="http://soundcloud.com/finnebassen" target="_blank">Finnebassen</a>, and enjoy the mix. </p> </blockquote> <p><em><strong><big><br/></big></strong></em></p> <p>Tracklist:</p> <p>01. <strong>Finnebassen </strong>- <em>When Doves Cry</em><br/>02. <strong>Finnebassen </strong>- <em>Such A High</em><br/>03. <strong>Finnebassen </strong>- <em>If You Only Knew</em><br/>04. <strong>Finnebassen </strong>- <em>Touching Me</em><br/>05. <strong>Finnebassen </strong>- <em>I’m in Love With You</em><br/>06. <strong>Jade </strong>- <em>Every Day of the Week (Finnebassen Monday Remake)</em><br/>07. <strong>Finnebassen </strong>- <em>What You Do</em><br/>08. <strong>Finnebassen </strong>- <em>Daydreaming in Oslo</em><br/>09. <strong>Caribou </strong>- <em>Jamelia (Finnebassen Edit)</em><br/>10. <strong>Finnebassen </strong>- <em>Babies</em><br/>11. <strong>James Blake </strong>- <em>The Wilhelm Scream (Finn Pilly Sneaky Edit)</em></p> <p>.</p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/32277627644http://theleavingscene.com/post/32277627644Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:02:35 -0700finnebassencariboujadejames blakeburning manhousedeep housegrimediscomixtape<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma9kehm83S1qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma9kehm83S1qa05qno2_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><br/><strong><big>• <a href="http://music.theleavingscene.com/eep003.mp3" target="_blank">LISTEN</a></big></strong><br/><strong><big>• <a href="http://bit.ly/Pkbwyw" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a></big></strong></p> <p><br/>Tracklist:<br/><br/>1. <strong>Lakosa & iO</strong> - <em>Home Early</em><br/>2. <strong>Jack Fell Down ft. Emma Rossi</strong> - <em>Need in You</em> <br/>3. <strong>Urulu</strong> - <em>Tell Me</em><br/>4. <strong>LKID</strong> - <em>Circles</em><br/>5. <strong>Citizen</strong> - <em>You Give Me That Something </em></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/31434670801http://theleavingscene.com/post/31434670801Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:12:00 -0700LakosaiOjack fell downurululkidcitizenhousedeep house90's<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8t46tFARi1qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8t46tFARi1qa05qno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><br/><strong><big>• <a href="http://bit.ly/QeGLdh" target="_blank">LISTEN</a></big></strong><br/><strong><big>• <a href="http://bit.ly/QeGGGE" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a></big></strong></p> <p><br/>Tracklist:<br/><br/>1. <strong>Nemanja Krstic</strong> - <em>Novi Beograd Underground</em><br/>2. <strong>The Scene Feat. Franz B. Werner</strong> - <em>Lab</em> <br/>3. <strong>Slowhouse 003</strong> - <em>Untitled 2</em><br/>4. <strong>T. Ruggieri</strong> - <em>Crack in the Soul</em><br/>5. <strong>Washerman</strong> - <em>Just A Touch </em></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/29765809638http://theleavingscene.com/post/29765809638Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:18:51 -0700nemanja krsticmy love is undergroundthe scenefranz b. wernerslowhouseslow houset. ruggieriwasherman<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ryidX8sh1qa05qno1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ryidX8sh1qa05qno2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong><big><br/>• <a href="http://bit.ly/Mx75DD" target="_blank">LISTEN</a> </big></strong></p> <p><strong><big>• <a href="http://bit.ly/R1r1PQ" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a> </big></strong></p> <p><strong><em><big><br/>This blog is changing.<br/></big></em></strong><strong><em><big>Simplicity is the new vibe. <br/></big></em></strong><strong><em><big>Every week a new five song mixtape.<br/></big></em></strong><strong><em><big>And that’s it.<br/></big></em></strong><strong><em><big>Much love. <br/> </big></em></strong></p> <p>Tracklist:</p> <p>1. <strong>Disclosure</strong> - <span class="Apple-tab-span"></span><em>Boiling (ft. Sinead Harnett) (Medlar Remix)</em><br/>2.<strong> Jeremy Sylvester</strong> - <span class="Apple-tab-span"></span><em>I’m in Love With a DJ (Vocal Mix)</em><br/>3. <strong>Urulu</strong> -<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span><em>Reason With Me</em><br/>4. <strong>A1 Bassline</strong> - <span class="Apple-tab-span"></span><em>Daft</em><br/>5. <strong>Tom Flynn</strong> - <span class="Apple-tab-span"></span><em>Warm Keys<br/> </em></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/29452401238http://theleavingscene.com/post/29452401238Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:25:00 -0700disclosuresinead harnettmedlarjeremy sylvesterurulua1 basslinetom flynn<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_26775295108" src="http://theleavingscene.com/post/26775295108/audio_player_iframe/theleavingscene/tumblr_m6uuleqnJc1qa05qn?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Ftheleavingscene%2F26775295108%2Ftumblr_m6uuleqnJc1qa05qn" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><big><strong>FRED EVERYTHING & OLIVIER DESMET</strong> - <em>IT’S DAMAGED (V.2)</em> <br/>[120bpm]</big></p> <p>Well, that was an awful hiatus.</p> <p>Fortunately, house music still exists when I’m gone. I’ve been hiding this track for a few months now; convincing myself that I’m preserving its raw beauty by not sharing it. How ridiculous is that?</p> <p>I’m on more of a magical sunset vibe recently, and what this San Francisco duo have put forth is exactly the mood that needs to be set. It’s exactly what the Bay Area feels like right now, and hopefully every other corner of the world can feel that, too.</p> <p>Digging deep into their vaults they’ve compiled something of an homage to Kerri Chandler and Mood II Swing, and they did it just right. </p> <p>Now available <a href="http://www.junodownload.com/products/its-damaged/1965678-02/" target="_blank">digitally</a>, but always preferred <a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/products/459680-01.htm" target="_blank">physically</a>, you can listen to more from <a href="http://soundcloud.com/fredeverything/sets/lzd-030-previews/" target="_blank">Fred Everything</a> and <a href="http://soundcloud.com/amentimusic" target="_blank">Olivier Desmet</a>. Get deep, and as always:</p> <p>.::do:work.show:love::.</p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/26775295108http://theleavingscene.com/post/26775295108Sun, 08 Jul 2012 11:45:06 -070090'sFred EverythingOlivier DesmetLazy VaultsIt's DamagedKerri ChandlerMood II Swinghousedeep house<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_25237809524" src="http://theleavingscene.com/post/25237809524/audio_player_iframe/theleavingscene/tumblr_m5o3der2MD1qa05qn?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Ftheleavingscene%2F25237809524%2Ftumblr_m5o3der2MD1qa05qn" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><big><strong>NICOLAS AFTALION</strong> -<em> I DON’T NEED OR WANT MUCH</em> <br/>[125bpm]</big></p> <p>I’m gonna suggest you stop reading this and just go <a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/458106-01.htm" target="_blank">buy</a> the vinyl before it’s too late.</p> <p>This is one of those “where the f*ck did this come from?” moments. New Parisian label <a href="http://soundcloud.com/thats-some-serious-shit" target="_blank">That’s Some Serious Shit Records</a> has put forth their first release, and <a href="http://soundcloud.com/nicolas-aftalion" target="_blank">Nicolas Aftalion</a> is setting the standard for things to come.</p> <p>I’m fully aware that I’m a sucker for anything limited edition; it comes with the territory. But what they’ve put together here is actually special, and the 300 people that will end up with this in their collections are forever united by high-powered sounds and intimate house vibes. </p> <p>The standout banger is hands-down the title track, “The Urge To Luv,” which recalls the never-fail recipe of female vocal snippets and huge amounts of negative space within percussion and synth. On the flip are the slow-burners for the after hours house-heads.</p> <p>Hopefully you’ve ordered your copy by the time you read this sentence. Follow That’s Some Serious Shit on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thats-some-serious-shit/164159113679162" target="_blank">FaceBook</a> for all good things to come, and as always:</p> <p>.::do:work.show:love::.</p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/25237809524http://theleavingscene.com/post/25237809524Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:21:35 -0700nicolas aftalionaftalionhousegaragedeep house90'sthat's some serious shit<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_25029281765" src="http://theleavingscene.com/post/25029281765/audio_player_iframe/theleavingscene/tumblr_m5keokcS3Z1qa05qn?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Ftheleavingscene%2F25029281765%2Ftumblr_m5keokcS3Z1qa05qn" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><big><strong>BODJ</strong> - <em>EVERY DAY (ARGY’S LOVE MIX)</em> <br/>[124bpm]</big></p> <p>What kind of magic is this? Just wait until that piano comes in at 1:00 and you’ll feel it, too.</p> <p>This is basically all I care to listen to today; those Marvin Gaye vocals tearing at my soul and some kind of spiritual dancefloor heaven making me peak, rolling around in starry synths and feeling nothing but love. Fuck a pill, this is my serotonin elevation.</p> <p>This has been released as a digital exclusive on <a href="http://www.beatport.com/release/every-day-argy-and-gummihz-remixes/920908" target="_blank">Beatport</a>, and thankfully on <a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/448835-01.htm" target="_blank">vinyl</a> as well from my new favorite label <a href="http://www.claap.net/" target="_blank">Claap</a>. The original as well as the GummiHz remix are well-worth mentioning, although deeper and more intense than today’s featured remix. Check out more from <a href="http://soundcloud.com/bodj" target="_blank">Bodj</a> as well as the forever astounding <a href="http://soundcloud.com/argyofficial" target="_blank">Argy</a>, and as always:</p> <p>.::do:work.show:love::.</p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/25029281765http://theleavingscene.com/post/25029281765Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:04:00 -0700argybodj<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_24642318648" src="http://theleavingscene.com/post/24642318648/audio_player_iframe/theleavingscene/tumblr_m59oewxZYX1qa05qn?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Ftheleavingscene%2F24642318648%2Ftumblr_m59oewxZYX1qa05qn" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><big>***THE DOLLAR BIN*** </big></p> <p><big><strong>SHAI</strong> - <em>IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE (JOSHUA REMIX)</em> <br/>[128bpm] </big></p> <p>I wasn’t even sure if it was necessary to put words to this, as it literally speaks for itself. But it deserves love, verbally or otherwise.</p> <p>I found it sitting in a pile of used records at my local shop, with no description other than the words “Too Shai (vox),” and knew the odds of it being bad were slim. The fact that this shop has no vinyl listening station is partially annoying, but also sparks intense anticipation to get home and throw it all on the table. </p> <p>Then it was placed on my deck, and sure enough, within the first few beats I was completely taken. It’s gems like this that I live for, and hope it never stops being as exciting. A little searching led to me to find that this is the last in a <a href="http://www.discogs.com/label/Not+On+Label+%28Joshua+GUR+Series%29" target="_blank">series</a> of releases by <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Joshua" target="_blank">Joshua</a>, a fellow Californian with a knack for 2step. </p> <p>As a token of my love for all of you, I’ve ripped the vinyl into mp3 format, but still highly suggest you purchase the vinyl (and all the other ones in the series.) </p> <p><strong><big><a href="http://cl.ly/1N332f1F0W2L2h221K0h" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a> </big></strong></p> <p>Catch up on previous episodes of <a href="http://theleavingscene.com/tagged/dollar+bin" target="_blank">The Dollar Bin</a>, and as always:</p> <p>.::do:work.show:love::.</p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/24642318648http://theleavingscene.com/post/24642318648Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:48:00 -0700garagehouseif i ever fall in lovejoshualoveshaiukgdollar bin<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_24617259875" src="http://theleavingscene.com/post/24617259875/audio_player_iframe/theleavingscene/tumblr_m59azzYTh61qa05qn?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Ftheleavingscene%2F24617259875%2Ftumblr_m59azzYTh61qa05qn" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><big><strong>STAR ONE FT. SARAH LILLIE</strong> - <em>RESPECT (HARRY WOLFMAN REMIX)</em> [122bpm]</big></p> <p>If this track doesn’t make your day brighter, I’m not sure what will.</p> <p>In the original we hear subtle, smooth jazzy sax, which highly contrasts the bass-heavy vibes in the beginning, but in a way that is calming rather than concerning. Harry Wolfman decided to extract that calm, and infuse even it with even more jazz.  He highlights that sax to make it a standout sound, while adding a piano sample that is so unexpected, you can’t help but wake up from whatever daydream you were having.</p> <p>This one will be released June 11th on forthcoming <a href="http://www.carrotrecords.com/" target="_blank">Carrot Records</a> label, but for now you can visit Star One’s <a href="http://soundcloud.com/staroneuk/sets/respect-5/" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> page for some more garage-y vibes, and head to Harry Wolfman’s <a href="http://soundcloud.com/harrywolfman" target="_blank">page</a> for more deepness.  Check Harry’s track featured <a href="http://theleavingscene.com/post/18076896163/harrywolfman" target="_blank">here</a> a few months back, which completely blew me away. As always:</p> <p>.::do:work.show:love::.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/karrah_kobus/6650634619/" target="_blank">photo credit</a></em></p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/24617259875http://theleavingscene.com/post/24617259875Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:13:00 -0700harry wolfmanstar onesarah lillie<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_24451764869" src="http://theleavingscene.com/post/24451764869/audio_player_iframe/theleavingscene/tumblr_m54kipEpmP1qa05qn?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Ftheleavingscene%2F24451764869%2Ftumblr_m54kipEpmP1qa05qn" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><big><strong>FAYE</strong> - <em>WATER AGAINST THE ROCKS (HNNY’S HUNNY MIX) <br/></em>[124bpm]</big></p> <p>Honest moment: I wasn’t immediately in love with this original song or video.</p> <p>BUT THEN this producer comes along and creates a sick, sick obsession within me over those vocals. Beginning with what feels like the most basic 4x4 beat in the universe, those chords sneak in along with the vocal snippets and completely envelop the listener, bursting into powerful repetition and classic garage percussion.</p> <p>I originally discovered HNNY via his feature on the amazing 10” EP for Studio Barnhus, where he belts out a pounding Mariah Carey remix with Kornel Kovacs’ “<a href="http://theleavingscene.com/post/13160985412" target="_blank">Down Since ‘92</a>” on the flip. Listening back to that, I have to say I didn’t see something like this coming.</p> <p>Regardless, he is a force to be reckoned with, and easily a contender for my top songs of the year thus far. Listen to more on his <a href="http://soundcloud.com/hnny" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a>, and be on the lookout for the official release from Hybris/Best Fit Recordings on June 25th. And, as always:</p> <p>.::do:work.show:love::.</p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/24451764869http://theleavingscene.com/post/24451764869Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:53:00 -0700fayewater against the rockshnnyhunnyhoneyhouse<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_24437764999" src="http://theleavingscene.com/post/24437764999/audio_player_iframe/theleavingscene/tumblr_m53qa1sD6o1qa05qn?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Ftheleavingscene%2F24437764999%2Ftumblr_m53qa1sD6o1qa05qn" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><big><strong>AE</strong> - <em>DUBDED</em> <br/>[130bpm]</big></p> <p>What started out as a personal DJ tool has morphed itself into a full-blown masterful release from Chicago native Andrew Emil.</p> <p>I’m sure if I heard this played live I’d immediately bum-rush the dj booth and demand a track ID, which is likely what happened here. AE’s sampling of Lutricia McNeal’s “<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHkBUwLNiGk" target="_blank">Stranded</a>” sparks an immediate emotional attachment to the song, not to mention the familiar rumblings of late 90’s UKG nostalgia.</p> <p>“AE’s Dub Editorial Vol. 1” is the first vinyl release from this producer’s fresh label, and if the coming EPs are anything like this one, I’ll surely be starting a new collection. Andrew unleashed this track on his <a href="http://soundcloud.com/andrewemil" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> several months ago, then titled “Stranded (AE’s Dub Edit),” and it appears to have inspired an entire collection of 2-step dubs, which are all sounding on-point based on the samples. Grab this on <a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/450399-01.htm" target="_blank">vinyl</a> before it’s too late, and as always:</p> <p>.::do:work.show:love::.</p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/24437764999http://theleavingscene.com/post/24437764999Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:28:00 -0700aeandrew emilae's dub editorialdub editorialchicagohouseukguk garage<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_23969015571" src="http://theleavingscene.com/post/23969015571/audio_player_iframe/theleavingscene/tumblr_m4rf84rPb01qa05qn?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Ftheleavingscene%2F23969015571%2Ftumblr_m4rf84rPb01qa05qn" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><big><strong>TODD EDWARDS</strong> - <em>LOVE INSIDE  <br/></em>[132bpm]</big></p> <p>“After four years of wanting to put together a digital label,” Todd Edwards unleashes <a href="http://nutrendmusic.com/" target="_blank">Nu Trend Music</a>, and a banger release to boot.</p> <p>This song has been kicking around for some time in radio shows and dj sets, and the world should feel blessed to behold its official release. When it comes to producers that are universally trusted with making quality, classic UK Garage, Todd is in the top tier. Good luck figuring out the vocal samples. In fact, if you do, hit me up.</p> <p>The EP includes the original, an alternate and a sunshine mix. It should be available shortly on all good digital sites, but the first one I found was on <a href="http://boomkat.com/downloads/531867-todd-edwards-love-inside" target="_blank">Boomkat</a>.  Look out for more from the label, and of course check Todd’s <a href="http://soundcloud.com/todd-edwards" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> for more goodness. As always:</p> <p>.::do:work.show:love::.</p>http://theleavingscene.com/post/23969015571http://theleavingscene.com/post/23969015571Mon, 28 May 2012 18:28:00 -0700todd edwardslove insidenu trendnu trend musicukggarage