AraabMUZIK's The Remixes Vol. 1 Streaming Now on Pitchfork

Its Tuesday, but it already feels like the week is halfway over given that most of America is checking out of work Wednesday for an extended weekend.  Before you head out for the fireworks, BBQs and lounging by a pool or beach to cure the ails of these heat waves - check out the stream of AraabMUZIK's The Remixes Vol. 1 on Pitchfork.  

As you might expect - the MPC master freaks and reworks popular tracks and dance floor anthems, infusing them with his quintessential hip-hop swagger.  AraabMUZIK's release drops on Ultra Music on July 9th - but stream this at your celebration(s) of freedom if you want to see a little extra free expression on your patio dance floor.

Choo Jackson Joins the "Convo"

Thanks Mac Miller for the referral to Choo Jackson whose music is creeping on the come up, and so is his star status, thanks to his signing with Most Dope, release of Beer Flavored Pizza and drop of this video "Convo."  The Floridian turned PA vet reps for the region, telling an honest story with some clear influences from Cleveland (Kid Cudi, Cleveland Indians hat) and the mundane midwestern grind.  The video is set over the backdrop of a traditional midwestern house party complete with a beer pong game, Solo cups, Natty Ice and people smoking out in the cold.  

"It Was All A Dream" - Kosha Dillz

Drawing from the legacy of MLK and sampling from the Notorious B.I.G. - bi-coastal rapper Kosha Dillz verbally paints a canvas of an alternate reality in "It Was All A Dream."  The songs speaks truth ("Mom says some things never change, when I grow up somethings might not be the same...") - but one thing is for certain, a song with a Biggie sample is usually worth listening to.  

New Nosaj Snippet Video/Show at Detroit Bar on Saturday

Los Angeleno Nosaj Thing released a little snippet video for his forthcoming single "Eclipse/Blue" - slated for an October 2nd release.  Taste it and then catch the beatsmith do his thing live on Saturday night at Detroit Bar!  Get tickets here and pre-order Nosaj's release via Amazon.

Step Into The Black Music Series

Thursday June 28th is kind of a wild night in LA for free music and complimentary booze - on top of the VICE/AIR event with Sebastien Tellier (we posted on it yesterday), the STEP INTO THE BLACK MUSIC SERIES, curated by the Fader team and sponsored by Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum, stops at new West Hollywood enclave Bootsy Bellows on their ten week, ten city tour.  The night will feature a special performance from The Afghan Whigs and a DJ set from Yung Skeeter - as well as a visit from the Inn N Out Truck!

In addition to the free music and booze, attendees may also be interested in acquiring a copy of the Step Into The Black limited edition vinyl.  Fear not - because we are giving a copy away - just email contest@supergoodmusic.com to get in on that action.  If vinyl isn't your thing (or you can't make it), anyone can download exclusive MP3s from the performances at Captain Morgan's Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/CaptainMorganBlack

Check out Dam-Funk's performance at a previous Step Into The Black event below:

Matisyahu Live Tour Dates Announced/Kosha Dillz Yom Hashoah Freestyle

Today is Yom Hashoah, the day of remembrance for the Holocaust, so it is only fitting that I make an announcement about some of the more outspoken Jewish musical talents, Matisyahu and Kosha Dillz.

Matisyahu just recently announced a grip of summer tour dates and has a pretty cool merch promo going on at MatisyahuWorld.com right now....

Every ticket bought on MatisyahuWorld.com includes an instant download of "Beat Box" from "Live at Stubbs, Vol. II", plus a mystery item from the merch table at the show you attend.....FREE! Additionally, you can get all of the above plus your choice of a new tour t-shirt for $20 -- that's 20% off the price at the show! All you have to do is present your receipt at the venue on the night of the show and you will be able to redeem your items!

Head over to MatisyahuWorld.com to get your tickets and tees, and check out the full tour schedule below. For an extra special deal, try and hit up Gilt Groupe to see if you can still get in on their VIP package for August 3rd at Club Nokia which is sure to sell out - http://www.giltcity.com/los-angeles/matisyahula

SAT 6/25/11 - Boston MA @ The Paradise
SUN 6/26/11 - Allentown PA @ Crocodile Rock
MON 6/27/11 - Cleveland OH @ House of Blues
WED 6/29/11 - Milwaukee WI @ Summerfest
THU 6/30/11 - Minneapolis MN @ The Zoo
SAT 7/2/11 - Aspen CO @ Belly Up
SUN 7/3/11 - Colorado Springs CO @ Black Sheep
MON 7/4/11 - Morrison CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
WED 7/6/11 - Des Moines IA @ Simon Estes Amphitheatre^
THU 7/7/11 - Kansas City MO @ Crossroads^
SAT 7/9/11 - St. Louis MO @ Pageant
SUN 7/10/11 - Detroit MI @ St. Andrews Hall+
MON 7/11/11 - Columbus OH @ Newport Music Hall+
TUE 7/12/11 - Grand Rapids MI @ The Intersection+
WED 7/13/11 - Indianapolis IN @ Egyptian Theatre+
THU 7/14/11 - Chicago IL @ Congress Theatre^^
SAT 7/16/11 - Pittsburgh PA @ Stage AE
SUN 7/17/11 - Baltimore MD @ Artscape- Balt. Fest of the Arts
MON 7/18/11 - Providence RI @ Lupo's
WED 7/20/11 - Cincinnati OH @ Bogart's
THU 7/21/11 - Louisville KY @ Headliner's
SUN 7/24/11 - Salt Lake City UT @ The Complex
MON 7/25/11 - Boise ID @ Knitting Factory
TUE 7/26/11 - Spokane WA @ Knitting Factory+
WED 7/27/11 - Vancouver BC @ Commodore Ballroom+
THU 7/28/11 - Portland OR @ Oregon Zoo Amphitheatre+
SAT 7/30/11 - Seattle WA @ Neptune+
TUE 8/2/11 - San Francisco CA @ Regency Ballroom
WED 8/3/11 - Los Angeles CA @ Club Nokia+
THU 8/4/11 - Ventura CA @ Ventura Theatre+
SAT 8/6/11 - Las Vegas NV @ Hard Rock Pool+
SUN 8/7/11 - San Diego CA @ Humphrey's+
TUE 8/9/11 - Anaheim CA @ The Grove+
WED 8/10/11 - Phoenix AZ @ The Marquee+
SAT 8/13/11 - Omaha NE @ Maha Music Festival
SUN 8/14/11 - Tulsa OK @ Cain's Ballroom
MON 8/15/11 - Dallas TX @ House of Blues
TUE 8/16/11 - Houston TX @ House of Blues
THU 8/18/11 - Helotes TX @ Josabi's
SAT 8/20/11 - Taos NM @ Taos Mountain Music Festival
SUN 8/21/11 - New Orleans LA @ House of Blues
MON 8/22/11 - Atlanta GA @ Center Stage
TUE 8/23/11 - Ponte Vedra Beach FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
WED 8/24/11 - Orlando FL @ Hard Rock
THU 8/25/11 - Miami FL @ The Fillmore
SUN 8/28/11 - Birmingham AL @ Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
MON 8/29/11 - Charleston SC @ The Music Farm
TUE 8/30/11 - Charlotte NC @ Amos' Southland
WED 8/31/11 - Norfolk VA @ The Norva
THU 9/1/11 - Atlantic City, NJ @ The Borgata
SAT 9/3/11 - Lowell MA @ Lowell Summer Music Series
SUN 9/4/11 - New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place-
TUE 9/6/11 - Montreal QC @ Club Soda
WED 9/7/11 - Toronto ON @ The Phoenix


* - Supporting Blues Traveler
^ - With The Wailers
^^ - Co-headlining with Toots & the Maytals, Lukas Nelson supporting
+ - Tea Leaf Green supporting




Kosha Dillz dropped a cool Yom Hashoah freestyle on his youtube page earlier today. It pays homage to those that fell in the Holocaust, including non-jews, and is pretty street and wicked. Check out the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vQykuhY_G4

Odd Modern at Loft Party Tonight

One of my favorite sort of under the radar bands, LA indie-synth duo Odd Modern, are performing tonight downtown at a loft show at 761 Central, Los Angeles, CA 90021. I've been on these cool kids bandwagon since I heard "Tipsy Dancer." I mean, how can you not like a song where the hook goes "If it wasn't for alcohol, I wouldn't dance at all..."

Vanina (vocals, synths) and Girardeau (drums, vocals), the faces of this modern duo, are two hipper than hip kids. So hip, they even live east of the hipsters in Sierra Madre. So hip they convinced Steve O to skateboard in their latest music video for the "hit song" "Contrary to Popular Belief," the title track to their latest album. And definitely hip enough to give all of their music away for free at www.oddmodern.com.



Check out these eastsiders downtown at A Loft Space. If you can't catch that, they play American Legion in October. Hopefully some smart talent buyer at one of the small east side venues (ahem, Echo, Spaceland, Silverlake Lounge) catches on and invites this duo in for a show.