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Trying To Be Cool (Breakbot Remix) - Phoenix [FREE DL]

Trying To Be Cool (Breakbot Remix) – Phoenix [FREE DL]

Phoenix’s album, Bankrupt! was released in late April and they’re seeing similar success that they saw on their Freshman release.  They did take a new approach with their remixes this time around.  A handful of artists have been comissioned to produce remixes for selected tracks.  More often than not it’s been the track, “Trying To Be...
Deep Cut Thursday's #14 [FREE DLs]

Deep Cut Thursday’s #14 [FREE DLs]

Do you like  booty-tech, deep house, or G-house? That nu-disco, jackin’ house, or tech house? If you said yes to any of these, then Deep Cut Thursday is the post for you. Each week we will highlight our select favorite tracks spanning across all of electronic music’s darker cousins, showcasing free mixes, free tracks, new...
Fvck What You Heard - Lazrface [FREE DL]

Fvck What You Heard – Lazrface [FREE DL]

There is a battle going on in the world of electronic music as the war of sub-genres heats up now more then ever. Artists who want to separate themselves from the rest of the field attempt to classify their creations as something groundbreaking and unheard of in todays modern music age. Often times then not, it’s just...
Dream Girl EP - Upstroke [Preview]

Dream Girl EP – Upstroke [Preview]

The originator of West-coast G-house, Upstroke (who we had an interview with recently HERE), has teamed up with Mexican-based MEXA Records to produce some of his funkiest tracks yet! Just in time to kick off Summer, the Dream Girl EP will be released Monday, May 20th, and has Upstroke’s signature sound throughout. With a disco-influenced sleazy house...
Heart Of Glass (Olive & Thee Mike B Remix) - Blondie [FREE DL]

Heart Of Glass (Olive & Thee Mike B Remix) – Blondie [FREE DL]

With so much garbage floating around the internet, it’s good to know Oliver and Thee Mike B are holding it down with this classic and keeping it classy.  Remixing any classic is no joke and has to be done carefully, Blondie is no exception, especially “Heart Of Glass”.  Oliver, a duo from Los Angeles who...
Oh Sheit It's X - Thundercat (co-produced by Flying Lotus)

Oh Sheit It’s X – Thundercat (co-produced by Flying Lotus)

Everyone has their favorite music label, and whenever this special label releases something it causes a surge of excitement to listen to whatever gem was brought into light. For me this favorite label is without question Flying Lotus‘s Brainfeeder, and the so-called gem this morning is “Oh Sheit it’s X” by bass guru Thundercat, born Stephen Bruner. Thundercat has...
Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams) (Radio Edit) - Daft Punk

Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams) (Radio Edit) – Daft Punk

Having been tantalized with teaser after teaser, beginning with a seemingly-timeless 16 second SNL ad to a sparkle-filled music video snippet at the Coachella Music Festival, the “Get Lucky (Radio Edit)” single from Daft Punk‘s upcoming album Random Access Memories is now officially available for purchase via iTunes/Amazon!  Featuring the playful, catchy lyrics of singer/producer...
Listen: Digital Wounds LP - ISHI

Listen: Digital Wounds LP – ISHI

 ”Ishi is a high energy electronic band with influences of Soul, Funk, & Folk to Electro, Techno & House. They thrive on creating a positive atmosphere that encourages their audience to be themselves & let loose.” The above statement comes from the description on ISHI’s facebook page, and if you’re a producer or musician of...
GRiZ - Gettin' Live [FREE DL]

GRiZ – Gettin’ Live [FREE DL]

If I was given the opportunity to express my thoughts on why we believe Griz is about to have one hell of a year in electronic music, this post would take 10 – 15 minutes of your time just reading about how much we adore and respect Griz. Whether it be remixing other artists songs or...
IRL (Interscape Recordings Limited) {EP} - DJ Paypal

IRL (Interscape Recordings Limited) {EP} – DJ Paypal

I will start by saying: If you do not have subs to listen to this on for the first time, don’t bother and wait until you do. If one was to miss the trillness of any piece of this, they would not do the tracks justice. Some of the sexiest dance music I’ve heard in...
Morning Frost - Be Good

Morning Frost – Be Good

Boulder’s very own Be Good has come a long way from when we first featured him in our Fresh Pickn’s Friday this summer, opening up for big names such as Danny Brown and Schoolboy Q. He ever has an upcoming opening slot for Candyland at Cervantes. Since we have last heard from him, he has been...
Stuntin' - The Floozies [FREE DL]

Stuntin’ – The Floozies [FREE DL]

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Fresh Pickn's Friday 52

Fresh Pickn’s Friday 52

The Dankles first and foremost is a site where you can not only find music, videos, interviews, and event info on the freshest musical artists out there today, but is also dedicated to spotlighting up and coming talent that we feel deserve a shout. Every Friday, we will be delivering our Fresh Pickn’s of the week with...
Fresh Pickn's Friday 51

Fresh Pickn’s Friday 51

The Dankles first and foremost is a site where you can not only find music, videos, interviews, and event info on the freshest musical artists out there today, but is also dedicated to spotlighting up and coming talent that we feel deserve a shout. Every Friday, we will be delivering our Fresh Pickn’s of the week with...
Cliché - Hey Champ [FREE DL]

Cliché – Hey Champ [FREE DL]

A long time ago, when I was first frequenting Chicago bars for a night out of under-age drinking and dancing, I was introduced to this three piece electronic band, Hey Champ.  Their single from then, “Cold Dust Girl” still pops up on itunes from time to time and I can’t deny it’s greatness.  Until today,...