Not too many will argue that slow music in the mainstream and underground has been pretty much absent for quite some time now. I can’t remember the last time I posted a song this slow and neither can I remember the last time I actually liked one. However, the Classixx remix of Active Child’s When [...]
I’ve held off on posting this song since the radio version started circulating last month but I finally got my hands on the MP3 today so it’s time to release it. Right ff the bat, this is one of my favorite tracks at the moment. Jamie Xx absolutely killed the production and Adele’s vocals are [...]
The first time I ever sat down to make a beat, I dug through a stack of my dad’s records. After getting through the overwhelming amount of traditional irish music, I came across Harry Belafonte’s Calypso album, and was pleasantly surprised when I recognized track 1, “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)”. I came up empty looking [...]
It’s 4 AM and as usual these days I have very little interest in sleeping, when’s the next Noctambule right? It doesn’t help that I’m on another Swedish binge with music that’s custom made for the night owls. Today’s muse is Studio (Dan Lissvik and Rasmus Hägg), the production duo from Gothenburg that’s heavily invested in [...]
Yesterday EMPT was shown some major love by soundsgoodtometoo.com when we we’re selected to represent the letter E on their A to Z of Music Blogs list. Given the vast number of reputable blogs out there with that start with the letter we’re proud and honored to hold the title. We return the love and [...]
All my friends are starting to be so defined and refined. Everyone’s one way or the other, they’ll never do this, they’ll always do that blah blah blah. The Stones’ Mother’s Little Helper has one of the best intro’s I’ve ever heard and it perfect;y explains how I feel about these grown ups – “what [...]
Marcus Lambkin aka Shit Robot is a OG when it comes to electronic pop. He played a vital role in the musical development of DFA Records which has arguably been one of the most influential crews in the electronic dance movement of recent years. I mean the label is home to Hercules & Love Affair, The [...]
I’ve been on the beach for so long that it feels kinda strange being back in the concrete jungle. Of course, the second I return to the city my inbox is filled with messages, new opportunities are arising and some of my so called friends are starting to reveal their true colors, what does that [...]
After a small holiday hiatus we’re back like we never left. First and foremost Happy 2011 to the whole EMPT gang! Since you are here paying us a visit, that means you have exceptional musical taste and you are already winning in the new year. To jump things off, we have a special Sample Saturday [...]
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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