Luxuries

The softly hypnotizing and consistent vocals in "Luxuries" situate themselves perfectly amongst the gamut of instrumentals, especially the constant 5 guitar notes in the background, to lull you into a pleasant daze. The electronic elements of this one are also super well done and it's an overall relaxing track. This one might help you unwind at the end of a long day.

Folded Like Fabric - Luxuries

Better

I could definitely use something that makes me feel better, and this song might just have to do it! Wingtip, who I imagine is totally crushing the sartorial game based off his name referencing his fancy dancing shoes, lets us let go with his most recent "Better." Look at that embrace in the album artwork, does it get any better than a massive hug? I don't think so. This is just a nice, upbeat boogie jam and I love how easily it gets stuck in my head.

Wingtip - Better

You

If anyone else has had a somewhat traumatizing Monday after this weekend (hello, bender).. I can only hope that this song will soothe your soul as much as it has mine. To me it feels kind of like Bon Iver's vocals but Fleet Foxes rhythms/acoustics with electronic elements awesomely swirled in, which brings us to who it actually is: Kyson. His album A Book of Flying will be out April 1, but for now I'm just going to listen to this beautiful track on repeat as I wind down this evening.

Kyson - You

On & On

I'm loving this uniquely blended track, the most recent original by naxxos, an Austrian power duo who blew up in 2013 thanks to their banger "New Orleans." This latest one of theirs slows things down a bit and takes a smoother approach with the silky vocals by Chrissy Quadros, but it's a nice steady balance of fast and slow--leaving the song impossible to label as one or the other, which I think is quite cool. I hope to hear more from them soon, but for now this one is just fabulous!

naxxos - On & On (feat. Chrissy Quadros)

What's Your Sign (Mason's Capricorn Remix)

Of all the hokey things to believe in, I honestly do think astrology has some truth personality-wise. On that note, I don't think I would say yes or no to someone based on what they are, but "what's your sign" has always been a great intro question, right? This track takes the question much further and goes into a straight-up boogie thanks to Mason's sexy house edit (I guess he's a capricorn...). Next time you're out, I would love to hear if that pickup gets you anywhere, but for now I think this track should do the trick.

Keljet ft. Holychild - What's Your Sign (Mason's Capricorn Remix)

Badaboum (Alle Farben Remix)

Well, this sure is a nice way to ring in the weekend. This remix by Alle Farben just reels in endless energy and makes you want to get up an boogie... time to jam. Happy Friday!

Hooverphonic - Badaboum (Alle Farben Remix)

Silicon Tare / Diffraction

I've always enjoyed the master of therapeutic 80's synth sounds that is Com Truise because there's truly nothing else out there like it. Most of his songs are transcendent and take you to another dimension with the intricate blend of beats. Songs without words are always a good way to forget real feels and just be and Com Truise's, for the most part, upbeat tracks really let you wander into exploration. The 80's vibes really give you the sense of Back to the Future--they give respect to the past but also look forward in a super futuristic way. These are the latest from his upcoming album Silicon Tare due out April 1, soak 'em up!

Com Truise - Silicon Tare

Com Truise - Diffraction

No Woman

You know, you can't always be the first to hear everything and I'm totally okay with that. That's what makes songs and sharing music worthwhile and an awesome experience. That being said, "No Woman" has been out for a few months but, boy, does it make me feel good. I love the slow chords of the chorus with the brass mixed in and the milky vocals are really something special. Whitney's album is due out later this year and I will be waiting patiently.

Whitney - No Woman

How Now

I don't know if it's just me, but I'm in a time where I'm figuring a lot of things out about my life and sometimes I just need a moment and this song gives me just that. It's a good, chill reminder to slowly inhale and exhale and enjoy where you are at this very moment. (Hence the Now). I love the extra slow, whispery vocals. It feels like someone is just telling you a story, which I guess is what most songs are. Also kudos with the slow sax instrumentals. Enjoy and don't forget to simply breathe.

Snowblink - How Now

Never Ending (Felix Cartal Remix)

Felix Cartal tagged this latest mix of his as #vibey, and I'm not going to argue with that. I like his take on this Rihanna tune and it's much more low-key than a lot of his other stuff but still shows off his skillz. There's a good beat in there and I like how he breaks up the ooh oooh oohhh's. I'm into it.

Rihanna - Never Ending (Felix Cartal Remix)

What if I go?

Since I was incredibly lazy last year, I never got to post my absolute favorite emerging artist of 2015, Mura Masa. I mean, he's 19. What am I doing with myself again? Seriously, if you haven't heard him already--or even if you already have--just do yourself a favor and check out his EP Someday Somewhere ("When U Need Me" is a personal fave... that harp! The ability to make me feel happy and sad and nostalgic simultaneously!)... just amazing. Anyways, he's back with his second single off his debut album, "What if I go?" that includes amazing vocals by bonzai mixed with his electronic mastery. It's full of happy-go-lucky vibes (dope steel drum instrumentals, btw) and it leaves me wanting the entire album!!

Mura Masa - What if I go?

Run

Absolutely YES for some new Tourist, one of my personal favorites because of his relaxing rhythms and because, let's face it, I'll always be a tourist wherever I go. "Run" is just the perfect blossoming into spring tune-- I think that's just how fast I'd like to get there. I love to follow Tourist's evolution and can't wait to see what's next, but for now, this one is pretty wonderful. Who else could create such an atmosphere based around only one word??

Tourist - Run

Alrite (Kaytraflip)

Oh JJ, where have you been? Thanks Kaytranada for bringing her back to me. This mix amazingly combines Janet's bossy vocals with a gameshow like beat and it sets me perfectly at ease even on this anxiety-ridden Monday.

Janet Jackson - Alrite (Kaytraflip)

Marathon

I'm absolutely not trying to run a marathon, but this track did get me through my huffing and puffing run today. Lost Kings have just been crushing it lately and this one, one of their few originals, only adds to the stack of awesome. Enjoy these chill house weekend vibez.

Lost Kings - Marathon ft. Cosmos & Creature

Utopia

After a stupid week, this song really has let me to the utopia of days: Friday. And that prism light album artwork! I obsess over prisms of light so, you know, this seemed to come to me just at the right time. I love a good electronic track sans words, because sometimes talk is too much and you just need feels. It's always amazing how sounds can create a poetry of their own. Happy weekend!

Digitalism - Utopia

Pool Party

It's one thing to realize that you're no longer in college, but then you realize one of the worst parts-- no spring break. I can't tell you how many tropical Instagrams I've seen this week that take away just about all the bliss from the fat falling snowflakes outside of my window. Nevertheless, here we've got a little gem that just might transport you (why isn't disapparation a thing yet, J.K. Rowling?) away to the crystal-clear watered destination of your choice. It's not summer, or even spring, but "Pool Party" just makes you want to dive right in. It's smoothly produced; the soft instrumentals (harp, anyone?) and whispery vocals feel like I'm falling asleep in a lounge chair in the sun. Show Clothes tagged this one as #feels and it's no wonder. Ready when you are, sunshine and summer.

Show Clothes - Pool Part ft. Gavriella

Silly Me

Wow, how refreshing it is to hear from Yeasayer again and also to hear a song about admitting that we can all be wrong!!! Silly me, I thought all people would be able to do that. It has been awhile since their wonderful "Ambling Alp" carried me through freshman year, but they sure have a sound that stays with you. I love the unique instrumentals and of course their outstanding vocals, both of which are definitely not lost in their latest release. With such a distinctive style, they stay in your memory and when I saw that they had something new, I was thrilled. This is just one of the singles from their upcoming album Amen & Goodbye coming out April 1.

Yeasayer - Silly Me

Hey Lion

Oh, I'm really enjoying Sofi Tukker's latest release here. It's interesting to see how many different influences the duo has been inspired by; in this one we definitely get some more African sort of sounds with the drums beating throughout the track. Also, it's kind of obvious with a title like "Hey Lion" I suppose. However, this is the first one of their songs with words totally in English, and boy, do I like them... I know a few "lions" who might deserve to hear them.

SOFI TUKKER - Hey Lion

Clay

I can't say I know much about Londoner Hudson Scott, as "Clay" is his first release, but I can say that I really enjoy this one. It exudes some nice peachy keen carefree feels that makes you forget about your troubles. The guitar carries the song from start to finish and the Scott's deep vocals keep things nicely balanced. Here's a nice laid-back Sunday slow jam for you to enjoy while not moving much today!

Hudson Scott - Clay

Down

If you haven't heard of Marian Hill, you might need to do some catching up on her Soundcloud page, especially regarding "Got It," which was released in late 2014. Not only is her soft and soulful voice entirely contagious, but each of her tracks is also meticulously produced with extremely awesome electronics mixed in when you least expect it. Honestly, the beat in her most recent "Down" caught me totally by surprise, but in every single good way because it's works wonderfully. I'm absolutely down to listen to this one for a good while.

Marian Hill - Down

Never Be Like You (Disclosure Remix)

Yes, it's possible--good can always get even better. This recent collab between Flume and Disclosure does their previous ones justice. Obviously, the original "Never Be Like You" was more than enjoyable, but who doesn't love a bit of added spice? Disclosure takes things up a notch, giving the track some phenomenal beats and synths, and it just makes me want to dance--in fact, I can't help but do so when listening to this remix. It's fantastic, as is pretty much everything released by these two artists.

Flume - Never Be Like You feat. Kai (Disclosure Remix)

IOU (Golden Coast Remix)

Annabel Jones, who you probably know from her track "Magnetic," and more specifically the mad popular AObeats remix, has come out with her newest song IOU and with it comes another spectacular remix of it by Golden Coast. Her dissonant vocals are bewitching and Golden Coast does an excellent job toying around with them, but more important is the stellar beat and bass. I like the "IOU" concept because in truth it seems like she doesn't really owe anyone anything and he's probably not going to get it because she cut his ass loose, but at least she admits it. YGG.

Annabel Jones - IOU (Golden Coast Remix)

Waves (RAC Mix)

As we know, I have an incredible respect for RAC and his melodious mixes and whenever I see that he has released one of his versions of an already good song, it's wise to prepare for the best. His flair on Miguel's "Waves" capitalizes on every existing strength of the original and delivers an astonishingly contagious beat, with his signature upbeat and bubbly exuberance. I always wonder what he'll do next, but for now this one is more than enough to keep me happy for awhile. Good stuff.

Miguel - Waves (RAC Mix)