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Timeflies – Turn It Up

Timeflies is a musical duo out of Boston consisting of two guys who combined all their favorite genres, pop/electro/hip hop/rock/dub step, to create a sound that is really a potpourri of all of them combined.  “Turn It Up” is a great example of this with a very catchy pop like hook, combined with a little dubstep/electro flavor as soon as the beat drops.  This is the 2nd single of their album The Scotch Tape which releases in just a few days.  Expect to hear more from these guys…

Timeflies- Turn It Up

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Flo Rida – Good Feelin’

I have had this song for at least a month now, and it still hasn’t hit the radio due to some last minute production changes.  We here at AlwaysOnShuffle are huge fans of the Swedish DJ, Avicii, specifically his latest hit, “Levels.”   For Flo Rida’s first single, “Good Feelin,” Avicii’s instrumental was used as the main track for the song.  Earlier this month, Avicii had to take Leona Lewis to court for the same thing in using his track “Fade Into Darkness.”  Well, either Flo Rida’s producer was again using Avicii’s work without permission, or maybe the price was too much, but now we have a completely different reference track only using the same soul sample.  Below I have posted the original Avicii smash hit, the Flo Rida track over Avicii, as well as the final version which is now available on iTunes.  It is interesting to hear the version that will never be played to the public.  See which one you prefer.

Flo Rida – Good Feelin’ (Final Version)

Flo Rida feat. Avicii – Good Feelin’

Avicii – Levels

 

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Coldplay- Paradise

Here’s the 2nd single off Coldplay’s soon to be released album “Mylo Xyloto,” due October 24th. This track falls right in line with that signature sound that was so prevalent on their last album, Viva la Vida, which they have been developing over their past four albums.  No surprises here as it is that classic Coldplay that their fans have grown to know and love.

Coldplay- Paradise

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Labtracks – Robotic Love (Lenno Remix)

I don’t know what I find more amazing, the fact that the Finnish producer Lenno is able to create dance mixes that are so completely hypnotizing such as Robotic Love, or that the kid is only 16. That’s right, 16!  Attacking this track with a Daft Punk-like sound, this song has the energy and bass to get any party started.  Whether getting wild at a pre-game or fist pumping out the window on your way downtown, this is definitely one you’re going to want to keep on your playlist.  Check out more at http://soundcloud.com/lenno

Labtracks- Robotic Love (Lenno Mix)

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15 Years…

Today marks the 15th anniversary of  Tupac Shakur’s untimely death off the Vegas strip.  As a rapper, poet, actor, and activist, arguably no other artist has been able to leave such an impact on music culture since Elvis and the Beatles.  Being a hip hop fan in my teens, I followed his career, and it was a sad day when he passed.  Everybody has good and bad opinions of his legacy, but he was a influential artist who was taken well before his time. RIP.

2pac – Changes

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Frank Ocean – Pyrite (Fool’s Gold)

What happens when you get a record deal in 2009, and nothing comes of it?  Well in Christopher Breaux’s case, you change your name to Frank Ocean, and prove yourself through songwriting and releasing a critically acclaimed mixtape.  After penning songs for the likes of Justin Bieber, Beyonce, and John Legend, Frank put his attention and focus into taking personal favorite songs  and singing new lyrics over the original music.  He then added some original material including the underground hit, “Novacane,” to make up his free mixtape, nostalgia, ULTRA.  With the release of the tape, as well as his affiliation to the young hip hop group, Odd Future,  he began to draw more and more attention ultimately leading to his guest appearances on Watch the Throne.   Check out his unique voice and songwriting skills on one of his early songs, “Pyrite.”

Frank Ocean – Pyrite (Fool’s Gold)

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Local Natives – Wide Eyes

This song has been in my head for most of the night so I thought I would share it with the rest of you.  On a long drive back from Maryland to D.C. after my first adventure in skiing, I discovered Local Natives “Wide Eyes.”  I downloaded the song as soon as I got home and played about 25 times in a row.  With heavy drums and soothing electric guitar, this band from Orange County creates an eerie opening track to an album (Gorilla Manor) they made using their own money.  Besides spraining my ankle and almost hitting several innocent bystanders, discovering Local Natives was one of the greater moments from my trip.

Local Natives – Wide Eyes

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Cold War Kids – Mine Is Yours (Passion Pit Remix)

So upon doing my daily research for the site, I stumbled across this gem that began floating around the internet earlier this year.  Cold War Kids have been tearing up the indie scene for years, but with the release of their third album, “Mine is Yours,” the guys of the electro-pop group Passion Pit were able to get a hold of the title track and come up with an addictive remix that is sure to get you moving.

Cold War Kids- Mine is Yours (Passion Pit Remix)

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Foster The People – Helena Beat

With “Pumped Up Kicks” getting so much airplay I thought I would post another favorite from their album, Addicted to Company.  “Helena Beat,” grabs you with a “MGMT” sound, and addictive upbeat tempo.  They are having a breakout year and it is well deserved.  With “Kicks” hitting number one on the alternative chart, and an album full of radio singles, Foster The People will be dominating radio this year and into next.

 

Foster The People – Helena Beat

Bonus: Foster The People – Pumped Up Kicks DJ Reflex Mix w/ Kendrick Lamar