Brian Dugan, aka Alls Glass, is a 19 year old upcoming artist from Newport, Rhode Island studying E-Music at Bennington College. He got his start rocking out in metal bands as a kid, but it’s obvious that this dude is not afraid of change. The new music he’s been putting out on his Soundcloud is extremely versatile, earning him respect as a multi-genre producer. Fans have described his music as ethereal, mystic, and dreamlike. If you are into low-fi, chill-wave mixes with obvious R&B, hip hop, and trap influences, then his new EP, Beat It Up Volume 1, is for you. Brian boasts on his Soundcloud that this set is a quick bedroom mix for the lovers. Follow along with the tracklist below and enjoy the tape. We’ll keep you updated on Volume 2.

1. PRESSURE – TA-KU
2. I WANNA – FWDSIXSH
3. SWEET LIKE KEITH – TA KU
4. SHAWTY IS DA SHIT – GIRAFFAGE
5. NO SCRUBS – WE SINK
6. VERSES – ALLSGLASS
7. SOMEONE TO CALL MY LOVER – GIRAFFAGE
8. CHINATOWN SPIRITS – HAZY MEMORIES
9. BOAT – STOW
10. LIL LOUDER – ? HELP
11. BE OKAY – EBE X LUVIIA
12. CRYSTAL NOTHINGS – ALLSGLASS

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Stooki Sound was supposed to bless New York City with an hour long set at the Governor’s Ball silent disco on June 9th, but they cancelled the appearance. We’d like to think they had a very good reason for skipping out because it’s a shame- damn near a crime- to hide their new exclusive mix from the public.
East London duo, DJ Lukey and Jelacee are Stooki Sound, a brand new production crew deep into the trap sound. Their new 45 minute cut of remixes should definitely be on the summer playlist of anyone who enjoys a high quality, electronic UK sound with tons of sub-bass and beats that are loaded with grimy, energetic rap lyrics. When listening to this mix, we’re not sure if we want to rave or riot, but either way, Stooki Sound’s new Soundcloud cut is sure to put your speakers through a workout.

Tracklist:

Outkast – SpottieOttieDopaliscious (HugLife Remix)
Hucci x GameFace – The Leaves Are Brown
Shiftkey – Geeky playtime
Ozzie – Flat 15 (Stööki Sound Remix)
Heroes x Villains + Stooki Sound – Today ft Rome Fortune
Lil Reese- Traffic (Feat. Chief Keef)
Stooki Sound x Hucci – BALL SO HARD
Benny St.Claire – Lose It
Kanye West – Mercy (RL Grime & Salva Remix)
Yellow Claw X Timo – Parade de Tittas V3
Hudson Mohawke – Thunder Bay
Flosstradamus x DJ Sliink – Test Me (UZ Remix)
Stooki Sound – UPPERS
Ludacris – Rich & Flexin (High Roller$ Remix)
SALVA & BRENMAR – LET ME BANG (PYRAMID JUKE REMIX)
Stooki Sound – GOLD VICTORY
Gent & Jawns – Turn Up
French Montana – Marble Floors (Thugli Bootleg)
Falcons – Vroom
Hudson Mohawke – CBat
Stooki Sound – Thirsty
Flosstradamus – From the Back (Lunice Remix) [feat. Danny Brown]
DJ Snake – Bird Machine
Mr Carmack – Birth Control

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Thundercat – Apocalypse

“It’s superficial, the way that you listen // Open your ears and your mind // Just take the time to look a bit deeper // You’d be surprised what you find inside.”

The opening stanza of Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner’s song “Evangelion” is a contemplative bounce offering excellent advice on how to deal with both life and his latest album. The record, which was composed following the death of close friend and former Brainfeeder affiliate Austin Peralta, is a telling tale about personal loss and coming to terms with it. With Thundercat’s infamous six-stringed bass leading the tone of the album and co-producer Flying Lotus keeping equilibrium with his signature percussion ,the album is a refined effort that drowns genre divisions in a sea of sounds.

There are multiple ways to dive in. You can swim, float or sink into “The Life Aquatic,” where the duo teams up for the first of the albums instrumental offerings, or you can level up to the more optimistic “Special Stage,” where Thundercat and FlyLo take you on a mellow ride that is something like cruising along rainbow road with the top down. On the reassuring “Tron Song,” Flying Lotus’ bouncy production melds with the harmony of Thundercat’s airy vocals, becoming nearly pulse-like.

In addition to “Tron Song,” the album offers another largely instrumental track by the name of “Seven.” Taking a page out of the late Dave Brubeck‘s book, Thundercat and Flylo churn out a mind-blowing prog-rock jam with a tricky seven-four (7/4) time signature. Then they lightly strut into the undeniably funky “Oh Sheit It’s X.” Based on a true story, this space-age jam is sure to have you dancing in ecstasy.

And as if the combined talents of the Brainfeeder music wizards wasn’t enough, they also enlist the help of Thomas Pridgen of The Mars Volta. Pridgen offers up a killer drum solo on “Lotus and the Jondy”, solidifying the fact that this isn’t your run of the mill Soul/Electronica offering. Dancing from soul to prog rock to jazz and back, the album showcases the possibilities that emerge when an artist is willing to shun the limitations of genres.

Most interesting is how, building on personal experiences, Thundercat finds a way to directly yet delicately address the subject of death, reminding you to “do your best” through it all on the short but sweet, “We’ll Die.” That heartfelt offering leads right into a charged symphony titled “Message for Austin.“ With the spirit of friend and collaborator Austin Peralta looming nearby, the records closing track  “Enter the Void” combines some ritualistic percussion and softly chiming bells. Strangely, that combination perfectly loops back into the album’s start, encouraging you to drift back over the previous eleven tracks to take the journey once again.

Apocalypse is an eclectic ride that has something to offer everybody,from those who have experienced loss to those eager for the next leg of life’s journey. The careful blurring of genre’s display both Thundercat’s expansive talents and his progression since his debut album. Available now for digital purchase here, the Vinyl and CD versions of Apocalypse are set to release June 9th. If you don’t already have your digital version, you’d be advised to grab a hard copy and take this musical journey.

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Lukey and Jelacee together make up the London based production and DJ unit Stooki Sound. Playing the best in Trap, Hip-Hop and UK Bass, exciting things await this duo as they get ready to release their debut E.P. In the meantime, Stooki has leaked a trap-erific preview of the project via youtube and soundcloud. The new track with D!RTY AUD!O, “Drop That Shit”, features samples from Iggy Azalea and bass heavy loops that are sure to put your speakers through a workout.

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