PLACES EP...

Out this week courtesy of Friends of Friends is the Places EP from hotly-tipped electronic beat maker Shlohmo. I really like the new direction on this EP. The crunchy basslines and boom-bap energy of previous releases have been replaced with moody, introspective soundscapes that really spread out nicely. Highly recommended.

INTERNATIONAL...

New video from Matthewdavid. This is the title track from the recently released International EP on Brainfeeder featuring vocals from Dogbite.

CONDUCTING INTERVIEW...

Production wiz Mike Slott sits down with Adam Saewitz in his home in Brooklyn to listen to songs and discuss his instincts and the potential effects of music on the soul.

INTERNATIONAL EP...

Also out this week courtesy of FlyLo's Brainfeeder imprint is the International EP from LA beat scene veteran Matthewdavid. The 4-track EP is a challenging listen at times but it grows on you with repeated spins.

LASERS...

Out this week is Lasers, the highly anticipated new album from hip-hop wunderkind Lupe Fiasco. I've listened to the record several times through already and I must admit I'm a little underwhelmed. Both the production and sing-song hooks are just a little too pop for me. It feels like a record without much staying power. Only time will tell.

BEGIN END BEGIN (TAKE REMIX)...

New video from Take (aka Sweatson Klank). This is a remix of "Begin End Begin" by Take himself from Only Mountain: The Remixes on Alpha Pup. Check it.

BLUE MOVIE...

New video from Anti-Pop veteran Beans. This is "Blue Movie" produced by Son Lux from the recently released End It All. This one is not entirely safe for work so be ready with that Alt-Tab.

PONIES...

Rounding out the trio of micro new releases for the week is Ponies, the debut EP from Leo123. Best known for his work alongside Eliot Lipp as Dark Party, Leo123 breaks out on his own and delivers a batch of crisp, angular electro heaters. Good stuff.

MARRIAGE...

Also out this week courtesy of Ghostly International is the Marriage EP from stay-puft favorite Gold Panda. The EP features the gorgeous original production alongside remixes from Star Slinger, Baths, Forest Swords and Halls. Essential.

THE NOTHING/NIGHTLY, DAILY...

A trio of exciting new EPs out this week. First up is The Nothing/Nightly, Daily, the new single from 2010 breakout artist Baths. Peep the audio for lead track "The Nothing" after the break.