Garth Knight - Mainframe

I wasn't sure what to expect of an unidentified artist going by the name of Garth Knight when I came across it. I was intrigued, no doubt, but I was assuming that this was all a big, "Ha ha! Hasselhoff!" joke... The mysterious musician behind the Garth Knight alias should not be taken as a joke, however. The music is too fucking good. Quite appropriately, the tunes are heavily-synthesized and deliver to the listener that wonderfully eclectic 80s feel. You'll love it. Check out the story behind Garth's debut Goliath album and listen to a clip of the opening track "Mainframe," all below.

After being rescued by a submarine from Garth’s perilous cliff ride in his truck Goliath, Garth has managed to salvage Goliath from the depths of the ocean. With updated source code from Megatron, Garth Knight has painstakingly re-assembled Goliath to once again challenge Michael Knight and KITT.

Filled with awesome bass lines, killer synth hooks and percussion that will bring pure joy to your ears, Garth Knight is back to deliver outstanding tracks that will please even the most discerning listener. Prepare yourself for an incredible journey. Goliath rides again!

Purchase "Mainframe"

Captain Murphy - Duality [Official Video + Audio Visual Art + Free Download + NSFW]

Captain Murphy - Duality [Official | Album Download | Album Instrumental Download]
We've been spinning a few of the Captain Murphy tracks over the past couple episodes of Dank Radio.  It's a VERY interesting concept album/movie.  G1ockz introduced it to us many months ago and we had a few ideas of who it may have been. If you've been living in a stasis pod lately and have barely woken up to the new age of 2013 and are wondering who the f)(ck Captain Murphy is, have no fear. It's none other than godfather of the LA beat scene, Flying Lotus. I can only guess the concept of this album/video originated on a strange DMT trip that was later influenced on a binge of 1980s and 1990s television. Whatever his muse may have been, it's definitely a trip to take once or twice or thrice. Beware if you are a bit queazy and if you are viewing this at work later this week. I would wait until you're on your 1hr lunch break and on your iPad to view it. Don't say we didn't warn you. Seat belts please...

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Room8 ft. Electric Youth - Visions Of You (Stream)

I'm really, really excited about this one. Ezra and Nic, aka ROOM8, are making some of the most amazing music I've heard since the golden days of EDM circa '07. Think Valerie collective... Remember them? Remember those sounds? The heavily synthesized, poppy, sort of retro, 80s-feeling jams we all found romance in? Well, again, I'm really excited about this one, and here's why.

"Visions Of You" is perhaps the lead single on ROOM8's forthcoming debut album Transduction, featuring Electric Youth (heroes!) who especially mesmerizes with her vocal work here. It's a truly beautiful song that, in my opinion, is kind of about things crashing down around you but having that special someone to keep you going.

I can't wait for Transduction to arrive. I was talking to Ezra on the phone the other day and he mentioned some pretty wicked appearances on the record to me, mainly Martha Davis from The Motels, M83 saxophonist Ian Young, guitar work from Giorgio Moroder arranger and guitar player and famed producer, Richie Zito, mixed with Gavin Mackillop (Human League, General Public, Heaven 17).. Honestly, if this was the mid-1980s, this would be a whole 'nother game. This track would top the charts in a flash.



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