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1

Sounds like:
M.I.A.,
De La Soul,
Roots Manuva
By
Lauren Ziegler
on
Dec 22, 2015
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Scottish three-piece Young Fathers have returned with a incredible video for their recent single, "Old Rock N Roll."
The powerful song fits a LOT into three and a half minutes, focusing on racial identity ("I'm tired of playing the good black") and ...
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2

Sounds like:
Cut Copy,
Parliament,
Ras_G
By
Hugh McClure
on
Sep 2, 2015
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Having taken shape in 2007, Melbourne institution No Zu is the epitome of a patient build. The eight-piece band has recently announced release details for a new album (following on from their 2012 debut LP), and have shot back into the spotlight on t...
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3

Sounds like:
Espa,
Portishead,
Twin Caverns
By
Lauren Ziegler
on
Jun 10, 2015
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I've just been blown away by this single, so I hope you enjoy it, too. UK trio 14th, made up of Tracy Duodu, Tom Barber, and Jack Sugden, are making slinky electro-R&B with a sensual trip-hop vibe, mysterious beats, and stunning melodies.
Origin...
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4

Sounds like:
Brazilian Girls,
Major Lazer,
M.I.A.
By
Jade Furubayashi
on
Mar 4, 2015
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"#NOTYOURS" draws you in from the jump. I mean, those drums, amiright? The sound is unique and incomparable to anything in mainstream music these days. However, that doesn't stop Scooter Island from getting serious mainstream nods and recognition.
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5

Sounds like:
Jumping Back Slash,
Spoek Mathambo
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Jan 24, 2015
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Forget Zedd, forget Ellie Goulding -- Tchobari, Daniel Nascimento, and Viviane Chantel have what appears to be a track you can dance to that isn't drenched with computer noises.
Containing beautiful, African-flavored vocals that you might not unders...
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6

Sounds like:
tUnE-yArDs,
Ava Luna
By
Hugh McClure
on
Oct 22, 2014
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Here's a breath of fresh air for you!
Say hello to Perth trio Savoir, who's responsible for one of the catchiest tracks you'll come across. The band's roll-call reads Mei Swan as frontwoman, with James Ireland and Andrew Sinclair on production dutie...
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7

Sounds like:
Bohdio,
Josh Butler
By
RSkotarczyk
on
Sep 28, 2014
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This one is for the hard, deep house fans. As with most varieties of house music, the beauty is in the repetition, and as a rule, the beat often can be sourced to African influences. After all, it all began in Africa, right?
What I like about Luca C...
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8

Sounds like:
Christian Kleine,
Isan,
Nuuro
By
sean o
on
Aug 30, 2014
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After six years traveling the world, electronic producer Populous is back with a new album, Night Safari, out in late September via Bad Panda Records and Folk Wisdom.
"Vu," which features support from fellow Italy-based artist Clap! Clap!, is one of...
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