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REVIEW: SONNYMOON – 2012 EP & SAN JOSE SHOW

DANDIGGITY — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:21:03 +0000

I’m late on this review and that’s a shame because Sonnymoon are homies and cherished artists here at Blind. More so, I’m personally late! I been MIA for a minute here on the site. Sorry folks. Trust, it was within good reasons too. Anyway, lets get on with the review. Check it out after the drop.

The 2012 EP is an album of haunting beauty. If their Golden Age LP represents the coming dawn, then this EP is an evening song. The layers of subtle electronic drums and hypnotic vocals from Anna Wise build bright lights in the listeners mind.

The opening track “Near Me” is a longing love song for future lovers. Its gospel is grounded in the tenderness of the lyrics and progressiveness of the beat. The rhythmic pulse of “Goddess” washes over like an ocean enveloping the night sky horizon. And just like feeling the sun on your skin the instrumental track “Morning Person” breaks over your ears in soft, lush droplets until the end as it transforms into a rush of color. “Machinery” finds Anna breaking her words like a clockwork angel as Dane’s production takes you deeper into the core of our relationships with electronics. The last track “Magician” is not so much a swan song to the EP as it is more a “see you next time”. They’re not giving it all away.

With the inclusion of the mndsgn bossa nova remix “Magicans” this EP is a solid offering from this duo on their new label Plug Research. We cannot wait to see what is in store for our friends Sonnymoon, but we know whatever it is, it will be quality.

If you happen to be in San Jose next month come check them out at the Live At The Pagoda series brought to you by Ungrammar.

ROBIN HANNIBAL – AMENDS

NO — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:10:37 +0000

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My jam from the undercutty Bobby, I been trying to tell ya’ll… You don’t seem to get it. I will have to take further actions for you to GET IT! Soon come, for now… get on this & stay amped! Good things a coming!

VIDEO: BOOM CLAP BACHELORS – LØB STOP STÅ

NO — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:47:41 +0000

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The video. The song. The album. Do your life a favor & get em all.

SZJERDENE-LEAD THE WAY

Maiya — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:00:09 +0000

London singer Szjerdene is Plug Research’s newest gem. Her new single “Lead The Way” was produced by label mate Robin Hannibal (of Danish duo Qudron). It has a feel-good-party-vibe that’s perfect for the season. Check out her official website and get familiar!

Download audio file (Lead-The-Way.mp3)

SJERDENE-LEAD THE WAY [DOWNLOAD]

NEW ROBIN HANNIBAL!

NO — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:11:46 +0000

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My favorite artist from Copenhagen, Denmark Robin Hannibal (Owusu & Hannibal/Quadron/Boom Clap Bachelors) is bout to hit us in the head again on April 26th 2011 & on one of my favorite labels…Plug Research. I can’t wait! #WINNING.

LABEL LOVE VOL. 2

Maiya — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:35:16 +0000

Here we are with the second round of Label Love, which includes material from artists signed to Tru Thoughts, Plug Research, Ubiquity, Ninja Tune. and others. Vol.1 had a bit more of a jazzy vibe but this installment is smooth, but more upbeat. And this one is extra special because it features our friends Sonnymoon who recently signed to Plug Research.

Bilal-Lost My Mind

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Everything is available for download via the [Bandcamp] page.

BILAL/PLUG RESEARCH ROBOTS REMIX CONTEST

Maiya — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:58:50 +0000

Attention producers: Plug Research is having a contest where you can remix Bial’s song “Robots” for a chance to win a slew of dope prizes. The most exciting part about winning is that your version will be featured on an EP coming out early next year. Talk about exposure! Check Plug Research’s site for the details. Good Luck!

VIDEO: QUADRON – SIMILI LIFE

NO — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:23:11 +0000

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The Sounds of VTech / Quadron: Simili Life

Our favorite duo is back with another exclusive video for the Sounds of VTech. Quadron’s “Simili Life,” directed and edited by Melinda James and produced by About Her Films shows us that just because something bad happens doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. You gotta roll with the punches. And in the end, all you really need is you…

QUADRON REMIX CONTEST

NO — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:26:41 +0000

QUADRON & PLUG RESEARCH Want YOU to show YOUR Average Fruit! They are extremely appreciative for their fans which is why they want YOU to remix their new single, “Average Fruit“. They will give you the fruit and you remix it and send it back to them. They will listen to all of your remixes and select a WINNER.

The Winner will receive:

A prize pack of audible treats from Plug Research
An studio session with Robin Hannibal from Quadron
A featured remix on the Average Fruit Remix EP.

This is no-compensation contest and all versions once submitted will be property of Quadron and Plug Research. The Deadline to submit all remixes is November 22nd.

You can download the stems HERE!

Submit your remixes to them HERE!

Send us your sounds

VIDEO: QUADRON – AVERAGE FRUIT

NO — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:27:09 +0000

Visuals for one of my many faves off Quadron’s self titled debut. Producers… stay tuned for a chance to remix this song & get your remix on the Single Remix EP that Quadron will be releasing! More details to follow soon!