Hawthorne Radio Episode 3 Stones Throw Podcast

Mayer Hawthorne on the decks with a 33-minute mix for the third edition of what we call Hawthorne Radio.

Track list:
Barbara McNair “Steal Away Tonight”
Barbara Randolph “You Got Me Hurtin’ All Over”
The Earles Inc “Let’s Try It Again”
The Vibrations “Wind Up Toy”
Tammi Terrell “This Old Heart Of Mine”
The Manhattans “I Call It Love”
The Ethics “Look At Me Now”
Brothers Of Soul “Try It Babe”
Little Carl Carlton “Drop By My Place”
Cheryl Williams “Everybody’s Happy But Me”
Barbara Mason “Half A Love”

Twin Shadows - Castles in the Snow (Com Truise Remix)

"Tracks like “Castles In the Snow” really flaunted Twin Shadow’s trademark haunted melodies over shimmering pop and delicate brushes of ’80s nostalgia. So, I was rather impressed with New Jersey “Chillwave” producer Com Truise (aka Seth Haley) transmogrifying remix in which it didn’t sound too far different from the original except for taking it nu-melodic depths by amping up the bottom layers of the song. It’s equal parts dreamy and sparkle. Confused? Understandable. It’s just good, chillwave music to lose yourself in."

Read more: Twin Shadow – “Castles In The Snow” (remixed by Com Truise) http://streetdate.radio.com/2010/11/23/twin-shadow-castles-in-the-snow-remixed-by-com-truise/#ixzz1ClLJdA8G
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Iron Solomon (feat. Gordon Voidwell)

"Judging from the hodge-podge of colors and patterns decorating Gordon Voidwell’s wardrobe (and clothing line) his style thinks so far outside the box that he seems like he’s not playing with a full deck. Really though, he makes it possible to use all the tricks up his sleeve: beat-making, singing and designing clothes to make an layered fusion of all his trades. “Spring Fever” does just that with battle MC Iron Solomon icing the track with some quick-hit punchlines to accent Gordon’s perfect example of what it means to be eclectic—matching bell chimes to accent his chirping synths. Hit the jump for the season-ready track." - Fader

I saw Gordon at Firebird lightin up the stage for Mayer Hawthorne and the County. Definitely worth checkin out, got a feelin we'll be seeing more of him in the future.

Gorillaz - Empire Ants Live (Jay Leno)

Gorillaz are on the top of my playlist. Empire Ants features Swedish pop clique Little Dragon spreading lyrics over sliding synths and crisp bass that'll make your head hop for days.


Recorded:
Gorillaz - Empire Ants (Club Clique Dancefloor Edit) by Club Clique

Doncamatic - Gorillaz feat Daley

Wow. That. is. all.

Archnemesis - Diamonds & Glass EP

Archnemesis(Telepath & MO Theory) have just released their first EP album "Diamonds & Glass". Sampling everything from 1920's jazz to contemporary rap, this eclectic duo has certainly started making waves in the music arena. Their first full length album is set for early 2011. Download "Diamonds & Glass" for free here.

Aloe Blacc - You Make Me Smile

Aloe Blacc's new album "Good Things" is finally out via Stones Throw, produced by Truth+Soul Records. Dubbed "recession soul", "You Make Me Smile" has an easy fusion of funk, soul, and smooth vocals with lyrics that have real meaning and relativity to the social & economic environment of 2010. This article written by Martin Horsfield sums it up.

Aloe Blacc - You Make Me Smile by stonesthrow