Eric Berglund from The Tough Alliance proves his chops as he ventures into a solo spotlight under the moniker ceo. No one can quite figure out why The Tough Alliance didn’t find larger fame. It seems those in the know still appear to be a limited group. No matter, Eric Berglund’s solo album White Magic (due out end of June) might be one of the most anticipated Summer albums — at least in our book. Lead single Come With Me leaves us without question: wanting more.

Would you sacrifice this life to make it real?

MP3: Come With Me by ceo

A friend from Black Sky Records just sent us a heads up on a new artist coming out Duranta D. Cook (born December 31 1980 in Vallejo, California, USA), a indie singer-songwriter that goes by his artist name Vital.

Prior to starting his solo career Vital wanted to be behind the music scene, writing and contributing by recording demos for other musicians in the Bay Area. After being persuaded by the many people he met, he released two EP’s in the genre of Hip Hop and R&B. “I never found my true self while doing what the society expected me to do, I never felt at home doing what’s expected”.

Wanting to experiment more with the music he felt was a better reflection of himself he went into the studio to record his first solo album in the summer of 2008. Now, almost two years later he is anxiously waiting to let the world hear his music. Click here for 6 free downloadable songs. As I was told, and will repeat…Good music. Promise.

MP3: Airport by Vital

MP3: Read It by Vital

Check out the track and accompanying video for Barefoot Dub, taken from Jahcoozi‘s new album Barefoot Wanderer. The release (in stores now) comes from electronic label BPitch Control.

MP3: Barefoot Dub by Jahcoozi

“Hello boys and girls you are about to hear a mixtape by two guys called Team Randalism. It’s made with love. It’s made with passion. And it includes some very lovely tracks you will maybe know and maybe not. Just sing along with me. Enjoy. This is it”.

“This is it” is RIGHT. I do not usually post mixtapes but my friends hailing from Germany Dominik and Veit delivered a much needed bitch-smack of well chosen tracks and seamless transitions to kick off the weekend. Check them out on facebook here. Thank you, guys. Sheer brilliance!

Le Baiser Du Tigre by teamrandalism

01 Intro / We Love Animals (Tons of Friends) – Crookers ft Soulwax & Mixhell
02 Under Control (Zombie Nation Remix) – Adam Freeland
03 Boom Da (Les Petits Pilous Remix) – MixHell
04 Circle Jerk (Bloody Beetroots Remix) – Zoo Brazil & Adam Sky
05 Computer Juice (TAI & D.I.M. Remix) – Riton & Seiji
06 I Feel Cream (Proxy Radio Edit) – Peaches
07 MCs Can Kiss – Uffie
08 Sweaty (Shazam Remix) – Muscles
09 High Together – Siriusmo
10 This Is My Shit (Album Version) – 80kidz
11 British Mode (Jester Mix) – Goose
12 Forza – Zombie Nation
13 Guess What – Revolte
14 I Love London (The Slips Remix) – Crystal Fighters
15 Petit Tonerre – S.P.A.
16 Corporate Occult – Huoratron
17 Papillon – The Subs
18 Interplanetary (S.P.A. Remix) – Mickey Moonlight
19 Sucer Danser – Mr. Oizo
20 Waves (Chilly Gonzales Piano Remake) – Boys Noize & Erol Alkan