Our friends in Philly recently had the chance to catch up with Michael Vincent Patrick, one half of the New York DJ/production duo Designer Drugs. Patrick, along with cohort Theodore Paul Nelson, has been keeping busy since the February release of their debut album Hardcore/Softcore. The two have been touring practically nonstop, and still managed to crank out another Datamix (#13!) in March. In the interview, we discussed DD’s roots, some of the inspirations behind their music, and ch-ch-changes in the…

Today we’re happy to present the exclusive premiere of “Off With His Head!”, the new single from Brooklyn’s Night Kids. If you’re unfamiliar with the four-piece DJ group, it’s probably time to get acquainted. Comprised of Thomas Jay Lorbes, Jillian Kristen, Willie Russell, and Jacky Chui, the group has had a busy past year and is showing no signs of slowing down. They have established a large following both in and outside of NYC, thanks in part to their unique…

A while ago we had the opportunity to chat with Matt Cocksedge of the Manchester based outfit Delphic. We talked about touring, the origin of their distinct “post-dance” sound, and how it felt to have one of their songs appear in a commercial for the new 90210 TV show. Matt also told us about his new found love for Bob Dylan, and how he’d love to work with Andre 3000 if he was ever given the chance. You can check…

This week we had the opportunity to chat via email with Nick Millhiser of Holy Ghost!. We very recently featured the up and coming DJ duo as they released Static On the Wire this past Tuesday. The EP features four catchy, skillfully composed tracks that we’ve had on repeat for days. Every listen gets us more and more stoked for their upcoming set in Montreal, opening for LCD Soundsystem on May 24. We talked with Nick about touring with LCD,…

We recently had a chance to talk with Grum about his produciton style, growing up with metal-heads in Scotland, getting love on Hype Machine and the origin of his moniker. We had a good time talking with him, check it out here. Go Back (Le Castle Vania Remix)- Grum Show Me the Night (Grum Remix)- Jump Jump Dance Dance

Mike: Hey, thanks for taking some time out to talk to me. Grum: No worries, glad to do it. Mike: We were at the show with the Twelves on Saturday (May 1) and I gotta say, we were blown away. It was really an amazing show. Grum: Oh thanks, I really enjoyed it as well. Mike: We also heard that you just sold out the entire North American tour with the Twelves. That must feel like a pretty big accomplishment….

Last week I had the opportunity to chat with Cat Hartwell, frontwoman of NYC’s Holy Hail. She called in from the road as the group was travelling from Chicago to Vancouver as part of their current tour with Florence + the Machine. I caught that show in Philadelphia earlier this month, and ever since I’ve been hooked on the band. Their music runs the gamut from dance-y to indie rock, with just a bit of Southern influence. Cat and I…

We recently had the opportunity to chat via email with Matthew Whipple of Cymbals Eat Guitars. The band has had a huge year since their first 2009 release Why There Are Mountains, an album that’s garnered a huge amount of critical attention. We discussed the group’s extensive influences, adjusting to newfound fame, and their plans for the future, including a new album in the works. …And the Hazy Sea – Cymbals Eat Guitars Wind Phoenix – Cymbals Eat Guitars Ballad…

Earlier today, I had the chance to speak with Sindri Már Sigfússon, the founding member of Icelandic band Seabear. If you’ve never heard of Seabear, it’s time to listen up, because they’re looking to be Iceland’s next big, talented export. 2007′s The Ghost That Carried Us Away was a gorgeous album full of guitars and strings. With their new album, We Built a Fire, Seabear is finally getting the attention they deserve. “Lion Face Boy”, the first single from their…

Last night, March 13, Real Estate played at Club Lambi. As much as we would have liked to, we weren’t able to catch the show. We did, however, have the opportunity last week to chat with Real Estate singer/guitarist Martin Courtney. He discussed pop music, playing house parties, and his love for his friends’ music. Check out the interview here, and some tracks from the band below. Suburban Dogs – Real Estate Beach Comber – Real Estate Younger Than Yesterday…