Bands Under The Radar (BUTR)

Matthew “Cornbread” Compton, member of acclaimed rock duo Electric Guest and active composer and performer for the Black Iris Music Collective, has formed a side project called Realities.

A 4-song self-titled debut EP was released last week featuring collaborations from Luke Top of world music-infused psychedelic pop group Fool’s Gold, Rachel Fannan of rising LA band Only You, Alex Lilly of Touché, and Matt Popieluch of Big Search. 

Every song on this EP is a worthy listen but if you only have time for one listen to “Ocean Away”. It has a rockin’ beat with 60’s beachy Raveonette-esque vibe to it that’s so infectious you need to put this song on repeat!

What makes Avicii, 24-year-old Swedish DJ/remixer/producer, a mad genius is he is so much more than than all of this. He’s also a composer, innovator, and has one of the best ears in the business IMHO. Avicii is a huge fan of melody and thinks outside the box. He took a big risk and did what no EDM artist has ever done before. Avicii injected soul and organic instruments into house music on his latest album ‘True’ that dropped this week. He’s revolutionizing the EDM scene and taking it main stream. He’s mashing up genres no one else thought to combine like on the worldwide smash “Wake Me Up” where he mixes Aloe Blacc’s soulful voice with a folk band and house beats.

I’m calling it now just wait y’all. Avicii’s album ‘True’ is going to be one of the biggest if not the biggest album in the next 12 months! It’s full of singles. It’s hard for me to pick just one so go listen to the entire album. I’m going to leave you with this single “Hey Brother” featuring Dan Tyminski, a bluegrass artist that is a member of the band Alison Krauss and Union Station. 

For fans of Daft Punk, David Guetta, Moonshine Bandits, Electro Shine and The Avett Brothers. File under House, Folk, Country, EDM, dance and pop.

You may have a new favorite band with Brooklyn indie-pop quintet Lucius. Gorgeous harmonies, soaring melodies, and thought provoking verses with big up-tempo choruses. Debut album ‘Wildewoman’ out Oct. 15 on Mom+Pop Records. Listen to “Tempest” from the upcoming album:

Moon Taxi just dropped their 3rd album, Mountains Beaches Cities, and it’s their best one yet! It’s full of singles. Make sure y’all listen to “Running Wild”, “The New Black”, “Young Journey”, “Suspicious” and my favorite song on the album “Morocco” streaming below:

Arcade Fire’s new 7:42 minute single is sexy dark disco and eclectically epic I’m in love!!