The Melt — Building Momentum Since 2011

We are extremely excited to announce the launch of our new site! You can check it out on the link below. Thanks for all the support!

www.thisisthemelt.com

Recent Socal transplant Trevor Wilson a.k.a. Yung Satan is set to release his debut EP titled Maserati this month. The 5-track EP drops on January 29th over at the M|O|D Bandcamp. To hold you off until then, he graced us with the title track which is available for free download below. Also, be sure to follow him on all the social media platforms below to stay up-to-date with any release info and upcoming shows.

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The homies at M|O|D just dropped the 3rd/final installment of their Peng Series on Bandcamp. The 5-track compilation features new ones by the Arnold, LiL TExAS, REWROTE, C.Z. and Yung Satan. Artwork by yours truly. Download/stream below!

Today, LA-based label Friends of Friends dropped the first installation of their new compilation series titled Show Me The Future. The 7-track comp showcases some of their favorite up-and-coming talent of 2013, including tracks by Dreams, Ryan Hemsworth, Evenings, Octo Octa, Kid Smpl, Pcoat, and DJAO. Download it at your own price over on the FoF Bandcamp below!

As most of you know, The Melt is closely affiliated with the TeamSupreme crew. For those of you who are unfamiliar, TeamSupreme is a weekly beat cypher, where every week a different producer from the crew picks two samples and a BPM. The files get passed around, and everybody has roughly one hour to make a beat. After 40 weeks of cyphers, we're proud to announce that we're embarking on our first release. TeamSupreme Collection v.01 comes out on Alpha Pup Records digitally on January 29th. The compilation includes tracks by all of the crew members (Djemba Djemba, Preston James, DJ Nobody, Colta, Kloud, Dot, Kendo, etc.). Also, make sure to hit up the album release party at The Echo on the 29th with performances by Jonwayne and the crew. To RSVP, visit the Facebook event page here.

After hearing Bearcubs contribution to the Cadence Sampler from this past year, I've been itching to hear some more music from him. Honest EP, also released by the Cadence collective, is a blissed out stretch of 5 songs that has no small amount of feeling attached to it, which is what Bearcubs seems to do best. We recommend that you download the whole EP for free and/or stream it below.

Favorite Tracks: Honestly, Without

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2012 has been an unexpectedly exciting year for us and we're grateful to be involved with such a progressive, and open-minded community of artists. Without the support of everyone we wouldn't be where we are today. End of year lists are one of our favorite features in the blog world (namely the "Best Of Lists"). Seeing as how the internet is cluttered with a seemingly never ending amount of music, it can be hard to find something worthwhile. So to keep it short, and simple, we've put together a list of our favorite releases (in no specific order) that we sincerely enjoyed this year!

After a brief hiatus, we're excited to announce that on January 4th we return for The Melt v.13. Joining us to bring in the new year are our friends from the 6BIT Collective and Svengali label. With all of this young talent in one place, it's possible that the earth may tilt on its axis. Come help us get 2013 started off right. The show will be taking place at Los Globos, and is FREE for those 21 and up, $10 for 18 and up. Can't wait to see you all there! Make sure to peep music from some of the artists below. For more info and to RSVP visit the event page on Facebook.

UPDATE: Party moved to Club 333 in DTLA. Address below:

Club 333 333 N. Boylston St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

I randomly stumbled upon this free Footwork / Jungle compilation today, curated none other than London-based producer Om Unit (a.k.a. Phillip D Kick) celebrating the supposed 2012 apocalypse. The 12-track comp features originals and edits by Machinedrum, Om Unit, Chrissy Murderbot, CL Moons and many more. Download/stream below!

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Today, LA-based dance label Body High unexpectedly dropped a new compilation. The 7-track comp includes exclusives originals, collabs and remixes by label-heads Jerome LOL and Samo Sound Boy, DJ Sliink, Myrryrs, Pipes, Jim-E Stack, Delivery, The Rhythm Method and Floyd Cambell. Download the whole thing for free below!

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One of my new favorite labels Unknown to the Unknown is giving away a free EP by Brighton's very own Nightwave titled Night Heat. Apparently, this is the first of many free giveaways from the label. Make sure to stay in the loop by following them on Facebook. Download the EP below!

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Yesterday, Berlin-based electronic producer Jack Dixon released a collection a three house/garage works. I highly recommend copping this. Check out the teaser and download the whole EP for free below!

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Boston-based collective M|O|D returns today with yet another solid release. Peng001 is part one of their new EP series, with all original tracks by the crew (Arnold, C.Z., LiL TExAS, REWROTE and Yung Satan). If you're unfamiliar with these guys by now, do yourself a favor and download this immediately on their Soundcloud below for free.

Recent LA transplant Michael Graham a.k.a. Falcons is back with the second installation of his Remixxes series. The 4-track EP includes remixes for Missy Eliot, Project Pat, Crime Mobb, Young Dro and is available for free download this Friday! Also If you're in our neck of the woods, catch him live on November 30th with Mike G and myself at The Bombay in Ventura. Peep the teaser below!

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Romanian producer ViLLΛGE graces us today with his new EP titled Takeover out on Origami Sound. If you're not familiar with the name, I predict you'll be hearing a lot more from him in the near future. The 6-track EP includes some new works and some unreleased material you might have already heard. All in all, a great collection tunes and worth every megabyte. The EP is now available on the Origami Sound Bandcamp at your own price. Stream the title track Takeover below and download the whole thing here!

The blog/label Live For The Funk have been on point with their monthly guest mixes and  EP releases, including one by New Jersey's very own Jaw Jam. They recently put out a 3-track EP by 22-year old producer/singer-songwriter Tim Worthington a.k.a. Maths Time Joy. If you haven't heard him yet, we highly suggest streaming Let Go off his new EP Hideaway below via LFTF. If you like what you hear, download the EP in it's entirety here!

New York-based producer and co-founder of Astro Nautico, Kuhn is set to release his sophomore EP on Civil Music titled Kings. The 6 track EP includes a collaboration with collective-mate Obey City and two bonus remixes by Time Wharp and Pixelord. You can find it everywhere on November 26th. While you wait, pre-order the 12" here and peep the the teaser courtesy of Kuhn below!