Right Raw!

Mrk1 - April 2010 Mix

2010-05-01T09:25:00.000-07:00

I happened upon this big mix from Mrk1 a couple days ago. Mrk1 is sick guys, seriously. I saw him a while ago in Toronto and he tore it up, along with my neck muscles. This mix is big, so solid, and really heavy hitting. Mrk1 knows the meaning of tight mixing and the power of big drops right at the perfect time. Full of monster riddims, this one will be sure to please!

Tracklist:

1. Passion Pit - Sleepy Head (Borgore Rmx)
2. Skream - unknown dub
3. Flux Pavilion - Meathead
4. MRK1 - Cardiac Arrest
5. Skream - Unknow Dub
6. Pendulum - Watercolour (Elmakay Remix)
7. Itchy Robot - Fatel Machine (DZ Remix)
8. The Melvins - MRK1 Remix
9. Trolley Snatcher - We rock the forest
10. 12th Planet - Reasons (Dr P Remix)
11. Tempa T - Next Hype
12. Dr P - Badman Sound
13. Bassnectar - Basshead (MRK1 Remix)
14. Pendulum - Set Me on Fire
15. MRK1 - Depth
16. 12th Planet - 68
17. RSK - Black Books (Dr P remix)
18. Skream - unknown dub
19. MRK1 - Download the World
20. La Roux - Im not your toy (Jack Beats Remix)
21. Itchy Robot - My Style
22. Skream - unknown dub
23. MRK1 - Move Your Soul
24. Dread Zone - Ganster (Trolley Snatcher Remix)

Get it.

N-Type on Rinse April 27th

2010-05-01T09:02:00.001-07:00

TEAR UP THE DANCE HALL N-TYPE (Disco Dave)! Pure rockstar manuvement ha ha! Nothing but big boi riddims start to finish this week. I almost knocked myself out bouncing my head off the desk first track in. Seeeerious. Big up N-Type this week. Fucking set is fire! Big up to Sukh Knight on the first track too "this ones a banga". Unreal. Whens N-Type gonna come demolish Toronto? I hope soon. Keep it right raw!

Get your dancehall killas here.

Skream and Benga Vol. 2 with Sgt. Pokes on Rinse

2010-05-01T08:47:00.000-07:00

Well people, this weeks Wednesday session left me flabbergasted. These two are on a fucking warpath. Between Pokes' antics and Skream/Bengas non stop murderous riddims, I was left bloody speechless. I even got a shout out live ha ha. Serious seriousness. Fucking heavy. Don't sleep.

Bang your head here.

Hatcha and Crazy D - Live on KISS April 21

2010-04-23T13:58:00.001-07:00

Big up and shouts to Hatcha and Crazy D on this weeks session. Full of energy, and full of hard hitting shit start to finish. Perfect start to a Friday evening. Bob your head. Keep it Right Raw.

Get it Here!

The New Pornographers - Together

2010-04-23T05:43:00.001-07:00

Year: 2010
Label: Matador/Last Gang Records

"Put Put Put Yor Hands Together" and make some noise for this album! Like a hitman, this one'll slay you. Open to finish this music is the catchiest most fun stuff I have listened to (ecxept dubstep) since A.C. Newman! So So good don't sleep on this one. Get out there and show them how much you love em! Keep your weekends right raw!!! Toronto, Sound Academy - June 15th!

Myspace
Try: 320k

Avi Buffalo Link

2010-04-23T05:41:00.001-07:00

Hey, sorry guys, the link for Avi Buffalo is now fixed... I apologize for the inconvenience.

1st Official Skream & Benga Show!

2010-04-22T10:46:00.000-07:00

WARNING! - Skream and Bengas show contains explicit content that may offend some listeners... Ha Ha Smack yo bitch Up Benga!

So these legends have paired up to replace Skream's Stella Sessions on Rinse FM with pure fucking unrealness. Believe me, they work well together, and kick things officially off with a session filled with fresh new tracks! I mean real fresh too, like right outta the sea and into your ears. Get out your dancin shoes.

Check it out Here!

Avi Buffalo - Self titled

2010-04-21T10:22:00.000-07:00

Year: 2010
Label: Sub Pop

This band is awesome. Really really solid. Listening lots. Quirky vocals and lovely indie sounding music. Not a start to finish banger for me but it'll do, and I'm sure lots will love Avi Buffalo. Geez I'm not talking very much today... You can catch them August third in Toronto at the Opera House with Blitzen Trapper! What? Did I seriously just say that? Fuck me thats rad. Can't wait! Big Indie Things!

Myspace
Try: 320k

The Hold Steady - Heaven is Whenever

2010-04-21T10:14:00.000-07:00

Year: 2010
Label: Vagrant/Rough Trade

This is just a great rockish album. Reminds me of Hot Water Music a little bit. I don't have much to say about this one other than I'm listening to it lots. Maybe you guys will like to do the same? They are playing in Toronto July 16th at the Kool Haus ha ha I hate that name...

Myspace
Try : 320k

Hello and I'm so Sorry!

2010-04-21T10:10:00.001-07:00

I absolutely love the F-14 Tomcat. Its the coolest plane ever made. Anyways people, I haven't posted much lately cause I haven't been impressed by anyone or anything until the last couple of days. Big indie things are happening right now and its right raw. So? Let's go.

The Octagon - Warm Love and Cool Dreams Forever

2010-03-15T14:30:00.000-07:00

Year: 2010
Label: Serious Business Records

Hi everyone, I'm really sorry for slacking. Actually, it's just that music's hit a bit of a "slump" with me for the last little while. I have been trying, don't get me wrong, I just haven't really dug all that much new stuff lately. So here's an attempt to return... The Octagon are a New York based band that are super indie, and super gritty. No bells and whistles, and it's very reminiscent of early East Coast Canada indie rock like The Suddens, Mad Hat, Superfriendz, etc... stuff like that. So enjoy it please and I'll keep trying for some more.

I may go back through my little archive over the last year and put up stuff that I never posted. Or do you only want new stuff? Let me know and if not, go fuck yourselves ha ha. Keep it right raw.

Download: 320k

Bearstronaut - Broken Handclaps - 2009

2010-01-18T10:54:00.001-08:00

HEY SORRY PEOPLE, I JUST PUT UP THE CORRECT LINK FOR BEARSTRONAUT. SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION, IF THERE WAS ANY.

FAKTORY PRESENTS - EMALKAY

2010-01-16T10:21:00.001-08:00

February 11th is going to be an epic night in Toronto thanks to the Faktory. Emalkay's debut appearance in Toronto is going to be unreal! Get your game face on for this one its gonna be rough as fuck! Emalkay's new material is super heavy, and well, you just don't wanna miss out on this. In my opinion, Caspa and the Dub Police crew are gonna be representing dubstep in a big way this year, so watch out! Oh, and I believe the sound at this one will be courtesy of the 40hz crew so even more reason not to miss out...

And don't forget about the local talent folks, Zeds Dead and Spyne are bound to please, and Fluke will no doubt close the night with a fucking walloping set. IT'S GONNA BE HUGE!

BIG UP THE FAKTORY ON THIS ONE!!!!!

One more thing, for those of you that have been sleeping, I'm re-posting links to Fluke's last three mixes below. Get em cause thier still fuckin hot!

FLUKE VOLUME 4
FLUKE VOLUME 5
FLUKE VOLUME 6

Colonies - Thirty Thousand

2010-01-09T09:25:00.000-08:00

Year: 2009
Label: ????? it's indie, friends.

Ok so this band is so so amazing, I believe out of Seattle. They are just so perfect if your into straight up no fucking around indie rock. The drummers awesome, lots of crashing cymbals and stuff here. They really rock out and I love this album. Think along the lines of Japandroids here. OMG (ha ha) I love music and hate abbreviations. So here's some reviews about Colonies (taken from their myspace page)...

"Colonies is probably the best indie rock band that you haven’t heard of. Yet."
---Redefine Magazine

"...Colonies combines intelligence and ambience. Gentle keys and samples flavor heavy, bombastic percussion courtesy of Centoni, while Shumate's ethereal vocals float above the band's instrumentals. Crystal-clear guitar work cuts through the haunting, atmospheric quality of Colonies' songs, and the band somehow remains sonically captivating even in tense moments of quiet noise."
---The News Tribune

"...music that constantly recalls the moments after a summer storm. The rapid-fire cymbal action of drummer Adrian Centoni is a perfect counterbalance to the weary vocals coming from Travis Shumate. Their newest album, Sleep Patterns, is another chance to bolster your musical IQ."
---Rich and Blake Recommend

So there you go! Don't sleep on this one and for fucks sakes leave a comment, will ya? Take the time to come back and talk to me... I'm lonely.

Download: vbr

Bearstronaut - Broken Handclaps - 2009

2010-01-09T09:12:00.000-08:00

Year: October 2009
Label: Unknown/Unsigned?

I came across this really neat band from Boston. It's been on repeat, to say the least. It's quircky indie synth pop but with a rock sort of edge that make these guys stand out of the synth pop hippie hipster crowd. Definitely worth a listen. It's kinda like a clash between guitars and keyboards and it works cause neither one wins. Yup, this ones a keeper, it'll make your day.

Download: 320k

Southbound Hangers - NYE Mix

2010-01-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

Ok fuckers I'm back with some things that I think you'll like. Lets start with some mother fucking heavy beats though, k? Big up the Southbound Hangers (ha ha to their name, I think I get it) out of Brighton. These guys seem to be movin' on up, and their production is sickening. Love it, this mix is pretty rad. So remember that no one best fuck with U.K. dubstep, overseas continue to represent. Wake up North America!

download this mix bitches!

NEW MUSIC?

2010-01-06T07:18:00.000-08:00

Where oh where has all the neat new music gone? Hmmm. I'm still waiting, and I'm sure you are too! Soon my friends, soon. And yes I know Contra is all over the place but I'm not posting it unless someone asks me to cause it didn't meet my expectations. I'm such a fuckin snob. Anyways, until something peaks my interest, I will continue to post images of circus bears. Bye for now and I hope everyone had a good holiday.

Surfer Blood - Astro Coast

2009-12-10T13:48:00.000-08:00

Label: ?
Year: Forthcoming

I have been sitting on this one for a bit now... Holding out I guess. These guys are from Florida and are so fucking unique and amazing that you can't afford to miss out. I hope they go on a big tour soon. I'm dyin to see them live. And the album art is so fucking amazing. Every track on this one is brilliant, so my shouts today definitely go out to Surfer Blood. You rock.

Download: 320k

Local Natives - Gorilla Manor

2009-12-10T12:57:00.001-08:00

Label: Frenchkiss
Year: 2009

Sorry friends, I get on these crazy dubstep kicks, and well you know... Maybe. So anyways I'm still here in the middle on a Southern Ontario snowstorm warming up with a couple new bands from the far South. The first is an amazing Indie band that I had the pleasure of meeting and seeing with Edward Sharpe a couple weeks ago in Toronto. They are from California and are as fresh as a Florida orange... Fuck me. Ok, enough of that, the album is produced beautifully, it's crisp clear sounding and it's on repeat in the office. These guys are touring like crazy right now so get out there and support em, eh?

Download: 192k

FLUKE - VOLUME 6 OUT NOW!

2009-12-03T13:55:00.000-08:00

Be sure to check out Flukes latest as well three posts down. That mix is dirtier than a pig in shit my friends, don't sleep!

DOCTOR P - DISTINCT:ON MINIMIX & INTERVIEW

2009-12-03T13:48:00.000-08:00

Anyone following up and coming things in the World of dubstep should have heard of this guy by now. If not, do yourself a favour and check out this mix an interview after the jump to a great blog site: Distinct:on inc. Doctor P has just fired up his own label "Circus" and is amassing a gang of artists that are about to take dubstep by storm! Ecxiting shit here my friends, don't miss out!

Download: (after the jump)

BORGORE - GORESTEPS MOST HATED

2009-12-03T13:42:00.001-08:00

Borgores back and nasty as ever with a brand new mix full of massive heavy beats. Not for the faint at heart! This fucker better get booked in Canada soon! Goresteps back bitches!

Download: (after the jump)

http://www.egothieves.com/2009/11/29/borgore-goresteps-most-hated/

Fluke - Volume 6

2009-11-30T12:04:00.000-08:00

HOLY SHIT FLUKE'S AT IT AGAIN! Don't even think about passing this one by! It's a dark dirty dubstep masterpiece! Expect some big things form this guy on the near future! Fluke is working hard on his production, and is gonna be killin us soon with some of his own work! Oh yeah, and keep your schedules clear in February if your in Toronto... Big Tings, Big Tings! Big up to Fluke and Big Up to the Faktory for supporting great music in the city. Keep it up, my friends.

THIS MIX IS PURE FIRE!

Get it here @ 320k
Download and Die

HELLO EVERYONE!

2009-11-30T11:55:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still here and still alive! I have been diggin deep for some new music that is "blog worthy" in my opinion. Expect it up today and tomorrow and I do apologize for not keepein up lately... FORGIVE ME OR DIE.

Nick

The Bassics - Friday November 6th

2009-11-02T18:32:00.000-08:00

No one in Toronto should sleep on this one! Fluke wreaked havoc at Sneakies the last time, and its gonna be just as nuts this Friday so don't miss out! Cheap drinks and dirty beats will get you movin! Fuck yeah see you there!

Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper

2009-10-28T08:49:00.001-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Matador

I keep coming back to this one. It's Paul Banks' (Interpol) first solo album. It's eerie and a little on the dark side and its unmistakably Interpol. I really like it and that is why you find it here. Please leave a comment . I wanna know what other people are into! What do you wanna hear? How's the weather where you are today? Whats your favourite colour? Ha Ha I'm listening to this album right now and it's right raw. So good.

Download: 320k

Uninhabitable Mansions - Nature Is A Taker

2009-10-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Wichita?????

Hello again people! Musics been slow lately till I came across this little gem! I'm so excited for this one it's a keeper for sure! Uninhabitable Mansions is a Brooklyn based art collective that has a music division. This is it. Band members include Robbie Guertin (Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah) and Annie Hart (Au Revoir Simone) to name a few. Its got all the key ingredients for an amazing and beautiful indie classic right from the first drum beat on the first song. The whole album is an "indie rock banger" ha ha and hee hee. Right Raw fuckers.

More to come soon!

Download: 320k

Fluke - Volume 5

2009-10-09T09:36:00.001-07:00

In preparation for The Bassics shit show this Saturday at Sneaky Dees, here's Volume 5. It's going down people!

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ltyxxtqoztn/fluke_vol5.mp3

2009-10-01T13:43:00.001-07:00

Year: 2008
Label: Morr

Ben Cooper is an indie genius. One of his other projects (Radical Face) has been some of my favourite music to listen to this past summer (please check out Radical Face earlier on in this blog). Electric President is a duo with Ben Cooper and Alex Kane. It's just so briliant. To me, if wealth was determined by musical capabilities, then Ben Cooper would be in every episode of lifestyles of the rich and famous. Anyways, this album is perfect and comes highly recommended by myself. So much talent here, you better recognize please!

Download: 256k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/fzjontegjmy/Electric President - Sleep Well (2008).zip

Sun Kil Moon - Tiny Cities

2009-10-01T08:54:00.000-07:00

Year: 2005
Label: Vinyl Films

Do you ever try to match music to the weather? I do, and it usually lends a hightened emotional feeling to whatever your listening to. This album does just that. It's an eerie and emotional and sad approach to 11 Modest Mouse songs that we all hold dear to our hearts. It's quite unique, and the feeling and mood of the album is perfect when accompanied by a chilly golden fall day. Give it a try, and once you realize what songs you are actually hearing, it might just bring a tear to your eye. Don't forget your friends and what they mean to you. Keep it right raw.

Download: vbr
http://www.mediafire.com/file/zz25odv2x2z/Sun Kil Moon - Tiny Cities - 2005.zip

THE BASSICS - TORONTO

2009-09-30T11:27:00.000-07:00

Big month comin up for dubstep in Toronto! But this nights gonna be filthy thanks to FAKTORY! Big ups to Bombaman and can't wait to see Fluke break speakers and get filthy at Sneaky Dee's. Everyone come out to this if your in T.O. Wooh Haw.

Oh yeah, and I'm hot on the trail of some great new music, keep checkin, and leave a fucking comment will ya? Let's party.

Port O'brien - Threadbare

2009-09-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Tbd

This albums just beautifully written and beautifully sung. I love it. If you like Great Lake Swimmers, I really think you'll enjoy this! Nuff said! I'm out and off to Northern Ontario! Have a great weekend everyone! bye bye!

Download: 128k (I know, but it still sounds good!)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/eg5ywuojgng/Threadbare - 2009.zip

The Cave Singers - Welcome Joy

2009-09-16T12:37:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Matador

Fuck yeah here we go! This a new release from another great Matador band, The Cave Singers! These guys are absolutely amazing, they have been on repeat for me on my long trips up north for work. There's some real talent in this band, and I can't get enough of them. Again, if you like this, let me know and I'll up their 2007 release Invitation Songs which is also an incredibly solid album. Check it bitches!

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/zgguwmfz0n1/Welcome Joy - 2009.zip

The Dodos - Time To Die

2009-09-16T12:28:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Frenchkiss

Sorry for the delay! Ok so there's so much music out there right now it's just so fucking hard to pick the ones that really stand out for me. I have found that I have to listen to a whole bunch of stuff for a while, and certain things will come to the surface. Kind of like a music sieve. So this album and this band definitely stood out, and didn't fall through the crack of music monotony. It's so so good, and if you like it, let me know and i'll up their 2008 release Visiter (which I think is slightly better). Hells yeah...

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/itwyztjkmny/dodos Time to Die 2009.zip

So Sorry! New Posts Today! Geez.

2009-09-16T05:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! So sorry for the lack of posts in the last couple of weeks. I have been working up in Northern Ontario in an area not very condusive to posting music. Too many mooses and bears. So I have a bunch of new stuff that I will try to get up today! Take it easy and right raw!

Nick

Fluke - Volume 4

2009-09-07T13:20:00.001-07:00

Fluke is back. Good lord.

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/crujjmdjgzy/fluke_vol4.mp3

Faktory presents - Blatta Inesha!

2009-08-20T10:18:00.000-07:00

Whoever's in Toronto on August 29th should head over to The Social for Blatta Inesha. The kind people at Faktory brought up this Italian duo from a U.S. tour to give you a serious workout. Heavy electro. Get your dancin shoes out for this one for sure... Head Bangin. Later.

Wave Machines - Wave If You're Really There

2009-08-19T13:37:00.001-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Neapolitan Recordings

Hi Everyone. Lots and lots of new great music going on right now. This one however has really been standing out with me lately. So big up the band they call Wave Machines. UK indie with a little je ne sais quoi? for a garnish. Big album with lots of "indie popish bangers". Give it a listen, I think you will be happy you did. More to come soon. Nuff said.

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/j2mwmkzy0j1/W MACHINES.zip

Fluke - Volume 3

2009-08-12T13:42:00.001-07:00

YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS MIX. Back again for round III is Fluke with his latest mix! He's pumpin this shit out like crazy and he's not about to stop. Could someone please book this guy? Super heavy, crazy drops, long technical mixes, new tracks I guarantee you haven't heard yet. This shit is complex and unreal. RIGHT RAW. Get it, listen to it over and over and rock the fuck out. Straight up head bangers on this one.

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/dym2tkj2dti/fluke_vol3.mp3

Bombay Bicycle Club - I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose

2009-08-12T10:55:00.001-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Sire?

Love the album art on this one! First album for this British indie band! I was kind of put off of the British indie scene for a while, but then this came out... And they totally redeemed themselves! Big up Dumb and Dumber. So this ones great. Nice and catchy with a bit of an edgier heavier than indie feel. So this is it for today! I'm off to the dark side now. Don't forget to love music and make it mean something to you and stay right raw!

Download: 320K
http://www.mediafire.com/file/nitaxnmthez/bombay bicycle club I HAD THE BLUES BUT I SHOOK THEM LOOSE-2009-Sire.zip

Throw Me The Statue - Creaturesque

2009-08-12T10:11:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Secretly Canadian

I absolutely love this band. True indie at it's finest! Not a single bad song on the whole deal! So lovin' the track Noises. This is their second album and it's just so great. I have been listening to it tons and tons lately. This is the stuff great mixtapes are made of... I gotta stop posting all this shit so everyone will like my next mixtape! Ahhh well fuck it, how's the weather out West anyways? Comments anyone? Where you at!

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/wzyd5nnj1nz/throw me the statue Creaturesque (secretly canadian, 2009).zip

Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer EP

2009-08-12T09:30:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Sub Pop

Most of you must be familiar with Blitzen Trapper by now. If not, this is a great one to start with. Every track is so right raw. Get out your straw hat for this one and take your shoes off. Stand in the grass. This EP showcases Black River Killer, and is composed of tracks that you could apparently only buy on CD at his shows. But now it's out. Great Great tunes here. Every songs a Killer... Black River Style. Big up the summer thats finally here in Southern Ontario. Let's get sweatty.

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/jdtoojnckz4/Black River Killer [EP]-2009.zip

Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeroes - Up From Below

2009-08-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Rough Trade

Hey Now! So I spent the better part of my holiday with Edward Sharpe in the car. For a while now, I was resisting this band, there was something about it that was pissing me off. (ask Jay about my island). But now that I'm on the hippie old timey rock stuff (if the hipsters ever get onto this I'm out, by the way) it's a brilliant album full of great music! Very nostalgic! This albums gonna be high on my list for a while for sure. Best heard at high volume with a cold beer. Preferrably with flower children dancing around in a field of wheat right in front of you, that will add to the ambiance of the album. Seriously, check em out, you'll love it!

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/uozzunntz3m/Ed Shrpe and The Mag Zeroes - up From Below (2009).zip

Guess who's back in tha motha fuckin house...

2009-08-12T07:06:00.000-07:00

Hello All,
I'm back from a brief vacation that was fun. So some of my friends have asked for some more music so I'm gonna post a bunch of stuff to catch you up with all the great music that I have been liking this past week. I have done lots of driving in the past couple of days, so rest assured that the following posts have been thoroughly scrutinized and are all great albums! So less talk more rock. Oh yeah, and lately I have been jumping on this new sort of old time hippie rock and roll band wagon but I don't fuckin care cause this new music kills it! So enjoy and let me know what you think you no comment jerks! ha ha.

Akira Kiteshi - Live Germany July 2009

2009-07-31T13:09:00.000-07:00

WARNING!!!!! - This Mix May Hurt You! Badly.
Straight outta Scotland comes Akira Kiteshi with this absolutely roughneck mix. This shit just totally upped the bass ante for me and I'm sure it will for you too. Even for my pal over at phatty music. I pissed my pants twenty minutes in.... Serious... Goose eggs on the forehead style. Don't fuck around, grab this mix, a giant fuckin speaker and go bang your head! Best shit I ever heard and trust, I've heard lots. If I calm down tomorrow I got some great indie albums to post, but not till tomorrow!

Don't forget about Flukes mixes down the page, he's got Akira Kiteshi on the tracklist.

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE!!!!!!!!!, son.
Download: 320k I think

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mzrzyanmdgd/AKIRA-KITESHI-DUBSTEP-MIX-GERMANY.mp3

Fruit Bats - The Ruminant Band

2009-07-27T14:40:00.001-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Sub Pop

I haven't had time to read up on these guys, but it's so good who cares about their bio... This is their second full length album and I'm listenin' to it tons. It's really great and really fun and totally right raw, dude. This music is awesome in the car (you will be singin along) or at home after a long day at the office with a cold one in hand. i find it to have a bit of a Connor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band vibe but with a quirky twist that I attribute to the lead singers voice. I like it. I like it a lot, so get it and sit down and enjoy! Bye for now have a good day and until next time!

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mzdx1zvzdom/FRUIT BATS.zip

Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms EP

2009-07-27T14:32:00.001-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Lefse

Whoa... Trippy. Sounds like New York hipsters on acid but I like it. Full of that indie, poppie electro sound that we all love, right? Well I put it up cause this EP has more to it than the norm. It's actually quite interesting and good. I think the full album will be out in October. Enjoy it and remember to remain Right Raw!

Download: 192k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/gkizlnwmzd2/NEON INDIAN EP.zip

Great Lake Swimmer - Lost Channels

2009-07-27T14:25:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Nettwerk

I'm somehow really enjoying this album. Can't really explain it. It's just pleasant. Some tracks make me feel like a live action role player for listening, but whatever ha ha it's a really skillfully done album with tons of memorable songs. So check this one out, get off the fuckin internet, put it on and go read a book. They will go hand in hand...

Download: 320k

http://www.mediafire.com/file/fmjmwznbnza/GREAT LAKE SWIMMER.zip

Mission Of Burma - The Obliterati

2009-07-21T14:43:00.001-07:00

Label: Matador
Year: 2006

Here's a sort of post punk with a twist of Shellac and Fugazi for you. These guys formed in Boston in 1979, back when Burma was still Burma. They were together for a brief period of time, then split and reformed in 2002. Now they are going fucking strong, son. This one is real good, and has a raw edge that comes of course from the band but also because Bob Weston of Shellac mixed it. They have a newer album but your gettin' this one cause it's sick. These guys have influenced the likes of Nirvana, Pixies, R.E.M., and Fugazi over the years, which I think is a pretty impressive track record... Enjoy!

Download: 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/uzbguld3yyt/mission of burma - the obliterati (matador, 2006).zip

Shellac - Excellent Italian Greyhound

2009-07-21T14:32:00.001-07:00

Label: Touch & Go Records
Year: 2007

The next couple of posts are so that Jay doesn't think I'm a puss... So here's some rock and roll in its right rawest form. Steve Albini and his band Shellac have been around for quite some time, and before that he fronted bands in the eighties like Rapeman and Big Black. This guys a fucking genius and Shellac is my favourite band. Represents the term "right raw" to the fullest extent. I had a lot to say about this but I'm gonna shut up and let the music do the talking... or screaming. Enjoy Shellac's latest achievement!

Download: 192k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mkzwzzyoyzm/EXCELLENT ITALIAN GREYHOUND.zip

Discovery - LP

2009-07-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: XL Recordings

Good afternoon ladies and gentleman! I don't care what anyone says about this one, it's simply great. Really great. It will grow on you so fast you wont know what hit you. It's electric, synthy, poppy, and super super catchy. Give it a try! So Discovery is a side project from the keyboardist (Rotsam Batmanglij) from Vampire Weekend and Ra Ra Riots lead singer Wes Miles. How could it be bad right? As my friend Pat has indicated you can almost hear them tapping away on their mac books at times but who cares with music this catchy. And where's Vampire Weekends next album? I hope to see it soon! Expect more posts soon and my second mixtape this week!

Download: 192k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/zjzh3jmwr2m/Disc LP 09.zip

FLUKE STUDIO MIX 02

2009-07-16T13:13:00.000-07:00

So here it is! Fluke's second studio mix is up and out. I'm not sayin nothin except that this shits absolutely fuckin roughneck... Just look at the tracklist! Flawless. Download it and love it! Oh and please leave a comment. I wanna know what everyone thinks of this mix!

For booking please email fluke.dubstep@gmail.com

Download : 320k
http://www.mediafire.com/file/izwinzzmzom/fluke_vol2.mp3

Cursive - Domestica

2009-07-14T10:05:00.000-07:00

Year: 2000
Label: Saddle Creek

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night. Today for me is Cursive day! They mean a lot to me and I think this album represents the band best. They originally formed in 1995 in Nebraska, and in 2000 released this concept album Domestica. My friend Geoff got me onto them a long time ago (if your out there, big ups to you buddy!). They really are great, and take a distinct and heavier approach to indie rock. Their most recent album Mama, I'm Swollen came out this year and it is also great. So go out and buy it if you like this! I think you will.

P.S. They are playing the Horseshoe in Toronto August 1st so let's go and have some beers!
P.P.S Thanks to everyone who is enjoying the mixtape! The next one will be up soon!

Download: vbr
http://www.mediafire.com/file/jnmj50mmajj/Cursive - Domestica.zip

Englishman - Taxidermy

2009-07-13T12:31:00.000-07:00

Year: 2009
Label: Cave City Music

This is a wonderful little EP that I have been listening to lots and lots lately. Can't wait for a full album by this guy. The guy is Andrew English, Texas born and Kentucky raised, and if you ask me, a memorable acoustic indie musician from the South! Love the cover art as well, which was also done by Andrew. Enjoy, keep things right raw, and please visit the bands website:
http://englishmansounds.com/music.html

Download: 192k

http://www.mediafire.com/file/znym1ingezy/ENGLISHMAN.zip

Official Fluke Studio Mix 01

2009-07-13T08:41:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone's weekend was fun! Big up Starkey at Wrongbar this past Friday! Super heavy beats... My ears are still ringin! So Here's Flukes first studio mix once again. Expect 02 this week on rightraw.

For booking please email fluke.dubstep@gmail.com

Download: 320k

http://www.mediafire.com/file/dgztukwyf3j/fluke_vol1.mp3

Fluke Studio Mix 02 Up Next Week

2009-07-09T13:24:00.000-07:00

And now back to the Darkside... Don't forget about Fluke's first studio mix at the bottom of this blog! This guy's on a warpath, and we can expect to see his next mix out by mid next week! Just when your wondering how basslines could get any heavier, this guy goes and starts into his 2nd mix! Wait for it. As a teaser, I'm putting up a Borgore track that dropped yesterday that is completely ridiculously filthy. Expect it next week on Fluke's second mix! Meeting adjourned!

New Track Straight Outta Tel Aviv! Gorestep.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/xtnvwmowd5k/Borgore-Foes-16bit-fuck-hoes-remix.mp3

New Link For The Mixtape

2009-07-09T13:03:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Pat I now have an itunes friendly link for the mixtape! Bye for now!

The Inbreds - Hilario

2009-07-09T09:19:00.000-07:00

Label: Pf Records (Kingston Ontario)
Year: 1992

Don't let the age of this album turn you off! It's probably my favourite indie album of all time and these guys are from Kingston Ontario! I was sixteen when I came across this album (their first one) and I have listened to it ever since! It's basically two guys on drums and bass and it will blow your indie socks off. Serious. Every time I listen to the album I'm left feeling happy, sad, and nostalgic all at once. It's just one of those things that lasts through the ages! I have more of them so if anyone like it and want more let me know in the comments! Oh yeah, and these guys supposedly show up on occasion to play music festivals on the East coast! Neato. Right old and right raw.

Download: 320k (big up phattymusic.wordpress.com!)

http://www.mediafire.com/file/2gtw3qk2ivj/THE INBREDS.zip

New Mixtape Link Coming!

2009-07-08T06:04:00.000-07:00

Hello and good morning! There will be a new link for my mixtape up this afternoon. Apparently i tunes scrambles it and wrecks the order (which is important with mixtapes!). My friend at phattymusic.wordpress.com brought this to my attention. So look for the proper link this afternoon!

You Could See that Dog Leavin For Three Days.

2009-07-07T11:56:00.000-07:00

Please be sure to check out my first mixtape for right raw! I hope it finds everyone well!

tracklist and Link: (vbr)

http://www.mediafire.com/file/izziduvle5d/YOU COULD SEE THAT DOG LEAVIN FOR THREE DAYS.rar

Radical Face - Ghost

2009-07-07T08:01:00.000-07:00

Label: Morr (German)
Year: 2007

This is an album that I came across recently that has such a unique feel I thought it was worthy of sharing. Radical face is the latest project of Ben Cooper, formerly of the duo Electric President. The album was recorded with simple equipment in a toolshed in Jacksonville Florida, which I think lends to an overall erie feel and sound. The songs are great, unique, and overall super solid. Some of the songs almost have a sort of flamenco beat to them, which makes the album stand out. This guy is great, and I highly recommend it for a cold dreary day like today! Please enjoy responsibly! My buddy over at phattymusic.wordpress.com's gonna enjoy this one during his afternoon nap time...

Download Here: vbr (wow I remembered the link)

http://www.mediafire.com/file/z4kndwzq5ln/R.F. GHST 2006.zip

2009-07-06T12:03:00.000-07:00

sorry, you have to remember I'm new to this. For fucks sakes, here's the link:

http://hotfile.com/dl/2416475/bd980a0/CEET.rar.html

MIXTAPE OUT SOON!

Cutaways - Earth and Earthly Things

2009-07-06T11:52:00.000-07:00

Label: unknown
year: 2009

Hello and Happy Monday! Here's some fresh indie synth pop out of northern Ireland to hold everyone over till my first mixtape drops. Ha Ha. This band is pretty solid, and a nice fresh change of pace to the current U.S. indie scene. Easy listening... Good lighhearted fun with this one.

OASIS - WHATS THE STORY MORNING GLORY

2009-07-04T07:59:00.000-07:00

Hee Hee just kidding fuckers! Last post of the day keep it Right Raw!

2009-07-04T06:23:00.000-07:00

Sorry, I did explain my hate for computers right? Here's the link to the mix and tracklist...

FLUKE – JUNE MIX 2009

Agnus Dei – Eskmo

victim support – Distance

Onslaught – Reso

Traffic (Goth-Rad RMX) – Distance

What the Future Holds – Stenchman

Explicit – Emalkay

Saxon – Chase & Status

Jahova – Rusko

Distress Signal – Stenchman

Filth – Skream

The Shining – Skream

Night Vision (Skream RMX) – Distance

Smash Yer Face In – Reso

Heroics – Emalkay

Rock Tha Bells – Jakes

Lollipop (Nasty Ways RMX) – Lil Wayne

http://www.mediafire.com/file/za2hymnhwhn/fluke_juneMix2009_v003.mp3

Dirty Dubz...

2009-07-04T06:15:00.000-07:00

Ok, here goes my first post. I love Dubstep. I also love other things but dirty heavy bass has been consuming me lately. So please enjoy this mix. It's good. Real good. 34 minutes of bass driven bliss... Ha Ha long live dubstep! Big up Fluke! Wheel and Deal that shit my friend.

GREETINGS.

2009-07-04T06:09:00.000-07:00

So I have always hated computers. I type with one finger. This blog is a frail attempt to explain what I think good music is. Music is a big part of life... Let's show it, and love it.