Enlightened Listening for July 3

Bandcamp is at it again, once again waiving their fees, and of course that means this edition of Enlightened Listening returns to the popular platform. This week I've opted to add embeds for ease of access, but will refrain from doing release by release breakdowns and rather highlight those that require/deserve a little more shine. It's a diverse list with a number of killer compilations so take your time and be sure to check out each release, and of course purchase those that resonate with you.

Highlights/breakdowns: Cassius' final record with Philippe Zdar finally gets a digital release and it couldn't be a better, more fitting or prescient production. Absolutely one of the tracks of the year. GRRL's Marathon is incredibly powerful and immersive, a testament to their tremendous taste and ever thriving energy. Jaymie Silk's output this year has been stunning and this new release is reflective both of that and the trying times we're in - a truly brilliant (however dark) project. The BOOST TAPE is basically a who's who in trap, bass and all adjacent genres, and for just $10 is an absolute steal (not to mention it's all going to The Movement For Black Lives). Finally, the four-pack of "Mountains" remixes is too stacked not to showcase: 2x Paul Woolford, The Patchouli Brothers and Joey Negro. WOW.

The Allergies - Say The Word (ft. Andy Cooper & Marietta Smith)

Caribou - Never Come Back / Sister (Floating Points Remixes)

Caroline Polachek - Ocean Of Tears (umru Remix)

Fiorious - I'm Not Defeated (Cassius XXL Remix)

Gene Summers & Dea - Do You Think I'm Sexy (KON Edit)

GRRL - Marathon

Jaymie Silk - EMPTY

Kai Whiston - No World Eternal

Lane 8 & Kidnap - Matcha Mistake

Ticklish - Reboots Vol. 8

Tim Reaper & Friends - Meeting Of The Minds Vol. 1

Tim Reaper & Friends - Meeting Of The Minds Vol. 2

Various Artists - BOOST TAPE 01

Various Artists - Physically Sick 3

Various Artists - The Trips: Triple A Talent

The Vision ft. Andreya Triana - Mountains (Remixes)

Enlightened Listening for July 20

After nearly losing it all this afternoon (my iTunes crashed and I thought I had lost all of my metadata), new music has arrived and saved the day (don't worry my iTunes is alive and well!). I'm going to have to keep things short and sweet as I'm running out of time, so no descriptions, just a playlist of new music ranging from funk to house and trap to techno/club/bass. There's a couple free downloads so look out for those asterisks below, and enjoy some killer stuff from big and trusted names like Lane 8 and Gorgon City, and remixes of Nick Catchdubs, ZHU x Tame Impala, and RL Grime. ENJOY!

Night Tempo - Bay City Groove (ft. Super Brass)

Pigbag - Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag (A Pied Piper Mix)

Lane 8 - The Disappearance of Colonel Mustard

Gorgon City - Hear That (ft. D Double E)

Botnek - Work That (Body)

Nick Catchdubs ft. Mattie Safer (ZOI Remix)

ZHU x Tame Impala - My Life (Just A Gent Remix)*

RL Grime ft. Boys Noize - Pressure (Divinite Remix)*

GRRL - Nightclub

*asterisks indicate track is available for free download