Brooklyn-based producer Cobrayama has released a brand new beat tape comprised of all original music. The project is the brainchild of Mike Iannatto, formerly of the trio Exmag and who used to go by the name Buffalo Analog. This time around, Cobrayama’s sound channels current instrumental hip hop torchbearers like knxwledge, Mndsgn, and Samiyam more than his former project’s future-funk. The mix, titled Cardboard, has 14 brand new, unreleased, original tracks by the man himse

Exmag and Branx have teamed up for another track following their Plants & Animals EP. “Roman Columns” features Brooklyn’s Adrian Lau and Chicago’s ProbCause attempting to outdo each other with their respective bars. The three-minute track is a showcase of all four artist’s abilities, from Exmag and Branx’s funky, futuristic synths to the rappers’ wordy verses. Go ahead and get down with the track below. #branx #exmag #probcause

Electric Forest is stacked with huge names. The String Cheese Incident, Lettuce, Yonder Mountain String Band, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Galactic, Lotus, and Keller Willams’ Grateful Grass are a few of the big-name bands that will be there, while Skrillex, Bassnectar, Flume, Carl Cox, and Kaskade will hold down the big sound of electronic music. However, Electric Forest’s lineup is deep. In addition to the top names and the second tier performers, there are a ton of great acts

Catskill Chill announced moe. as the headliner for their 2015 festival. This year will be their last at Camp Minglewood, so it will be extra special to get upstate and say goodbye to the grounds that have become a pilgrimage for so many north-easterners over the years. Tickets and more information are available here. The festival also boasts some really special collaborative sets, including tributes to Herbie Hancock and the Grateful Dead. Check those out below. #AmericanBabi

As Exmag & Branx gear up for the release of their upcoming, 8-track EP Plants & Animals, we couldn’t be happier to premiere the lead single for the first time as a free download. The track sees Exmag and Branx collaborating on a super-funky cut led by vocalist Denzell Terrell. Frankly, “MVP” is the ultimate kind of pop music, as it’s both ridiculously catchy and hook-driven but also incredibly musical and psychedelic. Listen to those sweet, sweet synths in the background and

I’m really excited to post this mix today. The homies Exmag and Branx have concocted a fire-most beat tape, perfect for a #spliff. The hour+ long features everything from the likes of J Dilla, Kaytranada, Mndsgn, Knxwledge, Ed Banger’s Mr. Flash and many more. I had the pleasure of listening to these guys craft this mix, carefully choosing under-appreciated producers from the beat scene. Take a listen below, download, and enjoy. #knxwledge #jdilla #branx #stonesthrow #mndsgn

Photo by Patrick Hughes Exmag just released a smooth new remix by Aussie producer Nehzuil. The piano-driven remix turns “Tilt Mode” in to a smooth, jazzy joint, perfectly matched by Gibbz’ falsetto. The track might have just been made even sexier, what was seemingly an impossible task. Give it a listen below! #prettylights #gramatik #funk #soul #nehzuil #jazz #hiphop #flume #australia #exmag

Last Friday night Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium hosted a the smooth electro funk of Michal Menert Big Band. Bringing along Orchard Lounge and Exmag making it a baby-making groove fest. Exmag and Orchard Lounge kept the room moving while the warehouse venue slowly started to fill. One by one nearly every space available was being taken. When the lights dimmed for the last time, and a mob of musicians rushed the stage. After about 15 people got into their respected positions, a

The dudes in Exmag just released a killer recap video of their summer trip to Red Rocks where they played alongside Gramatik and Lettuce. The video was filmed and edited by Brooklyn-based Dan LaDue, a great friend, a DubEra contributor and a rising NYC videographer. Exmag also recently announced a November 28th show at New York City’s Webster Hall alongside Keys ‘n’ Krates. The event will be a display of two fine live/electronic hybrids, and I can’t wait to see what happens w

Bassnectar and Pretty Lights have teamed up to announce another epic BASSLIGHTS excursion. Hitting the Hampton Coliseum once more, the two will be joined by the likes of Chromeo, Eliot Lipp, Beats Antique and the one and only EXMAG for two nights in Virginia. Presales go up Wednesday at Noon EST – tix and more info here. Bonus pic from the first Basslights at the Hampton: #bassnectar #prettylights #music #chromeo #hamptoncoliseum #basslights #exmag #Festival

Brooklyn’s Exmag is back with a fire new flip on Bobby Shmurda’s infectious single “Hot Nigga.” The trio smooths it out and turns it down for a stark contrast from the original. The Lowtemp artists will hit the road with Lettuce starting October 20th, so be sure to peep that when it comes to your town. The free tune is available for stream and download below. #prettylights #gramatik #funk #GRiZ #bobbyshmurda #hiphop #newmusic #hotnigga #exmag

Exmag is set to play Slake in NYC after Bassnectar’s Bass Center. Slake, the venue of the after party, is just a couple blocks from Madison Square Garden, and the party is free until midnight with an RSVP. Or you can buy tickets here. When asked for a quote on the after party, Exmag member Mike Iannatto replied, “I need a spliff.” That says it all right there folks. Here’s a map for you out-of-towners, we’ll see you there! #bassnectar #biggigantic #basscenter #rusko #NYC #pap

Illumntr are hot off the release of their debut album Soul Sister, so we need to celebrate, right!? Hell yes we do, and we’re going to tomorrow night. Come out to Le Poisson Rouge in Greenwich Village for a free show and a discounted happy hour starting at 7:30. Illumntr will play some tunes off the new album and some Lowtemp friends are going to swing by as well. Check out the new album below if you haven’t already. #marvingaye #gramatik #thebeatles #lowtemp #tameimpala #mus

The funk kings aka Lettuce will be touring this fall and just released the dates and supporting acts. Gramatik, Exmag, Late Night Radio, and Soulive will all be joining Lettuce on various dates of the tour. My favorite part about this tour is that they cap it off with a bang by ending the cross country journey at Bear Creek Festival in our stomping grounds: The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Make sure to catch them at a city near you. If you haven’t heard of Lettuce this song

Kianu teams up with the enigmatic producer Nice World for a chill cut that is for fans of Madlib, J Dilla, Joey Badass, etc. Peep it below and download for free. #madlib #gramatik #freddiegibbs #rap #music #niceworld #kianu #jdilla #hiphop #exmag

Branx is here. The young gun from Gramatik’s Lowtemp label has released his highly anticipated EP, Look But Don’t Touch. Below you will find sun-drenched disco-funk, neck-breakin’ glitch-hop and, generally speaking, six well-constructed electronic music tunes. It’s a free download, because we’re future like that. S/O This Song Is Sick. #prettylights #gramatik #lowtemp #branx #koansound #tipper #FreeDownload #exmag #michalmenert

If you’re like me, you love 90s hip-hop and long for silky production with a smooth voice kickin’ rhymes. The pun wasn’t originally intended, but “Silky” is just that… Kianu, a rising rapper from Harrisburg, PA, has ties with Exmag and the Lowtemp crew, and is featured on Exmag’s album Proportions [added as a bonus]. Peep the song below and give it a DL. #gramatik #rap #music #kianu #hiphop #exmag

Illumntr is the other-worldly. It is quite possible that Bryn Austin Bellomy and John Russell have been placed here by aliens to gift us this music, a concept LP that takes you on a journey through the universe. Soul Sister is the product of unmatched imagination, love for Marvin Gaye and 5am Ableton binders. It’s a crunchy group of ingredients that makes for a tasty album. This is a fresh sound, that can not completely be described as sounding like anything else out there, a

Branx is some fresh talent out of Brooklyn by-the-way of Baltimore. I’ve been chillin’ with this kid in NY recently and I have to urge everyone to keep an eye and ear out on this kid. His sounds are fresh and ideas are executed properly. This one is a mid-tempo jam that’s sure to get a party going. The glitched nature of the track has my head bobbin’, but the melody is on point to. Check it below and download it for free by clicking here. #prettylights #gramatik #branx #koans

Exmag have been hard at work lately, making a name for themselves by playing intimate NYC shows along with upcoming dates like the mammoth Red Rocks. The homies have some incredible new music on the way, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Until then, this will have to hold you over…Exmag remixing funk-masters Lettuce. The result is a funky, disco-vibe track that flirts with the fun side of beat-making. It’s possibly the most soulful song I’ve ever heard without any words