THE BASSMENT, VOLUME TWENTY-NINE: NEW MUSIC FROM FELIX CARTAL, TONYE AGANABA, ASTROLOGICAL, TRISTAN ORCHARD, SONREAL AND SELF TAUGHT + DEDOS ART SHOW

POSTED January 13, 2012 BY Joel Levy

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I thought this week I would do something a little different by linking some new music from some of Vancouver’s most talented artists. There have been quite a few new releases lately the first being from local DJ Felix Cartal. This new video for the song “Don’t Turn On The Lights” is the newest single off his upcoming album in March.

Tonye Aganaba has released her single “Hide The Gun” from the new EP “White Wizard”. She had this to say.

I have always had a real fascination with the stars and the study of ancient worlds, and a recent foray into the world of the ancient mayans, led me to the happy faced White Wizard emblem seen on my album cover. This sign is that of White Wizard, a person believed to be a shaman, guiding others to light by empowering and enchanting them with their gifts. This sign represents my birth-date and as such has turned into a talisman of sorts, representing my belief in the magic of life, and the power of positivity.

I chose to release the first single on the 2nd of January because it’s a significant day in the the Mayan Calendar. It’s a White Wizard day. The tone of the day is to be inspired by the divine, and to communicate from the spirit. A wonderful sentiment to have when releasing any project! My hope is that the message within it will inspire and touch you!

By releasing my EP on a White Wizard day, I am reminded to see the divine in everything that I do.

Astrological is a young and talented producer from Vancouver who has recently released his new EP “Flux”. Really loved this EP. Reminds me of Petestrumentals.

Tristan Orchard from WinnieCooper.Net and Winnie Cooper DJs has released an amazing new mix entitled “Slow Your Roll”. He had this to say about the release.

This is a mix I made for mellowing out and vibing hard with some of my favourite tunes I’ve collected over the last few months. It’s somewhat influenced by the slowed down lethargic drag rap sound of the south and how that has spread to other genres but mostly it’s a bunch of songs that I like together. Hope you enjoy. @tristanorchard

? ? ? ? ? Slow Your Roll mixed by::Tristan Orchard by winniecooper

Mr Little Jeans – The Suburbs (Arcade Fire Cover)
Jai Paul – BTSTU (Edit)
ASAP Rocky – Get Lit (feat. Fat Tony)
::M?DE::IN::HEIGHTS:: – Wildflowers (Exhale Efreet)
Fred Falke – 808 Pm at the Beach
MartyParty – Mystery Dot
Mutt – Kush Talk
Neon Indian – Polish Girl
White Town – Your Woman (The White Panda Remix ft. Dorrough)
The Morning Benders – Excuses (Tribe Of Zebras Remix)
Blood Diamonds – Lasting Love
Purity Ring – Lofticries

Sonreal has released his newest music video for the song”She Gone” which is the newest single from his album “Where’s Waldo”. Also he has released the song “Sweet”. This is his first release in promotion of his follow up project, “Good News” which is scheduled for a February release.