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NYC: Tawiah Live @ SubCulture – June 25 + Contest

Seher — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:37 PDT

British singer extraordinaire Tawiah has been making some major waves over the past few years, from working on a BBC documentary to recording with Wale to accolades from Gilles Peterson, the young artist is well on her way. To help give the rising talent some much deserved shine, our friends at Revive Music will [...]

New Tracks: Quadron – “Sea Salt” & “Better Off” ft. Kendrick Lamar

Seher — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:56 PDT

The last few days have seen a couple new tracks from Quadron. The first, "Better Off," features Kendrick Lamar and shares an underwater synth sound and echoey vocal mood similar to that found on the duo's debut album. The slower "Sea Salt" dropped today holding jazzy hints along with an old soul flair to [...]

New Track: Pharrell – “Happy”

Seher — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:16:18 PDT

For those who haven't yet caught wind of Pharrell's latest work, hit play below and shake it to the swingy and upbeat souled out jam "Happy." The song will be part of the upcoming film, Despicable Me 2. Clap along and feel the happy, y'all. Look for the soundtrack out June 18 and Despicable [...]

NYC: Sweet Spot Festival, May 26 – Sep 22

Seher — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:28:52 PDT

Giant Step is excited to be a part of the Sweet Spot Festival series in Harlem this summer! Bringing together Harlem's diverse community, celebrating its rich legacy & promoting music, art, culture and commerce, the series kicks off with a free dance party this Sunday, May 26, from 2-9PM at the West Harlem Pier. [...]

New Track: Francis and the Lights – “ETC” + MP3

Seher — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:54 PDT

A true mark of an artist is sometimes found in what one conveys with utter simplicity. Francis and the Lights leaves quite the impression with the minimally produced "ETC." The melodies are simple and the vocal style relatively straightforward, yet all put together the song immediately grabs at the listener with the unquestionable world [...]

Video: Bipolar Sunshine – “Rivers”

Seher — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:02 PDT

British vocalist Bipolar Sunshine releases the video for the high energy and guitar-driven "Rivers." Take a walk in his shoes and get higher. Look out for his debut EP, Aesthetics, out on June 17.

New Track: Andreya Triana – “Song For A Friend”

Seher — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:24 PDT

While new material from Andreya Triana feels like it's been a long time coming, hearing "Song For A Friend" reminds us why we've waited; Andreya is one of those artists unyieldingly committed to honest, vulnerable music - the kind that works on its own schedule. Slightly somber yet wistful and inspiring, the piano driven [...]

Video: Josef Salvat – “Hustler”

Seher — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:30:16 PDT

Singer Josef Salvat evokes bits of Florence Welch's vocal style and grandeur on the song and video for "Hustler." Nothing like the feel of victorious pop music.

Video: MØ – “Waste Of Time”

Seher — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:29:31 PDT

Danish singer/songwriter MØ releases "Waste Of Time," her sassy regretful tune about an ex-boo. The simple black and white visuals add a raw honesty to the music.

NYC: Q-Tip Returns To The DJ Booth For A Weekly Offline Party

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:57:24 PDT

We are delighted to announce the return of Offline, powered by Giant Step. Grammy award-winning, music icon Q-Tip will be spinning a weekly mix of supreme funk, jazz, hip hop, salsa, and Latin for your dancing pleasure. Q-Tip has been throwing some of the best parties in Ne w York for a long, long time and we are delighted to [...]