Author Archives: Katherine

Zimmer

Just in time for those en route to Coachella this/next weekend, Zimmer has made the Nu Disco gods rain down upon us with his latest April mix ‘Desert Drive’. I’m really enjoying the growing evolution of Nu Disco lately into … Continue reading

   
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Weekend Playlist

After what seems like a season of hibernation, disco/house music is finally in bloom! Check out these top tracks to start your weekend off right: Just as the genre says, this song is for people who like eating cupcakes so … Continue reading

   
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Snoop Dogg

Yes, ladies and gents you’ve read it correct. Snoop Dogg has made his Surrounding Sounds debut with his ‘TEKNO EURO MIXX’ and permeated the world of electronic music (sans David Guetta might I add). It’s such a change from his … Continue reading

   
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Hot Chip

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from the quirky yet very talented blokes from Hot Chip, but fear not, their 5th album ‘In Our Head’ releases June 12th with much anticipation. In the meantime watch this clip of their … Continue reading

   
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Yale

My favorite Australian creators of dreamy disco have released a brand new track ‘Lost in the Crowd’. When I hear it, I think sunshine, summer and first loves. Their first single ‘Getaway‘ is still one of my favorites and Yale … Continue reading

   
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M-Rock

In commemoration of one of the rap game’s ‘biggest’ players, DJ M-Rock brings us another prime example of best-of mixology. This round up only gives even more truth to the notion that Notorious B.I.G had a lyrical talent that is … Continue reading

   
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Tourist

Ironically, I posted about little loud, a chilled out remix prince, exactly one year ago today. Now operating under the name Tourist, Will is producing original tracks for his upcoming EP. From the 2 tracks he’s released on his SoundCloud … Continue reading

   
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Barretso

Hailing from Chile, Barretso’s sound is 80s-inspired fresh and “synth”etically up-beat. With that said, I’ll let the music speak for itself. Follow Frankie on Twitter. BARRETSO – Celeste BARRETSO – Mirage

   
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Designers.mx

Desigerns.mx marries my two greatest passions in life: music and design. I came upon this site last week and have been ogling/drooling over all of the eye and ear candy this site has to offer. It’s a delightful sensory overload. … Continue reading

   
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Stream 2 Bears Album

Start your week off right by listening to the new 2 Bears album in it’s entirety. Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and Raf Rundell came together in 2009 and have finally released a slew of new songs for our listening pleasure … Continue reading

   
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triple j Hottest 100

We are well into 2012, but it’s not officially a new year until triple j releases it’s look back at the hottest 100 songs of 2011. All the mixes, countdowns and playlists we posted before were merely child’s play. In … Continue reading

   
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Exclusive: Funk ‘N Dance

Smooth McGee (aka my brother from the same mother) has provided us with yet another spectacular blend of tracks exclusive to Surrounding Sounds.  This time paying homage to all things Nu-Disco. Not that I’m biased or anything, but I’ve already … Continue reading

   
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