Release Date: 2012-04-10, Audio CD

Saxophone players are not unusual to the world of music but when Hidden Beach discovered one whose influences have stemmed from his love of Hip Hop plus traditional jazz music, they gave Mike Phillips free reign to develop a unique approach which has resulted in 2 hit albums and his stylistic imprint featured on a multitude of top industry projects, including an ongoing tenure as the musical director for Prince! These developments all set the stage for the newest offering from Mike Philly, MP3 (Mike Phillips 3), to be released on July 27, 2010. Special guests on MP3 include Stevie Wonder, Marcus Miller, Norman Brown, Natalie Stewart aka "The Floacist" from the group Floetry, and more! Producers include J.R. Hutson, Jamie Hawkins, Keith Crouch, 310 Music, and Jamal McKoy. "I know that my road and my path was different from most. I'm a high school grad who opted out of going to college. Coming out of high school, I was offered college scholarships to play both football and to play in the band. However, I chose to study at The University of Stevie Wonder and Prince and of all of the musicians throughout the years who have taken me under their wings allowing me to absorb and to learn." Momentum has certainly been on Phillips' side as he gears up to release his third, and what he considers his best, studio project. Just recently, Mike has completed the ultimate trifecta having recorded on projects with Prince, Stevie Wonder, and on the forthcoming album by the late, great Michael Jackson! When you put THIS MP3 (Mike Phillips 3) to your ears and listen, you're installing an operating system of a saxophonist that contains the elements of Bee Bop, Hip Hop, Soul, something smooth & sexy and instrumental music with swagger and style.

Saxophone players are not unusual to the world of music but when Hidden Beach discovered one whose influences have stemmed from his love of Hip Hop plus traditional jazz music, they gave Mike Phillips free reign to develop a unique approach which has resulted in 2 hit albums and his stylistic imprint featured on a multitude of top industry projects, including an ongoing tenure as the musical director for Prince! These developments all set the stage for the newest offering from Mike Philly, MP3 (Mike Phillips 3), to be released on July 27, 2010. Special guests on MP3 include Stevie Wonder, Marcus Miller, Norman Brown, Natalie Stewart aka "The Floacist" from the group Floetry, and more! Producers include J.R. Hutson, Jamie Hawkins, Keith Crouch, 310 Music, and Jamal McKoy. "I know that my road and my path was different from most. I'm a high school grad who opted out of going to college. Coming out of high school, I was offered college scholarships to play both football and to play in the band. However, I chose to study at The University of Stevie Wonder and Prince and of all of the musicians throughout the years who have taken me under their wings allowing me to absorb and to learn." Momentum has certainly been on Phillips' side as he gears up to release his third, and what he considers his best, studio project. Just recently, Mike has completed the ultimate trifecta having recorded on projects with Prince, Stevie Wonder, and on the forthcoming album by the late, great Michael Jackson! When you put THIS MP3 (Mike Phillips 3) to your ears and listen, you're installing an operating system of a saxophonist that contains the elements of Bee Bop, Hip Hop, Soul, something smooth & sexy and instrumental music with swagger and style.

DOUBLE 180 GRAM VINYL SET INCLUDES BONUS DOWNLOADS OF ENTIRE ALBUM FROM HIGH FIDELITY MP3 (320 KBPS) CONVERTED FROM VINYL. The Higher Quality Sound Has Been Taken Directly from Vinyl Playback - Offering a Broader Sound Spectrum to Enhance Your Audio Experience. [offer valid in U.S. only] THEM CROOKED VULTURES -- a/k/a DAVE GROHL (Foo Fighters, Nirvana), JOSHUA HOMME (Queens of the Stone Age) and JOHN PAUL JONES (Led Zeppelin) -- has confirmed November 17, 2009 as the release date of its eponymous debut album in the United States and Canada on DGC/Interscope Records. The self-produced 13-song record will feature the debut of the studio versions of the material Them Crooked Vultures unveiled at its August 9 debut at Chicago's Cabaret Metro and played on a first series of shows throughout a handful of UK and European cities and portions of the eastern U.S., wrapping up with an October 15 appearance at New York's Roseland Ballroom. Additional shows are being announced in the wake of the album's release.

SBTRKT, the mysterious (masked) purveyor of cutting-edge dance sounds, drops his self-titled debut album on Young Turks. The London-based producer's signature sound - swinging, future-garage-infused bass music - has been showcased through a handful of EPs, singles, and collaborations, but regarding the full-length, he says: "This release is the culmination of a longer period of constant writing and collaboration, tracks on previous EPs were written as singular pieces. This record is much more of a whole project, more representative of my thoughts and ideas as an artist and each track was completed with the aim to be coherent together." Check how well the achy vocals mash with the tone of the instrumental on "Hold On(1)." The subtle and sophisticated rhythms and melodies of "Right Thing To Do(2)" as well as the dramatic synths and tribal percussion of "Never Never(3)" are also memorable, but really, there is not a filler in this 12-tracker, so do yourself a favor and grab the album. Highly recommended.

DOUBLE 180 GRAM VINYL SET INCLUDES BONUS DOWNLOADS OF ENTIRE ALBUM FROM HIGH FIDELITY MP3 (320 KBPS) CONVERTED FROM VINYL. The Higher Quality Sound Has Been Taken Directly from Vinyl Playback - Offering a Broader Sound Spectrum to Enhance Your Audio Experience. [offer valid in U.S. only] THEM CROOKED VULTURES -- a/k/a DAVE GROHL (Foo Fighters, Nirvana), JOSHUA HOMME (Queens of the Stone Age) and JOHN PAUL JONES (Led Zeppelin) -- has confirmed November 17, 2009 as the release date of its eponymous debut album in the United States and Canada on DGC/Interscope Records. The self-produced 13-song record will feature the debut of the studio versions of the material Them Crooked Vultures unveiled at its August 9 debut at Chicago's Cabaret Metro and played on a first series of shows throughout a handful of UK and European cities and portions of the eastern U.S., wrapping up with an October 15 appearance at New York's Roseland Ballroom. Additional shows are being announced in the wake of the album's release.

Teaming up with Grammy-nominated producer Jon Brion (Kanye West, Fiona Apple), of Montreal's mastermind Kevin Barnes traveled to famed Ocean Way Recording (Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra) to record False Priest, his self-professed masterpiece. False Priest is speaker-rattling heavy on the low end and features appearances by Janelle Monáe and Solange Knowles (Beyoncé's sister).

Within And Without is the much-anticipated follow up to Washed Out's critically-acclaimed Life Of Leisure EP. Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) is synonymous with the term "chillwave," but on Within And Without the Atlanta-based producer pushes forward from conventional chillwave aesthetics resulting in something that's still very hazy and warm, but more mature and refined. Within And Without takes it to a higher level of musicality with help from Ben Allen (co-producer of Merriweather Post Pavillion) and guest vocalist Caroline Polachek to really progress his evolution as a singer/songwriter. Highlights include "You And I(1)," "Eyes Be Closed(2)," "Soft(3)," "Before(4)," "Far Away(5)," and "A Dedication(6)". 9 tracks total pressed up on colored vinyl and includes free digital download of the album.

Teaming up with Grammy-nominated producer Jon Brion (Kanye West, Fiona Apple), of Montreal's mastermind Kevin Barnes traveled to famed Ocean Way Recording (Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra) to record False Priest, his self-professed masterpiece. False Priest is speaker-rattling heavy on the low end and features appearances by Janelle Monáe and Solange Knowles (Beyoncé's sister).

For The Birds bears witness to the band's coming of age as an instinctive and integrated playing ensemble, working in service of Glen's open-heart-surgery songwriting. Veering from the warm melancholia of a Will Oldham or Nick Cave to the inspired avant-garde of acts like Grandaddy and Mercury Rev, For The Birds never loses sight of its original intent, being a Frames record. Even when the band stretches out with an almost alt-county feel ('Mighty Sword') or displays a fractious-type dynamic ("Santa Maria") they manage to remain true to themselves, meshing styles and genres seamlessly.The is the first time For The Birds has been available on vinyl in the states!

French R&B/Hip Hop artist's 2008 release, his third studio album overall, features two bonus tracks. M Pokora is a French R&B singer who started in a boyband called Linkup but has embarked on a successful solo career. The album's lead track, 'Dangerous', features guest appearances from Sebastian and Timbaland. EMI.

Lush downtempo beats from LA-by way-of-NY's Teebs on FlyLo's Brainfeeder label. Already being very impressed by the 3 track single that was released previously, I had high expectations for Ardour and Teebs delivers in aces. The entire full length is doused in a distinctively laid back and hazy vibe, but executed in a new school fashion. There's a familiar bump to the tracks that resonates from peers like Flying Lotus, Take, Daedalus and other LA beatsmiths, but what makes Teebs different is his delicate and relaxing choice of sounds and melodies (which he flips and loops into beautiful hip-hop daydreams). Check the sound on pretty much any of the tracks and you'll find it is thoughtful and soothing. Highlights include "Arthur's Birds(1)," "Double Fifths(2)," "Bern Rhythm(3)," "Why Like This(4)," "Humming Birds(5)," "Bound Ball(6)," and "Long Distance(7)" with vocalist Gaby Hernandez. 18 tracks total with beautiful artwork from Teebs himself. Recommended.

French R&B/Hip Hop artist's 2008 release, his third studio album overall, features two bonus tracks. M Pokora is a French R&B singer who started in a boyband called Linkup but has embarked on a successful solo career. The album's lead track, 'Dangerous', features guest appearances from Sebastian and Timbaland. EMI.

French R&B/Hip Hop artist's 2008 release, his third studio album overall, features two bonus tracks. M Pokora is a French R&B singer who started in a boyband called Linkup but has embarked on a successful solo career. The album's lead track, 'Dangerous', features guest appearances from Sebastian and Timbaland. EMI.

French R&B/Hip Hop artist's 2008 release, his third studio album overall, features two bonus tracks. M Pokora is a French R&B singer who started in a boyband called Linkup but has embarked on a successful solo career. The album's lead track, 'Dangerous', features guest appearances from Sebastian and Timbaland. EMI.