Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 posted in beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, funk, hiphop, release | no comments »
Bass! How low can you go? I have no idea actually, but Kenlo Craqnuques (say whuuuuut?) goes more deep than low on his latest free beat-tape called "Brun". Forget head-nodding because this is just off. Not just off the grid but ...
Bass! How low can you go? I have no idea actually, but Kenlo Craqnuques (say whuuuuut?) goes more deep than low on his latest free beat-tape called "Brun". Forget head-nodding because this is just off. Not just off the grid but ...
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 posted in albums, beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, funk, jazz, review, triphop | no comments »
For more than 5 long years he was one of my IRC counterparts, chatting away deep into the night, discussing everything from school and relationships to politics and drugs. And ofcourse we swapped music, loads of it. Our own tracks ...
For more than 5 long years he was one of my IRC counterparts, chatting away deep into the night, discussing everything from school and relationships to politics and drugs. And ofcourse we swapped music, loads of it. Our own tracks ...
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 posted in beats, download, electronic, free music, video | no comments »
Comfort Fit Again? Yes again! Even before I met him (and Portformat) in 2008 at Canvas/Amsterdam I already was a fan of his free album "Forget And Remember". And he's come a long way since then, switching to a more ...
Comfort Fit Again? Yes again! Even before I met him (and Portformat) in 2008 at Canvas/Amsterdam I already was a fan of his free album "Forget And Remember". And he's come a long way since then, switching to a more ...
Friday, July 16th, 2010 posted in .nl, beats, compilation, download, downtempo, electronic, hiphop | no comments »
Last monday Organik Records released SirOJ's "Castlevania" on 7" (buy it here) so this would be a good time to put his work in the spotlight once more. I have no idea when the beat collection called "Vibe Out - ...
Last monday Organik Records released SirOJ's "Castlevania" on 7" (buy it here) so this would be a good time to put his work in the spotlight once more. I have no idea when the beat collection called "Vibe Out - ...
Monday, July 12th, 2010 posted in albums, beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, review, video | no comments »
Derek Vincent Smith, does that name ring a bell? It didn't for me, but I'm glad I ran into the full-length album "Passing By Behind Your Eyes" that Derek has produced under the moniker Pretty Lights in 2009. When I tried ...
Derek Vincent Smith, does that name ring a bell? It didn't for me, but I'm glad I ran into the full-length album "Passing By Behind Your Eyes" that Derek has produced under the moniker Pretty Lights in 2009. When I tried ...
Saturday, July 10th, 2010 posted in beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, hiphop, release, soul | no comments »
Time for some freshness! We've just got an e-mail from Mishoo promoting releases by some of his friends, including a beat-tape by Bagir-Ba. This (now) 20 year-old producer from Brooklyn lays down 20 minutes of fresh chilled out beats, for ...
Time for some freshness! We've just got an e-mail from Mishoo promoting releases by some of his friends, including a beat-tape by Bagir-Ba. This (now) 20 year-old producer from Brooklyn lays down 20 minutes of fresh chilled out beats, for ...
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 posted in .nl, beats, download, electronic, free music, release, review | no comments »
Disappearing for 6 months has it's upside as well, because I've got a backlog of free releases and mixes laying around that are just waiting for a couple of scribbles. This one's from January and I've been in love with ...
Disappearing for 6 months has it's upside as well, because I've got a backlog of free releases and mixes laying around that are just waiting for a couple of scribbles. This one's from January and I've been in love with ...
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 posted in albums, beats, downtempo, electronic, release | 2 comments »
We're back from the hiatus! To give a short 'n simple explanation for our break: I wanted to release some tracks.. didn't happen. We wanted a new layout for the site.. didn't happen! In the meanwhile the new releases, old ...
We're back from the hiatus! To give a short 'n simple explanation for our break: I wanted to release some tracks.. didn't happen. We wanted a new layout for the site.. didn't happen! In the meanwhile the new releases, old ...
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 posted in .nl, beats, download, electronic, free music, hiphop | no comments »
"It's life Jim, but not as we know it". After psych-rock, funk, italo, electro and.. well practically every genre in music that's been around after the 70's, you can now see a new artificial musical constellation in the skies. The ...
"It's life Jim, but not as we know it". After psych-rock, funk, italo, electro and.. well practically every genre in music that's been around after the 70's, you can now see a new artificial musical constellation in the skies. The ...
Saturday, December 5th, 2009 posted in beats, compilation, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, jazz, soul | no comments »
While the albums of the Swedish collective known as Little Dragon aren't really fitting our cozy niche of beat-related music, the other projects of lead-singer Yukimi Nagano are much to our taste. She has sung for Koop, works with José ...
While the albums of the Swedish collective known as Little Dragon aren't really fitting our cozy niche of beat-related music, the other projects of lead-singer Yukimi Nagano are much to our taste. She has sung for Koop, works with José ...
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 posted in albums, beats, downtempo, electronic, hiphop, triphop | 1 comment »
Last year Tokyo Dawn announced that they would re-start their label and, although it took a bit longer than planned, they kept their word. After Comfort Fit's 2nd album (check the previous post) it's time for Portformat to drop his ...
Last year Tokyo Dawn announced that they would re-start their label and, although it took a bit longer than planned, they kept their word. After Comfort Fit's 2nd album (check the previous post) it's time for Portformat to drop his ...
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 posted in albums, beats, downtempo, electronic, triphop | 1 comment »
The German beat-wizard known as Comfort Fit has returned after 5 years to drop his sophmore album called 'Polyshufflez' on Tokyo Dawn Records. And what a return it is. Whereas his 2005 (free) release consisted mostly of sample-based material, Polyshufflez ...
The German beat-wizard known as Comfort Fit has returned after 5 years to drop his sophmore album called 'Polyshufflez' on Tokyo Dawn Records. And what a return it is. Whereas his 2005 (free) release consisted mostly of sample-based material, Polyshufflez ...
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 posted in .nl, beats, downtempo, electronic, hiphop, triphop | no comments »
I almost forgot, during our little break I also managed to crunch out 3 new tracks. You can check them out below: no need to rush by niwa Slow soulful but rough track. I couldn't resist cutting up the (well-known) ...
I almost forgot, during our little break I also managed to crunch out 3 new tracks. You can check them out below: no need to rush by niwa Slow soulful but rough track. I couldn't resist cutting up the (well-known) ...
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 posted in beats, compilation, download, downtempo, electronic, hiphop, release, soul | no comments »
We're still up on the backfill from our summer break, and since we tipped you before on Elaquent's marvellous releases we can't forget vol. 3 of his 'In Colour' series. While a lot of artists seem to get a little ...
We're still up on the backfill from our summer break, and since we tipped you before on Elaquent's marvellous releases we can't forget vol. 3 of his 'In Colour' series. While a lot of artists seem to get a little ...
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 posted in albums, download, electronic, funk, jazz, review | no comments »
Recently a friend had to drive up north and wanted to borrow some good motorway music. When I was browsing through my CD collection I stumbled upon one of my all time favourites, and also a perfect album for the ...
Recently a friend had to drive up north and wanted to borrow some good motorway music. When I was browsing through my CD collection I stumbled upon one of my all time favourites, and also a perfect album for the ...
Friday, March 27th, 2009 posted in .nl, albums, beats, download, electronic, free music, hiphop, release | 1 comment »
After a little delay it's finally out: The Keynote Speakerz Remix Record. While Master Surreal and Skiggy Rapz are both focussing on their respective solo careers (but still performing as Keynote Speakerz live) they extend the buzz around their 2007 released ...
After a little delay it's finally out: The Keynote Speakerz Remix Record. While Master Surreal and Skiggy Rapz are both focussing on their respective solo careers (but still performing as Keynote Speakerz live) they extend the buzz around their 2007 released ...
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 posted in albums, beats, downtempo, electronic, release, triphop | no comments »
The Tokyo Dawn Records restart has been official for a while now. To keep everyone informed they started a weblog, keeping us up to date of releases to come and plans that are in the making. The first brand-new TDR release ...
The Tokyo Dawn Records restart has been official for a while now. To keep everyone informed they started a weblog, keeping us up to date of releases to come and plans that are in the making. The first brand-new TDR release ...
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 posted in download, electronic, free music, hiphop, release | 1 comment »
If you already checked out the compilation EP Beatnicks vol. 2 you already know a bit what to expect from the Paris-based producer Powell, based on his 8-bit infused track 'Dimension X'. If you don't.. well let's say you're in ...
If you already checked out the compilation EP Beatnicks vol. 2 you already know a bit what to expect from the Paris-based producer Powell, based on his 8-bit infused track 'Dimension X'. If you don't.. well let's say you're in ...
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 posted in .nl, beats, electronic, hiphop, info, show | no comments »
Have you survived your hangover from Utreg Centraal 5, and are your muscles beginning to loosen up a bit after a whole night of dancefloor madness last friday? Good, since Swurdin & Boemklatsch are hosting their monthly Bangers party again, ...
Have you survived your hangover from Utreg Centraal 5, and are your muscles beginning to loosen up a bit after a whole night of dancefloor madness last friday? Good, since Swurdin & Boemklatsch are hosting their monthly Bangers party again, ...
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 posted in beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, funk, hiphop, mix, triphop | 1 comment »
I bet everyone has ran into the problem I was facing today: a full harddrive. Normally I just delete some temporary random stuff, or throw out some apps I haven't used in ages and the problem is solved. But this ...
I bet everyone has ran into the problem I was facing today: a full harddrive. Normally I just delete some temporary random stuff, or throw out some apps I haven't used in ages and the problem is solved. But this ...
Sunday, January 18th, 2009 posted in beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, hiphop, mix | no comments »
Last christmas I did two 45min sets at Swurdin & Boemklatsch's monthly party called Bangers. The first set includes some of my own tracks and other chilled out downtempo beats and hiphop, the second set is more dance and breaks ...
Last christmas I did two 45min sets at Swurdin & Boemklatsch's monthly party called Bangers. The first set includes some of my own tracks and other chilled out downtempo beats and hiphop, the second set is more dance and breaks ...
Monday, January 12th, 2009 posted in albums, download, electronic, free music, release, triphop | no comments »
The December month has passed, the new year has started so it's the perfect time to reflect on the time that has gone by and the days that the future holds. With the recent Mishoo and Armyfatique releases we could ...
The December month has passed, the new year has started so it's the perfect time to reflect on the time that has gone by and the days that the future holds. With the recent Mishoo and Armyfatique releases we could ...
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 posted in beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, hiphop, release, soul, triphop | 7 comments »
A couple of days ago Mishoo The Drumkit released his free online EP called 'Born In The Land Of A Thousand Hills'. Being an unkown artist to me I was triggered by the impressive line-up of producers, since it looks ...
A couple of days ago Mishoo The Drumkit released his free online EP called 'Born In The Land Of A Thousand Hills'. Being an unkown artist to me I was triggered by the impressive line-up of producers, since it looks ...
Monday, January 5th, 2009 posted in beats, download, electronic, free music, funk, hiphop, release, review | no comments »
Happy New Year everyone! May 2009 bring you a lot more dope/funky/chilled beats and grooves. We at thebeats will do our best to provide you with more of what we brought you in 2008. Here's a little download top-5 of ...
Happy New Year everyone! May 2009 bring you a lot more dope/funky/chilled beats and grooves. We at thebeats will do our best to provide you with more of what we brought you in 2008. Here's a little download top-5 of ...
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 posted in .nl, downtempo, electronic, funk, hiphop, show, triphop | 1 comment »
Another month, another round for the Bangers party @ Ekko! Every last saturday of the month swurdin.net and Boemklatsch bring you the hottest new dance music, and the finest upcoming acts. Although it's not stated on the flyer your boys niwa, ...
Another month, another round for the Bangers party @ Ekko! Every last saturday of the month swurdin.net and Boemklatsch bring you the hottest new dance music, and the finest upcoming acts. Although it's not stated on the flyer your boys niwa, ...
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 posted in beats, downtempo, electronic, hiphop, show, triphop | no comments »
During the Amsterdam Dance Event I went to the DROP #6 event, as reported here. The evening was pretty dope, especially concidering that ADE did not host a lot of beat-related events aside from all the dance/techno/electro action going on. OT ...
During the Amsterdam Dance Event I went to the DROP #6 event, as reported here. The evening was pretty dope, especially concidering that ADE did not host a lot of beat-related events aside from all the dance/techno/electro action going on. OT ...
Thursday, December 11th, 2008 posted in beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, hiphop, jazz, mix, radio, triphop | no comments »
Due to the unfortunate passing of a relative Flying Lotus had to cancel his visit The Netherlands to perform a live-set. Despite this, he did do an awesome 2 hour set for the BBC Essential Mix radio show. I'm guessing ...
Due to the unfortunate passing of a relative Flying Lotus had to cancel his visit The Netherlands to perform a live-set. Despite this, he did do an awesome 2 hour set for the BBC Essential Mix radio show. I'm guessing ...
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 posted in contest, downtempo, electronic, triphop | no comments »
Here's a quickie for all you (home) producers out there. Soundcloud, the new and upcoming share-your-and-comment-on-other's-music community, has put up a remix contest of a Jazzanova song. This blogpost explains it all so I can keep it clean and simple. You ...
Here's a quickie for all you (home) producers out there. Soundcloud, the new and upcoming share-your-and-comment-on-other's-music community, has put up a remix contest of a Jazzanova song. This blogpost explains it all so I can keep it clean and simple. You ...
Saturday, October 25th, 2008 posted in .nl, downtempo, electronic, funk, hiphop, jazz, show, triphop | 2 comments »
Right now the annual Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is happening in .NL. This 2-sided event pleases those who have a vast general interest in dance music as well as the people who just want to get on the dancefloor and ...
Right now the annual Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is happening in .NL. This 2-sided event pleases those who have a vast general interest in dance music as well as the people who just want to get on the dancefloor and ...
Sunday, October 19th, 2008 posted in albums, beats, compilation, download, electronic, free music, funk, hiphop, jazz, soul, triphop | no comments »
While abstract hiphop and downtempo are styles which have been pushed forward mainly by the more western-oriented countries (the UK, the US, Germany and France), over the last couple of years our eastern neighbours have been catching up. After the majority ...
While abstract hiphop and downtempo are styles which have been pushed forward mainly by the more western-oriented countries (the UK, the US, Germany and France), over the last couple of years our eastern neighbours have been catching up. After the majority ...
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 posted in .nl, electronic, show | no comments »
Since last months party was a succes (the place was packed), Boemklatsch & Swurdin present the 2nd edition of "BANGERS" @ Ekko (Utrecht, NL) The main area will be hype electronic dance presented by SUCKERPUNCH, Mike Mago, Nuziek, Intifada Soundsystem and ...
Since last months party was a succes (the place was packed), Boemklatsch & Swurdin present the 2nd edition of "BANGERS" @ Ekko (Utrecht, NL) The main area will be hype electronic dance presented by SUCKERPUNCH, Mike Mago, Nuziek, Intifada Soundsystem and ...
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 posted in beats, compilation, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, hiphop, jazz, soul, triphop | 1 comment »
While I was checking out my weekly plays at last.fm (I'm a statistics-freak) I noticed a whole bunch of new people playing my track "When She Looked At Me (I Saw Her Wondering)". Since it was released by the Creative ...
While I was checking out my weekly plays at last.fm (I'm a statistics-freak) I noticed a whole bunch of new people playing my track "When She Looked At Me (I Saw Her Wondering)". Since it was released by the Creative ...
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 posted in .nl, electronic, info, show | 1 comment »
Over the last months I got some comments about the music and styles we're covering on thebeats.nl, and especially about the apparent lack of electronic beats. At first I was dismissive about incorporating more bleeps and bumps (especially the more ...
Over the last months I got some comments about the music and styles we're covering on thebeats.nl, and especially about the apparent lack of electronic beats. At first I was dismissive about incorporating more bleeps and bumps (especially the more ...
Thursday, August 28th, 2008 posted in albums, beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, hiphop, jazz, soul | 2 comments »
Sometimes your friends get you on to some good stuff, and sometimes they do it without even knowing it. One good way to check out new music is last.fm. This website not only keeps track of all the MP3s you ...
Sometimes your friends get you on to some good stuff, and sometimes they do it without even knowing it. One good way to check out new music is last.fm. This website not only keeps track of all the MP3s you ...
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 posted in .nl, compilation, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, funk, hiphop, jazz, show, soul | 1 comment »
"August, die she must" was Simon & Garfunkel's take on the oncoming autumn every year. But before the summer fades away into rain and falling leaves, august always leaves us with some treats. This year, next to the usual festivals, ...
"August, die she must" was Simon & Garfunkel's take on the oncoming autumn every year. But before the summer fades away into rain and falling leaves, august always leaves us with some treats. This year, next to the usual festivals, ...
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 posted in .nl, albums, beats, compilation, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, funk, hiphop, jazz, mix, soul, triphop | 5 comments »
This week I realised I should keep an eye on .NL hiphop more closely. Even if it isn't for the MC's (it's a well known fact that I really don't like the Dutch language) it should be for the beatcreators. ...
This week I realised I should keep an eye on .NL hiphop more closely. Even if it isn't for the MC's (it's a well known fact that I really don't like the Dutch language) it should be for the beatcreators. ...
Monday, May 26th, 2008 posted in download, electronic, info, niwa's audio corner | 1 comment »
To me, compressors are a must-have. Whether you want to emphasize a single sound, pump up your drum loops or just lift the loudness of a signal without generating hard peaks, a decently set up compressor can do wonders. Every ...
To me, compressors are a must-have. Whether you want to emphasize a single sound, pump up your drum loops or just lift the loudness of a signal without generating hard peaks, a decently set up compressor can do wonders. Every ...
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 posted in download, electronic, info, niwa's audio corner | 1 comment »
Since Skidz is droppin' knowledge on his favourite part of music (records and originals), I have decided to share some stuff about my production methods, tools and views. It will be mainly based on software equipment, since it is easy ...
Since Skidz is droppin' knowledge on his favourite part of music (records and originals), I have decided to share some stuff about my production methods, tools and views. It will be mainly based on software equipment, since it is easy ...
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 posted in .nl, download, electronic, hiphop, mix, show, turntablism | no comments »
There's a lot going on this friday in our little country when it comes to beats, and we're presenting you with some of the highlights. Maybe it's time for us to put up a little agenda somewhere on the site, ...
There's a lot going on this friday in our little country when it comes to beats, and we're presenting you with some of the highlights. Maybe it's time for us to put up a little agenda somewhere on the site, ...
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 posted in albums, beats, compilation, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, funk, hiphop, jazz, soul, triphop | 2 comments »
Where most (inter)net-labels focus on a certain style and gather their artists around it, iD.EOLOGY decided to bend the rules a little and form their releases not on genre, but around the artists themselves. This approach results in an everlasting ...
Where most (inter)net-labels focus on a certain style and gather their artists around it, iD.EOLOGY decided to bend the rules a little and form their releases not on genre, but around the artists themselves. This approach results in an everlasting ...
Friday, May 9th, 2008 posted in .nl, download, electronic, hiphop, show | 1 comment »
Now that "More Than Meets The Ear vol. 2" is finished, we've finally got some time to get back to regular posting again. And there's been a lot going on while we were 'away'! The Utrecht-based DJ crew Boemklatsch, that started ...
Now that "More Than Meets The Ear vol. 2" is finished, we've finally got some time to get back to regular posting again. And there's been a lot going on while we were 'away'! The Utrecht-based DJ crew Boemklatsch, that started ...
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 posted in .nl, albums, beats, compilation, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, hiphop, mix, radio, show | no comments »
Founded by Pete Concrete, the dutch record label Eat Concrete (website / MySpace) is gaining more and more acclaim worldwide in the realm of instrumental electronic boom bap music. My first experience with one of the label's artists was the ...
Founded by Pete Concrete, the dutch record label Eat Concrete (website / MySpace) is gaining more and more acclaim worldwide in the realm of instrumental electronic boom bap music. My first experience with one of the label's artists was the ...
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 posted in albums, beats, download, downtempo, electronic, free music, hiphop, jazz, mix, triphop | 2 comments »
It's sunday evening, time to chill out to some free music before the new week starts! One of my all-time favorite free albums is (click to download) "Forget And Remember" (2005) by Comfort Fit. It was released through the now de-funct ...
It's sunday evening, time to chill out to some free music before the new week starts! One of my all-time favorite free albums is (click to download) "Forget And Remember" (2005) by Comfort Fit. It was released through the now de-funct ...
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