Late Night Operation

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Tei Shi — “Bassically”

Valerie Teicher, or as we all know her, Tei Shi, is an up-and-coming singer and songwriter hailing from, well, all over the world. Seriously though, her Wikipedia page lists British Columbia, Vancouver, Montreal, Boston, NYC, Buenos Aires, and Columbia as places she has lived. It’s always great to have your daily dose of “I’ve done nothing with my life...” I had the pleasure of seeing Tei Shi in concert when she opened for Years & Years and she was a spectacular performer. With her solid vocals and a dazzling conclusion, "Bassically” really struck a chord with me when she performed it live. —Reve

Recommendation: Play this song, and proudly display your support for communism by dressing in mid-20th century, dystopian regalia, and parade the streets with your like-minded friends.

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SOPHIE — “JUST LIKE WE NEVER SAID GOODBYE”

My newest musical crush, SOPHIE, is a London-based music producer who has created fantastic tracks with PC Music. “JUST LIKE WE NEVER SAID GOODBYE” is a cute and catchy story about reconnecting with a teenage love. I’m unhealthily obsessed with this song. By now, my neighbors probably know this track by heart, and are ready to murder me. I’d be fine with it, as long as they do it to this song. And then play it at my funeral. And again as I’m lowered into my grave. —Reve

Recommendation: Play this song, and then go pre-order SOPHIE’s debut album PRODUCT at his store, where you can also conveniently purchase sex toys...

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BANKS — “Better”

LA-based singer-songwriter Jillian Banks began writing music after her friend gave her a keyboard to help her through her parents’ divorce. After garnering thousands of fans with her Soundcloud page, she became officially signed to the label Good Years in 2013. Her new single, “Better,” is a chilling but lush plea to reciprocate her unrequited love. Check out Banks as she opens for The Weeknd over the next month on his North America tour. —Reve

Recommendation: Put on your best headphones, hide yourself away in your room, and play this song as loud as your ears can take it - gold body paint is optional.

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Mura Masa — “Love For That (feat. Shura)”

Mura Masa totally crushed it earlier this year with his EP Someday Somewhere, especially with my favorite song “Firefly.” Now, the 18-year-old producer is back with his newest single “Love For That,” a more sullen but lavish track about taking a break from a relationship. The music video is dope, depicting the turmoil of a breakup in a well-choreographed dance.  —Reve

Recommendation: Play this track and then handcuff yourself to a random stranger on the street that you find attractive. When they inquire as to why you did so, only respond in dance.

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Chrome Sparks — “Moonraker”

Chrome Sparks has really matured in his sund since I first started listening to him. His songs have lost their endearing juvenile quality and turned into serious shit. This track is perfect for an intense video game level or action movie. —Cinder

Recommendation: Play this song while outside under the next full moon. Don’t forget to set your intention on the new moon.

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Jamie xx — “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) (feat. Young Thug and Popcaan)”

Jamie xx’s steel drum synths provide the perfect backdrop for the vocals of Young Thug and Popcaan, who put out curious lyrics like “I’m gonna ride that pussy like a stroller.” —Cinder

Recommendation: Invite everyone in your apartment complex into your apartment for an impromptu party. Definitely try to get the shut-ins who study all the time. They need to have good times.

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Little Boots — “Get Things Done (Psychemagik Remix)”

Little Boots has a sassy voice that gets turned into something ethereal in this piano-infused remix of “Get Things Done.” It’s a classic house track with some trancle elements that make it more thoughtful. —Cinder

Recommendation: Make a to do list while listening to this song, then try get everything done by the end of the day. Simple!

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Eric Prydz — “Opus (Four Tet Remix)”

This isn’t a collaboration that I saw coming but I’m into it. Eric Prydz provides the more typical EDM sound while Four Tet adds his driving beat and odd little electronic chirps and other sounds. This track is long but evolves nicely. —Cinder

Recommendation: Choreograph a dance sequence that will last the length of this song. Call it your opus and try to perform it at Carnegie Hall.

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Disclosure — “Jaded (Lone Remix)”

This incredibly sexy remix of an already sizzling hot song is perfect for those nights you’re out dancing with Miley. Lone’s lush synths go perfectly with Disclosure’s lush vocals and melodies. It’s a match made in heaven. —Cinder

Recommendation: Do research into adopting the exotic pet of your choice (like caracals, obviously) and write down a list of potential names.

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Chet Faker — “Bend (D-Pulse Remix)”

Chet Faker’s voice is amazing but this remix by Russian electronic band D-Pulse makes it even more amazing. If you’re into bleeps and bloops and songs that you can actually groove to this’ll be right up your alley. —Cinder

Recommendation: Try to come up with new dance moves for this song involving bending and contorting your body into non-Euclidean geometric forms.

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Giraffage & Viceroy ft. Patrick Baker — “Impression of You”

Giraffage’s signature lush synths are the perfect foundation for the modified vocals and bleep bloopy notes floating overhead. The build up and drop into the chorus are exquisite. This is one of those good driving songs. —Cinder

Recommendation: Go to your favorite people-watching spot and look out for doppelgängers of people you know. Try not to get too spooked.

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Pixelord — “Drop The Headphones”

This is a pretty solid track made for dancing, with a fast paced beat and repetitive bleepy bloop synths—perfect for a dark, slightly sleazy club. Spooky vocals command you to “drop your headphones” and “project your voice.” —Cinder

Recommendation: Head out to your local club and project your voice over the loud music when attempting to pick up that hottie. 

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Onra ft. Mc Melodee — “Love Tip”

The sultry, 80s synths almost sound vaporwavey, but Mc Melodee’s smooth flow make this track one perfect for blazing or driving or both. Enjoy the lush atmosphere created by this song whenever you need to unwind. —Cinder

Recommendation: Get high with your friends and Facebook stalk all your old high school crushes. Are you over them yet?

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Prefuse 73 ft. Sam Dew — “Infrared”

This is one of those slow songs made for a rainy day. Infrared has gorgeous harmonies and complex, layered vocals. Prefuse 73′s typical stretched out synths are present, perfectly complementing the hazy vocals. —Cinder

Recommendation: Find a drizzly day and go on a bike ride through your neighborhood, observing how different everything looks.

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The Weeknd — “High For This”

Apparently The Weeknd is now doing songs for 50 Shades of Grey but we can go back to a more innocent time when he was an up and coming R&B artists on the pages of Pitchfork. “High For This” is a poignant, richly textured song which shows off this singer’s beautiful voice. —Cinder

Recommendation: Whether it’s a runner’s high or a more illicit high, be sure to be high for this song.

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Roosevelt — “Hold On”

This track sounds rather like the indie bands of yesteryear with the dancey beat, hazy vocals, and quirky samples. It’s perfect for a bit of nostalgia but doesn’t sound too passé. —Cinder

Recommendation: Read old Hipster Runoff articles and mourn the burst of the buzzband bubble while swaying with this track.

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Flume ft. Andrew Wyatt— “Some Minds”

Flume is really going up in the world—he now gets to shoot fancy pants music videos at the Sydney Opera House. This awesomely trippy video suits the soothing vocals and melting, oozing synths. —Cinder

Recommendation: Do some complex yoga stretches while listening to this song. Try the positions suggested in the video.