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Chillcast #330: Happy Holidays

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Its the time of the year when folks everywhere are decking the halls, burning yule logs, and kissing under the mistletoe —  and I have just the right playlist to make your spirits bright. I’ve got a lovely 1 hour mix of  sounds and styles, with elements of jazz, funk, ambient electronica, and more, with a blend of traditional and more modern Christmas sentiments. 9 of today’s holiday tunes are brand new for 2012, and 10 of them are free downloads — Happy Holidays!!!

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Playlist:

  1. Animat “A Promise Of Snow (Album Mix)” Buy Imagining Ghosts – Animat on iTunes
  2. Emily Underhill “Snow” Download Snow – EP Free (or name your price)
  3. Anji Bee & Mr. Alfa “Winter Sun” Download Free Mp3 *
  4. Mayer Hawthorne “Christmas Time Is Here” Download Free Mp3
  5. Lovespirals “Happy Holidays” Buy Ornamental (a Holiday Compilation) – Various Artists on iTunes
  6. Soulpersona “Last Christmas (Soulpersona Instrumental Version)” Download Free Mp3
  7. Karmacoda “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Download Free Mp3
  8. Bing Crosby “Winter Wonderland (Serafin Remix)” Download Free Mp3
  9. Sweater Beats “Elves Got That Good Good” Download Free Mp3
  10. Chris Rea “Driving Home For Christmas (Jimi Needles Mulled Wine Cocktail)” Download Free Mp3
  11. Plastic Operator “Happy Holidays” Download Free Mp3
  12. Jakki Jelene “Deck The Halls” Download Free Mp3

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Chillcast #296: Holiday Mix

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Well its that time of the year, my loyal listeners, that time of the year we spread holiday cheer. Every year I think I won’t find enough new holiday music to make a set, but once again, I found a ton of new tracks for all of your holiday get-togethers. Excitingly, 11 songs are free downloads, check out the shownotes for links! This set flows from the serious and sublime to the downright silly, with a  mix of traditional and contemporary sounds — and not all of it is strictly electronica. Nearly everyone included has been featured on The Chillcast before, and some of them are regulars, like Karmacoda, who open up the show with a brand new song released free to their fans this week. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Playlist:

  1. Karmacoda “River” Download Free Mp3
  2. Glow (feat. Ernesto) “Gift of Faith” Buy on iTunes
  3. Sarah McLachlan “Space On The Couch For Two” Download Free Mp3
  4. Jax “What Child Is This” Buy on iTunes
  5. Sleepthief “Snow (feat. Zoe Johnston)” Download Free Mp3
  6. Olivia Broadfield “Like Snow” Download Free Mp3
  7. Lovespirals “Aspenglow” Download Free Mp3
  8. Audra “Let The Raindeer Live On My Roof” Buy on iTunes
  9. AM “Christmas Time Is Here” Download Free Mp3
  10. Paul Mac Innes & Markus Z “This Christmas” Download Free Mp3
  11. Amber Ojeda “Good Girl” Download Free Mp3
  12. Princess Freesia “Walkin’ In A Winter” Buy on iTunes
  13. Anji Bee “Happy Holidays” Buy on iTunes
  14. Love Spirals Downwards “Little Drummer Boy” Buy on Bandcamp
  15. Marcie “Moves Like Santa” Download Free Mp3
  16. Vibelicious “Last Christmas (feat. Dean Boudreau)”

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Chillcast Video #49: Anji Bee

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The final 2010 episode of Chillcast Video features a little holiday surprise I put together for you!  Three days into editing together footage for this music video I almost gave up, but I’m glad I pushed through and got it completed.  Thanks to my Lovespirals partner, Ryan Lum, for his production genius on the tune and filming assistance on the video. I hope you enjoy my new single and video called “Happy Holidays.” You can download this video for FREE from the Lovespirals Vimeo Account. The song is available now on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and other digital music retailers.

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Chillcast #245: Long Dark Nights

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With the shortened days and long dark nights of winter upon us, I was inspired to create a set of atmospheric tunes with a slightly darker edge. Much less vocal-based than many Chillcast episodes, this mix none-the-less contains a few vocal gems. Genre-wise, there’s a lot of diversity, spanning from worldbeat to drum and bass, Brazilian pop to dub step, minimal tech to deep house, with rad remixes galore. Plus there’s some sweet free downloads, to boot! Enjoy.

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Playlist:

  1. “Inscribed In Jade” MoShang Further East (2010) Buy on iTunes
  2. “William” Mount Kimbie Maybes EP (2009) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Believe Me (Nomad Remix)” Blu Mar Ten Natural History: Revisions (2010) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Relaxed Atmosphere” Cool D The Brazilian Side (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  5. “Brown Eyed Girl” Shigeto Full Circle (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  6. “My Home Is Not Here (Railster Remix)” Swede:art Emotional Colors Remixes (2010) Buy on iTunes
  7. “My Soul (Wreckage Machinery Remix)” Zoom My Soul (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  8. “G-Ville Nights (Sandman & Riverside Remix)” Scoville G-Ville Nights (2010) Buy on Traxsource
  9. “Ushuaia (Deetron Remix)” Motorcitysoul Ushuaia (2010) Buy on Beatport
  10. “Broken World (ft. Elle Fee)” Walkner.Moestl Structures (2010) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Ariel (Dark Sky Remix)” Stateless Ariel (2010) Buy on Ninjashop | Download Free Mp3

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Anji Bee Releases Holiday Single

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“Happy Holidays” is the first all-original holiday song released by vocalist/lyricist, Anji Bee, who’s perhaps best-known as the hostess/producer of weekly electronica music show, The Chillcast. Co-written with Ryan Lum (of Lovespirals and Love Spirals Downwards), Bee has crafted a deceptively bittersweet pop nugget filled with heartugging disco-infused violins, funky bass and wah guitar, and a relaxed house beat with a hint of cool wintry nights wafting through. Bee’s warm, enveloping vocals pleasantly recall Tracey Thorn (of Everything But The Girl) and Karen Carpenter with their laid back yet passionate delivery and personal holiday message.

Sometimes in the midst of the holiday hub bub of parties and pretty blinking lights one finds themselves reminiscing of the past and wanting to reconnect to a long lost loved one… just to say “Happy Holidays!”

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Podcasters and Internet or Traditional Radio DJs are free to include “Happy Holidays” in their shows. Check out Anji Bee on Mevio’s Music Alley, formerly known as the Podsafe Music Network.

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Chillcast #196: Merry Christmas

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In the midst of all this Christmas madness, I somehow managed to assemble a pretty amazing one hour mix of wintry tunes that may even surpass last week’s holiday episode… This set includes several brand new tracks that are destined to become favorites. There’s also some more downbeat tracks for those of us that feel a bit melancholy during this season. I’d have to say that there’s something for everyone in this mix and you have your pick of 10 free mp3s for your own holiday playlist. Merry Christmas!

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Playlist:

  1. “Petit Papa Noel” san.drine Single (2007) Buy on SoundClick
  2. “Christmas Time Is Here” Cepia X-mas Gifts from Ghostly (2007) Download Free Mp3
  3. “Christmas Fire” The Deer Tracks Aurora (2009) Buy on iTunes | Downoad Free Mp3
  4. “Pale Christmas” Mlle Caro & Franck Garcia Single (2009) Download Free Mp3
  5. “Il Est Né” Tom Tom Club Do You EAR What I EAR? (2009) Buy from EarFarm ($5 donation to Association to Benefit Children)
  6. “Lanterns and Stars” Twiggy Frostbite Single (2008) Download Free Mp3
  7. “Winter” Jakki Jelene Seasons (2009) Buy on SoundClick | Download Free Mp3
  8. “Christmas Time Is Here” Moneypenny Single (2009) Download Free Mp3
  9. “Closer To Heaven” Mysteria Tempting The Muse (2006) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  10. “Artemis” Voices Voices – Lights As Wind (2003) Buy on iTunes | Download Free mp3
  11. “Veni Redemptor, Solamen Gentium” Sleepthief (ft. Jana Thompson) Single (2009) Download Free Mp3
  12. “Drummer Boy (Play My Drum) ’09” Coury Palermo Single (2009) Buy from courypalermo.com
  13. “Aethera Et Terra” Magna Canta Enchanted Spirits (2007) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  14. “Carol Of The Bells” Outputmessage X-mas Gifts from Ghostly (2005) Download Free Mp3

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Chillcast #195: Holiday Mix

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This year’s Holiday Mix is bigger and better than ever! I’ve got a full hour of holiday music mixed without any talking between tracks, just at the intro and outro, so you can chillout as you shop, wrap gifts, travel, or party with friends and family without all of my gabbing. LOL! Tons of these tunes are free downloads, too, so throw them into your own iTunes mixes to share this holiday season. With remixes, covers, and original songs, this mix is sure to have something you haven’t heard before. Enjoy!

Playlist:

  1. “Winter Wonderland (ft. Ingrid DuMosch)” Worldwide Groove Corporation A Very Bergdorf Holiday (2007)
  2. “Snowflakes (ft. Lii)” Fonogeri Marbles (2006) Download Free Album
  3. “Frosty The Snowman (Paul & Price Remix)” Patti Page Holiday Chill: The Christmas Remixes (2004)
  4. “Good King Wenceslas (Patrick Krouchian Remix)” CSSR State Philharmonic Christmas Remixed 2 (2008) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  5. “Christmas In Utopia” Håkan Lidbo Jul På Techno – 9 Swedish Christmas Anthems (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  6. “Jingle Bells (Robbie Hardkiss Remix)” Duke Ellington Holiday Dance Party – The Christmas Remixes (2004) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  7. “Deck The Halls (ft. Di Johnston)” Undercover Christmas Undercover Christmas: Chapter One (2009) Buy on iTunes |Download Free Mp3
  8. “Little Drummer Boy (Demo)” Love Spirals Downwards Little Drummer Boy – Single (1999) Buy on Bandcanp
  9. “I Wish Every Other Day Was Christmas” Kites With Lights I Wish Every Other Day Was Christmas – Single (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  10. “White Christmas (Paul & Price Remix)” Bing Crosby Holiday Chill: The Christmas Remixes (2004)
  11. “Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (Red Baron Remix)” Berlin Symphony Orchestra Christmas Remixed 2 (2008) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  12. “Joy To The World (Mocean Worker Remix)” Cathedral Brass Holiday Dance Party – The Christmas Remixes (2004) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  13. “Mr. Christmas” Kristine W Hey Mr. Christmas (2008) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
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Chillcast #143: Chill Days & Winter Nights

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So… I have given in a *little* to all of the holiday brouhaha. This week I present to you a mix of winter and holiday themed electronica that is guaranteed to chill ya out while warming your heart. Lots of brand new tracks from Promonet, plus a special permissions classic, and – best of all – a limited time free download for the holiday. Grab all the free mp3s included for increased holiday music listening pleasure!

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Playlist:

  1. “La Neige (Demo) (free mp3)” san.drine Free Holiday Mp3 (2008)
  2. “Beautiful Light” Ensoul Chillbar (2008) Buy from Amazon Mp3
  3. “Blue Sensations (free mp3)” Chris Wilson Chill Out in Montecarlo Vol. 2 (2008) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Cherries in the Snow” Vanessa Daou Plutonium Glow (1996) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Anorak Christmas (Woodhands Remix) (free mp3)” Sally Shapiro Remix Romance Vol. 1 (2008) Buy on iTunes
  6. “Blessed (DJ Bradd Accapella Tool) (free mp3)” Dervish, Mike Davis & Inaya Day Blessed (2008) Buy on iTunes
  7. “Jingle Bells (Bombay Dub Orchestra Remix) (free mp3)” Joe Williams Christmas Remixed 2 (2008) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Everyday’s A Holiday (free mp3)” Kristine W Hey Mr. Christmas (2008) Buy on iTunes
  9. “Silent Night (46bliss Remix) (free mp3)” Mahalia Jackson Christmas Remixed 2 (2008) Buy on iTunes


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Chillcast #95: Christmas Chillout

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By popular demand, I present a Chillcast Christmas Chillout show! Enjoy with your loved ones and be sure to tune in next week for an extra special 90 minute DJ mix for New Years Eve! And don’t forget to check out the Alice Smith Contest on Chillcast #94.

Playlist:

  1. “Christmas Lights” Ananda Project Christmas In The House (2007) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  2. “Snowflakin'” Jimi Polar Future Classic Exclusives Vol 1 (2007) Buy at eMusic
  3. “December” Frankie Feliciano & Monique Bingham Christmas In The House (2007) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  4. “Jingle Bells” Duke Ellington Holiday Lounge: The Christmas Remixes (2004) Download Free Mp3
  5. “It’s X-Mas” Stephanie Cooke Christmas In The House (2007) Buy at iTunes Music Store

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