Young X and Devvon Terrell "download or die" mixtape

Despite the the  mass amount of releases that happened at the end of august I've yet to find something that catches my attention on the indie band scene side of things there are maybe 2 potentials but haven't gotten to them. On a positive note I found this fairly good mixtape. Now I have mixed feelings about it as it has some bad points but the good points do shine through.Let me 1st start off with the fact that this group has potential my only gist is that they're half strong. On the plus side the R&B tracks are clean and sharp with good productions and crisp delivery with the back drop thumping some good productions. Its only wen the street tracks play that there is alot to be desired. The production seems sloppy and the bars need a lot of cleaning. If it weren't that most of the 37 tracks are R&B I wouldn't  give these guys a chance. All in all if you just delete the hood tracks you'll have an enjoyable album along the lines of Trez Sonz,Ne-yo,and Usher

http://www.datpiff.com/pop-mixtape-player.php?id=med5738f

Jonny Esco " Hood dreams mixtape"

Looks like the mixtapes are pouring quality this week. Jonny Esco isn't something out of this world mostly he plays it safe and keeps the standard but I'm not saying this as a bad thing. The mixtape title encompasses the whole feel of the album. Its a street album with tight hooks and the type of spitting  that will hype you up to focus on moving forward and reach for what's yours words like energetic and inspirational describe the vibe you get here. Its a tight album and a definite recommended listen if you feel like the world is against you as your observing the hood.If you listened to Atmosphere ever in your life and like him you can dig this album
http://www.datpiff.com/pop-mixtape-player.php?id=m45f69b4

B-Brixx "neighborhood hero presents" mixtape

Still sorting though some mixtapes and indiebands, the end of August came with a lot of releases. Any way this is a 2009 mixtape but Datpiff put it on the spotlight again. With good reason, the album is lyrically hard the bars these guys drop are sharp and precise an exercise in quality spitting. The productions are clean and good trunk thumpers as well as some club backdrops. The autotune isn't abused and compliments as opposed to taking over. You got a good creative street mixtape here.

http://www.datpiff.com/pop-mixtape-player.php?id=m89d93a6

Two door cinema club " tourist history"

Man these Northern Islanders know how to rock! The layout is electro indie dance goodness, the lyrics are sweet and catchy as hell. I enjoy the vocals none of the Irish slur like "we were promised rocket packs" but good none the less. My only gist is this album is all too short as it  is sweet. With only 10 tracks spanning 33 minutes you feel its all over all too soon like when a party is getting good and the popo shuts it down=P. I have big hopes for these guys

Interpol "Mirrors"

The new album is  summed up in one word "wow". They're a band that took me awhile to get into, with the leads monotone delivery and their sound being somewhat shaky. The 1st 2 albums I got really into the 3rd was forgettable they felt like they stalled on their style. I'm sure a lot of of fans agreed. I guess they heard us cause this new album has more energy then any of the others and  strengths were there used to be weakness. I have renewed hope for these guys and I hope we continue to get more goodies like this. With Hypernova and the burning hotels finding a new home on my itouch this album is the welcoming committee

Born Ruffians "Say it "

Born Ruffians have been one of my guilty pleasures for sometime. They have their own sound something like on the verge of country pop crossed with dance rock. This new album is more Ruffian goodness, I have to say their sound has matured in this Album with the lead howling less and the sound more honed in to a clean while still having some of that playfulness that I enjoyed from the 1st album. 

Mr.Focus "Laser Vision" Mixtape

Today I listened to this Mixtape and was rocking it all day. The lyrics are boss and the the productions work the trunk tight. Its all original stuff and all good to the ear. Its not street heavy so you feel more like bobbing you head as opposed to capping a bitch. Take a listen

http://www.datpiff.com/pop-mixtape-player.php?id=m8709912