The best of AUX

music · April 2025

43 music links earned a place on the AUX Mainstage.

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Apr 30, 2025
Moskito — Why Wena
youtube.com · curated by @steady
Music video of Moskito performing 'Why Wena' — kwaito group from Tembisa known for pantsula-influenced tracks from their album Idolar.
10 ATTN
Apr 30, 2025
Marshall Manuel Deep Fried Part
youtube.com · curated by @flowersinmyhair
Video titled ‘Marshall Manuel Deep Fried Part’—a filmed DJ set or music video linked to Deep Fried clothing release.
11 ATTN
Apr 29, 2025
Vin Diesel - Stay (Originally performed by Rihanna)
youtube.com · curated by @public
Vin Diesel performing a cover of Rihanna's song 'Stay' in a YouTube video.
11 ATTN
Apr 29, 2025
Herb Sundays 150: Selected Herb Works part one [1-75]
herbsundays.substack.com · curated by @mike
A Substack post presenting the first 75 selected tracks from the Herb Sundays compilation series with accompanying art by Cina.
11 ATTN
Apr 28, 2025
Boiler Room with Young Thug in 2015 #boilerroom #youngthug #jamiexx #goodtimes #incolour
youtube.com · curated by @p1zz4
A short clip from Boiler Room's 2015 set featuring Young Thug performing live during the Jamie xx/Good Times era.
14 ATTN
Apr 28, 2025
Introducing Modulation Studies
material.work · curated by @backspace
Announcement and overview of 'Modulation Studies', a series exploring sound modulation techniques and their musical applications.
13 ATTN
Apr 27, 2025
Kent Loon & Skrilla - Sleepwalking (Official Music Video)
youtu.be · curated by @drew
Official music video for “Sleepwalking” by Kent Loon & Skrilla, released via WorldStarHipHop on YouTube.
14 ATTN
Apr 27, 2025
Who else doesn't know KARATE but knows KA-RAZY 🥊💥THE PAYBACK - JAMES BROWN - LIVE - ZAIRE 1974
youtube.com · curated by @chuster
Clip of James Brown performing “The Payback” live at the Zaire 1974 concert.
13 ATTN
Apr 27, 2025
Liam Howlett (Prodigy) - The Dirtchamber Sessions Volume One - Full Album
youtube.com · curated by @mike
Full-album DJ set by Liam Howlett (The Prodigy) compiling breakbeats, samples and edits from The Dirtchamber Sessions Vol. 1.
12 ATTN
Apr 27, 2025
Eno's Ugliness Theory and Sloptimism 🧵 In his book A Year with Swollen Appendices, famous legendary ambient musician Brian Eno presents one of the great analyses of cultural aesthetics, which he calls "Ugliness Theory." 1/17
x.com · curated by @lunaysol
Thread summarizing Brian Eno’s 'Ugliness Theory' from A Year with Swollen Appendices—an analysis of cultural aesthetics and reactions to ugliness.
12 ATTN
Apr 27, 2025
Indonesia’s Experimental Rave Sounds
open.spotify.com · curated by @helly
Resident Advisor playlist compiling 15 tracks showcasing Indonesia's experimental electronic and rave-influenced artists.
11 ATTN
Apr 27, 2025
Orbital - Halcyon (Long Version) [Official Video]
youtube.com · curated by @x0x0jade
Official long-version video of Orbital's track “Halcyon” — extended electronic/ambient classic from the band’s catalog.
11 ATTN
Apr 25, 2025
The Blues Algorithm Revisited: From Reincarnated to Sinners
nettricegaskins.medium.com · curated by @_studiomishki_
Medium essay exploring 'The Blues Algorithm' concept, linking algorithmic steps to blues music structure and interpretation.
10 ATTN
Apr 25, 2025
First poster for Warp Records' Barbican takeover
x.com · curated by @dannyvasquez
First poster revealed for Warp Records' Barbican takeover — promotional artwork for the label's event.
10 ATTN
Apr 25, 2025
Korn's Jonathan Davis unveils new line of "Freak on a Leash" dog apparel
consequence.net · curated by @backspace
Jonathan Davis of Korn teamed with designer Ashton Michael on a 'Freak on a Leash' dog and pet apparel line.
10 ATTN
Apr 24, 2025
UKG & Bassline Mix in an NYC Bodega | Yunji | PAN!C ROOM x ScreaM Records
youtube.com · curated by @blackthorn
Live DJ set: Yunji performs a UKG and bassline mix recorded inside an NYC bodega for PAN!C ROOM x ScreaM Records.
11 ATTN
Apr 23, 2025
x.com
x.com · curated by @polymatheist
Post from TrancePartyNET on X promoting trance music / party content (likely mix, event, or clip).
9 ATTN
Apr 22, 2025
entire studios
entirestudios.com · curated by @mike
Online store for Entire Studios offering sample libraries, virtual instruments and production tools for music producers.
9 ATTN
Apr 21, 2025
DJ Screw - Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight
youtube.com · curated by @tiredof
A DJ Screw chopped-and-screwed remix of Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' from a Screw tape set.
10 ATTN
Apr 19, 2025
patreon.com
patreon.com · curated by @dev
Patreon creator post page — a membership post by Adam Freeland on Patreon (requires access or membership to view full content).
8 ATTN
Apr 17, 2025
The Best and Worst of Coachella 2025
pitchfork.com · curated by @mike
Pitchfork's roundup highlighting standout and disappointing performances from Coachella 2025, including Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, and Darkside.
8 ATTN
Apr 16, 2025
Reggie Watts on Coachella: "Its soul feels increasingly absent... The experience is confusing and impersonal... Just vibes curated for influencer culture" : r/Music
reddit.com · curated by @mimi
Reddit thread sharing Reggie Watts criticizing Coachella’s shift toward influencer-focused, curated ‘vibes’ and loss of festival soul.
4 ATTN
Apr 16, 2025
I wrote a script to download the entirety of an NTS show. It pulls as many tags as possible, including the entire track listing + timestamps (if provided). Every episode is saved to a single "album" allowing you to listen to an entire show front to back. https://t.co/8jugnaBNkw
x.com · curated by @mike
A script that downloads full NTS radio shows, extracts tags and tracklist timestamps, and saves each episode as a single album file.
1 ATTN
Apr 15, 2025
Yussef Dayes In Japan (Film) 富士山
youtu.be · curated by @mimi
A filmed live session and travel documentary following Yussef Dayes and his band performing and recording across Japan, featuring Mount Fuji.
1 ATTN
Apr 14, 2025
Every Televised Joy Division Performance
youtu.be · curated by @backspace
A YouTube compilation of every televised Joy Division performance, mostly regional Granada footage plus two BBC Something Else appearances.
1 ATTN
Apr 14, 2025
Charli xcx performs Girl, So Confusing with special guest Lorde at Coachella. "Lorde Summer 2025" she says in the end, referring to a potential feature on Lorde's album dropping this summer 🫣 https://t.co/t20WZ1MJbp
x.com · curated by @mike
Clip of Charli XCX performing "Girl, So Confusing" at Coachella with Lorde joining as a surprise guest.
2 ATTN
Apr 14, 2025
Funky sh*t. ⁠@theprodigy
youtube.com · curated by @mike
Short clip of The Prodigy playing a funky, high-energy electronic/big-beat performance.
2 ATTN
Apr 14, 2025
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youtu.be · curated by @mimi
Thai performance of lam tad (traditional folk singing) by Phatrawadee from 1992; live vocal and accompaniment video.
2 ATTN
Apr 13, 2025
Coachella
youtube.com · curated by @mike
Official Coachella channel on YouTube — uploads festival live sets, announcements, and highlights for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
3 ATTN
Apr 13, 2025
Roxette - Paint (Music Video)
youtu.be · curated by @0xjsg
Official music video for Roxette's song 'Paint' — a produced pop/rock track with the band's performance and visual narrative.
4 ATTN
Apr 12, 2025
THIS IS INSANE. 60% of general admission Coachella ticket buyers opted to use a payment plan system this year Video from @wordsbykristin https://t.co/Fy6ReCqPNM
x.com · curated by @linkey
Tweet + short video reporting that 60% of general-admission Coachella buyers used a payment-plan option this year.
3 ATTN
Apr 11, 2025
new work Thys - Call Me artwork, song out now on all platforms, Fool's Gold Recs, 2025 @ThysMusic @FoolsGoldRecs @atrak https://t.co/0Tm4fO0JZq
x.com · curated by @linkey
Twitter post announcing Thys single 'Call Me' and its cover artwork, released on Fool's Gold Records in 2025.
4 ATTN
Apr 11, 2025
Boys Noize Boiler Room x Eristoff "Into The Dark" DJ Set
youtube.com · curated by @delete
Boys Noize (Alex Ridha) closing a Boiler Room x Eristoff live DJ set from Liège, mixing high-energy electronic/techno tracks.
3 ATTN
Apr 11, 2025
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso - EL DÍA DEL AMIGO (Video Oficial)
youtu.be · curated by @mimi
Official music video for 'EL DÍA DEL AMIGO' by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso — a Spanish-language indie/Latin song about friendship, with playful lyrics.
3 ATTN
Apr 10, 2025
WATCH THE STOVE
m.soundcloud.com · curated by @muhhhh
SoundCloud playlist titled 'WATCH THE STOVE' — a curated electronic/mixtape DJ-style set collection by Helper.
5 ATTN
Apr 10, 2025
DJ SMOKEY x INFECTIOUS JELQING x ARSENY - "MY WIFE RECENTLY LEFT ME" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
youtu.be · curated by @cafejerk
Official music video for a collaborative track by DJ Smokey, Infectious Jelqing, and Arseny titled “My Wife Recently Left Me.”
4 ATTN
Apr 10, 2025
A History of Funk Music and Black Liberation of the 1970s | Full Documentary | Independent Lens
youtu.be · curated by @mimi
PBS/Independent Lens full documentary tracing funk’s musical roots and its ties to Black liberation, from James Brown to Parliament Funkadelic and Fela Kuti.
3 ATTN
Apr 9, 2025
How Benny Blanco Made The Biggest Songs in The World
youtu.be · curated by @mimi
Longform interview where Benny Blanco walks through original demos and stories behind major pop hits and his creative process.
1 ATTN
Apr 5, 2025
Chuquimamani-Condori & Joshua Chuquimia Crampton - Los Thuthanaka (FULL ALBUM)
youtu.be · curated by @mike
Full album of traditional Andean songs and dance forms (huayño, caporal, kullawada) by Chuquimamani-Condori & Joshua Chuquimia Crampton.
1 ATTN
Apr 5, 2025
Los Thuthanaka: Los Thuthanaka
pitchfork.com · curated by @mike
Pitchfork review by Joshua Minsoo Kim of Los Thuthanaka’s self-titled album, evaluating its songs and context.
1 ATTN
Apr 4, 2025
PinkPantheress - Tonight (Official Video)
youtube.com · curated by @delete
Official music video for PinkPantheress’s single “Tonight,” a short indie-pop/electronic track with intimate vocals and pop production.
1 ATTN
Apr 4, 2025
Penny Equity (Live @ The Asylum, ft. MC RidX)
suno.com · curated by @matthaggs
Live recording of 'Penny Equity' performed at The Asylum, featuring MC RidX; hosted on Suno's music platform.
3 ATTN
Apr 2, 2025
F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!!
youtu.be · curated by @mike
A Skrillex DJ set/mixtape video listing 34 tracks including collaborations and VIP edits from his official channel.
1 ATTN