So NASA/JPL are giving away these amazing posters for free. These posters are a continuation of the Exoplanet Travel Bureau poster series first created by JPL’s design studio last year. When NASA came to them asking for additional posters in the series, they were able to integrate many ideas the agency had already been spit-balling for the future—such as floating cities hovering above Venus. So check out more of the posters here and start printing away for new wall pieces.

Over my time in Florida. I have gotten the chance to get to know this producer Gary Goode.  He is a talented individual with a passion and ear for music. Don't just take my word for it though, just have a listen to his newly released EP "Dreamcatcher".  From the beginning to the end you're on a trip of dreaming proportions that tickle the ears of the progressive house sound. Tracks like "Come Again", "BT- Communicate (Gary Goode Booty)" and "Sun Kissed" are a magical world of amazing sounds that as you go along catch your ear and have you leaving wanting more. If your still not on board yet or you're ready to go, check out his new  EP release below or on Soundcloud.  Did I mention yet? That he is giving away his first EP!

Gary Goode was also kind enough to answer a few questions for me about his style. So continue reading on and find out what this artist has to say about his musical style.

TCL: What influenced your desire to make music?

Gary:  I have always had a passion for music. My mother played piano and flute. I grew up playing violin then saxophone in middle and high school. I also grew up listening to all types of music and I mean all types. I was a military brat, so that helped out as well with the constant exposure of different types of music from different areas.

 In the mid-90's I listened to a lot of Pop and Dance music. When I moved to Millington, TN I got into a lot of underground southern hip hop. Project Pat, La Chat, Gangsta Boo, pretty much all of Three 6 Mafia, 8ball & MJG, UGK, because they were all from the area. Great stuff, really. Then I moved back to Virginia Beach and started getting into Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Neptunes, Clipse, when they started to get big. Because they were also from the area.

 I decided to go to school for music back in 2008 and went to the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa, FL. While I was there, I knew ultimately that I wanted to produce music for a living. I dabbled production wise with in Pop and Hip Hop since those were my influences at the time. A couple months into attending school, a friend of mine introduced me to a podcast on iTunes called Dance Department. They were free, hour long mixes of some of the best music I've ever heard from some really creative artists, producers and DJs. House music. After that, my soul was sold. All I listened to from then on was House music and realized that THIS was the music I wanted to make.

TCL: What does this EP Dreamcatcher mean to you?

Gary: I arranged every song on Dreamcatcher starting in November of 2014. I made the title single, Dreamcatcher, then Come Again, then my bootleg of Communicate one after the other within 3 days. To me this meant that, after experimenting with all the different sounds and styles that make up House music, I've found a style that comes naturally and almost effortlessly. It didn't seem like I had to try too much to sound like everyone else. Dreamcatcher, Come Again and Communicate weren't pretentious to me. That meant that I had not only developed a style that spoke to me internally and felt comfortable with, but I was able to produce original music and bootlegs of music that inspired me, hence the Communicate Bootleg. It was very rewarding at the time.

TCL: Who are some of your favorite artist right now?

Gary: Hmmm, I tend to avoid that question the most because, as cliché as this sounds, I don't have one. Or better yet, they're ALL my favorite. There are too many producers, DJs, and artists inspires me so I can't pick just a few. If you were to ask who I am listening to at the moment I would say Weiss, Prok&Fitch, Roger Sanchez, Christian Smith, Wehbba, Juliet Fox, Tina V, René Amesz, Technasia, Mark Knight, Rafaelle Rizzi, Stefano Noferini, UMEK, Dosem, Muzzaik, DJ Anna, Green Velvet, Sharam, Harry Romero...that's just to name a few :)

TCL: Who would you really like to collaborate with on a song if you could?

Gary: Gosh, another difficult question! I would have to say any of the producers from the previous question. They are all different and innovating to me in their own respective right, and have paved a sturdy and successful path in their careers. Such a great learning and growing opportunity it would be for me!

TCL: What can we look forward to next in your desire to make music?  Any new projects?

Gary: I am always working on music, or at least trying to, you know, with my full time job and all (*sad face*). Like I mentioned before, I am extremely fond of all aspects of House. I started out heavily into EDM, believe it or not, and I am still just as equally as passionate about it, but right now I want to make people dance, not just make them "throw their f*&king hands in the air." So, I'm dipping my fingers into Tech House and Techno. I feel a really deep connection with those two right now. Heavy basslines, jackin' beats, weird synths and sounds. Sounds like fun!

I'm also gathering all my inspiration from current producers and DJs that I am listening to. And while my Dreamcatcher EP was meant to officially introduce myself as a producer and gain some exposure, I am only hoping to grow ever more with my production skills and land a spot on a Beatport chart and/or major label!



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Tanlines has just announce the release of their new album "Highlights", which is due out on May 19th by True Panther. They have also been generous enough to share their first single "Slipping Away" for download.  Check out the song below and download the new track here.



Source: Tanlines

February 10th is known as Safer Internet Day.  In that being said Google is giving an extra 2GB of Google Drive storage to anyone who completes this security checkup by February 17th.

This checkup makes sure your account recovery information is current, asks you to review recent sign-in activity, and lets you see which apps and devices can access your account. (Which is good practice anyways). It's worth it since Google will gift you with extra storage.


The company says it’ll give qualifying Google Drive accounts the boost on February 28 and you’ll get an email confirming the change.

UPDATE: Google Apps for Work and Google Apps for Education users are not eligible for the bonus storage but should still consider taking the Security Checkup.

Source: TNW & Google

I'm a big fan of Ghostly International and was excited to see them providing a FREE download of their new Ghostly Swim 2 album courtesy of Adult Swim and Ghostly International, which was released on Dec 23rd, 2014.  So if you missed this in the hustle of the holidays, then no worries The Collective Loop has got you covered. You can listen to a sampler of the album below and download here.

So while you're listening to the sampler below read a little bit further about Ghostly International or visit them to find all the cool stuff and good music.

Legend has it that Brian Eno’s concept of ambient music came to him while laid up in a hospital bed after an automobile accident in the ’70s. A friend brought him some records, playing them too low to be properly heard, and Eno couldn’t get out of bed to adjust the volume. While the record spun softly, Eno’s idea for music you could ignore as easily as you could give it your full attention, like a sort of sonic wallpaper, was born. It’s in that spirit of quiet isolation that Ghostly International, in association with Adult Swim, shares Ghostly Swim 2, our way of giving listeners a space to get away from the manic holiday bustle. 

For those keeping track at home, Ghostly is wrapping up its 15th anniversary as an Ann Arbor/Brooklyn-based indie. 2014 has seen the company soundtracking video games (Playstation’s Hohokum), collaborating with awesome companies like Warby Parker and VOID watches, and clearing 300 releases of forward-thinking music with records from Tycho, Com Truise, and HTRK. What better way to end this banner year than to revisit one of our favorite partnerships from the past decade and a half? 

Released in 2008, Ghostly Swim was praised for its adventurous survey of exploratory dance and pop music. Our curatorial focus has shifted this time around, moving further inward (spiritually) and outward (as far as our roster goes) to reflect the electronic underground in all of its hazy and vibrant experimentalism. Ghostly Swim 2 is a document of textured ambient zone-outs and woozy, granular house and techno that will help you find some downtime away from The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. So sit back, lower the volume, and enjoy our selections.

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Michael McCarthy known in the music world as Orka Veer has captured the attention of The Collective Loop. He currently has three albums in his arsenal of exceptional music; however, I would like to talk more about his first album "Sam's Solution".  This album came about due to Sam, a friend of Orka Veer's who has autism but used his personal talents to help those in need, which inspired Orka Veer to do the same. Orka Veer used his commitment to music and his selflessness and altruistic giving, and with his longing to cultivate these ideologies through his music, Orka Veer released and freely distributed his first full-length album "Sam's Solution". The album was later remastered through his record label Feudal Records and 100% of the profits benefited an autistic charity.

If that doesn't capture your heart then wait till you listen to this album.  It's structured with perfection and flow and it feels as though it's one whole track with many layers. Sam's Solution will have you feeling clear minded as you start to feel your mood change and inspiration starts flowing in. I have been listening to this album for a couple days and each time a new sound arises or a new mood forms. So with that being said, go and download his album "Sam's Solution" for FREE and experience it for yourself or have a listen to the album below.