Greek-Born Indie Rocker The Afro Nick Crafts a Morning Anthem "Get There Before Noon"(LA mix) That's Really About Forever From the hot streets of Crete to the bright stages of Los Angeles, The Afro Nick's newest song "Get There Before Noon" is about both being on time and having big dreams. Think about this: After the party last night, you wake up drunk and your head...

There is a specific kind of caffeine-jitter energy driving the new collaboration from Doctor Noize, titled "Diversity". It hits you immediately a bright, bouncing sequence of notes played with the frantic urgency of a silent film chase scene, yet anchored by a stride-style rhythm that feels surprisingly sturdy. It’s the musical equivalent of a golden retriever that has just realized you are holding a...