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Hi-Rez: The Window

Sometimes you just got it; the right mix of talent and creativity that takes you on the road to bigger things. Listening to the newest release by the South Florida native Hi-Rez, it is not heard to see that this 18 year old definitely knows how to put together one sweet mixtape. So go ahead and download The Window, a treat that will take you on a ride filled with super smooth hip-hop beats, some crazy good lyrics, and crisp production. In the words of Hi-Rez himself, "I live and breath hip-hop. I do it for the love of it, nothing else."

Manther: Manther

Is there anything better than old school beats transformed into modern day awesomeness? Yes, some of the tracks on this one great release might take you straight back to the 80s, but believe me, in some strange way Manther has done an outstanding job in bringing the funky sounds all the way to 21st century. The group composed of Erich McVey, Mitch Morris and Kevan Hanson, has created its own world "where neon is the new black, tank tops are formal wear, and flip up sunglasses are standard issue," so of course we are more than happy to have them here!

Kony 2012

Since March 5, Kony 2012 got over 39 million views on YouTube only - the number that by the time you will be reading this post might as well have doubled already. The tweets are pouring in, Facebook group rose to millions, and people finally started to talk. The video might not be a traditional documentary per se but a loud call for action to stop Joseph Kony, an Ugandan querilla group leader - head of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), and one of the most vicious criminals in the world with arrest warrant issued by International Criminal Court (ICC) itself all the way back in 2005.

Honey Larochelle: Clean Lust and Dirty Laundry

Honey Larochelle is a "Vancouver born, Texas raised, Florida reformed, Brooklyn saved, Denmark adopted, Croatian loved" R'n'B diva with a sweet yet powerful vocals that will surely keep you listening... till the very end. Clean Lust and Dirty Laundry is the first official release from the artist; its magical, lovely, and certainly deserves a download. So tune in, power up your speakers, and take this baby on a little spin!

L5

L5 is a slick, dark and compelling new Sci-Fi series that premieres free-to-share today on VODO in partnership with BitTorrent Inc. The crowdfunded production raised its pilot budget through the generosity of donors from sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and will use direct support from viewers to realise each new episode. The show follows the unfolding drama of the crew aboard the spaceship Argo as they awake from hypersleep into a nightmare. Having spent the last twenty years searching for a new home to salvage humanity from a dying earth they return to find something has gone terribly wrong.

Rogue Valley: Crater Lake

Rogue Valley is an indie rock band coming to us straight from Minneapolis, MN. Composed of Chis Koza, Peter Sieve, Luke Anderson, Linnea Mohn, and Joey Kantor, the band creates beautiful piercing melodies and fill them with vocals that will make you hooked to the speakers for hours at the time. False Floors is the fourth album the group released in a single year! It's also the last from the series, which by no means was random. In fact, not only do all of the releases mirror the feeling of the season they have been created in, they also "act as chapters, standing strongly on their own, yet creating an undeniably rich experience when taken as a whole."

E-lectricity by Miklas Manneke

E-lectricity directed by Miklas Manneke is a quirky short film taking place in a Monahanong, a small township on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is there where a shortage of paraffin is threatening the town with a complete darkness; if no one will come up with a great new invention that will brighten up any night, that is. The film is filled with bright colors that take over the village, more than just lovely narration, and great camera work.

Momentos by Nuno Rocha

Directed by Nuno Rocha, Momentos, is a stunning short film with an aim; to remind you that life is good, that family and friends will "find" you even in the toughest of times. The short has already won a handful of awards; starting from Cinematic Achievement Award at the International Short Film Festival in Greece, to Audience Award at a Film Festival in France. With wonderfully acted scenes, characterization, perfect camera work, and a powerful message, Momentos will surely take you on one unforgettable ride.