Artist: consequence of sound

After listening to his  Turns Turns Turns EP and catching his performance at SXSW , we here at Consequence of Sound have been slightly entranced by Devon Welsh, AKA Majical Cloudz . The Montreal digi-pop crooner crafts his ballads with the most minimalistic of instrumentation, filling out the spaces with his warm baritone. With each new listen of his Matador Records debut, May 27th Impersonator , we just get drawn deeper into his alluring, slowly rolling ocean of sound. Thus, it's with great [...]

Mark Mulcahy is coming to Chicago. (Wow, that's a sentence I've longed to type for years.) On Thursday, July 25th, the legendary singer-songwriter will headline an intimate concert at The Hideout, presented by Consequence of Sound . It's his first such performance in the city in nearly a decade. In support of his first studio album in eight years, Dear Mark J. Mulcahy, I Love You , the former Miracle Legion and Polaris frontman will be joined by a full band to perform his new material in addition to selections from his past catalogue. [...]

This Saturday, Ft. Lauderdale’s downtown nightlife will succumb to the inaugural Block x Blog Music Festival brought to you by Consequence of Sound , Subculture , and 3-J Hospitality. This one-night, landmark event celebrates the 8-bit analog culture through the city’s thriving local arts scene spread over three premier venues all under one roof: Revolution Live , Green Room , and America’s Backyard . In anticipation of the festivities, Consequence of Sound and Subculture have teamed together to issue an exciting compilation album that collects select favorites and unreleased [...]

Consequence of Sound is seeking motivated individuals with strong written and oral communication skills to assist its marketing and sales department. This department works with a wide range of national sponsors and ad networks to connect forward thinking companies with a variety of events, as well as strategically placed website and app advertising. Overview of Responsibilities: - Working alongside department members. - Reaching out to both potential and existing sponsors. - Creating and maintaining spreadsheets and shared Google docs as necessary. [...]

Taking some much-deserved downtime until the May release of Golden Age, Philly chamber-pop outfit Grandchildren rolled out a new video for "Sunrise" via Consequence of Sound this week.  The video seems to parallel that of 20102s "Saturn Returns" with a protagonist, in this case a young girl, making her way through a reality-blurred forest with ... Continue reading �

Consequence Of Sound has premiered an MP3 of  The Thermals  new single  "The Sunset,"  along with a lyric video for the track. In the cold, sweeping darkness of The Thermals' upcoming LP  Desperate Ground , "The Sunset" is an obvious ray of light. Like the sun itself, the song is wide, warm, and more than a little dangerous at close range. It is the story of a man with only shadows for friends and only memories for food. Like many Thermals tracks, the song is loud, catchy, and more than a little paranoid. And although the [...]

You better get those dancing shoes on, LA synthpop outfit  Hands  just premiered their thumping new single "Brave Motion" on  Consequence of Sound . "Brave Motion" is the perfect introduction to the band's mix of soaring melodies, upbeat vocals, and raw energy, which we will definitely see more of in the future. Listen below. Hands will embark on a two-month tour in support of  Synesthesia  ( out April 30th on Kill Rock Stars ) , including a date at Glasslands on June [...]

• Kill Rock Stars - Hands- Brave Motion

Consequence of Sound is seeking location-specific writers to cover live shows and festivals in the following locations: U.S. Cities Austin, TX Boston, MA Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Nashville, TN New Orleans, LA New York, NY San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Outside the U.S. Brazil Ireland Japan London, UK Mexico Toronto, CAN Vancouver, CAN Optimal candidates will meet the following criteria: -          a vast knowledge of the [...]

Ya se habían confirmado algunos actos y otros siguen siendo rumores, nada sabremos oficialmente hasta el 9 de abril y comprobar qué es lo cierto y qué no lo es. La foto sale algo borrosa pero se alcanza a distinguir los nombres de la mayoría de las bandas. Si este lineup se confirma, el festival [...]

Yesterday, Consequence of Sound hosted a day full of SXSW festivities, beginning with our second annual unofficial day party, CoSigns, featuring Thurston Moore's Chelsea Light Moving, The Thermals, Mac DeMarco, St. Lucia, Ex-Cops, Wampire, White Lung, Fort Lean, Teen, and AbdeCaf. In the evening, we teamed with Shea Stadium Records for an official showcase celebrating DIY music with performances by So So Glos, Diarrhea Planet, Kitty, Stagnant Pools, Roomrunner, and Duolouge. Check out various photos from both events in the galleries below. [...]

A few weeks ago , AbdeCaf contributed a mix to The 4052s Plastic Platform series that revealed an affinity for Clams Casino, Drake, and The Weeknd. Now, the Florida-based producer has returned with another choice selections of cuts exclusively for Consequence of Sound as he preps for his stint as DJ-in-residence at our CoSigns day party at South by Southwest . Included in the mix is a song born from a previous CoSigns event. At this past fall's CMJ Music Marathon, I stood in the crowd next to AbdeCaf as Conveyor [...]

Consequence of Sound  and Shea Stadium Records are proud to announce an official  South by Southwest  showcase for Wednesday, March 13th at The Palm Door (401 Sabine St). Daytona Beach rap sensation Kitty (FKA Kitty Pryde ) and Indiana post-rockers Stagnant Pools lead the DIY bill alongside Brooklyn punk-rock band The So So Glos , Nashville collective Diarrhea Planet , Baltimore sludge act Roomrunner , and London electronic outfit Duologue . For more information on set times and an accompanying playlist, scroll below. Band [...]

Después de aproximadamente seis años de no lanzar un material discográfico en forma, The Polyphonic Spree lanzará el próximo 28 de mayo -a través de Good Records - una nueva placa titulada Yes, It’s True que contendrá 11 canciones grabadas en los últimos años. Ya se puede escuchar el primer corte del disco, se trata de “You Don’t Know Me” y se puede escuchar vía Consequence Of Sound dando click aquí .

Monday Afternoon Quick Fix runs every Monday afternoon to showcase the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed. • Gossip Wolf reports that the members of Nude Sunrise had their gear stolen from their practice space/living quarters in Humboldt Park. The band created an Indiegogo campaign to help replace some of their equipment. • If you're looking for more SXSW information, Consequence of Sound says local teen rapper Chief Keef will appear at the fest . [...]

Painted Palms kick off US tour supporting the Ruby Suns tonight, share B-Side with Consequence of Sound STREAM: "Click" The San Francisco-based duo Painted Palms premiere B-side "Click" on Consequence of Sound. The track will be released on their upcoming Carousel 73, out March 5 on Polyvinyl Records. The physical release will be limited to 500 copies. Today also marks the start of the band's U.S. tour with New Zealand's Ruby Suns. Full list of tour dates below. [...]

• Painted Palms - Click

Monday Afternoon Quick Fix runs every Monday afternoon to showcase the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed. • Gapers Block has compiled a hefty list of Chicago (and related areas) artists journeying to this year's South By Southwest Music Festival . • Want to win a date with a Chicago Reader music writer? Answer these questions by 5 p.m. TODAY and y ou could be the lucky lady who sees The Book of Mormon with Leor Galil [...]

Today, Canadian psych band Suuns premiered the official video for "20203 on Consequence of Sound , off the band's forthcoming sophomore album Images Du Futur . The Sabrina Ratté -directed video takes us on a four minute black and white journey filled with tons of moving geometric shapes and optical illusions. This video will make you trip. What you see is really what you’re seeing. Click here to view the embedded video. Images Du [...]

Chillwave pioneer Washed Out was asked to create 'an autobiographical exploration of his music influences as part of Philips' Sound of Creation campaign'. Using an array of instruments and sound effects Ernest Greene created the track using everyday inspiration as his muse. Check out more info and an interview with Ernest Greene at CoS . Washed Out - The Sound of Creation [Philips Campaign]

• Washed Out - The Sound of Creation [Philips Campaign]

Big shout out to Consequence of Sound on this one. Recently, chillwave maestro Ernest Greene, aka Washed Out, was commissioned to create an autobiographical exploration of his music influences as part of Philips' Sound of Creation campaign. And what follows in an extremely chilled piece of music. Follow @OceanPdestrians . [ via ]

• Washed Out - The Sound of Creation [Philips Campaign]

Local H has given Consequence Of Sound the world video premiere of their song, "Another February." The song originally appeared on the Chicago duo's seventh studio album, Hallelujah! I'm A Bum (2012), and blends climatic melody with unrestrained, in-your-face rock hooks. It's the type of barn-burner that has earned Local H a devoted fan and critical following over the past two decades.