London Grammar – Metal & Dust 8/10 Metal & Dust Newcomer London Trio London Grammar is making a splash with their debut EP, Metal and Dust. Consisting of vocalist Hannah Reid, Dot Major and Don Rothman, they have managed not to get lost in the almost oversaturated industry of siren voiced women-led groups of late, and have crafted a wonderful 3 track project that hints at great things to come. The opening track, “Darling Are You Gonna Leave Me” sets a somber tone over bongos and layered muted guitars (that sound slightly like steel [...]
Denitia and Sene are a R&B duo hailing from Brooklyn, New York. We were tipped off to this band (Thanks V) and are officially putting them on our watch list. They performed this past Wednesday at S.O.B.s and from what we've heard put on a a great show. If you haven't left your house yet, this sexy and smooth track will have you curling up in the sheets with your love one and canceling the rest of your plans today. Hit play below and be prepared to fall in love with this duo and their [...]
The second offering from James Blake 's Overrgrown LP has just surfaced. Hear the Brian Eno assisted "Digital Lion" in full below. This is shaping up to be quite the album.
The Neighbourhood has given us an up close and personal clip for their sun-infested tune "Sweater Weather." Not much going on here but the visual is a nice warm weather teaser for some of us dealing with the colder climates. Their anticipated debut I Love You will see daylight on April 23 via Columbia Recordings. Previous: Fresh Faces of 2013
Previous: Fresh Faces of 2013 Not sure what is going on in this Sci-fi visual for CHVRCHES brilliant new single "Recover" but it just gives us another reason to enjoy this wonderul tune. EP will be available on March 26th.
Not sure what is going on in this Sci-fi visual for CHVRCHES brilliant new single "Recover" but it just gives us another reason to enjoy this wonderul tune. EP will be available on March 26th.
The xx stopped by BBC Radio to cover the mildly 2000 hit "Finally" by Kings Of Tomorrow. You can hear the trio's version in full below. Coexist is available now. The xx - Finally (Kings of Tomorrow cover, Live on BBC Radio 1) by Young Turks
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Danish Pop artist, MØ performs an incredible live performance of her single, Pilgrim for the Yours Truly site. This track sounds exactly like the studio version that we know MØ is the real deal live. Check the track below and how she gets into her groove when it comes to recording a song.
We introduced you guys to Empress Of a few months and have been following the Brooklyn artist every move (musically) over the past months. She is back with her single, "Hat Trick," off of her Systems EP [ pre-order here ]. Lorely Rodriguez vocals really shine on this hazy dream pop single.
From CHVRCHES , Recover EP, out March 26th, this is their new single "Now Is Not The Time". My original post was going to describe the Scottish alternative electronic band as my Favorite.New.Band.Period. But since I can't that, I will like to inform anyone living in the tri-state area , CHVRCHES will be in New York this March 18th playing at the Mercury Lounge .
Jhene Aiko returns with her breezy new incredible single "Burning Man." The uplifting track is set to appear on her forthcoming debut project later this year. Watch as the budding singer-songwriter lives it up with friends around a bonfire. Previous: Fresh Faces of 2013
Andrew Wyatt, frontman of the pop band Miike Snow is releasing his solo debut album "Descender." The album features a 75-piece philharmonic orchestra as well as cameos from Brad Truax formerly of Interpol and John Herndon of Tortoise. Check out "And Septimus" below. Descender will be out via Downtown Records on 15th April aka Tax Day. [ via ]
Oh February what an odd short month you had, which was full of emerging acts taking your spotlight, and although you got a return from a familiar face... it was a new class that kept you from having a severe music drought. Your highlights of the month that was are below. London Grammar's pulsating a-side "Metal and Dust" Freshly formed upstart London Grammar literally fell into our laps and the their breathtaking new single "Metal and Dust" (featuring [...]
Budding songstress Laura Welsh returns with her latest track after the stunning " Ghost " & " Hollow Drum " tracks she surfaced last year. "Unravel" is a solid uptempo number produced by the talented Dev Hynes. Listen to the new single in full below.
Mysterious atmospheric duo Rhye is set to debut their first long player next week. Until then they've been gracious enough to let us hear the album in full. File this one under sexy ethereal jams that should make the rest of the day/week go by much more smoother. Link to hear the LP is below. Woman is available on March 5th via Loma Vista Recordings. Album Stream: Rhye - Woman
Cafe Favorite Alexander Spit links up with one of my favorite late night show, Last Call with Carson Daly and talks about how he got into hip-hop, how he controls everything he does (photography, production, artwork and of course lyrics) and his vision. Check out his major label debut album, "A Breathtaking Trip to That Otherside" (via spotify )
Been sitting on this debut video from Liverpool singer-songwriter Jetta for over a month, even though it's been out since late last year (sorry V). Jetta's voice in this video can be compared to that of Florence Welch with production that sounds like something The xx would do. In a perfect world we would have a Florence Welch and The xx track, but since we don't Jetta makes up for that void. Looking forward to listening to more of her work in the near future. Jetta: Facebook | Twitter [...]
Laura Mvula stops by the BBC 1Xtra Live Lounge and covers Michael Jackson's Human Nature. Been seeing a lot of Michael Jackson coverage and videos these past few days. Not sure if has anything to do with this being the month of February or maybe Music Choice just wanted to honor him (and Beyonce). Mvula’s debut album Sing To The Moon drops on March 4 aka next week. In the meantime, check out our early review here .
Kwabs first appeared late last year with his stunning cover of James Blake's " Wilhelm Scream " and now the rising upstart has graced us with his extraordinary new single... the electronic gospel led "Spirits Fade." Quite sure this is simply the best thing you'll all day today. Only a matter of time before this track is everywhere! Listen to the cut in full below.
Check out the live version of Jesse Boykins III and MeLo X’s Zulu Guru track from the Red Bull Studios. It's amazing how much Boykins has grown as an artist over these past couple of years. Definitely hope this guy breaks through with some more recoginiton in the near future. Blast this during your morning commute or on your way to class.
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Computer Magic – A Million Years (Chrome Canyon remix)
