Blessed are the bands that still release real singles, thereby keeping alive the dying art of the B-side whilst simultaneously driving completists like myself batty. Los Angelinos Batwings Catwings paraded out the noisegasmic Radio single a while back, and now they're handing over the flipside simply as a way of giving back to fans. Early Exit is a synth-heavy neo-new wave workout that presses your nostalgia buttons without turning a cold shoulder to the band's signature serrated attack. Did I mention you can dance to it if you're so inclined? [...]
Battles are in the midst of release a four-part 123 remix series called Dross Glop . The have already released the first part and are now putting out the second on February 21st through Warp Records . The second part features remixes from the Alchemist, Kode9, and Shabazz Palaces. We have the remix by the excellent Shabazz Palaces of White Electric below.
Lovely Bad Things' re-release of their cassette New Ghost/Old Waves now both on vinyl and available for download, is doing nothing to help the acute jonesin' for summer weather that afflicts all thoroughly soaked, sun-deprived Pacific Nor'westers this time o'year. Believe you me. You can practically smell the coconut scented Coppertone when their dreamy AM radio sounds come wafting through your speakers. With their infectious guitar riffs and wall-of-sound guy-girl harmonies, it's hard to decide whether you should backcomb your hair into a beehive and do the frug, or [...]
The gradual rising of energy and emotion on "Wolves and Owls," which opens Buxton's Nothing Here Seems Strange , reminds me of Spirit, and of (very) vintage Steve Miller, as much as it calls to mind artists who fall into the Alt. Country and/or Folk-Rock categories.That's how it feels when a band's intensely present. And how it feels when a sense of wonder permeates everything: Life isn't taken for granted. Air isn't taken for granted. Pain, joy, fire, and ice are noticed; heralded. A sucker for melody, I hear nothing noteworthily [...]
We have been all about sisters Cristi Jo and Jessica and their project Zambri . The ethereal duo is getting ready to release their full-length debut, House of Baasa , on April 10th through Kanine Records . They were kind enough to give MOKB this excellent remix of ICBYS , the first single off the album, reworked by Warm Ghost . The remix brings out more of the industrial sounds that appear within many of the duo's songs. You [...]
When MOKB started yabberin' and then MOKB Presents booked and announced Alabama Shakes in Indianapolis this past Fall, there was some head-scratching. Who was this band, and why was there such a buzz around town surrounding them? Basically, everyone wanted to know what the fuss was all about?! Well, the Shakes showed up and showed us all. Brittany and crew brought the sold-out house down. The music world, for the most part , has [...]
Photo Credit: Patrick Fraser Chains of Love have had our attention for a while. Their combination of 60s garage/psychedelic rock and soul is hard not to pay attention to. If you were to ask the band where they take their sound from, they would drop Gail Harris, Ike & Tina, The Ronnettes, and The Shangri-la's as points of reference. The band released two 73 singles in 2011 and are getting ready to release their debut EP, Strange Grey Days [...]
The Black Keys released a new video for their second single, Gold on the Ceiling , off last year's El Camino . The video was directed by Reid Long and features clips of the band on the road, the band playing live, and their audience. Watch the video below and don't forget that MOKB Presents The Black Keys w/ special guests Arctic Monkeys on Friday, March 16th at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. You can purchase your tickets here .
Twin Sister and Snowmine recently go together to record songs for Weathervane Music's Shaking Through series. For those who might not know, Shaking Through is documentary series that shows the birth of a song by 10 emerging independent artists each year. The series is produced by Weathervane Music and WXPN in Philadelphia. During that experience, each band grew such an admiration for the other that they were compelled to remixed each others songs that were [...]
Denison Witmer released a new song, titled Brooklyn With Your Highest Wall , off his latest album, The Ones Who Wait . The album, according to Witmer, is about "patience and reverence" and came about after several significant events happened in his life with the death of this father, getting married, and becoming a father. It is scheduled for release on March 6th through Asthmatic Kitty . You can download and stream the song below.
What's better than a regular sized Annie Clark? How about an 80 foot version of her? That is what we get in St. Vincent's latest video for Strange Mercy song Cheerleader . She is shown as a living sculpture in this video directed by Hiro Murai . Watch it below. Strange Mercy is available now through 4AD .
One of the more amazing jams in the early year has been the song, In Decay , from Phèdre . The video, along with their overall vibe, is hard to ignore. Today, the psych-pop act has put their full debut on their interwebz for all of our listening pleasure. Stream it below. The self-titled debut is scheduled for released Valentine's Day on Daps Records . ( via ) Previous (NSFW):
Here We Go Magic released the first details of their new album, A Different Ship . The album was produced by Nigel Godrich, who is the long-time producer of Radiohead and considered their 6th member by man. The band met Godrich after he and Thom Yorke caught a set by Here We Go Magic at Glastonbury in 2010. The first track from the album is the funky Make Up Your Mind that we have for you to stream and download. A Different ship is set [...]
Directed by Ronnie Porto and featuring Tim Fite as an old man, at first, reflecting on the joys of being of a teenager, and then actually sneaking out and reliving it for one glorious evening. Tim's new album Ain't Ain't Ain't is the final installment of Fite's critically acclaimed "Ain't" trilogy and will arrive in stores on March 6th via Anti-Records. Watch the new video below, and you can read more over at RollingStone.com .
Madonna was the headliner during the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Indianapolis last night. The performance included some of her greatest hits with Vogue , Like a Prayer , Music , and new song, Gimme All Of Your Luvin . Cameo's were made by LMFAO, Cee-Lo Green, Nicki Minaj, and M.I.A. The aforementioned M.I.A. stole most of the headline's from the entertaining and well-constructed show by flipping the bird and her use of the word shit, giving people with nothing better to worry about something to complain to the FCC about. Watch [...]
Bon Iver was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. During the episode, they performed Holocene and Beth/Rest from their self-titled sophomore release. You can watch the Grammy-nominee's play both songs below. Holocene Beth/Rest
Adult Swim created a new animated video for Neon Indian's song Fallout . It was directed by Lilfuchs . From the folks at Adult Swim: When we heard "Fallout" from Neon Indian's new record, Era Extrana, we knew we had to do something with him. So we tracked his ass down and said "let us make you a video!" He said "Uhhh, sure..." and we immediately called Lilfuchs, who made this homage to 80's toons and sexy commercials. Put your arm around someone and click [...]
M.I.A. released a proper video for her old, but now new single Bad Girls . It features some pretty badass car tricks and was directed by Romain Gavras. Check it below.
Labyrinth Ear just put up this pretty great remix of their song Humble Bones . It was reworked by San Francisco producer Giraffage . The original appears on their upcoming Apparition EP. Stream and download it below. You can preorder the Apparition EP at their bandcamp . It is scheduled for release on February 7th.
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's released an animated video for their first single, Prozac Rock , off their upcoming album, Rot Gut . The album is scheduled for release on March 20th. Watch the video below.
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Miike Snow – Paddling Out (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
