-Dustin O'Halloran and Adam Wiltzie of A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Photo by Chester Desmond a winged victory for the sullen 'steep hills of vicodin tears' by kranky An Interview with Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie + Ivo Watts Russell Text by Christopher Ambrose Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie is the American-born composer behind two decades worth of transcendent ambient projects including Stars of the Lid (SOTL), The Dead Texan and Aix Em Klemm, and collaborations with some of the world's best-known [...]
The Sky Report is presenting three shows for CMJ this year! Wednesday 10/19 TANDEM w/ Beacon, Teeel, Kohwi, Nihiti, Andre Obin + DJ's Scot Bowman & DJ Son FREE 9:00pm More info Thursday 10/20 MATCHLESS w/ Teen Daze, Bikini, Sunglasses, The Forms, Woodsman, Doldrums, Tiny Victories, New Moods, Kohwi + DJ's Knifeshow, Scot Bowman & BirdDog $10 at the door FREE Reyka Vodka 7-8 More info Saturday 10/22 MATCHLESS w/ Millionyoung, Beat Connection, Infernal Devices, [...]
Krusht - Orange Days from Ben Tabas on Vimeo . We have been pretty obsessed with LA-based electronic artist Krusht since he first e-mailed us back in February, so we are beyond honored to give you the world premiere of his brand new video, directed by Ben Tabas. The video is a stunning collage of footage shot in San Francisco, Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh. "Orange Days" is taken from the awesome new Back To The Forest ep, to be released physically this Thursday, 10/13 on the always amazing [...]
Brooklyn band Spanish Prisoners released their stunning debut lp Gold Fools this week. Building from their previous ep Los Angeles Guitar Dream , the band has created a solid effort that is loaded with careful nuances, intricate songwriting, and powerful explosions of sound. Fans of post "Kids" MGMT (I being one) should especially take note, as the work here is on par with the psychedelic precision of Congratulations , though I find Gold Fools to be far more even-keeled and streamlined. Gold Fools is perfectly compelling the [...]
TSR favorite Krusht is releasing the new ep Back To The Forest through AMDISCS on October 13th. Here is the brand new video for the title track, directed by kohnkepik . The clip uses footage from the films 'La sorcière' (André Michel, 1956), 'The Blue Bird' (Maurice Tourneur, 1918) and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (William Dieterle, Max Reinhardt, 1935). KRUSHT - Back To The Forest (w. Deanna Neil) from kohnkepik on Vimeo . "Orange Days" is another [...]
Brooklyn outfit Friends have already made their mark this year with their debut single (and summer jam of the year) "Friend Crush". Now they return with the follow-up single "I'm His Girl", due October 31 on Lucky Number . The track features an infectious bass line and sexy, stylish vocals from lead singer Samantha Urbani. Summer may be over, but the party certainly isn't. You can pre-order the single in a variety of formats here . Friends - I'm His Girl by LuckyNumberMusic
We are on holiday until September 29. Please check back with us soon for big CMJ news! Illustration by Lauren Asta/ Face Factory
Planningtorock 's second LP W is one of our favorite releases of the year. The third single from the set is due November 15 on DFA and will feature a two part remix 123 containing reworks of the track by Laurel Halo, Jackson, Felix Hot Chip, and When Saints Go Machine. Check out the mesmerizing video for the single below. Living It Out from planningtorock on Vimeo . LIVING IT OUT 12" ONE - TRACKLISTING Living It Out (Jackson Remix) Living It [...]
"Weekend" is the second single from the forthcoming Class Actress LP Rapproacher . This smooth and sultry synth-pop jam has us salivating for the whole record, due October 18 on Carpark Records . We love you Class Actress! Weekend by Class Actress
Blouse are a dream-pop trio based in Portland, Oregon. After a pair of 73 singles earlier this year, the band will release their debut LP November 1 on Captured Tracks. The gorgeous new track "Videotapes" is a lush, hazed-out mind trip, infused with a splash of 80's nostalgia. Pure bliss. Blouse, "Videotapes" by The FADER
On November 14 Mute and Spoon Records will release the 40th anniversary edition of Can's legendary album Tago Mago . The release will also come with a bonus disc containing previously unreleased live material from 1972. Check out/revisit the album's closing track "Bring Me Coffee or Tea" below. Can - Bring Me Coffee Or Tea by Mute UK
Neon Indian will release his second lp Era Extrana on September 13, but NPR has the album streaming in its entirety right now. Go to NPR to listen . And while you're here, check out the track "Hex Girlfriend" below. Hex Girlfriend by MGMTNeonIndian
Seattle electronic band Sports have grabbed our attention once again, this time with their cover of the classic Can track "Vitamin C". If you like what you hear you should definitely check out their debut album at bandcamp . CAN (The Cyclist Remix/Vitamin C Cover) by SPORTS
mp3: Blood Diamonds - Move The Stars Not long ago we told you about the 73 that Transparent is putting out by Vancouver producer Blood Diamonds . The A-side "Grins" is still in heavy rotation around here. Now we have the accompanying B-side "Move The Stars", a more tranced-out, but equally dreamy and contagious pop jam. You can order your physical copy of the release here .
mp3: Atlas Sound - Terra Incognita "Terra Incognita" is the first track to emerge from the upcoming Atlas Sound LP Parallax , due November 8 on 4AD. Track list below. Parallax : 01 The Shakes 02 Amplifiers 03 Te Amo 04 Parallax 05 Modern Aquatic Nightsongs 06 Mona Lisa 07 Praying Man 08 Doldrums 09 My Angel Is Broken 10 Terra Incognita 11 Flagstaff 12 Nightworks
We are heartbroken to announce, due to Hurricane Irene, and in consideration of everyone's safety, we have been forced to cancel the festival. All presale tickets will be refunded. We sincerely appreciate all of your support and we hope to see you next time.
mp3: Milagres - Glowing Mouth (Radio Edit) mp3: Milagres - Here To Stay Milagres are releasing their exceptional new LP Glowing Mouth and their Kill Rock Stars debut on September 13. The first single and title track is a gorgeous, slow burning anthem, featuring Kyle Wilson's stunning falsetto in top form. The latest single is "Here To Stay", which has a new NSFW (if you're a puppet) video that you can watch below. Be sure to catch [...]
mp3: Spanish Prisoners - RICH BLOOD mp3: Spanish Prisoners - RICH BLOOD (Tropic of Pisces Remix) Spanish Prisoners are a Bushwick based band who have been gathering an impressive amount of buzz surrounding their forthcoming album Gold Fools . Their second single from the LP is "Rich Blood", which just got this smooth remix from Tropic of Pisces (formerly Von China and guitarist from Oberhofer). The band describes the reworking as "a slice of fluid, mutant Steely Dan-lite, ready for [...]
This edition of Sounds of Summer features music from all of the artists playing our Out In The Streets Music & Arts Fest in Brooklyn next weekend. Advance tickets are available now at Brown Paper Tickets . Save money with a 2-day pass for $15! Saturday mix mp3: YOU. - Rich Uncle mp3: Happy New Year - Gold Medallion mp3: Balún - Las Olas mp3: [...]
Lemonade are back with the new free single "The Place Where You Belong", a deliciously sweet cover of the Shai track that was included on the Beverly Hills Cop III soundtrack in 1994. This is seriously so good! Be sure to catch Lemonade live when they headline the second day of our Out In The Streets Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, August 28! The Place Where You Belong by LemonadeMusic
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