![[NEW] Destroyer - 'Chinatown'](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2996605_lg.jpg)
"I heard that someone said it before, I don't care, I can't walk away" Destroyer , the solo home-recording project of inscrutable singer-songwriter Dan Bejar, often draws comparisons to David Bowie and admitted influence Pavement . Indeed, "as a musician, he is like the court jester, waiting in the wings, poking fun at those who take themselves too seriously and skewering those who would celebrate commerce as [...]
"The black heart on the dead man's skin" The music of Swedish experimental trio Fredrik summarises my feelings on this cold November afternoon more concisely than words ever could. The band consists of one songsmith (after whom the band is named), one sound-painter and one conceptual artist. I absolutely love that they create their music in a garden shack with the help of "darkness, voices, quiet instruments, curiosity, nightmares, melodies and terrible weather" - it's like entering some sort of mysterious, secret world [...]
![[NEW] Neon Indian - 'Sleep Paralysist' (Com Truise 'Eyelid' Remix)](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2994805_lg.jpg)
"Don't sleep. In the morning this will all seem fake so don't sleep" The sound of Neon Indian is very beautiful indeed. Every remix I've heard so far has been just as majestic, and Com Truise 's take on 'Sleep Paralysist' is no exception. The band is offering it as a free download on their website in exchange for your precious e-mail address, or you can take a little listen below. The remix adds [...]
(photographs courtesy of Olivia Bee ) CEO - 'Come With Me'
![[NEW] Frankmusik - 'The Fear Inside'](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2992020_lg.jpg)
"Take away the struggle, lift the pressure off of me" I've always had rather the soft spot for Vincent Frank aka Frankmusik . There's something extremely vulnerable about his music and character, and on top of that I feel that he never quite got the recognition he deserved for his ground-breaking debut album 'Complete Me'. Two years later he's back with 'The Fear Inside', an electropop gem with a smashing (albeit slightly repetitive) chorus. It's a natural progression from previous singles such as 'Better Off [...]
"Won't give you my heart - no-one lives there anymore" Yes, they may look fucking ridiculous but no-one can deny that Platinum Blonde 's 'Not In Love' is an epic, underrated beast of a tune. In fact, I may just prefer it to the Crystal Castles cover (more about that here ). Sadly I've only been able to get my grubby hands on a live recording so if anyone happens to have a good quality mp3, please [...]
"You and I go shopping and fall asleep inside the mattress store" I'm pretty sure I've done that on a number of occasions, just because the opportunity to pass out on one of those massively comfy beds (they always seem comfier in the stores than at home) is too good to miss out on. Don't lie, I know you've all done it too. No? Just me? Okay then. Anyway, my friend just introduced me to New York City indie artiste Darwin Deez tonight [...]
![[NEW] Cut Copy - 'Take Me Over'](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2991822_lg.jpg)
"Take me over, take me out, through the jungle, through the night, forever" Well that was one hell of an insane weekend, as I'm sure you noticed in the distinct dearth of posts since Friday. I feel like I haven't seen actual daylight in about three days, which is probably quite an accurate summary of my life recently: fucked and fucked up. What upsets me the most is that I missed the release of some spanking new Cut Copy [...]
(photographs courtesy of tara.biglari ) Aqualung - 'Strange and Beautiful (I'll Put A Spell On You)'
"You're hanging high on my wall, you're wearing nothing at all" What a mental week - and not even in a good way. I don't think I've ever been so happy to witness the start of the weekend and all the madness it will inevitably ensue. But back to the music. Brazilian deejays The Twelves have long been two of my preferred electro artistes, alongside Miami Horror and SebastiAn [...]
![[NEW] Aeroplane - 'Without Lies' (Breakbot Remix)](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2982686_lg.jpg)
"Without lies, in my eyes life would be straight up grey" Earlier this year, Belgian DJ duo Aeroplane - mainly famous on the interwebs for their epic remixes of MGMT , Cobra Dukes and Bloc Party - teamed up with the gorgeous Sky Ferreira for 'Without Lies', a simultaneously dark and bouncy track ironically reminiscent of [...]
"Another fear for every year... watch out here comes another one" The blog seems to have something of a tiger fetish recently, what with Fear of Tigers the other day and now this... it's just a tiger-themed fiesta for all involved. Leeds-based Tigers That Talked sound nothing like I'd imagine talking tigers to sound like, and thank fuck for that. No, their vibe is much, much softer and infinitely more [...]
"I don't wanna be buried in a Pet Sematary" nostalgia. noun. a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations: I was overcome with acute nostalgia for my days in college . Besides being a "rebellious young dreamer" , I am also the biggest reminiscer I know. I spend hours looking through old photographs, listening to tunes that take me back to some distant dream of a memory and wishing to be [...]
"Don't turn away, this is my time" More about the track including the mp3 here .
"Leers, cheers, whispers and tears - the final taste before you're taken away" Junior Boys basically became the soundtrack of my summer this year thanks to 'Parallel Lines', which incidentally has managed to amass a significant 51 plays on my iTunes. The track is so cold it's frosty but therein lies its magic. Add some reflective and slightly morbid vocals in the form of a falsetto and you've got a winner. Though the Boys haven't released any material [...]
![[NEW] White Lies - 'Bigger Than Us'](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2979086_lg.jpg)
"And I want you to hold me, and I want you to pray this is bigger than all of us" White Lies have a new album out on January 17th, 2011 by the name of 'Ritual'. You know what that means, kids: lots of leaks to come. Don't get too excited yet though. I massively enjoyed their debut album 'To Lose My Life...' a so had very high hopes for brand new single 'Bigger Than Us'. Sadly, my [...]
"But backseat love don't move me, I'm just far too choosy" Julian Perretta could easily pass for a Frenchman. In fact, France is the country in which he's had the bulk of his success so far. Perhaps that's what drew me to this 20-year old indie pop musician with a sound reminiscent of a hybrid between The Hoosiers and Maroon 5 - only slightly more [...]
"But suddenly, I feel the shining sun. Before I knew it, this dream was all gone" I'll admit that no-one could ever possibly hope to smash the excellence that was Daft Punk 's 2001 anthem 'Digital Love' at its own game. However, Danish indie pop group Alphabeat certainly do a damn good job of adding their own flavour to it. Their cover isn't new but I feel it doesn't get nearly the amount [...]
(photographs courtesy of Lina Scheynius ) Juvelen - 'They Don't Love You'
![[NEW] Best Coast & Wavves - 'Got Something For You'](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2978477_lg.jpg)
"Hey baby, I've got something for you and I wanna tell you but you'll have to wait" What is the meaning of this fuckery? The epitome of mainstream capitalism Target has commissioned indie sensations Best Coast and Wavves to write a Christmas jingle for their festive compilation 'Christmas Gigs'. Really? I can't hate though because the 2-minute long track is awfully catchy and brings a warm, fuzzy [...]
damien is listening to...
Avicii – Two Million
Beck – I Just Started Hating Some People Today
H&M Lookbook Mujer y Hombre Otoño 2012.
Avicii - "Two Million" (MP3 Download)
