Here's a little hip-hop gem that you'd be a fool not to check out. I consider it a classic as it flows like none other thanks to lush, funky R&B beats and guest singer Linn. Not much else to say about Soul Search ; you gotta check it out. Preview the album over at CD Universe . Related posts: Freddie Cruger Closing out a trio of hip-hop posts, we have ourselves... Hardkandy - "Moonlight" remix [...]
Oh man, I almost forgot this blog existed. I know you didn't miss me too much though =) Here's an EP I'm absolutely loving at the moment from band/person 'Evenings'. To put it simply, it's ambient chillwave. If you don't know what chillwave is, google it! It's one of the more natural, calming, and inspiring electronic albums I've heard as of late, and I recommend it to any fan of the genre or anyone who is looking for some relaxing electronic music. Stream/download for free it at bandcamp . Related posts: [...]
I've been pretty keen on giving HEALTH updates, and this news is probably the best of all. The psychedelic space-punk math-rock group is set to release their second remix album ::Disco 2 June 22 on Lovepump United. Their first attempt at a remix album fared pretty well, although I don't think it's something you can listen to all the way through without getting a little antsy. This one is probably going to be the same way, best used as fillers in playlists or played individually. I think you have to be on some sort of drug [...]
Ok, so I am pretty sure I am going to change the format of this site (for the near future at least)... I'm going to make it more of a music resource than a music blog itself. Sort of like a Yellowpages of music related sites that I think are cool. At this point I feel like I know more good blogs than I do musicians (not really), and blogging on a regular basis is pretty time consuming, so I figure I'll just forward you along... while probably mixing the regular band post in. So hang tight. Give [...]
Rainymood.com + 22tracks' 'relax playlist' = a massage of the ears and brain Rainymood 15-minute version: http://s315939866.onlinehome.u s/rainymood15a.mp3 Rainymood 30-minute version: http://s315939866.onlinehome.u s/rainymood30a.mp3 The relax playlist is updated on a regular basis, rainymood is not. Related posts: Bogus - "Holidays" Despite Christmas being tomorrow, I don't feel a huge urge... CunninLynguists - Strange Journey Vol. 2 Welcome to the world of real hip-hop, if you haven't... [...]
Rainymood.com + 22tracks' 'relax playlist' = a massage of the ears and brain Rainymood 15-minute version: http://s315939866.onlinehome.u s/rainymood15a.mp3 Rainymood 30-minute version: http://s315939866.onlinehome.u s/rainymood30a.mp3 The relax playlist is updated on a regular basis, rainymood is not. Related posts: Bogus - "Holidays" Despite Christmas being tomorrow, I don't feel a huge urge... New Lupe Fiasco - "What U Want" FINALLY! Some fresh, new, and apparently confirmed material off LASERS,... [...]
Some really great bands are set to play the Mountain Man Festival in Saratoga, NY this summer, but the organizers need your help! You can donate, buy a poster, buy your ticket in advance, or sign up to host a booth. You can find the lineup and all the "pledging" options here . Help make this happen!!!!! Related posts: The Flaming Lips to perform Dark Side of the Moon at Bonnaroo The Bonnaroo lineup is still a week away from being... [...]
A new EP is out from the Baltimore slow-core duo Wye Oak. Their last release was one of my "must-hear" albums of 2009, and this one is great as well. Here's the opening track: Wye Oak - "I Hope You Die" Sounds like it would be a little malicious but its really not. The EP is out now digitally via Merge . // Wye Oak MySpace (for tour dates and more) Related posts: Red Box Recorder [...]
This band laid the foundation for Broken Social Scene, as it's core members were Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin, and a bunch of other people contributed on their second album (they only had two). If you're a fan of BSS you will love this, although its different--- mostly instrumental, but it keeps the same summery rock feel. Oh, warm weather. Hear some songs at their unofficial MySpace , or read about them at their wiki page . Related posts: St. Etienne - "Spring" (Air France remix) [...]
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The new album Omni is coming May 4th, and you can pre-order it now on your favorite format here . "My Time" the opening track on the record. The main thing to note is it's got keyboards instead of their usual guitar overload, so it's a neat change. Don't expect this on the whole record though, this is a guitar band! mp3: Minus The Bear - "My Time" "Into The Mirror", the seventh track on the album, along [...]
South by Southwest kicks off tomorrow so I'm just giving the heads up that plenty of awesome content is on the way from all your favorite music blogz. I'll try and do my part and post some videos, songs, etc. from the festival. Have fun if you'll be there!! Related posts: SXSW 2009 Recap There's a whoollee bunch of SXSW content floating around there... NEW DEFTONES ALBUM COMING IN MAY The band will release their sixth album entitled Diamond Eyes... [...]
I haven't heard the entirety of CFCF's debut LP Continent (review and stream here ), but I get the feeling that this remix is a more relaxing, soothing version of their brand of electro-pop. There are plenty of influences to be heard in this band's sound, but I feel like this Mathemagic remix really puts it together into something unique. mp3: CFCF - "Big Love (Mathemagic Remix)" If you're planning on hitting up SXSW in Texas later this week, CFCF will be there . [...]
This track is off a 7" that is an absolute must-have IMO if you like either band. They remix each others tracks, and Small Black plays "Weird Machines" live as a bonus track, and that one is particularly awesome. While Washed Out is one of the cornerstone/breakthrough "chillwave" acts out there and while I think a lot of his stuff is overrated, this disc definitely delivers. Very energetic yet not overloaded. Make sure to get the rest if you like this!!! Small Black - "Despicable Dogs (Washed Out remix)" [...]
It's hard to come across music as relaxed/contemplative as this. I'll leave it at that... Grouper - "Vessel" The track is off a split EP with Roy Montgomery. Related posts: Video: Pearl Jam's full set at Austin City Limits 2009 Just caught this over at PBS. In this ~intimate venue... Mad Decent's FREE GUCCI Mixtape Presented by Diplo's Mad Decent label, Free Gucci is a... My [...]
Memoryhouse take the vocals from one of Cloud Nothing's fuzzy pop songs and throw down some lovely chillwave over top. It sounds nothing like the original, but it's one of the better chillwave songs I've heard, so download it! mp3: Cloud Nothings: "Hey Cool Kid" mp3: Cloud Nothings: "Hey Cool Kid (Memoryhouse Remix)" [via Pitchfork ] :: Memoryhouse on MySpace:: :: Cloud Nothings on MySpace:: [...]
I don't use last.fm radio as much as I should, and I know this because I tuned in to my "recommended radio" for the first time in months, and what do you know, I only skipped about two songs in a period of about an hour and a half. I'm not sure if it's because I haven't used the radio feature in so long that it has a queue of "highly recommended" artists and songs, or if it's just awesomely smart. Regardless, here are some tracks that came up that I really like and that I [...]
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B-more dream poppers are set to release a new EP on Record Store Day, April 14th. Their latest album Teen Dream just came out last month, and it was an interesting shift-- the songs being more crisply than their past two albums. It seems to have worked for them because the album gained much more attention than it's predecessors. Here's a cut off the EP, "The Arrangement". mp3: Beach House - "The Arrangement" Zebra EP tracklist: 01 Zebra (UK Radio Edit) 02 The Arrangement [...]
The band will release their sixth album entitled Diamond Eyes on May 18th of this year. Note that this is NOT Eros , the album they were working on at the time of Chi's car accident. It is a brand new album that they have made since Chi fell into the coma. Sergio Vega fills in on bass. The first single, "Rocket Skates", will be available tomorrow for download. The band is lined up to play the UK's Download festival in Donington Park on June 11-13. [...]
off The Colossus Related posts: RJD2 - "December 4th (Cannibal OX - F Work Mix)" I'm going to see him next Saturday, and while I... Aceyalone - "Moonlit Skies" music video + RJD2 news I was just going to post a stream to this... Out Now: RJD2 - The Colossus I had one of the hardest decisions of my life... [...]
I was going to post the new flylo track simply because it is a new flylo track, but then I thought, "do people really want to listen to this on a Sunday?" For people like me that answer would be yes, but not everybody listens to spaced out electronica on the reg. So here's some more laid back stuff that everyone can jam to on a Sunday. I'll get to that flylo track later. Systems Officer - "Pacer" (the bassist from Pinback) Starless and Bible [...]
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