It looks like MJ MJ Records has some great new stuff coming up. Not least of all is this new beat tape from Boston duo Slyy . Their album Slyyde Show is going to be the second installment of MJx2's Serious Sauce series. These beats are laid back enough to keep in the background, and deep enough to bring to the foreground. All I know is that it's definitely keeping the edge off here at work. [...]
Parentz - Big [ photo ] Chill Mega Chill is at it again, bringing the righteous tunes hard. Parentz just jumped on the chill roster to release their first physical release ever. The 8-song cassette has a wide range of emotions with it's always pleasant melodies, it can seem carefree in one moment, and pensive the next. It's simple yet solid. Big [...]
Youth Lagoon - Montana I can't say a lot about this video that it doesn't say for itself. Obviously Youth Lagoon is one of my favorite artists to emerge this year, and Tyler T. Williams has given him maybe his most cinematic treatment yet. All I can say is wait for the build. Go buy The Year of Hibernation on Fat Possum now, and catch YL out on the road .
FMLY Dinner and a Show I was so excited when I saw this lineup. Then I realized that I will be driving from LA to Denver for Goldrush Music Festival the 15th. Thus commencing heartbreak. But for those of you in town on the 15th please do yourself a favor and go to this. Highly recommended! The details: Thursday, September 15th Oregon Bike Trails Foxes in Fiction [...]
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Purity Ring making FYF Fest worth it!
Better believe it. Here's this month's Free Music Collection. Curated by myself, Think or Smile , Friends With Both Arms , and Stadiums & Shrines . Smoke Stadiums With Both Arms & Smile. GO TO THERE My selections include: Goldrush Music Festival Compliation : an impressive bout of new tracks from all the amazing acts performing at Goldrush! Pepepiano – [...]
Oregon Bike Trails = High School Lover The infallible Father/Daughter Records continues it's streak with the release of a brand new 7" for one of my favorite artists to emerge this year. Zach Yudin is Oregon Bike Trails , and makes some of the most infections bubble-gum pop jams, it's hard to believe he started in his bedroom. He's fully equipped with band behind him now, and has been playing shows around LA. Go listen to [...]
Share-a-tories = Dissolved In The Dark "While I might have previously categorized this year as something of a downer, I ended up finding love, refortified friendships, and a whole new way to look at life as a series of events that, while sometimes are seemingly uncontrollable and filled with sadness, can reshape and revitalize one's ability to find love and beauty in this absurd thing we call "being alive". " You might remember [...]
Purity Ring = Belispeak Happy Friday. A new single from total babes Purity Ring . Catch them at this years FYF Fest in a couple weeks. I will be :)
Slow Magic = ◯ Well, who's mad about more of this mysterious project Slow Magic ? I know I'm not. This new track and video were premiered over at my buddy Speaker Snacks and Magic Teepee . It was part of an amazing announcement that Slow Magic will have his live performance debut at Denver, Colorado's Goldrush Music Festival next month! And I'm officially going! Anyways, along with [...]
COOLRUNNINGS = Fool Moon The Knoxville wildcards of COOLRUNNINGS had a one night stand with Too Pure Singles Club . And the result was this 7" baby with Fool Moon on the A-side and Rusk on the B. COOLRUNNINGS will never cease to impress me with how with each release, they evolve, and dip into some unknown, or at least, unrealized well of talent. This song, is epic. That's it. Go buy [...]
Pepepiano = Kevin's Basement This video kind of blows my mind, from the rotating bubble head of what seems to be Saddam Hussein to the tiny boxing Kimbo Slice images dancing around, it's bound to make you happy. It was directed and animated by Theo Anthony . The good good dudes over at Speaker Snacks Records have just released this killer new EP for Laguna Beach producer Pepepiano. It's through and through a marvel at electronic production, and has David Bird's knack for [...]
KUHRYE-OO TOUR UPDATE: STOLEN LAPTOP/PASSPORT : Click through to read the rest of this super sad news :( But hey, it's a chance to support a great artist. I know I'll be buying one of these fresh t-shirts! Throw all your money into his Paypal at fourwallsstudio@gmail.com (also for buying t-shirts). **This of course affecting the JAXART & Smoke Don't Smoke show happening this Friday. Glow Marrow is playing in Calvin's stead.
I'm super excited to tell you about this awesome app I've teamed up with. URBANDIG is providing you unique blogger-crafted city tours, and I've help create one I think you'll dig! Go sign up early , to be one of the first to be a part of my specially made Jukebox tour of Los Angeles! Expect the launch very soon! Follow URBANDIG : twitter / tumblr
PREMIERE : Appetite = Warn Me, Right It gives me great pleasure to be able to give you this new single off of Teddy Briggs brand spanking new album out today. Scattered Smothered Covered is an easily repeatable album. It's an easy listen, concise, and full of classic Teddy Briggs quirkiness. Appetite fills a strange void for me musically, and hopefully it does for you too. You can pick up the album in just about any form you [...]
The Friday, August 19th : The Neighborhood Flashlights Kuhrye-oo Steffaloo This Friday, August 19th $5 | 18 Yrs + | Doors at 9PM $5 Craft Beers and Wine Available. Amazing Selection. Ask about their late night food [...]
Skeleton Zoo = Devil's Lettuce This album sounds kind of like I've been feeling lately. I don't even think I fully understand that. But Skeleton Zoo , self-described as "post-elevator music" is a relaxing listen, yet eclectic and interesting enough not to bore you. Some of it reminds me of early Department of Eagles . It can be an unobtrusive soundtrack to your work day, yet it inevitably has your head bobbing. Anyway, [...]
Evenings = Lo-Vélo Honestly, it's been a long time coming. Since the release of his debut EP North Dorm , Nathan Broaddus, the man behind Evenings , I think it's safe to say the anticipation for further material has been growing. And that anticipation has been met, when this morning he introduced into the world Lately . Another compilation [...]
Smoke Don't Smoke presents :: Coolzey Roommate Moonbeams The Da This Friday August 12th Doors at 8:30pm 18+ / $5 (goes to bands!) FACEBOOK EVENT [...]
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