Today sees the release of aBest Fit-curated Record Day exclusive 103 vinyl, produced by Music Finland, showcasing the very best in emerging Finnish indie and electro. The release includes tracks from K-X-P , Sin Cos Tan and Phantom as well as new material from LCMDF , Husky Rescue and [...]
Detroit emcee/producer Black Milk's instrumental EP goes by Synth or Soul . Whether a question about musical preference, a statement about Milk's influences or a tasty little combination of the two, the listener benefits since this is pure, unadulterated ear candy. You know that one part of the beat of your favorite song (the bass chords in OutKast's "Playa's Ball," the warped flute in Big K.R.I.T.'s "Me And My Old School") that you look forward to every time you hit play? Milk has found a way to capture that sound from some of [...]
The Detroit rapper/producer Black Milk has plans to release a conventional album sometime this year, and we've already posted his pretty great single " Sunday's Best/Monday's Worst ." But Black Milk's new Record Store Day full-length Synth Or Soul isn't a conventional rap album. Instead, it focuses on the production side of things. It's entirely instrumental, its beats fast and short and broken, and it welcomes the obvious Dilla comparisons that Black Milk was going to get anyway. Hear the album below. Read More...
From "Sweater Weather" to "Wires" and a reworked "Female Robbery", I've spent some time covering these LA gentlemen called The Neighbourhood. They've had some great singles, they've got an awesome logo, and they live their lives in black and white. It's taken a long time, been a long wait, but I Love You. finally arrived in our eardrums via a premiere on Rolling Stone. I spent some time with it and have been debating on sharing my thoughts. I say debated because in this business there are plenty of critics. One need only check the aforementioned Rolling [...]
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Back at the end of March, Brighton band Phoria impressed us with 'Red', a track from their debut Bloodworks EP and now, with a full stream, they're set to do it all over again. The gentle crispness of the aforementioned single is present throughout and while that remains a standout, there's plenty more to see here. From the broody, shuffling opener 'Posture' to the sweeping pop of 'Scopes', a track that rises steadily before fragile synth laded choruses gush out. While those [...]
Sometimes a change of the natural environment holds some new perspectives and ideas, especially for musicians. Canadian indie-pop band YOUNG GALAXY was in the mood for a change when it came to record their fourth full-length album. So, they went all the way from Vancouver to Gothenburg. The move to Sweden not only gave the The post Young Galaxy - Ultramarine appeared first on Nothing But Hope And Passion - NBHAP - Music Magazine & more .
The Neighbourhood seemingly came out of nowhere with their debut single "Female Robbery." They followed it up last March with one of 20122s best songs of the year in "Sweater Weather." With two tracks, the L.A.-based band had catapulted to one of the most buzzworthy bands circulating the online music ... Read More
José González's Gothenburg post-rock trio Junip are getting ready to release their self-titled sophomore album, which makes for a deeply relaxing listen: González's whispery voice over velvety synths and plumes of guitar. We've already posted the early singles " Line Of Fire " and " Your Life, Your Call " (as well as their vaguely disturbing videos ), and now the whole album is streaming online. Listen to it at Pitchfork . Junip is out 4/23 on Mute .
Next week, the polite Frenchmen in Phoenix will release Bankrupt! , their first new album since 20092s ridiculously massive Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix , and our own Michael has already had a whole lot to say about the new one. Now you can (legally) pass your own judgement, and Bankrupt! is now streaming in full at iTunes. To hear it, head over here . Bankrupt! is out 4/23 on Loyaute/ Glassnote .
Premiering over at Rolling Stone, which should sit well as a legitimate co-signing media outlet, Los Angeles-based indie newcomers The Neighbourhood, who impressed the entire [...]
The Neighbourhood have finally let the proverbial cat of the bag on I Love You , premiering the stream at Rolling Stone and giving us our first glimpse at that long awaited full length. You can hit that link or stream it below for yourself. You can purchase (pre-order) the album via Amazon . What do you think? I'll update with my own thoughts after I've given it a little more time.
OK so the band's own frontman, Samuel F Scott, describes his band's new record as "ridiculously long but a highly rewarding experience for those who can spend some time with it". He's not wrong- on both counts. It drops next week but feel to stream it all day long right now:
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"I was writing a lot of songs about the sea and thought it was a good idea to make a concept album and call it 'Ships'," says Cardiff-based indie crooner Sweet Baboo about the inspiration behind his brilliant new record entitled, indeed, Ships . "Somewhere along the way the concept got a bit confused so now I like to call it a brass based pop album inspired by girls, the north Wales Coast and mostly the sea". With the loose-lipped lyrical dexterity not seen since The [...]
Mosquito seems like a step back to the basis in what has been a lengthy musical journey for YEAH YEAH YEAHS. To be exact, it has been ten years since their debut record Fever to Tell. The three-piece from NYC have been on the verge of true commercial success for quite some time now. Don't The post Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Mosquito appeared first on Nothing But Hope And Passion - NBHAP - Music Magazine & more .
After impressing with the sultry late night lonesome waltz around the dancefloor on 'Holograms' last month , Berlin based newcomer Butterclock today releases a full stream of debut EP First Prom . Out now via FANTASYmusic , the five tracks delve into a world of misguided love and stolen glances that come drenched over a canvas of glitchy beats and Laura Clock's echoing, seductive vocals. Electronic music with a very human touch: perhaps best described as the soundtrack to a John Hughes movie that's [...]
After releasing his fantastic Diaries EP last month, Dublin, Ireland’s production boy wonder, MMOTHS ’ releases his Diaries Remix EP starring some of electronic music’s best new talent. Each act takes a turn at adding their unique take on Jack Tatum's music, with Max Cooper lending wistful atmospheric notes, Tuff Sherm going grimey and dense, while Los Angeles rising producer, Dreams takes us on an ethereal ride into the future and Regal Safari keeps the mood light and [...]
The weirdness of Jai Paul's self titled debut album is correlative to the album art, giving you a sense of what's to come before you even hit play. Appearing on bandcamp in its entirety the album is available without track titles for fans to stream and purchase. Jai Paul's creation is like the ingredients of a great blog all rolled into one album; chillwave, electronic, pop, experimental, hip hop. A little bit of everything for everyone. Jai Paul - Jai Paul Jai Paul by Jai Paul The [...]
Jai Paul by Jai Paul Out of the last night Jai Paul released his long awaited debut album. The songs don't have proper song titles but I can tell you that track 9 is "Jasmine" and track 16 is the wonderful "BTSU" . Previously: Jai Paul - Jasmine (Demo)
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