It’s been a few months since Dutch trance legend Estiva collaborated with up-and-coming Texas-based producer Cardinal to create Wait Forever . The original release featured two mixes - a big-room anthem courtesy of Estiva and a deeper, more progressive offering from Cardinal. It made for a diverse release, appealing to a wide range of EDM fans, but now it's time forsomething new, something more energetic, and it comes from the studio of Daniel Kandi . As you’d probably expect, this latest mix is uplifting trance at its [...]
As 2012 has come to an end, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite posts of the year by our guest editors. After an 18-year absence, Cardinal has finally returned with Hymns (Fire), its sophomore album. To rabid fans of the bi-coastal duo who'd all but given up hope of ever [...]
1. The Shins - Port of Morrow 2. Neil Halstead - Palindrome Hunches 3. Lost in the Trees - A Church That Fits Our Needs 4. Cheers Elephant - Like Wind Blows Fire 5. Cardinal - Hymns 6. Grizzly Bear - Shields 7. Beach House - [...]
1. The Shins - Port of Morrow 2. Neil Halstead - Palindrome Hunches 3. Lost in the Trees - A Church That Fits Our Needs 4. Cheers Elephant - Like Wind Blows Fire 5. Cardinal - Hymns 6. Grizzly Bear - Shields 7. Beach House - [...]
As 2012 comes to an end, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite posts of the year by our guest editors. After an 18-year absence, Cardinal has finally returned with Hymns (Fire), its sophomore album. To rabid fans of the bi-coastal duo who'd all but given up hope of ever hearing [...]
The duo of Richard Davies and Eric Matthews, also known as Cardinal , just released their second album "Hymns" - 18 years after the band's debut album and have announced their first ever tour as a band. One of the stops on the short tour is at Strange Matter on Monday, May 14. Davies felt that the time had come to bring these songs into a live setting for the first time. Matthews, who chooses to stay on the recording side of things will not be a part of the live show (but gave his full blessing), [...]
Earlier in the year Cardinal, the duo of Richard Davies and Eric Matthews, released their first album in nearly two decades. Now, we have the announcement that a handful of live dates will be undertaken in May. "These songs are special to a lot of people, and more importantly, they are special to me," explained Davies. "It has been a long wait to take them on the road, and while it may be a little ragged compared to the recordings, I can't wait." Eric Matthews, however, will not be a part of the live shows. "It's [...]

Ryan Adams will release an iTunes Session EP on April 24th via EMI. Recorded earlier this year at the historic Capitol Studios in Hollywood, the eight-track effort features cuts from across Adams' career, including the Whiskeytown-era “Houses On The Hill" and "Lucky Now", from last year's Ashes & Fire . The EP also features Adams' cover of Bob Mould’s “Black Sheets of Rain", which he first performed at last year's Mould tribute concert . Sadly, his Passions theme song cover wasn't cleared by NBC . Below, you can find the EP's tracklist, [...]
In 1994 verscheen het eerste album van Cardinal , de naam waarachter de Amerikaan Eric Matthews (links) en de Australiër Richard Davies schuilgaan. Achttien jaar later is er een opvolger: Hymns. Een van de fijnste albums die tot nu toe in 2012 zijn verschenen. Tja, hoe moet je het noemen? Kamerpop? Art-pop? Het klinkt in elk geval als een klok. MP3: Cardinal - Carbolic Smoke Ball Cardinal op Spotify [...]
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription . This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased tracks, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “Kal” by Cardinal , from the 2012 album Hymns on Fire Records . Cardinal - Kal ( MP3 ) As you may recall, back [...]
It doesn’t roll off the tongue with quite the same alliterative ease but let’s call this Freeloader Monday. If you’re heading down to Austin next week, it’s a good bet that you have started to assemble an elaborate SXSW itinerary that will take you all over the city to see ...
Mondays are for getting dolled up Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands – Especially Your Mother England in 1819 – Air That We Once Breathed Eux Autres - Home Tonight My Empire of Sound – Carry Us Home Jenny Gillespie – Creature Of Our Make Lera Lynn – Ring of Fire Cardinal - Carbolic Smoke [...]
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In addition to a profilic spate signings, reissues and new releases, Fire Records and Critical Heights team-up for a SXSW Showcase.
After an 18-year absence, Cardinal has finally returned with Hymns (Fire), its sophomore album. To rabid fans of the bi-coastal duo who'd all but given up hope of ever hearing a sequel to their masterful self-titled 1994 debut, that freshman year must have seemed interminable. When its first longplayer appeared on an indie-rock scene buzzing [...]
In 1994 verscheen het eerste album van Cardinal , de naam waarachter de Amerikaan Eric Matthews (links) en de Australiër Richard Davies schuilgaan. Achttien jaar later is er een opvolger: Hymns. Een van de fijnste albums die tot nu toe in 2012 zijn verschenen. Tja, hoe moet je het noemen? Kamerpop? Art-pop? Het klinkt in elk geval als een klok. MP3: Cardinal – Carbolic Smoke Ball
In 1994 verscheen het eerste album van Cardinal , de naam waarachter de Amerikaan Eric Matthews (links) en de Australiër Richard Davies schuilgaan. Achttien jaar later is er een opvolger: Hymns. Een van de fijnste albums die tot nu toe in 2012 zijn verschenen. Tja, hoe moet je het noemen? Kamerpop? Art-pop? Het klinkt in elk geval als een klok. MP3: Cardinal – Carbolic Smoke Ball
In 1994 verscheen het eerste album van Cardinal , de naam waarachter de Amerikaan Eric Matthews (links) en de Australiër Richard Davies schuilgaan. Achttien jaar later is er een opvolger: Hymns. Een van de fijnste albums die tot nu toe in 2012 zijn verschenen. Tja, hoe moet je het noemen? Kamerpop? Art-pop? Het klinkt in elk geval als een klok. MP3: Cardinal - Carbolic Smoke Ball Subscribe in a reader
In 1994 verscheen het eerste album van Cardinal , de naam waarachter de Amerikaan Eric Matthews (links) en de Australiër Richard Davies schuilgaan. Achttien jaar later is er een opvolger: Hymns. Een van de fijnste albums die tot nu toe in 2012 zijn verschenen. Tja, hoe moet je het noemen? Kamerpop? Art-pop? Het klinkt in elk geval als een klok. MP3: Cardinal - Carbolic Smoke Ball Subscribe in a reader

by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD : Sophia Knapp - Close to Me (MP3) DOWNLOAD : Sophia Knapp - Into the Waves (MP3) DOWNLOAD : Cardinal - Love Like Rain (MP3) DOWNLOAD : Cardinal - Carbolic Smoke Ball (MP3) DOWNLOAD : Savoir Adore - Dreamers (Golden Pony remix) (MP3) DOWNLOAD : Savoir Adore - Dreamers (MP3) Del Fuegos in the '80s [...]

We haven't had more than seven days that've dropped below freezing, but it is still technically winter. I keep hoping we'll get one snowstorm before it's over. Maybe. Here for you, there's two bands from Finland, four from Australia, Dreams and Dreems, Cats and Cates, guitars and synths. One Dinowalrus. I think this will be the last Wintry Mix of 2012. But look for Spring Fever in April. DOWNLOAD WINTRY MIX 2.22.2012 Tracklist: 1. Eux Autres - Right [...]