The story of Willis Earl Beal rise to professional musician status sounds more like an inspirational disney movie than reality. After working a number of odd jobs in Albuquerque, NM, Beal was discovered originally not for his music, but an intriguing letter left on city sidewalks in which he was seemingly looking for a female companion. In fact, the Chicago Reader's Leor Galil did a great job of describing his, I guess, humble beginnings to his move back to his hometown of Chicago and eventual arrival [...]
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Tweet Listen to Willis Earl Beal 's new song "Take Me Away" below, from his upcoming album "Acousmatic Sorcery" . As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago , Willis Earl Beal is on the path to great success, and the re-issue of his album "Acousmatic Sorcery" will only prove this, however if there's one thing holding him back on that album it'll be the production. [...]
Willis Earl Beal, shares track number two 'Take Me Away', from his upcoming debut album Acoustmatic Sorcery . The track shows off Beal's soulful side and his journey only continues to grow. Check out FPT's Play It Forward feature on Willis Earl Beal below, along with album tracklisting, and the video for 'Take Me Away'. Play It Forward: Willis Earl Beal Acoustmatic Sorcery Track Listing: 01. Nepenenoyka 02. Take Me Away 03. Cosmic Queries 04. Evening's Kiss [...]
Tweet Michael Boyd Photography Sometimes the story behind an artist is more interesting than the music they create, but with Willis Earl Beal both story and music fight for the biggest talking points. Discovered by Found Magazine after posting homemade fliers around Chicago and Albuquerque with self-drawn portraits and messages, the now 27 year-old began to make a name for himself when he'd give out his phone number on the fliers asking people to call him so [...]
Willis Earl Beal is a 27 year old Chicago-based singer with an incredible story and mystery behind him. He is all set to release his first proper album titled Acousmatic Sorcery on March 20th, which displays a unique blend of lo-fi and soul. He has been self-releasing his own music via cassette tapes and CD-R's and using his creative art skills by handing out flyers with phrases like "I want some friends & stuff" "I am not a Weasel" and included his name Willis Earl Beal, a phone number, and a drawing. Also another that [...]
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Friendly Fires continua con la colección de fantásticos remixes para su último álbum, ahora el encargado de realizar una maravilla de remix es el alemán de Tensnake (que el viernes 17 de febrero estará en sala Razzmatazz de Barcelona), muy bueno el trabajo que ha realizado sobre el tema 'Hurting' y disponible en versión remix y dub. Friendly Fires – Hurting (Tensnake Mixes) [XL Recordings XLDS553RMX2] (16/Enero/2012) Comprar en Juno 01. Hurting (Tensnake remix) 4:49 02. Hurting (Tensnake Dub [...]
The XX have announced in a recent interview with the Creator Project that the new album will have a 'club influence'. Jamie was the one to spill details stating; "We're just about to start recording. Hopefully we'll get it done in time to be asked to do festivals next year, because that's the most fun." Although news to some, this could be considered a no-brainer with Jamie Smiths current solo workings as Jamie XX dominating 2011 with both remixes and originals. Further to the [...]
XL Recordings has launched its new vinyl web store in the U.S. The label has asserted itself as one of the most important independents with diverse landmark albums such as the Mercury Prize-winning, self -titled debut from The xx; the most talked about new hip hop artist of 2011 - Tyler, the Creator's Goblin; and [...]
Portishead - Chase The Tear from Mintonfilm on Vimeo . XL Recordings è pronta a pubblicare ' Chase The Tear' dei Portishead , per la prima volta su vinile. 'Chase The Tear' - eseguita dai Portishead live al Jimmy Fallon show il 5 ottobre - sarà disponibile in un vinile 12" in edizione limitata accompagnata da una versione del brano da parte dei Doldrums, band di Toronto. Tutti i ricavati andranno ad Amnesty International . (In alto il video di 'Chase The Tear' tratto dal sito della band). [...]
What with everyone drooling over TKOL RMX 1234567 at the minute, this seems as good a time as any for the preconceptions of the remix to be reassessed, the limitless boundaries of its potential stretched, its infinite potential unleashed. And unleashing a seething hound of a thing is precisely what Doldrums has done in reinterpreting Portishead's Chase The Tear, the track they themselves struggled so consistently with recreating at July's inaugural I'll Be Your Mirror atop a hill in Alexandra Park . With the ink still drying on a deal with No Pain In [...]
Después de su gran presentación en la ciudad de méxico el viernes pasado, The Horrors nos presenta el video del nuevo sencillo "I Can See Through You" de Skying. ♩ The Horrors - I Can See Through You
Radiohead - TKOL RMX 1234567 By Greg Salter TKOL RMX 1234567 is a compilation of the remix 12s that Radiohead have been gradually releasing over the last few months, since their eighth album, The King Of Limbs , arrived in February. With the 19 tracks on offer here, the band have done a pretty good job of bringing together many of the most exciting names in (UK based mainly) forward-looking dance music. For its first half or so, The King Of Limbs [...]
Portishead Portishead are to release their first new material since 20082s Third in the coming weeks, with the arrival of a new single, 'Chase The Tear'. Previously available to download in 2009, it'll be released on XL recordings on limited 123 vinyl and backed by a version of the song by Doldrums. The single will first be made available this Saturday 8th October at the Independent Label Market in New York, and will get a worldwide release on 14th November. All proceeds from the single will be going to Amnesty International. [...]
Radiohead - TKOL RMX 1234567 Over the last few months, Radiohead have been releasing a series of 12s with remixes of tracks from their The King Of Limbs album from earlier this year. On 10th October, these will be available as TKOL RMX 1234567 , a compilation released on XL records. It will compile the generally high quality remixes from the likes of Caribou, Flying Lotus, Jamie XX, Jacques Greene and Four Tet in one package. Ahead of the release, you can stream the entire thing below. [...]
Esta semana escuchamos el gran remix de Jamie XX a Radiohead y ahora tenemos otro buen remix por parte de SBTRKT, la rola es "Lotus Flower" primer sencillo del The King Of Limbs. Perfecta para bailar (a la Thom Yorke), enjoy. ♩ Radiohead - Lotus Flower (SBTRKT Remix) extra: ♩ Radiohead - Bloom (Jamie XX Remix)
Besides being the home to several amazing artists, XL Recordings is a super fan-friendly label. For a limited time and while supplies last, the record label is giving away a FREE vinyl sampler showcasing their diverse artists. Check out the message from the label below: We work with some amazing artists, and we appreciate the support you show them. To celebrate their work, and say thank you to you, we've made a limited edition, double 123 vinyl sampler. It features ...
DRC Music es el nombre del nuevo proyecto de Damon Albarn. En este proyecto participan varios personajes bastante importantes, entre ellos: Richard Russell de XL Recordings, Dan The Automator, Actress, Kwes, T-E-E-D, Jneiro Jarel, Marc Antoine, Alwest, Remi Kabaka, y Rodaidh McDonald. El próximo 8 de Noviembre sacarán Kinshasa One Two, un disco grabado en la ciudad de Kinshasa en Congo. Acá les dejo "Hallo" y un video de lo que fueron esos 5 días de grabación. Pueden escuchar más rolas desde su soundcloud. [...]
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