Thursday, March 28, 2013
Bibio - À tout à l'heure
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Don't Bogart Me - Fraternity of Man
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Total Trash - You Don't Try
Twin Cities punk group Total Trash released a new cassette early this month titled You Don't Try and recently completed a short Midwest tour. With the new album you can tell the band has progressed. The album right off the bat has an obvious better production quality to it, still possessing that raw edge characteristic of their sound. The band is using noise in a much better fashion not having overbearing distortion which causes a mixture wash of sound but allowing for the separation of instruments to be layered throughout songs. The album has some songs re-recorded from the last album as well as some new tracks of course, which honestly stick out so much on this release as they seem to have more complexity and more structure to them. Not to say the old tunes are bad by all means but it becomes clear based on listening to this release and the last release that the band is progressing as they continue to make music. If you are a fan of punk music this local release is right up your alley and is worth the listen. Put your ears to this album and see what you think for yourself.
Gospel Gossip - Gospel Gossip
Local cats Gospel Gossip recently released a new self titled record. The band had a lot of buzz in the Minneapolis scene last year and is working hard to maintain that momentum by releasing a follow up record early this year. I think the band has some really nice tunes on this record that would appeal to a lot of listeners with sounds ranging from bands like beach house, to the distorted guitar parts characteristic of shoegaze. The reverb on the guitar rings across each track as the echoing vocals lay so perfectly over the top. All in all, it is a nice indie rock record that serves as nice afternoon listen. Check out a couple tunes off of the new record and see what you think for yourself.
Capricorn Vertical Slum - "Various Portals & Sleazo Inputs Vol. 1: Tourism"
Capricorn Vertical Slum is a Moon Glyph label cassette that is worth the listen for anyone who is looking for some tripped out psychedelic rock. The music is acid-washed, tripped out, spacey, and just flat out groovy psych music sounding as though animal collective, the flaming lips, and your neighborhood garage rock band were all thrown into a blender. This is a cool little cassette that I recommend to anyone who can stumble upon a copy. Listen to a track off of the release and see what you think for yourself.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Kendrick Lamar - Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe (Jay-Z Remix)
Kendrick Lamar has recently remixed the first track off his debut release good kid, m.A.A.d. city including Jay-Z on the track. The two pair up well together with a fast flow that seems to roll of the tongues of the two talented artists. Apparently....Jay-Z heard Kendrick a couple years ago and passed on an opportunity to work with him as he felt he needed to refine his music at that point and time. I guess Jay-Z finally saw a good opportunity to work with Kendrick with his recent success as shown with the collaboration on this on track. Put your ears to this track and see what you think for yourself.
Aerial M - Aerial M
The Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-la-la Band - "Born into Trouble as the Sparks Fly Upward"
!!! - Sweet Life
So I know !!! (Chk Chk Chk) has been around for a little while now but I looked up the album myth takes tonight and am very interested in hearing more based off of the little I heard. The band is considered to be dance-punk and is centered out of Sacramento, CA. The band has a new record out at the end of April titled THR!!!ER. Put your ears to this track and see what you think for yourself. Will you be looking forward to a new release as well? !!! - Sweet Life
Ride - Nowhere
Slint - Spiderland
Recently, I was introduced to a post-rock classic Spiderland by the band Slint. The album's release was back in 1991 did not gain the status it holds today until the band had dismembered. People consider this album the first true post-rock album. This album is definitely worth the listen for anyone who is like me and had previously never taken the time to sit down with this record. The album has narrative style lyrics ranging from low spoken word vocals to yelling vocals at other points. The lyrics are dark and ambiguous, making them pair nicely with the dramatic musical shifts. This album is worth the listen if you are like me and had never previously heard this record. If you have listened to this record, I suggest giving it another spin and enjoying it for the wonderful piece of music it is.
FWY! - Any Exit
San Francisco artist, FWY! recently released another album titled Any Exit which was put out via Moon Glyph on cassette. The layered synths and bass create warm synth driven tunes that sound as though they would make the perfect sound track for a drive along the shore. Put your ears to this track and see what you think for yourself.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Black Angels - Evil Things
Austin based Psych rockers the Black Angels have a new record due out April 2nd titled Indigo Meadow. The first single of the record is a ripper of a tune with the intense guitar driven psych rock that makes the Black Angels the great rock band they are. This track is a must listen and if you are anything like me, you are even more excited for the new record after hearing this single. Put your ears to this track and see what you think for yourself. If you are trying to catch these dudes live, they will be in town on Record Store Day (April 20th) this year at the Fineline.
Colorama - Old Fashioned Girl
Stumbled upon this Indie Pop group Colorama and was pleasantly surprised right from the start. Old Fashioned Girl instantly dragged me in with its catchy riffs, upbeat vibe, and groovy bass lines. This group is worth checking out if this is your avenue as I am sure you will enjoy them as much as I have been. Listen to Old Fashioned Girl off of their Good Music release from last year and see what you think for yourself.
Wooly Vs Projections - The Return of Love
Fort Romeau - Kingdoms
UK producer Fort Romeau put out a record titled Kingdoms which is worth the listen for any fan of electronic. The sound has a slowjam DJ vibe to it which creates a chilled out club style. Speaking from someone who is not a big fan of club music, this is club music you can get into. Give the most recent record, Kingdoms a preview spin and see what you think for yourself of the 2012 release.
White Manna - White Manna
I stumbled upon this psychedelic rock group on a best of list from 2012 and wanted to share the sounds with everyone else. These dudes are out of Arcata, California and released a record last year via Holy Mountain records. I highly recommend checking these dudes out if you are a psych rock fan as the little bit that I've heard sounds pretty groovy. Put your ears to this track and see what you think for yourself.
What I've Been Spinning Lately
Here is what I have been spinning as of recently. Some of it is new, some of it is old, but all of it is worth some recognition. If you have a chance, track these records down and give them a listen yourself. For right now though here is what has been on my radar as of lately. Hope everyone enjoys as much as I have been.
Iceage - You're Nothing Youth Lagoon - Wonderous Bughouse Kraftwerk - Tour De France (Original 12" Single)Atoms for Peace - AMOK
Herbie Hancock - Future Shock
Mogwai - Mr. Beast
High on Fire - De Vermis Mysteriis
Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles
Astrud Gilberto - Now
Brute Heart - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Cassette)
Aby Wolf - Wolf Lords
The Microphones - It Was Hot We, Stayed In The Water
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band & Choir - "This Is Our Punk-Rock," Thee Rusted Satellites Gather + Sing
Fantastic Plastic Machine - The Fantastic Plastic Machine
Tame Impala - Innerspeaker
NRBQ - At Yankee Stadium
The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
My Bloody Valentine - M B V
Nadja - Dagdrøm
The Microphones - It Was Hot We, Stayed In The Water
Fantastic Plastic Machine - The Fantastic Plastic Machine
Drexciya - Journey of the Deep Sea Dweller, Vol. 1
NRBQ - At Yankee Stadium
Purling Hiss - Lolita
Lo-fi rock group Purling Hiss is releasing a new record via Drag City titled Water on Mars which is due out this next Tuesday, March 19th. Here is a single off of the record titled Lolita. Give it a listen if you are wanting to hear an awesome garage rock tune. Bottom line, its just a nice little rock tune which is worth the listen at least once.
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