Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
vaudeville tinged folk rocker he’s my brother, she’s my sister are just as easy on the ears as the soft soughing of autumnal winds through denuded branches. the recently signed to park the van records band have a sound both unfamiliar and refreshing. listen to the track, “can’t see the stars” and get a dose of what is working so well for this group. peace. Continue reading “he’s my brother, she’s my sister // can’t see the stars”
sorry if i’m late in discovering the berlin-based pablo decoder, but with his latest release, “falling et growing” i am getting up to speed. word is he’s working on a live project (as a duo with the talented partner in sound-crime lohtta) ‘lili et klause‘ from which this track is taken. you’ll love this track for its space odyssey free-fall appeal, it manages to be both tranquil and rhythmically cool all at the same time. you want more? then check out lili et klaus on soundcloud. peace. Continue reading “lilli at klaus // falling et growing”
The math is pretty elementary on this one. justin stivers + justin gonzales = main vein shots of sun fried rainbows bathed chin deep in a feel good reduction. fyi justin s. (bassist on the antlers album ‘hospice’, pet ghost project), and justin g. manhandles all known and unknown musical instrumentation with otherworldly virtuosity. listen to the first single, “heavy drugs” from the band’s self-titled debut lp and get in touch with the vibrancy and beauty of a band who’s conquered the magic of experimentation and kept only the cream. you can cop the album on passenger peru’s bandpage. peace. Continue reading “passenger peru // heavy drugs”
the latest video from the dirty projectors for the song, “about to die” is an excerpt from the david longstreth short film ‘hi custodian‘, which is basically a long form visual orgy of the band’s latest lp ‘swing lo magellan‘. on november 5th be on the look out for the band’s ‘about to die ep‘ which will feature three brand new songs. also, the love the video for all its holy men commingling with bikini clad beauties. so epic. peace.
there are lots of good reasons to celebrate the release of fur coat‘s september lp release ‘mind over matter‘, but here’s a reason to throw up your hands and move to the rhythm. the venezuelan duo (sergio muñoz & israel sunshine) is giving away a fantastic promotional mix of music. it’s a free download, and you can also support and cop their debut release via beatport and itunes. peace. Continue reading “fur coat // mind over matter (september mix 2012)”
on a recent trip to nyc cold specks gave fans a few reasons to get all excited about. check out al spx’s semi-impromptu session delivering “elephant head” at harlem’s historic paris blues bar. then during her la blogotheque session she showcases her soulful blues-tinged pipes by unleashing, the aforementioned “elephant head” then adding “heavy hands” and “blank maps” as stirring chasers. you can also check out cold specks on npr’s world cafe for additional, then check out the band’s north american tour schedule for dates near you. you can get the previous songs and others on cold speck’s album ‘i predict a graceful expulsion‘ via arts & crafts on itunes. peace. Continue reading “cold specks // new york sessions”
the sophomore album release, incorruptible heart by the la-based lavender diamond is a collection of songs reminiscent of a sweet-smelling bouquet of wildflowers. the songs are ethereal and filled with a warm earthiness which lends itself to the autumn season, not so far of a departure from the groups beginnings in the bird songs of the bauharoque, the punk operetta inspired by the work of american painter/architect paul laffoley.
the albums opens with the delicate song, “everybody’s heart’s breaking now,” and becky stark‘s lithe soprano drains all the color from your heart. but, it is an apt song to set the tone for this tranquil slow-burn of an album. the next song, “dragonfly” speaks of birth as the beginning of death (poetic existentialism?), but it is also a wake-up call to live the life you’re given to the fullest. the album proceeds, or perhaps blooms into its fullness over and over again, songs fall petal by petal through a soft cacophony of wistful tomes, 12-songs and a few surprises. stand outs include, “i don’t recall,” “teach me how to waken” and “forgive“.
i’m certain you’ll discover your very own favorites too. incorruptible heart isn’t so much an album about discovery as it is the reflection of one’s past. a past marked by not only heartbreak, but lessons learned and experienced joys. lavender diamond have surely come into their own as a band, filled with maturity and a willingness to bare it all unflinchingly. you can pre-order incorruptible heart in various formats via www.lavenderdiamond.net.
the album drops september 25th. peace. Continue reading “lavender diamond // incorruptible heart (album release september 25th) + everybody’s heart’s breaking now (official video)”
la-based band lavender diamond creates the kind of songs which are perfect for anytime you want to chill out and de-stress after lords knows what. lead singer becky stark is in solid possession of such a lethally seductive soprano it compels one’s ears to filter out (even screaming babies and ambulance sirens) all other earthly sounds. the band is set to release their sophomore album incorruptible heart on september 25th via paracadute records.
newbie wonder kid roosevelt is making a name for himself with his bristling and euphoria inducing brand of electro-pop with his current single, “sea”. he is currently signed to indie label greco-roman (joe goddard of hot chip) and is playing dated with totally enormous extinct dinosuars. no release date for an debut ep or album but i’ll keep you posted. peace. Continue reading “roosevelt // sea”
the chromatics have been getting a lot of request for the songs used in a recent interview, so the ever gracious johnny jewel put together this sunday morning mix minus with a few extras thrown in for good measure. you’ll hear from bands symmetry, new farah, komeda and tangerine dream just to name a few. by the way, i’ve also included the complete chromatic’s album ‘kill for love’ for your listening pleasure. peace. Continue reading “chromatics // let’s kiss (sunday morning mix)”
