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rae morris | do you even know? | video


Rae Morris (of Blackpool, UK and African Express alum) puts out a mighty fine and verily artful video for her lead single Do You Even Know? courtesy of Atlantic Records. We can also look for her as yet untitled debut album release in the near and dear future. Word is production work is being handled by the beyond capable Ariel Rechtshaid (Charlie XCX, Sky Ferreira and Vampire Weekend, etc.).

And in describing the song and accompanying video check out what Ms. Morris had to say,“I wanted people to be able to feel the discomfort and awkwardness of feeling misunderstood. I wanted people to see me as a mannequin shining on the outside but with the inside well hidden. The end of the video is my favourite part. My figure, the static character, begins turning and spiraling out of control through a form of stop frame animation. At the end, the spiraling stops and I’m no longer in the chains of the statuesque stillness from before, but moving more freely and dancing. To me, that symbolises an acceptance and shy confidence knowing that it doesn’t really matter if people know you or not…”

Take in a listen and see if I didn’t bring you some good stuff. May 6th is the date, and Do You Even Know? is the 4-track EP. You can pre-order the bugger Peace. Continue reading “rae morris | do you even know? | video”

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metronomy | love letters lp | video


 
Recently, the latest album Love Letters, from the ever-changing and perpetually ear-appealing foursome Metronomy is 10-piece deep fried and served with packets of funk sauce. Yes, your ears will need wet wipes for this one. Here is a band with a sound soul-stitched in the artsy annals of some future retro otherworld. Down below you can check out the brand new and oh so official video the their titled-track Love Letters. This piece was directed by Mr. Michel Gondry, so you know it’s an eyeful of sticky sweet. You can cop Love Letters now via the music outlets below, and check out the band’s Deezer Session you’ll succumb to total swoontaneous combustion. Peace.
 

 
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frank ocean | mick jones | paul simonon | diplo | hero


 
Hero, from Frank Ocean, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Diplo is the latest track from Converse’s Three Artists. One Song series. Additional vocals from the West Los Angeles Children’s Choir. Mr. Frank Ocean appears courtesy of Def Jam Recordings and BMG Chrysalis Music Publishing. Diplo appears courtesy of Mad Decent Records and Songs Music Publishing. Peace. Continue reading “frank ocean | mick jones | paul simonon | diplo | hero”

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the alexanders | don’t miss ep


 
The Alexanders are super producers Yuksek (Pierre-Alexandre Busson of France) and Alex Metric (reppin’ the U to the K). Yuksek via his newly minted PartyFine label has a lot to crow about and has been building a loads of buzz. You can expect bunches of great music from his roster too, which includes The Magician, Crayon, Villa and of course the Yuksek himself.

Then there is Alex Metric, who is quite the accomplished dj/producer/god of sound, etc. has been filling dance floors and headphones for quite a longish time. He’s recently penned a deal with Skrillex’s OWSLA label, and his stock has only risen mellifluously to the stars.

Their debut EP Don’t Miss just dropped via PartyFine and features the beautiful vocals of Australian ingenue Anna Lunoe. Peace. Continue reading “the alexanders | don’t miss ep”

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tuneyards | water fountain | video | lyrics


 
Tune-Yards unveil Water Fountain, the first glimpse of what we can half-way expect to hear from their forthcoming 5th LP Nicki Nack due out May 6th viz 4AD Records. There is a lot of poly-rhythmic goings on with this track (no surprise there), but as always Merrill Garbus & company deliver. You can pre-order the Nikki Nack LP (and other mediums) at their super cool Kung Fu Store and make sure you check out the new video and lyrics below. Peace. Continue reading “tuneyards | water fountain | video | lyrics”

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ang low | life goes down ep


 
Psst! The world is filled with vast soundscapes blossoming bouquets of possibility, infinitely. Why do I love penning this music blog? Well, everyday I am surprised and therefore thankful for the many artist adding their creative input and making me a believer over and over again. So, just so you know the Top 40 ain’t the only gig in town folks.

Check out Brooklynite Ang Low and his latest, the Life Goes Down EP. The EP includes 4-tracks, Can’t Describe Her, which unfolds like dark and sultry rose petals, dew heavy with the trappings of a heavy R&B influence. The EP title-track Life Goes Down sashays sweetly within the bell of your ear, this is the gospel of love at it’s finest, a declaration proclaiming devotion and a requited loveship forevermore. Then there is the tender as butterfly wings, Win Back Your Love, and the battle is on, to win back love…

The final reveal, Voodoo Woman is a frenetic shadow chant like a fiery shot over the bow of would be lovers the world over. Yet, to no avail for what is love without chaos and vice versa. At any rate you’ve be warned. All in all Ang Low fuses hormone infused lushness with atmospheric electronics with tinges of R&B and Soul and it is all tied up neatly with amazing vocals.

Ang Low’s debut the Life Goes Down EP drops courtesy of Luv Luv Luv Records on March 31st, 2014. Peace. Continue reading “ang low | life goes down ep”

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chains of love | misery makers, vol. 2 ep


 
Chains of Love is prepping for the release of Misery Makers Vol. 2 EP courtesy MANIMAL/Light Organ Records due to drip-drop March 25th, 2014. The album was
produced by Felix Fung + Richard Gottehrer.

Chains of Love have a decidedly retro feel which pairs well with today, yesterday and tomorrow. So, they got you covered not matter the day or whatever future-past you find one’s self. Oh, by the way, the track, “Won’t Be Mine,” is my favorite, so rock it!. Peace. Continue reading “chains of love | misery makers, vol. 2 ep”

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raf and o | time machine


 
Raf and O’s eerily beautiful new album, Time Machine presents the unique songwriting and vocals of Raf Mantelli, that have been referred to as ‘haunting, sensual and bewitching’ alongside the black-and=blue-sound-soul-world created by Raf and Richard Smith (O). They fuse electro/ acoustic drums, self-made triggers, pads, vocals, synths, electronics and acoustic guitar to startling effect.

Building on the reputation of their first album described as ‘Really excellently knitted experimental and cinematographic world’ (De-Bug Germany) whilst ‘They display outright pop mastery’ (Flux Magazine), the two piece band employ the same set up for live performances. The songs are a concoction of emotional journeys, time travel and surreal dreams featuring eerie, magnetic vocals, gentle, at times frenetic dark guitar picking, contrasting with washes of warm synthesizers and challenged by a hybrid of electro/ acoustic drums, repetitions and glitches. Peace. Continue reading “raf and o | time machine”

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box of wolves | let’s start again | remixes


 
The brotha’ from a another far northern hemisphere. Canadian good disco citizen extraordinaire Box Of Wolves anoints our collective aural senses with a sub-zero touch. So chill. Box Of Wolves showing signs of summertime with his latest, Let’s Start Again. This one hits you with a Deep House vibe, which both harkens back to the golden days of House and reaches long and strong to the future of the genre. Check out all five sonically impressive incarnations after the jump. Good stuff for ya’ ears for sure. Peace. Continue reading “box of wolves | let’s start again | remixes”