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the last bison // switzerland

Folk-rock has another able practitioner of the soulful and melodically earthy. That’s a good thing.

If you haven’t heard of the southeastern seven-piece folk band The Last Bison then you probably will (by virtue of reading this I guess you have). The band falls into the exploding genre made accessible and cool by such acts as Fleet Foxes and Mumford & Sons. It’s not that their music is trendy so it’s ok to like them. Not even close, The Last Bison’s music is good that’s why you’ll like them, regardless of any proscribed mass quasi-hip appeal. I’m not that type of fickle reviewer and you know it. After the jump listen to “Switzerland” and “The Woodcutter’s Son” and luxuriate in the good stuff. Peace. Continue reading “the last bison // switzerland”

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party ghost // nights

Casper never rocked this hard!

If you’re leery about the existence of ghosts, well don’t be. This is Party Ghost and there is so much to him than the gossamer name brings to mind. At any rate this apparition of sorts is without question a sonic delight. Check out his latest single creation, “Nights” and get down with ya’ bad self. Hopefully, this is just a teaser of sorts for a forthcoming longer body of work. I sure hope so and I think do too. Peace. Continue reading “party ghost // nights”

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gramatik // bluestep

Dubstep fornicates viciously with the Mississippi Delta Blues and the rambunctious lovechild is such a beautiful bass-tard.

Not many producers in the EDM genre have the cojones or overall ability to mutate and sound-shift like the incomparable Gramatik. His latest “Bluestep,” taken from his forthcoming ‘Age Of Reason‘ release straddles both the finest of dubstep with the soulful grittiness of the Delta Blues influence. At first you’re thinking WTF! But after the first listen you’re all in and hooked. This one is a keeper for damn sure. Crank it to 11! Peace. Continue reading “gramatik // bluestep”

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guy gerber // claire / clarian

This is the sound garden of heavenly delights.

Off of his forthcoming Chemical Gardens EP, out on Visionquest, Guy Gerber has enlisted a few guests to take us, one and all, to higher highs. Check out the track, “Claire” as it illuminates your nerve-endings and sets your soul to simmer. This is Deep/House at its absolute finest. Peace.

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the postal service // a tattered line of string

The Pony Express sings again!

It’s so nice to hear new material from what is arguably our greatest singer/songwriter from the Pacific Northwest. I take that back because James Mercer (The Shins) and Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes) are pretty dope too. Anyway, check out Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tomborello as they breath new life into the once defunct Seattle outfit. I like it! Plus, I can almost dance to this. At any rate, Sub Pop is re-issuing the band’s one and only album ‘Give Up’, including the set B-sides, rarities, and two brand new songs, “A Tattered Line of String” and “Turn Around.” Also, the will be touring this summer! Check back for dates and venues. Peace. Continue reading “the postal service // a tattered line of string”

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things we like: herakut + giant storybook project + artist spotlight

Our double-stranded subconsciousness has an artistic team.

What is life without a smidgen of art thrown into the mix? Don’t you dare answer that question. All joking aside I am writing about a couple of my favorite artists who just so happen to be equal parts of the same moniker. Herakut is the co-habitation of like minds striving towards a single goal. Hera and Akut = Herakut. The talent of these two graffiti/street/gallery artists from Frankfurt and Erfurt, Germany combine their collective take on street graffiti and by doing so have made a significant impact on the world of art. For a primer check out an in-depth interview at Live FAST. Recently the duo began crisscrossing the globe as part of their amazingly beautiful Giant Storybook Project. After the jump check out the video. Also, check back every week or so to see additional artists. And if you have a favorite, shoot me a line. Peace. Continue reading “things we like: herakut + giant storybook project + artist spotlight”

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atoms for peace // default

Atoms For Peace is indeed playing peek-a-boo with our feelings, and we love it.

Since 2009 Thom Yorke (Radiohead) has been baiting us, perhaps not intentionally but nonetheless we’re baited. Atoms For Peace to date has only revealed two songs, “Default” and “Judge Jury And Executioner,” there are rumors of war (in the studio) of a February 2013 full-length album ‘Amok’ of which you can pre-order via iTunes. Until them check out the Dazed Digital Mixtape by none other than our favorite conjurer of radiantly elliptic music Mr. T. Yorke. Peace. Continue reading “atoms for peace // default”