The first struggling notes get your attention. These notes soon sprout into flickering electric bits fleshing out a beautifully morbid soundscape. Not to fret though, its all towards a delicately attractive end. The song “People” is an ode with roots encircling all of us; our own mortality is called front and center and it shines. The San Francisco artist Oliver Nickell aka Tree has enlisted the services of Shelf Nunny and Lena Kuhn on this wonderfully mundane track. Give it a listen and get in touch with your inner Tim Burton. Peace.
the weeknd // the knowing (official video)
Imagine. Create. See. & Dream. Welcome to the visual creative synergy of wunderkind The Weeknd and Mikael Colombu. Not many get it right. They did. As exquisite as Mr. Abel Tesfaye‘s music is this video is just as impressive and beautiful; and being an art history student the symbology is impressive too (horns, owl, Nemes headdress, etc.). The song “The Knowing” is from the album House of Balloons released to critical acclaim in 2010. If you like this offering (you will) then definitely cop the full Monty for free here. Peace. Continue reading “the weeknd // the knowing (official video)”
Oughtasight – Losing My Mind
I popped open this song like a chilled can of your favorite carbonated beverage. It fizzled. Hissed. Releasing a mist of pure effervescence; so refreshing. I am impressed (not an easy feat) and a bit elated. This guy Oughtasight sculpted an ideal blend of acid jazz, hip hop with whimsical pop references; and riding above the fray such witty and observant lyrics. It’s a winner winner chicken dinner. Continue reading “Oughtasight – Losing My Mind”
Junior Boys – You’ll Improve Me (Caribou Remix)
Junior Boys and I suspect that you do to (or will). Check out this amazing wicked remix by Caribou of their track “You’ll Improve Me” and get ready to open up your heart and let the Junior Boys in. Peace. Continue reading “Junior Boys – You’ll Improve Me (Caribou Remix)”
fleet foxes // the shrine/an argument + video
Imagine the loneliness of this song, how it has traveled eons and ages, so far just to be here and now. My hat off to the guys from Seattle for creating such soulful and vision inducing fare. If you’ve listened to Fleet Foxes before then you know it changes you, or like a peyote trip it conjures up visages of inner-deep stirrings (at least for me) which transport you hither and yon. Then we’re treated to such a visual as the video for “The Shrine/An Argument” and we hang our collective mouths stupefied and drooling. I’ve watched this many times already, and I’ll surely watch it again and again. Dream me, I’m pinched. Peace. Continue reading “fleet foxes // the shrine/an argument + video”
The Truth – Handsome Boy Modeling School (Ft. Roison & J-Dilla)
A thing echos because it cannot die, doesn’t want to give up the ghost and risk forgetfulness. So, it reverberates from the past and slithers and slin
ks a way into your heart space. It sets its eyes upon your ears and whispers in jazzy notes, enwraping your brain cells in coiled shimmer; laying claim to your full attention. Yes, this is a blast from the past but how it shines, Handsome Boy Modeling School (Chest Rockwell (Prince Paul) and Nathaniel Merriwether (Dan the Automator), circa 1999. I ain’t much for words around here, so just chill for a beat or two and experience something potent and oh so powerful. I’m serving up two songs here, “A Truth” taken from The Musical Curriculum From The: Handsome Boy Modeling School (1999) and then there is their sexily clad “I’ve Been Thinking (Ft. Cat Power)” from HBMS‘s 2004 LP White People. Your ears will fall in love. Peace.
“A Truth”
“I’ve Been Thinking (Ft. Cat Power)”
Phantogram – Don’t Move
I want to take Sarah Barthel on a date, take her someplace nice and show her a really good time; Josh Carter you can even Continue reading “Phantogram – Don’t Move”
Star Slinger – Dumbin’ feat. Reggie B (Diplo Remix)
Take Reggie B‘s smooth vocals, add dark side of the moon bass, then pour this concoction all over honey warm synths and what you get is what Philadelphia-based DJ Diplo has wrought. Teaming up with Star Slinger on the remix of the Manchester producer’s first ingenious single “Dumbin’ (feat. Reggie B).” Diplo is one of those reliable cats you can depend on to consistently bring it, and this isn’t an exception. This is the perfect track to chill to, and contemplate your next best move. Peace.
Young Jeezy – F.A.M.E (Ft. TI)
It’s been a minute since Young Jeezy gave us something to ride out to. But as the old adage goes, “absence makes the groove bump harder”, or something like that. And what is extra nice is listening to TI do what he do on the track. Young Jeezy’s New Album TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition is set to drop December 20th. Peace.
P.S. I snuck in a bonus, peep “I Do” below the below, and thank me laterz.
“I Do”
Fur Coat & Argenis Brito // Space Ballad (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix)
Crosstown Rebel is known for its dynamic artists, now their very own Sergio Munoz and Israel Sunshine, known collectively as Fur Coat, make their debut with a totally monster tech-funk groove. Check out “Space Ballad” its an extraterrestrial space jam from parts unknown. But the ecstasy doesn’t stop there, this time out the London/Berlin-based producer Totally Enormous Extinct Dinasaur got his primordial mitts on it and has taken it through a black hole of spectacular sound. Strap yourself in and don your space suit because we’re planet hoping to this one. Peace. Continue reading “Fur Coat & Argenis Brito // Space Ballad (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix)”