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Toy – Left Myself Behind

Most bands are fronted by, or revolve around a vocalist or a badass guitar player, not the case with the five-piece ensemble known as TOY. No, this band comes together around a Korg Delta keyboard/synth. This band is also a mix bag of sorts, grafting sounds from across the musical spectrum: Punk, Electronica, and various visages of rock are all present and accounted for. And it all fleshes out for an overall novel sonic texture which works out, not so surprisingly, well. Check out the bands’ first single release  — Left Myself Behind — and the B-side — Clock Chime. Both sides can be downloaded for free from their Heavenly Recordings website. You can also pre-order the 12″ which drops January 23rd. Peace. Continue reading “Toy – Left Myself Behind”

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Skrillex – Kyoto (Ft. Sirah / gLAdiator Remix)

Skrillex definitely let the Genie out of the bottle on this one, it’s dope and it tastes like an exotic pretzel to my ears. Yup, this one will twist you up in knots and slink its way snake like into your speakers. Yet, as funky as the original Skrillex track is gLAdiator (DJ/production duo Dan Goodman & Ian Johnson) are able to squeeze a little more juicy juice from the passion fruit so to speak. Who needs pills and booze when music like this can get you sky-high! Peace.
 
****Sorry guys, they removed the track, and it is so dope. Not to worry, go to the Hype Machine link below and you can find it there, and remember to crank it LOUD!****


(via gLAdiator)

Want more gLAdiator? Of course you do. Check ’em out on the Hype Machine and their Monthly Remixes on Tumblr as well. Enjoy.

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The Internet – They Say (Ft. Tay Walker)

You know those little labels of warning the pharmacist puts on those medicine bottles? Well, Purple Naked Ladies The Internet‘s debut LP should come with a few. Particularly for the song “They Say” Ft. Tay Walker. As a matter of fact let me just send the Surgeon General a letter right now. But seriously, Purple Naked Ladies (I love typing that) is a debut to be proud of. So, I take my pork pie hat off to Syd the Kyd (Sydney Bennett) and Matt Martians (Matthew Martin) for shuffling the deck of the OFWGKTA Tarot cards and dealing such a splendid first hand. Although it is not the blowout album I was expecting, there is still good stuff to be had. The anchor of the album is obvious, the delirious and frenetic “Cocaine.” But, the centerpiece is the big soft plush-toy carnival prize, “They Say.” This song has gently swaying hips, radiant skin, a small sexy mole right beneath the collarbone, and piercing almond-shaped eyes. I digress. (Clearing throat) In future projects I’d love to see The Internet get a bit more unhinged and push the envelope. Syd the Kid, your voice has the sex appeal, now make it more burlesque. Take me to the alternate realm I know ya’ll dreaming about in bong-burping technicolor. Peace. Continue reading “The Internet – They Say (Ft. Tay Walker)”

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Male Bonding – Bones

Although the song “Bones,” by Male Bonding came out earlier (mid-2011), it’s even better covering my ears with remnants of summer on an otherwise gloomy Michigan day. The fuzzed out guitar and banging drums punching holes in lead-singer John Arthur Webb‘s vocals, or is it the other way around? Regardless, it’s a sliver of what I did last summer; a sound memento if you will. No matter, I welcome it. If you haven’t, check out the rest of the Endless Now album, and make your own ‘good times’ memories. Peace. Continue reading “Male Bonding – Bones”

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Frankie Rose – Know Me

Whatever you say about Brooklyn-based Frankie Rose one cannot deny her obvious work ethic. Having put in long shifts with both the Dum Dum Girls and Vivian Girls, and her own band cut from a similar Phil Spector-ish cloth, The Outs. But this time out the departure from her past incarnations is evident, on her latest work “Know Me,” Rose is getting her groove on and leading you to the dance floor. Right away I noticed the clear musical reference ala The Cure (that back-beat is surely “Close To Me), yet still what really draws me in is the voice of Frankie riding this mysterious dreamscape. The single, Know Me comes from her forthcoming album Interstellar, which is scheduled to drop January 17th via Slumberland Records. Now, I’m wondering whether the rest of her new album is just as danceable, I want my dance card full. Peace. Continue reading “Frankie Rose – Know Me”

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King Krule – Portrait In Black & Blue

Thanks to our friends at Yours Truly for capturing one of our favorite new artists live and in excellent form, the impossibly talented and literal new kid on the block King Krule. Here we have Archy Marshall, bka King Krule, performing the song “Portrait In Black & Blue,” from a recent gig at Brooklyn’s Shea Stadium. The song is  taken from his self-titled debut EP, and it sounds heads and shoulders above a lot of the previous recordings of this track. Good stuff. Peace. Continue reading “King Krule – Portrait In Black & Blue”

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Com Truise – Helena Beat (Foster The People Remix)

You ever get the feeling you want to put the brakes on it all and just coast on a slower frequency? Me too, and that is why the universe called into being Com Truise. Mr. Truise has a knack for re-working the rapid fire into a more sedate, but equally enjoyable groove. Listen to his take on the Foster The People‘s “Helena Beat,” and although it may feel like time is standing in a tub of molasses it’s still a sticky sweet situation nonetheless. Peace. Continue reading “Com Truise – Helena Beat (Foster The People Remix)”

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Tree & Shelf Nunny – This Is Separation

Is there anything worse than romantic separation? Well, maybe financial ruin, but that’s another blog, not this one. Humans, we take it personal when a good thing comes to a close. Heck, at times we even hate when a bad thing comes to an end. We’re weird like that. What can you do? With the song “This Is Separation,” the San Fran cool folks known as Tree & Shelf Nunny have captured the lovelorn emotion in verse to a T; and its pathetically beautiful. The song puts on a pretty convincing display: it pouts, it is full of lament and sadness, and it rides a forlorn bouncy beat indicating the up and down emotion of the newly lonely. I need a beer now, maybe several. Peace. Continue reading “Tree & Shelf Nunny – This Is Separation”

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Das Racist – Sit Down Man + Michael Jackson + Rainbow In The Dark

The beyond clever ensemble known as Das Racist is as refreshing as they are hilariously dope, and subliminally informative on the sly. Himanshu Suri (aka Heems), and Victor Vazquez (aka Kool A.D.) and perennial hype man Ashok Kondabolu (aka Dap) collectively give off screwball sparks like exploding sunspots. Heem and Kool A.D flow  effortlessly without the fake bravado of so many would be rappers. I love the quirky, oddly addictive beats, which are not overbearing but allow the canvas to be painted with vocal oil paint that dry quickly into Jean-Michel Basquiat images all over your brain space. I held out, and reserved judgement until I accidentally fooled around and inadvertently fell into their track “Micheal Jackson.” Since then, I’ve vowed to listen to more, and now I’m sold. Loving the the track “Rainbow In The Dark,” too. It is as humorous as it is fresh to death, and instead of carrying a Glock it carries a water pistol filled with grape flavored Kool-Aid. Nice to hear Das Racist making rap fun again. Peace. Continue reading “Das Racist – Sit Down Man + Michael Jackson + Rainbow In The Dark”