Oh Mr. Patrick Watson! Listening to music should be a joy and joy eternal is presented in abundance once the needle drops on the latest offering from Patrick Wilson and company. Listen to “Words In The Fire” and “Into Giants” and you’ll have your joy in the morning, afternoon or late into the night. If you haven’t already put purchasing the album Adventures In Your Own Backyard on your to do list then do this muy pronto. This one is definitely going on the best albums of the year list without a shadow of a doubt. Also, you can get a free download of the joyous song Into Giants. And for the rest of this outstanding record get it on iTunes or Amazon. Peace. Continue reading “patrick watson | words in the fire”
the helio sequence // can’t say no
Ever wonder how some bands escape your notice? Well, the Portland duo The Helio Sequence is one of the beautiful bands that for some unknown reason have completely circumvented my radar, until now. I’ve listening to tracks from their album Keep Your Eyes Ahead (2008) and I keeping repeat in an attempt to make up for lost time. The LP contains nearly a dozen tracks, and for me the stand outs are, “Can’t Say No” and “Shed Your Love” and the remarkably endearing song, “Hallelujah”. Also, according to the band’s Facebook page they’ve recently finished recording their new record, however no solid details concerning it’s release. But, I suspect their as yet untitled body of work to drop later this year. Let’s keep our fingers crossed. Peace. Continue reading “the helio sequence // can’t say no”
parlovr // holding on to something
Earlier this month (May 16th), Montreal three-piece Parlovr released their soul-spacious 2nd LP Kook Soul and it is a wonderment to behold. The trio formed in ’05 and they’ve been up to no good ever since. Listen to their track, “Holding On To Something,” to get a feel for their interpretation of clever punkish-pop. You can cop it on iTunes and believe you me the pleasure will be all yours. Oh yeah, you can also stream their latest album Kook Soul via the band’s myspace. So, if you like the band Ok, Go, then this one is a shoo-in for long summers days of sonic enjoyment. Peace. Continue reading “parlovr // holding on to something”
candice gordon // smoking like the barrel of a gun
Recently I received this absolutely sweltering song, “Smoking Like The Barrel Of A Gun” and it put me in good place. A place a swirl with the ghost of Janis Joplin meets Frankie Rose, replete with guitar wizardry and drums suited best for bedroom antics. Yeah, this track is good times galloping and romping amok. To say this song is just hot is the ultimate understatement. This is the kind of song that’ll make your ears prick up and your pulse quicken and boil, and it’s all courtesy of Candice Gordon.
And don’t misunderstand this young woman, she’s not all grit and middle finger waving angst. No, she has many moods from blue flame hot to low smouldering flame. Her soft underbelly of a song, “I Haven’t Eaten In Days” is best experienced with the lights down low and someone lovely in your arms. Then there is her spiritually conflicted ode, “I See A Demon” and although one may think this song is in need of an exorcism I think it’s beautifully tainted and perfectly lovable as is. Check her out! The single release of “Smoking Like The Barrel Of A Gun” drops July 9th courtesy of Fauna Records. Peace. Continue reading “candice gordon // smoking like the barrel of a gun”
the rapture // in the grace of your love (poolside remix)
Don’t worry, no hurry the planet is on cruise control coasting along at a subdued 14 mph, so let’s just take our time and enjoy this tranquil Poolside remix of The Rapture‘s “In The Grace Of Your Love”. Filip Nikolic and Jeffrey Paradise handily execute with utter mellow magic aplomb. Peace. Continue reading “the rapture // in the grace of your love (poolside remix)”
black light dinner party // leave it all
The band of mystery men behind Black Light Dinner Party have this neat little song called, “Leave It All.” And like all of their stuff thus far it makes me smile, and I find myself so got up in it’s sweet sounding groove theory I get totally lost in it. And isn’t that how good music should make you feel? Peace. Continue reading “black light dinner party // leave it all”
hysterical injury // cycle one (offical video)
Annie Gardiner and fellow partner in crime Tom Gardiner are The Hysterical Injury and they have a great video for the their song “Cycle One” and just like the duos music it’s a smashing good time. Peace. Continue reading “hysterical injury // cycle one (offical video)”
poliça // wandering star (official video)
The ring is on my hand,
And the wreath is on my brow;
Satin and jewels grand
Are all at my command,
And I am happy now.
~ Edgar Allan Poe
I thought an excerpt from the prince of melancholy would be utterly and resoundingly appropriate for this the official release of the latest video, “Wandering Star” by Poliça. This ELY directed visualscape is so damn beautiful and I may and will lose hours getting lost watching it’s saddening and exquisite beauty . Peace. Continue reading “poliça // wandering star (official video)”
tiger love // pussy cocaine (sohaunted)
If a nice stiff drink is tantamount to indulging in liquid porn then the track “Pussy Cocaine” is it’s sonic equivalent. This So Haunted remix is as nasty as you need it to be, so turn out the lights and get your audio freak on. Peace. Continue reading “tiger love // pussy cocaine (sohaunted)”
shari vari // a number of names (tamara sky 320 edit)
Tonight is one of those nights I just want to let lose and delve off into something otherworldly and fly as funk at the same time. Check Tamara Sky‘s (320 Edit) of Shari Vari’s classic “A Number of Names,” this track has an early house vibe that just does it for me and hopefully for you too. Enjoy. Peace. Continue reading “shari vari // a number of names (tamara sky 320 edit)”