Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
If you haven’t listened to Peaking Lights latest LP Lucifer then you’re missing out on wonderful psychedelic head trip. Witness the new video for the duo’s track, “Beautiful” it’s a mind trip for sure. And the couples (Aaron Coyes + Indra Dunis = Peaking Lights) son Mikko is adorable and a good sport. The album Lucifer is out now on Mexican Summer in the US/Canada and on Weird World in the UK/Europe. Peace. Continue reading “peaking lights // beautiful boy”
I agree with Chris Malinchak, his latest track, “Beside Me” is something to make the summer of 2012 hotter and memorable. You can also download it for free. Also, after the jump check a superb set by Mr. Malinchak. Peace. Continue reading “chris malinchak // beside me”
There are many elements to admire about the songs How To Dress Well produces. For starters, it’s the music. Which is all soft atmospheric orchestration, allowing the listener to let go and succumb to a thing of shameless, albeit, shy beauty. Then there is Tom Krell. He looks the bookish type, but there is a sultry R&B heart beating lustily beneath his unassuming exterior. I think inadvertently it’s part of what makes HTDW so interesting. That outward projection of the nerdy arty, and maybe a bit socially awkward persona is perhaps a visual sleight of hand. Most people see this image and formulate a knee-jerk opinion. But, when Mr. Krell sits behind his instruments and opens his mouth all kinds of wonderful things happen. And the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” slaps them up side their judgmental heads. In the end the whole package comes together, providing ample unconventional love songs.
So, whether you’re putting the finishing touches on an artful seduction or just basking within the night-time radiance of “Cold Nights” or “Ocean Floor For Everything” you will find comfort and romance in healthy virile abundance. By the way, the forthcoming LP Total Loss drops September 17th via Domino Records. Peace. Continue reading “how to dress well // cold nights”
Digitalism is a German Electro/House duo consisting of Jens “Jence” Moelle and İsmail “Isi” Tüfekçi. Check out their latest, “A New Drug” it’ll make you feel good all over. Digitalism has compiled an exciting mix for !K7’s legendary DJ-Kicks series, it drops stateside October 7th. You can also get it as a FREE DOWNLOAD. How’s that for instant gratification? Peace. Continue reading “digitalism // a new drug”
What is it folks say about imitation being a compliment or something or other? I’m kidding! I know the adage is to express the greatest platitudes of flattery and Cincinnati’s Afghan Whigs have expressed it abundantly with their guitar-ridden cover of Frank Ocean’s “Lovecrimes”. I’d buy this, but as fortune would have it the Lovecrimes cover is available as a FREE DOWNLOAD. Also, the A-to-the-F are recently, and currently reunited and soon to be out on tour. Here’s a little badass reminder of why you (should) love them. Peace. Continue reading “afghan whigs | lovecrimes (frank ocean cover)”
Romy Madley Croft‘s voice just makes you want to melt into a pool of cloud tears. Kind of reminds me of Tracey Thorn’s vocals from Everything But The Girl. The xx released the first single, “Angels” from the forthcoming release Coexist. The LP is set for a September 11the release via Young Turks Records. When you pre-order via www.thexx.com you get the track “Angles” immediately. I like that. Peace. Continue reading “the xx // angels”
Are you jonsing for a taste of Passion Pit‘s new album Gossamer? Well, NPR’s First Listen is here to supply to you what you need. You can stream Gossamer in its entirety at NPR First Listen then leave a comment. After listening to the entire album I am so enamored with the R&B soaked “Constant Conversations” and it is definitely going on my seduction playlist. Also, after the jump I have track, “I’ll Be Alright” and the “Take A Walk” (Gold Fields Remix). Check for the official album release July 24th. You may also want to check out this great story about Passion Pit’s frontman Michael Angelakos on Pitchfork, its a good read. Peace.
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Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattenngale are the one-two-punch known as The Milk Cartoon Kids. When listening to their brand of folk-pop you’ll notice a certain delicacy and attention to detail mostly reserved for lace makers. These guys are in the vein of say Simon and Garfunkel or the Jayhawks, both tough acts to follow. But make no mistake TMCK don’t do mimicry, instead they pay homage to a strong song tradition with ample acumen, grace and a whole heap of talent. Treat yourself to their Tiny Desk Concert today on NPR and get their albums Prologue and Retrospect as free downloads. Peace. Continue reading “the milk carton kids // prologue & retrospect”
Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles have with their 4th studio album a work of art worth having and holding close to your heart. In more ways than one this body of music speaks volumes to the voracious longings of an isolated heart yearning to break out and beyond mere green pastures. You’ll get the feeling that it wasn’t the verdant fields of trifle and folly sought after, but the pursuit of a thing imagined in the half-light of desperation. The album Heat is aptly named for it contains words and music which create friction enough to set your heart ablaze. And though there are songs of a sweet forlorn nature they aren’t cloying or overly sentimental. My favorite is the softly flickering “Million Things” as it alights upon your earlobe and sends warm smoke to blanket your thoughts the whole night through. You can stream and purchase all 11-tracks at www.lapelles.com and listen to your hearts overfull. Peace. Continue reading “lucy michelle and the velvet lapelles // heat”
What better way to get it jumpin’ off than with a combo featuring Das Racist trading verses with Talib Kweli over ultra beats. Listen to “The Actual” from the Eastern District Presents Mosholu the compilation is available now as a free download. Continue reading “das racist & talib kweli // the actual”