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malcanisten // clive wearing (our sunday best)


Nostalgic and heartfelt magic shrouded in the warm minimalism of tender musical expression – like soft falling rain silhouetted by distant thrumming thunder.

Amsterdam-based acoustic folk band Malcaninsten represents the very best in terms of songcraft and musical arrangement. On their debut song release “Clive Wearing,” the listener falls immediately under a spell cast by tender picked strings and the earnest homespun vocals of Sjaak Kassies. What better way to spend a lazy Sunday enwrapped in such a pristine and soulful endeavor. Peace. Continue reading “malcanisten // clive wearing (our sunday best)”

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imanos // love trap vol.1 (free download)

Don’t be silly, of course love and romance is the answer.

to be deep in the Love Trap is to be swathed in a cotton candy swirl of sensual and musical bliss. enter the dope vancouver, b.c. denizen Imanos! and as incredible as this Love Trap Vol. 1 is you can expect more, currently Imanos i hitting the heavy bag and ramping up for his debut release via Mad Decent. peace. Continue reading “imanos // love trap vol.1 (free download)”

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major lazer // free the universe

In a world of utter madness Major Lazer blazes the way to musical liberation.

if you like dance music well ensconced in the dancehall/reggae/bass vein then you’re more than likely already familiar with Major Lazer (Thomas Wesley Pentz b.k.a. Diplo, Mad Decent), and if not here’s your official introduction. anywho Major Lazer is gearing up for the release of the FREE THE UNIVERSE compilation february 2013!peep the tracklist:

1. YOU’RE NO GOOD (FEAT. SANTIGOLD, VYBZ KARTEL, DANIELLE HAIM & YASMIN)
2. JET BLUE JET (FEAT. LEFTSIDE, GTA, RAZZ & BIGGY)
3. GET FREE (FEAT. AMBER OF DIRTY PROJECTORS)
4. JAH NO PARTIAL (FEAT. FLUX PAVILION)
5. WIND UP (FEAT. ELEPHANT MAN & OPAL)
6. SCARE ME (FEAT. PEACHES & TIMBERLEE)
7. JESSICA (FEAT. EZRA KOENIG OF VAMPIRE WEEKEND)
8. BUMAYE (WATCH OUT FOR THIS) (FEAT. BUSY SIGNAL, THE FLEXICAN & FS GREEN)
9. KEEP COOL (FEAT. SHAGGY & WYNTER GORDON)
10. SWEAT (FEAT. LAIDBACK LUKE & MS. DYNAMITE)
11. REACH FOR THE STARS (FEAT. WYCLEF JEAN)
12. BUBBLE BUTT (FEAT. BRUNO MARS, TYGA & MYSTIC)
13. MASHUP THE DANCE (FEAT. THE PARTYSQUAD & WARD 21)
14. PLAYGROUND (FEAT. BUGLE & ARAMA)

this is a mighty fine collection of music of which i am so looking forward to. peace.

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sonny smith // if you can’t make a change

A highly imagined project bearing a plethora of ripe musical fruit.

here’s the back story. way back in 2010, the very talented artist Sonny Smith (Sonny & The Sunsets) invited 100 various artists to design album covers for 100 fictional bands, in the meantime Mr.Smith set about writing and recording the music for these imagined records.

now available for the first time on vinyl, 100 Records Vol. 3 is the third (and final) installment to be officially released from this ambitious project. i just purchased the white vinyl and this is such the idea gift for the indie music fan on your christmas list. peace. Continue reading “sonny smith // if you can’t make a change”

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denai moore // flaws

This is humanity and humility aplenty conjoined into beautiful soulful song.

It is often said the gift of music is an offering which keeps on giving. And much like the old adage, “You never cross the same river twice,” well, that too can easily be applied to a beautiful and cherished song. I want to first extend a heartfelt thanks to my new friend Teddi for introducing Mitten Mouth Music to Denai Moore. Ms. Moore sings her  wonderful and oh-so-touching song, “Flaws” taken from her ‘Hardliving’ release with an abundance of ardor and tenderness . Make no mistake his is a song you’ll want to put on repeat and shadow dance with well into the late night hours. Plus, it’s a  FREE DOWNLOAD. Peace.

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maglia rosa group // nighthawks ep

Whilst trailing a fiery train of shimmery vocals these songs caress your ears like a fervid lover.

earlier this year in april i had the pleasure to listen to, enjoy and review the song, “Penelope” from the sonically sophisticated u.k. band Maglia Rosa Group. well, it appears lightnings strikes yet again. the band whose lead vocalist Daisy Lawrence, sounds like a meteor shower of crimson warmth. her voice provides a solid foundation for this indie pop band works magic. yet, instead of falling stars this band’s star is steadily rising as it streaks across the musical skysphere with their highly recommended debut ‘Nighthawks EP’. stand out songs are the lead tracks, “Nighthawks” for which i have posted an accompanying video and “Fallen Daughter” and “Blood Orange” respectively. peace. Continue reading “maglia rosa group // nighthawks ep”

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holy balm // take it

I’ll have another shot of the iced-funk groove with the staccato bass garnish.

For the last few years (as far as I know) the music seeping through from down under is taking me higher and higher. Furthering that trend (or plain and simple truth) is the ethereal funk-laden trio Holy Balm. listening to their outlandishly sick track “Take It,” is tantamount to overdosing on a pound of organic space dust. No doubt band members Emma Ram, Jonathan Hochman and Anna John got this music thing all figured out. Check out the bands recent album ‘It’s You‘ via Not Not Fun Records. Peace. Continue reading “holy balm // take it”