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ducktails // flower lane

The euphoric ecstasy of soft petaled sonic byproducts.

Ducktails is the once solo-project of one Matt Mondanile (also a member of Real Estate). at any rate the uno has now become a full-fledged 5-piece band. over the summer they released their forth album ‘The Flower Lane’ via Domino Records. recorded and mixed over the summer of 2012 with Al Carlson (Peaking Lights, Oneohtrix Point Never) the ten-track album is filled with mellow soaked tracks dripping with the essence of summer time bliss. here, take a listen to “Flower Lane” and my fav “Letter of Intent”. peace. Continue reading “ducktails // flower lane”

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black sabbath // planet caravan (poolside re-work )

It’s like taking a blow to the cerebral cortex with the most beautifully wicked sonic fist.

yeah “that” Black Sabbath. here it gets a re-work by those la-based psychedelic disco-disciples Poolside and the ensuing results are nothing short of interstellar. the Black Sabbath classic, “Planet Caravan” is just stunning, that’s all i’ll say. the track is available on Poolside’s ‘Season Change Mixtape‘ also cop the duo’s debut album ‘Pacific Standard Time’ while you’re at it. peace. Continue reading “black sabbath // planet caravan (poolside re-work )”

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dead times // feel

Don’t let the name of this duo fool you, this one has a pulse and legs upon which to sprint full-tilt towards your ears with arms wide open.

although the name of this la-based duo maintain a slightly morbid namesake their music is anything but. to the contrary, the music here is lively has anyone could hope for with its mixing and splicing of pop bubbly and r&b rhythms (can you say genre defying?). Dead Times presents a winner with their latest track, “Feel” and ii is the first release since the duo’s self-titled 7-track album earlier this year. and like the lyric in this proclaim… “yeah my best is yet to come”. peace. Continue reading “dead times // feel”

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goodtime // can’t get away (jape remix)

It shifts and glows serpentine like through the outer edges of your groove theory.

Goodtime (aka John Cowhie) makes atmospheric electronic music and it pulses through your head gear fully armed and lethally seductive. the track, “Can’t Get Away” gets the Jape Remix and now it’s just deadlier on the eardrums. the original song is taken from The Colours Of Darkness LP (2011). peace. Continue reading “goodtime // can’t get away (jape remix)”

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widowspeak // ballad of the golden hour

Soughing through the ventricles of your heart.

Molly Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas = Widowspeak. and how this two-person act gets such a large all-consuming sound of a duo project is beyond me. their song, “Ballad of the Golden Hour” is gorgeous beyond and it is the first release from the forthcoming album ‘Almanac‘ to be released january the 22nd 2013. I think Ms. Hamilton’s voice could melt the Hope diamond. peace. Continue reading “widowspeak // ballad of the golden hour”

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stand up against heart crime // i need no sun

SUAHC is hear to play.

stand up against heart crime come to your ever receptive ear-space from sunny barcelona, spain. their song, “I Need No Sun” is a single release with hopefully more to follow. if you like the song head over to the band’s facebook page and let ’em know. you can also get a free digital download the band’s self-titled ep viz their bandcamp. peace. Continue reading “stand up against heart crime // i need no sun”

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the amsterdams // sunology

The Amsterdams is a total musical fizzle stick dosed with strong heady red wine.

The Amsterdams are a five-member band hailing from Bucharest, Romania. But don’t let that startle you, it just goes to show that good music can, and does come from the most unlikely of places. the song, “Sunology,” is a recent addition to the band’s candy-coated pop oeuvre. And, just perhaps the latest song is a teaser for a in-the-works forthcoming album in the near and dear future. Also, if you like their sound go to the band’s soundcloud page for a lot more. peace. Continue reading “the amsterdams // sunology”

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giraffage // visible

Giraffage // Comfort

Charlie Yin is Giraffage and this san francisco resident makes some of the chilliest music of 2012. and although his ‘Comfort’ album dropped in late 2011 it’s after effects were felt well into 2012. after the jump take an aural plunge in the depths and sonic euphoria that is, “Visible”. also, to stream and purchase the album go to Giraffage’s bandcamp. peace. Continue reading “giraffage // visible”

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way yes // important

Way Yes // Walkability

looking back over 2012 there may have been few bands and artists who or whom slipped beneath your radar. one such group is the columbus, ohio-based trio Way Yes. the band released their sparkling debut album ‘Walkability’ in march, and after the jump check out their infectious tune “Important”. good stuff. peace. Continue reading “way yes // important”