Macklemore & Ryan Lewis won best new artist and rap album for “The Heist,” at the 56th Annual Grammys Award Show. During his acceptance speech he said, “I want to say we made this album without a record label, we made it independently and we appreciate all the support.” The words hit like a steamroller. Hats off. Peace. Continue reading “macklemore & ryan lewis // the 56th grammy awards”
be forest // earthbeat lp: our sunday best
Be Forest was born as a trio: guitarist, Nicola, was joined by Erica Terenzi on drums and vocals and Costanza Delle Rose on bass and vocals. For their forthcoming sophomore album, Earthbeat, the band gained the services of Lorenzo Badioli, who takes care of the new electronic parts of Be Forest’s sound. If with their debut Cold LP, their sound was characterized as “dark”, with Earthbeat the sun seems to have risen, brightening the Riviera. Be Forest’s melodies have always had a dreamy lightness as their striking feature, but now it is possible to feel a new warmth. Take for example the song Captured Heart, which echos intimate percussions and flutes, or Colours, that manages to combine an hypnotic progression with ethereal form, or again take the idyll of Hideaway, austere and romantic at the same time.
Stay tuned, Be Forest’s soon to be released Earthbeat LP drops February 4th via We Were Never Being Boring. Peace.
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moby // almost home + liars remix
Moby will release a remix EP for “Almost Home” on February 11th. Inspired by Damien Jurado’s haunting transformation of the track Moby wanted to expand further, inviting some of his closest friends to experiment and create their own versions. Continue reading “moby // almost home + liars remix”
danny brown // 25 bucks + live on jimmy kimmel
No doubt Danny Brown has had a stellar year, he release his much talked about Old LP and has toured the world over. Last night marked his television debut, performing the track 25 Bucks with Meagan James (Purity Ring) on assist. Mr. Brown hails from the D (Detroit for the uninitiated) displaying a lyrical style as profound as his onstage antics. Brown personality alone is on par with true rock legends of history, in essence he packs a lot of swag.
You can cop his Old album via iTunes courtesy of Fool’s Gold Records. Peace. Continue reading “danny brown // 25 bucks + live on jimmy kimmel”
neosignal // 1000 volt lp
Neosignal is Florian Harres & Michael Bräuninger, and together they have produced the hard hitting 1000 Volt LP. This release includes remixes by Opiuo, BeatauCue and Posij an is out now on Noisia’s Division Recordings. Full release January 27th. Crank it. Peace. Continue reading “neosignal // 1000 volt lp”
detructo // higher + amine edge & dance remix
Destructo’s scorcher Higher gets the treatment! Check out the Amine & DANCE Remix. Also, this one isn’t just making your body rock, all proceeds go the the non-profit Bridges For Music. For additional material, Amine & DANCE are putting out CUFF Vol. 1, this forthcoming release includes a EDM cast of movers and shakers, i.e, Tough Love, Dayne S, Clouded Judgement, Anthony Toga, etc. CUFF, Vol. 1 drops February 10th. Peace. Continue reading “detructo // higher + amine edge & dance remix”
com truise // subsonic
Com Truise (NYC producer Seth Haley) is well known for keepin’ it Space Ghosty and totally Gucci. You may recall his previous LP Galactic Melt (2011). Yes, it has been a long minute, but I think it’s been worth the wait. Com Truise’s forthcoming release Wave 1 via Ghostly is going to be all the space dust our ears can handle. Check out his track Subsonic below, it is like taking a ride into the soul of the sun. Tracklist and tour info after the jump. Peace. Continue reading “com truise // subsonic”
the head and the heart // let’s be still lp
The Head And The Heart‘s latest album Let’s Be Still is so many good things, and all of them good. Rarely will you find a more infectious band, with as much down home likeability and seemingly boundless talent. It is easy to think of each song as a kind and familiar face with a such lovely disposition. Check out a live performance shot back in August. And naturally, get your mitts on their latest album, Let’s Be Still out now via Sub Pop Records. Peace. Continue reading “the head and the heart // let’s be still lp”
alpines // oasis
Alpines know a thing or two about keeping us waiting with baited breath. With the release of their latest single, Oasis, from the duos (Catherine Pockson and Bob Matthews) forthcoming LP of the same name, we can all finally and collectively exhale (sigh). As you can hear, Ms. Pockson and B. Matthews haven’t missed a step with this one, it slithers exotically and gets the blood flowing to your EAR-rogenous zones. The Oasis album drops in May courtesy of Untrue Records. Peace. Continue reading “alpines // oasis”
dornik // rebound + video
Not too long ago I wrote a quick review covering the song, Rebound, by the up and coming artist Dornik. Now there’s a video to go along with the track. I love this song (Micheal Jackson comparisons aside) and I cannot wait until Rebound officially drops March 10th. Come on March get here already! Peace. Continue reading “dornik // rebound + video”