Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
I think I’ve been remiss (maybe subconsciously) to submit a review of Laura Marling and her of the deep earth music for reasons I cannot fully explain. And, I suspect that by now you’ve already heard of her and are equally selfish when it comes to sharing her songs. I won’t write much, and I’ll only say this, get Ms. Marling’s 2011 release A Creature I Don’t Know and it will become like treasure buried within your heart. Peace. Continue reading “Laura Marling // A Creature I Don’t Know”
When I first heard Kishi Bashi sing the song “Manchester” it instantly hit a chord with me, it’s like a tidal wave of sunlight, or akin to time spent with a good friend and every second spent in their company is all smiles a magical laughter. The song Manchester just leaves me feeling refreshed and just ‘good’! I hope it has the same effect on you. Now, Kishi Bashi has the highly imaginative, and expertly shot Brandon LaGonke directed live performance of Manchester, with not only more of his beautiful lulling voice, but his Pied Piper violin work is as beautiful as it is masterful, and o-machidō sama, just check it out after the jump. Peace. Continue reading “Kishi Bashi // Manchester (Live Performance (Video)”
Not one to rest on his laurels Brooklyn, NY-based producer Chi Duly puts a hell of a spin on one of Toronto’s soon-to-be favorite sons The Weeknd. And what he’s done is no mean feat, on Balloons Of Haus what you hear (and your body feels) is a cross sampling of The Weeknd’s complete body of work. From his first offering House Of Balloons, then onto Thursday, and finally culminating in the latest Echoes Of Silence. Now, The Weeknd’s growing mass of fans can move from listening to Abel Tesfaye in the bedroom and move it to the dance floor, but I have a feeling the vertical dancing will be just as dirty. My fedora off to Chi Duly for giving us another shining example of his production prowess. Peace. Continue reading “the weeknd // balloons of haus + chi duly”
Brother Ali and Rhymesayers present a sparkling brand new 7-track free EP, The Bite Marked Heart. And it features a veritable who’s who of guest appearances: Aby Wolf, Nikki Jean, Phonte, and Stokley Williams (of Mint Condition). Yep, you get all this, plus the stellar production work of the usual suspects, Jake One and Ant. Also, I’ll keep you posted on Brother Ali’s forthcoming LP Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color. But for now, enjoy The Bite Marked Heart EP and just chill. Peace. Continue reading “Brother Ali // The Bite Marked Heart”
Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber, bka as the too-sexy-not-to-be-cool duo Cherub, are back and laying down their erotic brand of Pop music like an experienced plumber laying pipe. Yeah, you know damn well it’s THAT kind of party! And rest assured their track “Doses And Mimosas” is only a primer for what awaits fans when their forthcoming LP MoM & DaD drops. But, if there debut Man Of The Hour was the fan-frenzy concert, then MoM & DaD is the party after after party the after party. It’s when J.K. and J. H. have returned to their respective hotel suites with an exquisite femme fatale in tow, and what happens next is experienced in slow motion and through a swirling haze of that King Cannabis. But more on that later. With Doses and Mimosas you’re treated to more of what makes Cherub such a fun band to listen to, the music is horizontal-dance worthy, and it is a whole lot of party, and you better take pictures. Because a Cherub party, although a wickedly good time, is a motherfucka’ to recall the next day. Yes, the bad boys below the Mason–Dixon Line are back and they got the music that’s still so damn good your ears are gonna want to have its baby. Peace.
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Born in Traverse City, Michigan but currently residing in Ann Arbor, MI the ingenuous and highly catchy music of Christopher Norman has burrowed its way into my head … and I like it. This bright new up and coming singer/songwriter/producer is well on his way to gaining, not only recognition here in Michigan, but he is more than poised to make a huge splash elsewhere as well. Want proof? Listen to his indie-produced single “Connect Me” and if it fails (it won’t) to get you moving and smiling, then you my friend may be in need of a defibrillator or an hearing-aid. Also, check out his sonically well-crafted EP2 released September 2011, this is 5-beautiful songs shot through with enough giddy frisson to last you long after the songs have ended. Yes, you may have guessed, I’m a fan. Peace.
“Connect Me” (2012)
EP2 (2011)
Your ears know something special when they hear it, right? So, I’m thinking your ears will give this one the silent nod of approval upon hearing Ifan Dafydd and his latest instant classic “Treehouse”. This joint is so ultra-cool it seduces and makes you fall instantly in love. It was a pretty good year for Ifan Dafydd in 2011, and it will be of no surprise that he wows us all continuously in 2012. I just had to cop this one for me-self, and so can you at iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “Ifan Dafydd // Treehouse”
I have listened to the entire Childish Gambino album Camp countless times, but this here song just stays inside my head and rattles around waiting for opportunities to sidetrack me with its irresistible house=tinged beat. And now there is a video, so now my eyes are going to be looking for ways to get me to watch it often. Do you have the same affliction? Lucky me. Peace. Continue reading “Childish Gambino // Heartbeat (Video)”
Although “Downtown Chicagoland” is the third single from their spectacular record Gold Fools, these two alternate take mixes come from their soon to be released mixtape Prior Art. And, you can cop a limited-edition cassette tape especial through Spanish Prisoners’ Kickstarter campaign. Click for details for the Spanish Prisoners: Make our VANTASY come true! Hey, I’m donating, so let’s help an indie band out. Peace. Continue reading “Spanish Prisoners // Downtown Chicagoland (Alternate Takes)”
At first listen you may ask yourself, “How can a mere 19-year old make such beautiful music?” Well, I’m not sure of the answer 19-year old Air Tycoon, bka Joe Garcia would give, and the only thing I can offer is a shrug of the shoulders and to implore you to just enjoy the music this young man is putting out. And putting it out good music for Air Tycoon seems to be quite the prolific thing to do. Since August of 2011 his output has included 4-EPs of high-caliber music. And it’s really nice of Mr. Garcia to keep me in the loop whenever a new joint drops. And, I’m just glad to be on the ground floor with a good vantage point, so I can watch Air Tycoon’s climb higher and oh so higher! Listen to his latest Winter Purple release. And although I have the latest Winter Purple LP here after the jump, you have to go to his bandcamp and read his postscript. Totally badass. Peace. Continue reading “Air Tycoon // Winter Purple”