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First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar (NPR’s First Listen)

When you listen to the new LP The Lion’s Roar from the sister-duo First Aid Kit your slowly transported to an erstwhile age, or so it seems. You get the feeling of being in a country before electricity or running water, with all the rustic beauty and heartbreaks of a simpler time. Johanna and Klara Söderberg are no doubt going to have a great year and dare I say, a wonderful career. You can check out the entire release on NPR’s First Listen and be swept away by their captivating songs. Peace. Continue reading “First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar (NPR’s First Listen)”

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The Twilite Tone – Little Dragon // Ritual Union (Remix)

I am really feeling the ear pleasing sounds of The Twilite Tone.  This CHICaGO bred groove theorist has gone and done it again. Right now, I’m starting my day off with something more potent than my usual cup of triple-shot espresso. Listen to his Little Dragon’s Ritual Union Remix and you just may forget all other obligations. Anthony Khan bka as The Twilite Tone is making Chicago proud (and your ears too), and you can interpret this post as my virtual fist bump to him. BOOYAH! Like you, I’m looking forward to future releases, and is there a LP in the works? We can only hope so, and keep our fingers crossed. Peace. Continue reading “The Twilite Tone – Little Dragon // Ritual Union (Remix)”

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alpines // cocoon + video) + why + maya jane coles + carly simon cover

Forgive me. When I first heard the London-based duo Alpines I thought Kate Bush and Siouxsie Sioux had somehow cloned themselves into one supremely gifted entity, but alas ’twas not the case. What was the case? Well, I had chanced upon none other than the lovely Catherine Pockson and the musically stalwart Robert Matthews all up in my ear space!  And the more I heard, I more I grew curious for more. What nerve! I’ve no idea how such groove splashed sounds could have escaped me, but I’ve reconciled my shortcomings with this posting. By the way, I’m enamored to the gills with the Pop/Operatic vocals of Ms. Pockson. So much so, I find myself constantly clicking repeat as I raptly listen again and again. The song Cocoon is an August 2011 release, for which the Hope directed video appears below. And the track Why was released this past November with a little help from the dynamic Mary Jane Coles. Enjoy and as always. Peace. Continue reading “alpines // cocoon + video) + why + maya jane coles + carly simon cover”

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Porcelain Raft – Strange Weekend

I knew something was really special about this album. It only took a single listen, and now it’s officially in the arsenal of my collection of albums to light candles by, or put a fire in the grate and cuddle up to the special lady in my life. Mauro Remmidi is Porcelain Raft, and he has done something wonderful here with the forthcoming release Strange Weekend. The LP is a chilled out slightly ambient mixture of Pop music, melded together exotically with the sounds the universe makes when its in a romantic mood. You’ll agree after you hear Mauro Remmidi’s voice.

Look for Strange Weekend to drop January 24th on the Secretly Canadian label. If you like the sound of Porcelain Raft coming out of your speakers go ahead and Pre-Order Strange Weekend. Peace. Continue reading “Porcelain Raft – Strange Weekend”

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Crystal Fighters – Free Downloads

In opposition to the internet and severe encroachment of personal and public freedoms Crystal Fighters is thumbing their collective noses at the SOPA and PIPA bills making their collective way through Congress. The now so much cooler band is offering Free Downloads of their I’ll-still-pay-for-it-anyway music. According to the Los Angeles Times the tech behemoth known as Google, reports that somewhere in the ballpark of 4.5 million people signed the anti-SOPA petition yesterday (I was among them). So, if you want to have the right to continue having unrestricted access to music blogs like this one, as well the countless other great blogs, lets get educated and take a stand.

Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights! – Bob Marley

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Rusko – Someone To Love (Video)

He may not part the crowds like Moses parted the Red Sea but he get’s ’em onto the dance floor and out of their seats. Not bad for a bloke from Leeds. And in anticipation of a March 27th release for his forthcoming LP Songs,  via Diplo’s label Mad Decent and Downtown. Dubstep agent provocateur and producer Christopher Mercer bka Rusko gives us something to groove to right where you stand. Check out the musical chaos theory of “Someone To Love.” This track is ready-made for a good time, even if you’re old enough to be an AARP member. Are you scratching your head? Don’t worry it’ll all make sense after you watch the video below. Peace. Continue reading “Rusko – Someone To Love (Video)”

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Scolla – Even & Odds (Ft. Quest // D. Julien

Don’t write off Detroit and more importantly one wouldn’t be wise to take its native son Scolla lightly. There is an old mantra, “Work hard. Play Harder.” But in the case of Scolla and what he has accomplished it would seem as if he has changed the mantra into, “Work Hard. Work Harder!” No question Scolla is on a come up and he’s bringing cats with him. On the J. Parker produced Even & Odds track we have more than able-bodied riders in Floridian emcee, Quest and Brooklyn’s own D. Julien to lace this one up with raw truth and beauty galore. And check the Swag bag for your free Even & Odds download via HulkShare or Mediafire. Scolla is finishing up his currently untitled R&B EP so stay tuned I’ll keep you posted. Peace. Continue reading “Scolla – Even & Odds (Ft. Quest // D. Julien”

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Gardens & Villa – Spacetime (Video)

Do you want something funky and whimsical in your life to turn up the corners of your mouth? I hope you’re like me, because I can always use any and every excuse to smile my most infectious smile. Santa Barbara’s futuristic hippie-ish band Gardens & Villa have what it takes to plaster a permanent grin all over your good looking mug. Their sound is a complex mix of clam bakes, wooded forest trails and interstellar space travel all wrapped up with the glowing psychedelic rainbow bow of Chris Lynch‘s voice. It’s a party for sure, albeit a laid back and dreamy soiree. I just visited their bandcamp and grabbed a bit of their magic for myself. And I must say, thus far it’s the most satisfying purchase of the day. Peace. Continue reading “Gardens & Villa – Spacetime (Video)”

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Air Tycoon – Los Angeles

/ Waves of pliant experience lap flesh like seasoned shifts of heat // & it is all of nothing /// or something & all /// & it is the sweetest taste multiplied by lust //// /& when she arches her back skyward ////// her ecstasy vibrating whetted frequencies in dual triplicate /////// i know upon her soft descent my gratification will catch her with thankfulness & awe.

And so the sounds keeps palpitating and sensually shifting as I experience the lustness and lushness of Air Tycoon and the washed and ready fruit of the track “Los Angeles.” So much heaven it’s hell to hold. Peace. Continue reading “Air Tycoon – Los Angeles”

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The Weeknd – Same Old Song (Paper Diamond Remix)

Let the bass creep curiously into her ears. Around her throat it will kiss reckless beats down in-between her … Yes, this remix is a bit X-rated and as funky as it can get. Paper Diamond is skillful with cutting open a song and inserting nuclear powered artificial hearts like a surgeon at the top of his game. Watch it nah! Don’t get to close to the speakers they’re possessed with the P to the D and his beats will cut cha. Here, Alex B has taken The Weeknd‘s already bangin’ track and poured rocket fuel all over it and the song ignites; like Hendricks taunting flames over his Strat. But we ain’t roasting marshmallows around here (or guitars). No, we’re bringing bodies together like puzzle pieces. Paper diamond + The Weeknd = Vicious!  Like I said, “Watch it nah!” Peace. Continue reading “The Weeknd – Same Old Song (Paper Diamond Remix)”