Sheffield-based Slow Club adroitly avoid puns relating to a lethargic and molasses-like character by making, if not always upbeat melodies, then music of high quality and useful introspection. And Slow Club duo Rebecca Taylor and Charles Watson have out done themselves with the release of their debut Complete Surrender. Tour dates after the jump. Peace.
Complete Surrender track list:
01. Tears of Joy
02. Everything Is New
03. Suffering You, Suffering Me
04. Not Mine to Love
05. The Pieces
06. Number One
07. The Queen’s Nose
08. Complete Surrender
09. Paraguay and Panama
10. Dependable People and Things That I’m Sure Of
11. Wanderer Wandering
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things we like: people’s climate march
If by chance you haven’t heard about the much ado about something that is the People’s Climate March going on today in NYC then allow me to pull your virtual shirttails.
What is the People’s Climate March? It is 100+ world leaders gathered in NYC. 2808 solidarity events in 166 countries. The largest climate march in history. Yes, that pretty much sums it up. But, it is also so much more. The success of today will only matter if we as individuals chose to have an impact and follow through with enduring and far reaching meaningful action. On a local and very personal level what can you do to guarantee change?
We know our environment: the ground beneath our collective feet and the air we breath are under assault. Our oceans and every other waterway are not up to snuff and are taking a beating. Melting ice caps, rising sea levels and wonky weather, all of these effects are propelled by and large negative human impact on the environment. We are at a very literal tipping point, whereas our actions and non-actions can either propel us into a better future or a very real and quality of life altering catastrophe. Tune in for life and let’s make a difference. Peace.
private island | a good look ep
private island | a good look ep
Los Angeles is known for just about every form of musical entertainment, so it’s no surprise to see Private Island rise to the top of the best bands The City of Angels has to offer. The band’s A Good Look EP is a handy collection of four songs, and they’re a good indication that this band will have a future taking up residence in my earhole. After the jump, check out the audios for the tracks Bear Hands, Don’t Call Me, and Dissolve. Here’s to a full-length from this outfit. Peace. Continue reading “private island | a good look ep”
this is not about us | kindness
I have been to the other side and come bearing gifts from the realm of Kindness. Check out the track This Is Not About Us and know bliss. Peace.
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astronauts | in my direction
Astronauts is the new project from Dan Carney, formerly of critically-acclaimed East London alt-folkers Dark Captain. After his former band finished in 2012, Dan decided to go it alone, enlisting the help of a few friends – most frequently former bandmate Michael Cranny – basically, when he needs it. Continue reading “astronauts | in my direction”
whales in cubicles | death in the evening lp
I must admit I am less than fashionably late to many a musical parties and I make no excuse for this. However, better to arrive eventually than never at all, no? London-based Whales In Cubicles is new to me and my ears. My ears resent my tardiness in matters of staying abreast of the latest music finds. But by and by they relent and forgive my shortcomings. Thank you ears. Continue reading “whales in cubicles | death in the evening lp”
far out magazine | childhood | rosa brook
“The wonderment of spontaneity and serendipitous findings are rife with both good and bad stuff, but the good stuff prevails.”
So, I’m tweeting, as I am want to do. All pliant and dextrous fingers doing what the brain bids then. Eyes taking it all in, searching fervently for a cool bit of cool to share. I am determined and in the end a very lucky “sum bitch”. Continue reading “far out magazine | childhood | rosa brook”
mr twin sister | in the house of yes
Mr Twin Sister has uncorked the full bright moon and poured heaven down upon us. With the latest track, In The House of Yes, listeners get treated to a jazzy spectacle of musical layer cake and the pièce de résistance (or cherry on top), is Andrea Estella‘s sedative-dusted vocals. Honestly, I think she could literally sing the stars down from on high. No lie.
Look for their self-titled sophomore Mr Twin Sister album soon. In the U.S. it hits the streets running September 23rd. Peace.
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Mr Twin Sister:
01 Sensitive
02 Rude Boy
03 In the House of Yes
04 Blush
05 Out of the Dark
06 Twelve Angels
07 Medford
08 Crime Scene
king | debut lp
Los Angeles-based neo-soul spouting trio King is Paris Strother, Amber Strother and Anita Bias. Their music comes from a place where every nerve and nuance is familiar with. Four years ago Mr. Roger Nelson was spellbound by their approach and take on music.
Yesterday the ladies King were featured on NPR. And today, it’s your turn to listen, fall head over heels and spread the word. Stat tuned for their full-length debut, We Are KING is dropping soon. Peace. Continue reading “king | debut lp”
lake poets | honest hearts ep
Over the summer the CD version of the ‘Honest Hearts‘ EP sold out. However, Due to constant demand Mr. Lake Poets himself Martin Longstaff has done a new run of handmade CDs. You can have one sent to your house for the modest sum of £5 (free postage), UK only. In the U.S. that equals $8.07 presently and the post, well contact your local postmaster. To get your copy go here: thelakepoets.bandcamp.com Continue reading “lake poets | honest hearts ep”