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micheal andrews // bubbles in space

According to the label Elgin Park label the film composer/producer/singer/multi-instrumentalist Michael Andrews‘ latest collection of songs as his … “second solo effort Spilling A Rainbow, Andrews shares the wonder and excitement of his transformation into a father. This is a kaleidoscopic collection of songs about blowing bubbles, watching his baby sleep and the psychedelic, shape shifting, epiphanies that are taking place in between. At times stark, other times cinematic.” Spilling A Rainbow drops August 14th 2012. Peace. Continue reading “micheal andrews // bubbles in space”

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making marks // i volunteer

How many bands can under go a major name change, switch sonic gears and still come out of the other end all pristine and shiny? Well, I’ll answer this question by proclaiming the former Swede band known as My Little Pony has successfully done the Phoenix thing and are now Making Marks. My ears gave their songs, “I Volunteer“, “Ticket Machine” and “Hard To Be Good” the once over and they give ’em two-thumbs up. The band’s debut (Is it still their debut if it’s just a name change?) single “Ticket Machine” will drop via Fika Recording October 2012 on 7″ vinyl.   Check them out and let me know what you think. Peace. Continue reading “making marks // i volunteer”

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daughter // landfill

Memorable songs stay with us long after we’ve heard them for the first time; embedding themselves into our very bones and ruining our ears against all other sounds. Such memorable music can be had the moment you click play, and listen to the band Daughter. You’ll quickly fall beneath the spell of Elena Tonra‘s voice. Listen to their tangible fabric of a song, “Landfill” and wrap this soft-hewn scrim about your living spaces and enjoy. Both The Wild Youth EP and the His Young Heart EP are available on iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “daughter // landfill”

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graph rabbit // only fields

It is songs like, “Only Fields” which the world should be filled with, to ease everything from a stubbed toe to a broken heart. Graph Rabbit (Austin Donohue and Shy Kedmi) is something special to listen to in the wee hours of melancholy. And, we’ll get a chance to expand our collective introduction and adoration when the band releases its debut release Snowblind on October 9th via Butterscotch records. After the jump check the duo’s live performance at the Lomography Gallery. Peace. Continue reading “graph rabbit // only fields”

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cloud seeding // the light (our sunday best)

Cloud Seeding it the project of guitarist Kevin Serra. What Mr. Serra does best is create acoustic milieus and fills them with vocals which personify particular moods. The results are something sounding at once painstakingly effortless and endearingly haunted. It is music commingling with the darkness of the devil and with the ethereal light of an angel’s dulcet dreams. These are sounds not so much in the middle of things as they are an exploration into the outer nuances of human feeling. On each song the artist finds comforting refuge within mundane emotional states and lingers there until we learn, through him, to see and appreciate their value. The latest collaborative single, “The Light” (Ft. Nadine Carina) is the mere crystallization of Mr. Serra’s adeptness at teasing out the essence, and beauty of our many moods and perfecting them into gorgeous song. Look for this latest single to drop digitally via Bleek Records August 14th. Peace. Continue reading “cloud seeding // the light (our sunday best)”

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blue foundation // eyes on fire (zeds dead remix)

The Zeds Dead Remix of Blue Foundation‘s “Eyes On Fire” is a sexy serpentine affair making you want to dance like Shiva and inhabit the personal space of the current apple of your eye. Yeah, this is a reach back in distant time and space, but you know like I do that good music persists and subsists minus an expiration date. After the jump I got a couple other tracks to round out this mini-listening party. Oh and for the ultimate Zeds Dead experience check out the duos Guest Remix for MistaJam. Peace. Continue reading “blue foundation // eyes on fire (zeds dead remix)”

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space command // insult to injury

The duo consisting of Will Nichols and Craig Campbell who make up the NYC-based Space Command have expertly carved out a niche in the electronic music spectrum by crafting the Machines Make Music LP with a rock-edged sound, adding a bit of gritty charm along the way. One of my recent favorites is their, “Insult To Injury” track. These veterans of the NYC indie music scene are basking in a well-deserved limelight. Peace. Continue reading “space command // insult to injury”

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the republic tigers // buildings and mountains

The Kansas City-based four-man-showThe Republic Tigers have been making music for several years now (since 2008) and yes, there many fine reasons to adore the sounds they so reliably make. But without a doubt one of their biggest tracks is the, “Buildings And Mountains”. This song has a gorgeously wide panoramic feel to it, which makes me want to just spread my wings and fly into outer space and back again. Yeah, it’s so good. Check out the other songs on the No Man’s Land EP (2011) after the jump. Peace. Continue reading “the republic tigers // buildings and mountains”

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robotic pirate monkey // banana canon

The triatic collective known simply as Robotic Pirate Monkey (RPM) are the titular princes of BASS music, and they’ve has been ripping it up and blowing out speakers the world over for some time now. Check out their latest sonically pleasing release, “Banana Canon” taken from the soon to drop Heat Wav EP. After the jump you can continue to get your Robotic Pirate Monkey groove on with the spectacular soul tingling Colors In Disguise: Remixed featured a phalanx of talented DJs/Producers doin’ it wild style on the wheels of steel. Peace. Continue reading “robotic pirate monkey // banana canon”