Foster The People alum Isom Innis turns himself inside and presents Saol Álainn. With this first peek it is all kinds of, um interesting and sparkling in a bursting staccato explosion kind of way. I like it. Check out the Samuel Morris Hamad-directed video for Nostroke. Also, you cop the limited 7-incher available courtesy of No Recordings. Peace. Continue reading “saol álainn // nostroke”
young & sick // continuum
Los Angeles-based Young & Sick recently inked a deal with Harvest Records, and will be releasing their inaugural Continuum single 7″. Also, look for their vinyl release Magnolia, it drops January 14th, 2014. Peace. Continue reading “young & sick // continuum”
magic man // paris + nicita remix
Magic Man. What is cooler than building and sharing something creatively wonderful with a childhood friend? Alex Caplow and Sam Vanderhoop Lee have done it in a majorly ear pleasing way. And, although the pathway to a musical future isn’t always clear or intentional you’ll be glad they boys from Bean Town put their collective talents up on stage.
Recently, Magic Man released their You Are Here EP for all to tap their toes to. It is 5-tracks of bounciful and tasty ear snacks. Check it out after the jump. Also, lest I forgot the Magic Man Paris (NICITA Remix). Good stuff. Peace. Continue reading “magic man // paris + nicita remix”
disa // sun
Icelandic born Disa Jakobs is a singer and songwriter who left Reykjavik, Iceland to live in Copenhagen. Disas music is about exploring and expanding the boundaries of pop music. She’s inspired by the wild, Scandinavian nature but also by the likes of fellow contemporary and alternative artists such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Brian Eno and Fever Ray. Disas Music shares the qualities of her native country. It is cold yet compelling and you always sense an underlying risk of eruption. Check out her self-directed video for the single release Sun courtesy of Tigerspring Records. Peace. Continue reading “disa // sun”
nina sky // overtime
Regarding Nina Sky, two is the magic number. Natalie & Nicole Albino have been all in for several years now, and with each offering only keep getting more in touch with their collective music maker. Listen to the Slimmy Neutron produced track Overtime. It is sleek, sexy and runs totally off of mood altering sensual steam. Sounds like a keeper to me. Peace. Continue reading “nina sky // overtime”
major lazer & flux pavilion // jah no partial (candyland remix)
La SaBa residents Candyland (Ethan Davis & Josie Martin) have twisted up something extra nice with their Major Lazer & Flux Pavilion track Jah No Partial. This duo has outgrown their dynamic status and are heading for the stratosphere. For several years now Candyland has been gathering momentum and they show no signs of administering the brakes. Yup, my money in on them to breakthrough through proper like. This is the perfect track to warm up your weekend, plus it is a FREE DOWNLOAD. How cool is that? Peace. Continue reading “major lazer & flux pavilion // jah no partial (candyland remix)”
wampire // giants + video
Portland-based five-pointed star ship Wampire unveil a bangin’ new video (directed by David Fine by the way). The short contains equal parts mirth and the oft times mendicant and tumultuous push-n-pull between hirsute men and blue-eyed women the world over. You’ll adore the ‘Lac emblem, beach dancing, and actor Patrick Dunnam’s longish pit follicles blowing in the Pacific airstream. I did. Yes, I am apologetically weird.
Anyway, the track is one of many (originally there were ten but Beyoncé strong-armed one) from Wampire’s latest ensemble of sound, Curiosity birthed into existence courtesy of Polyvinyl Records. Peace. Continue reading “wampire // giants + video”
zed’s dead // holiday mix 2013
‘Tis the season to be jolly. And in the spirit of giving and spreading good cheer I bring you tidings (and a reason to get down) from Zed’s Dead and their astounding Holiday Mix 2013. This will add countless hours to your 12 days of Christmas and beyond. Plus, it’s a FREE DOWNLOAD! So, say, “Thank you DC & Hooks.” Aren’t these guys great? Peace. Continue reading “zed’s dead // holiday mix 2013”
elizabeth rose // the good life (emoh instead remix)
The Elizabeth Rose track The Good Life gets a transcendental remix by fellow Aussie denizen and top notch producer/dj Chris ‘Emoh’ Emerson. The ensuing results are immediate as the track resonates sunshiny candied coated beams of euphoria into your eardrums. So, if you find yourself “down under” you can find Emoh Instead working the tables at various locales wherever. But, if your funds are prohibitively low there’s a cheaper way to get the Emoh Instead experience. Check out his debut Say So EP which received appreciative nods from the likes of A-Trak and Diplo. Like I have mentioned numerously, the Australian scene is burning up! With producers like Chet Faker, Ta-ku, Flume, LDRU and Yahtzel the future is indeed bright and tirelessly rhythmic.
Also, be on the look out for the Elizabeth Rose EP, it drops January 17th, 2014. Continue reading “elizabeth rose // the good life (emoh instead remix)”
paris is burning // basement sessions ep
Paris Is Burning have a sound subterfuged from musical DNA of 80’s alternative rock, namely The Smiths and Big Country, etc.? Yet, the band adds the nuance of beefier guitar rattle and hum with a more contemporary post-punk pop-ish attitude. The band came together in 2012 and released some fairly respectable music. In January they gave us the two-track release featuring Wild and This City. Then, in the month of Juno they rang out with three more song contained in the shining glittery pill of the Basement Sessions. I am thinking a full length release in 2014. I hope so. Peace. Continue reading “paris is burning // basement sessions ep”