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Future Islands – On the Water

There are bands that have the ability to transform themselves and still maintain their originality (and their integrity). Case in point Baltimore’s Future Island. After the grandeur of their most excellent work, 2010’s LP In Evening Air, the boys from B-More have a newbie they want you to meet. Their On The Water LP, out October 11th, really showcases the soul of this band. Frontman Sam Herring vocals radiate a warmness not usually displayed in previous recordings.
Nonetheless it is still an album worth spinning, because it is meditative and introspective and proves yet again, you don’t have to be loud or danceable to stir up emotion. Go to their ThrillJockey label page and listen to the whole enchilada. Below, feel free to revisit their previous free download track “Before The Bridge” in video form. Peace.

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Cosmo Jarvis – My Day

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Gotta love a raucous flip your middle-finger at the establishment song to get your off to a great start. Cosmo Jarvis has that and bit more. It is hard to believe that Mr. Jarvis is only twenty-one with so much under his belt already. Let’s see, he’s a singer, a songwriter, an actor, a director, a composer, a producer and a multi-instrumentalist to boot. So far he gotten my attention and hungry for more. The track My Day is a slightly scrambled punk-tinged affair. Check out other cuts from the forthcoming album release Is The World Strange Or Am I Strange? below. I really like his “She Doesn’t Mind” song, with its Reggae-fueled vibe. You can cop the album now, so make your day and play “My Day”. It’ll make you smile out loud. Peace.


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Chairlift – Peculiar Paradise

Chairlift Iis: Caroline Polachek, Aaron Pfenning, Patrick Wimberly

Straight out of Brooklyn, NYC comes the futuristic/retro trio Chairlift. There is clear musical references to 80;s and 90’s era pop, and if I’m not mistaken there is some Janet Jackson sampling going on. Currently, I am really digging the cut “Peculiar Paradise”, (click the link below to hear it). I love how their recent music inhabits several different elements at once: embracing the psychedelic, hazy electro and provocative signatures of R&B simultaneously. I also included the video for an older track titled “Bruises”. Check it out. Peace

via Chairlift – Peculiar Paradise.

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Dum Dum Girls – Bedroom Eyes

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There are many reasons why I like the Dum Dum Girls. What’s the main reason? I can’t get enough of the sultry vibrato provided by lead-singer Kristen Gundred, aka as Dee Dee Penny or just Dee Dee for short. The California band fist caught my attention in 2010 with the release of their debut album I Will Be. Then in 2011 DDG dropped a followup EP featuring the songs He Gets Me High and the dreamy There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by legendary alternative U.K. band The Smiths. Although most reviewers allude Blondie as an influence, I hear more than a hint of Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. Also, if your love Dee Dee check out super band Zodiacs you will not be disappointed. By the way, the latest Dum Dum Girls album Only In Dreams was released September 27th. Peace.


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Blood Orange – Champagne Coast

Blood Orange - Champagne Coast

Devonté Hynes is one of those people you never heard of, but you may be familiar with their work unawares. Mr. Hynes has produced a lot of music, most notably for Florence & The Machine, Theophilus London, and Solange Knowles just to name drop a few. Although he has produced music for himself in the past it is his new material that is shining bright all on it’s own. Blood Orange is the product of so much blood, sweat and tears, no pun intended. Seriously it’s akin to gospel music in how it moves the listener with heart conviction. It has taken almost 2 years to complete, with so many ups and downs along the way it almost didn’t see the light of day. But I for one am thrilled to see, or rather hear, its magic and power. Check out the release “Champagne Coast” and let it swirl through your head on repeat. Peace.


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Yuck – Soothe Me & Get Away


The month of October brings many thing: falling temperatures, leaves vacating tress, Halloween, and this year the double-disc release of Yuck‘s self-titled debut. The single “Soothe Me” is the 2nd single release thus far, you many have already heard “Cousin Corona”, but if you haven’t go to their label’s site at Fat Possum Records and check it out. The album drops October 11th, so make sure to mark it on your calendar. Listen below, I’m out. Peace.



Yuck - Get Away from Yuck on Vimeo.

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Simian Ghost – Bicycle Theme

Simian Ghost

Let’s get things moving right along, but at a decidedly subdued pace. One thing I want to say, Simian Ghost is just what the music doctor ordered. Like a gossamer sugar-coated screen filtering out the harsh light of an unrestrained sun. That said, the latest offering from Simian Ghost is total bliss. The song “Free Agent” taken from Simian Ghost’s sophomore release, the Lovelorn EP (released through Heist Or Hit Records).  Sebastian Arnström thank you so much for penning such lush and beautiful music. The Radiant Arp Mix is killing it. Another thing, my hat off to all the DIY indie music makers out and about in the world. You guys and gals are keeping it fresh to death. Peace.


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Tune-Yards – Gangsta

If its fun you seek, then it is fun you shall have. Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards is all about making a statement with her music. However, at times she and fellow band mates like having a good time whilst laying down serious subject matter. The video “Gangsta” chronicles quick-edit shots of band members fooling around and mugging for the camera. However, the album is no joke. It’s seriously hands down one of the illest LPs I’ve heard all year.  Also, go to 4AD Records and check out Tune-Yards 25-minute + live recording of super talented and über observant Merrill Garbus and badass bassist Nate Brenner doing what they do best. Heads up, the live version of the song “Powa” will melt your heart to pieces. Peace.



tUnE-yArDs – ‘Gangsta’ from Cult of Greg on Vimeo.

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AMTRAC – Hearts Not Made Of Gold

AMTRAC - Hearts Not Made of Gold from the new LP Came Along

Caleb Cornett hails from eastern Kentucky, although he sounds like he was born somewhere in the Centaurus A galaxy and has come to earth to save us from poor musical choices. However he got here, is irrelevant. In his current state he is commonly known as AMTRAC and we’re damn lucky he chose our planet to call home. His latest LP Came Along released via Super Music Group was released September 27th. So, if you like this you may want to cop the whole album. I’m digging “Hearts Not Made of Gold” just fine. Peace.


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Young Galaxy – Peripheral Visionaries

Young Galaxy – Peripheral Visionaries

Have you had a chance today to just sit back and relax? Not that you necessarily need any dolled up multicolored noise to do so, but hey it doesn’t hurt. Montreal’s Young Galaxy, Stephen Ramsay (guitars, vocals), Catherine McCandless (keyboards, vocals) and bassist Stephen Kamp, create music that somehow has the same affect as talking a vexing conundrum out with a good friend or therapist, you pick. But without a doubt it is also music to sway your hips to. Young Galaxy‘s sophomore effort Invisible Republic is riddled throughout with little capsules of joy. Also, you gotta’ love their cheekily adorable video for the single “Peripheral Visionaries” . Check it. Peace.


YOUNG GALAXY ‘Peripheral Visionaries’ [OFFICIAL VIDEO] from Paper Bag Records on Vimeo.