Rockford, Illinois has spawned more than just the moniker “Forrest City,” it is also known for being the birthplace of Electro/House/Disco/Pop/Rock band Hey Champ (Saam Hagshenas and Jonathan Marks). Like most miraculous conceptions this duo appears to have sprung from Donna Summer’s womb fully formed replete with side-burns and bell bottoms. Check out their latest “Cliché,” and tell me you aren’t curious for more. Peace. Continue reading “hey champ // cliché”
useless eaters // black night ultraviolet ep
Seth Sutton helms the Nashville punk-rockerish band Useless Eaters. And if you like you rock adorned with the fuzzed-out guitar and dirty elements of the primal then the band’s latest 4-song ‘Black Night Ultraviolet‘ EP is what you need in your life right now. It drops July 31st. Peace.
pull me down // mikky ekko (t. williams remix)
Mr. T. Williams is not known for rescuing stray dogs, but he is known for resuscitating tracks from mediocrity. Here he takes a run-of-the-mill affair and makes, Mikky Ekko‘s “Pull Me Down,” sublime. T.W. pulls a Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin and it’s monster. Peace. Continue reading “pull me down // mikky ekko (t. williams remix)”
matt shadetek // madness
Brooklyn producer Matt Shadetek‘s new album, ‘The Empire Never Ended‘ drops March 26th. And just to whet your appetite the first single “Madness,” pretty much lives up to its namesake. It’s like what you’d imagine The Joker wild n’ out to with a fistful of skittles and some drank. The record features the likes of RiFF RAFF, Troy Ave, and Jahdan Blakkamoore just to name-drop a few. Oh yeah, turn it up to maximize your listening pleasure. Peace. Continue reading “matt shadetek // madness”
hyphen hyphen // baby baby sweet sweet
Not a new song by any means, but I was going through my iPod and came across the song “Baby Baby Sweet Sweet,” by Hyphen Hyphen. The track is from their ‘Chewbacca I’m Your Mother‘ EP (2011). The song still sounds fresh as a new lover to me. You can also get it on iTunes, Amazon and eMusic. Peace. Continue reading “hyphen hyphen // baby baby sweet sweet”
gems // all i ever
Washington D.C.-based project GEMS is Clifford John Usher and Lindsay Pitts. And theirs is a sound piled high with all the angel’s breath heaven could spare and the hollow bird bones of a light feathered durable ambiance. The song “All I Ever,” reminds me of something from the Cocteau Twins of yesteryear. Not a literal comparison mind you, but there is a similar vibe and ethereal aspect nonetheless. Peace. Continue reading “gems // all i ever”
until the ribbon breaks // pressure (officail video)
Definitely one of the most memorable break-out singles of 2012 was the song “Pressure,” from the obscure artist known Until The Ribbon Breaks (U.T.R.B.). Well, now almost a year later comes the official video and it’s even equipped with a verse featuring Mr. MFN eXquire. Enjoy. Peace. Continue reading “until the ribbon breaks // pressure (officail video)”
everything everything // kemosabe
It’s been a minute since the boys from Manchester have dropped new material. And although we’ve heard the tracks ‘Cough, Cough” and “Kemosabe,” from their soon to be releases LP ‘Arc’ we’re still waiting for the other shoe to drop January 14th. In my book this is one of the most anticipated albums of 2013. Peace. Continue reading “everything everything // kemosabe”
social studies // away for the weekend
After the release of their 2010 release ‘Wind Up Wooden Heart‘ via Antenna Farm Records, the San Franciscan 5-piece band Social Studies spent a great deal of time touring and writing new material in preparation for their next album. After a short break in 2011 their latest album ‘Developer‘ was released late last year (2012). The song “Away For The Weekend,” is a tumbling rock-infused bossa nova track, and like every SS tune it is carried wonderfully by lead singer Natalia Rogovin‘s warm vocals. After the jump you can also take a peek at the band’s “Terracur,” video. You’re welcome. Peace. Continue reading “social studies // away for the weekend”
beach house // new year
Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally are the primary fixtures in the band Beach House, and oh there’s a drummer too (Daniel Franz). Anyway, check out their new video “New Year,” it features cats and all kinds of rural picturesque flora and fauna. The song is taken from their album ‘Bloom‘ via Sup Pop Records. Peace. Continue reading “beach house // new year”