Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
The music project known as How to Dress Well‘s latest track is the equivalent of another bullet in the chamber of the most capable of seducer. It opens with lush tones indicative of dreamscape rather than song. Then Tim Krell’s vocals crash every so tenderly against your ear and it’s a wrap. “Ocean Floor For Everything” is taken from HTDW‘s forthcoming 2nd LP Total Loss, look for it this coming Autumn via Acéphale. Continue reading “how to dress well // ocean floor for everything”
Kelly Pratt is Bright Moments and vice versa. And although you may or may not have heard of him by name, you more than likely have come in contact with him sonically just the same. For instance, Arcade Fire, Beirut, and yes, even LCD Soundsystem. One and all of these bands have utilized K. Pratt’s most excellent talents. He’s there adding touches of gold whilst playing flugelhorn, trumpet, as well as a host of other instrumentation. With his album Natives he’s lovingly assembled a batch of modest songs, and presents them with such tenderness and a clear nights sky worth of sparkling starlit beauty. My favorite of the bunch being the incredible gorgeous “Traveling Light.” But you really have to experience the album for yourself, so head on over to www.luakabop.com and stream the Native LP. But, the fun doesn’t stop there, you can get a FREE DOWNLOAD of the Bright Moment’s track “Tourists” (Shuttle Remix) by Nate Donmoyer of Passion Pit. Peace.
North Carolinians Lost In The Trees frontman Ari Picker has a wondrous voice suited best resting against those velvety moments when your heart is most vulnerable, whilst lost in love, or barely staying afloat chin-deep in heartache. There aren’t many artists who can do this so convincingly, perhaps Mike Hadreas of Perfume Genius, as well as, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes are most similar. A. Parker has the quality of voice stripped of everything but an all too convincing woe. A voice which exists as a naked reminder of our understated humanity and the dark impressions that can leave us helpless.
Listening to the song “Golden Eyelids” is like staring into a shroud of flame, hypnotically captivating. This is music by which to warm your unfettered need and compliment your loneliness. And if you want more, well then more can be had of the bands latest release A Church That Fits Our Needs out now via Anti-Records. The songs on this album will sit in your stomach like a seed. Sprouting, this seed entwines your vital life-sustaining organs; though it blooms with fragile petals in the chambers of your heart. LITT have delivered music with the aura of fire-breathing shadows and syrupy hiccups of past remembrances that shade your mood pale blue and rheumy red. These are deeply personal songs, not so much entertainment as they are catharsis for the wounded soul who penned them in the aftermath of personal tragedy. When you get the this album you’ll find your ears and heart spending an inordinate amount of time lost in its undeniable beauty. This one is without a doubt a strong contender for album of the year. Peace. Continue reading “Lost In The Trees // Golden Eyelids”
With this group it is definitely a family affair and some guy. OK, not just some guy, his name is Dash Hutton, he’s the guy caressing the synth ever so commandingly. Then there are the girls? Well, they’re sisters; Alana, Danielle and Este of the cognomen Haim. As if the sister thingy weren’t novelty enough, these girls, i.e. women, play exceptionally good music. It’s the perfect blend of Pop music with something more edgy and off the beaten path. The music is sensuously, though modestly, vigorous and lusty. It doesn’t just pulse, it breathes steam into your ears. In essence, it jumps your bones and you’re so alright with its outright assertiveness. Check out the Haim’s sexy R&B/Calypso/Pop/Rock track “Forever” if this ain’t dirty dancing music, then I don’t know what species of sexy noise it is. Peace. Continue reading “Haim // Forever”
I want to go to Copenhagen and buy a round for the band members of Alcoholic Faith Mission. It’s simple, what beautiful music they make. Take a look see at the bands official video for the song “Ask Me This” taken from their latest LP of the same name. And if you get a golden opportunity to see this band live I implore you to take it. You can find them on tour, perhaps even someplace nearby. Enjoy. Peace. Continue reading “Alcoholic Faith Mission // Ask Me This (Official Video)”
Yeah, we know Portland is one of the bestest locals on the planet for indie rock bands and the fans who adore them. So, it is of little surprise that local band favorite Mean Jeans is much beloved for making lots of cool punk noise. Billy Jeans, Jeans Wilder and Freak Daniels make it sound like a whole lot of joyful, mayhap, inebriated fun. Check out the squirrely video for the song “Anybody Out There” shot and cut by Brett Roberts. Sure, it’s cheesy but cheese goes well on the great big sandwich of life. By the by, this fun song is just 1 of 13 from MJ‘s latest album On Mars available on iTunes and Amazon. Peace. Continue reading “Mean Jeans // Anybody Out There”
Without a shred of doubt Moby is a veritable sound messiah sent to aid in the deliverance of sub par musical choices. He leads us, rather melodically, out of the wasteland pop music purgatory and into the lofty heights of his very own refuge of musical bliss. Oh yeah, it’s like that and that’s just the way it is. Now, enter another indisputable icon, David Lynch. And really there is little left to say but enjoy and get your musical worship on. By the way, you get the “The Poison Tree (David Lynch Remix) as a FREE DOWNLOAD courtesy of my friends at RCRD LBL. Peace. Continue reading “Moby // The Poison Tree (David Lynch Remix)”
If you like the club scene and you like to dance until your feet holla’ stop gotdamnit! Then you can’t go wrong with a Skrillex collaboration, no way, no how. So, I’m bringing the party with two great selections. First up, the Skrillex & Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, “Make It Bum Dem” and it’s hot like fire! And it doesn’t stop there, no way! Second, it’s Kaskade and Skrillex laying waste to the track, “Lick It”! Who says House and Dubstep can’t commingle and still bring it?! Peace. Continue reading “skrillex & damian “jr. gong” marley // make it bum dem”
Los Angeles trio Wildcat! Wildcat! are a sure bet to get you in a particular mood. A mood that leaches every worry away, or at least dull those concerns to a low hum. No doubt Jesse Taylor, Michael Wilson and Jesse Carmichael are being compared to MGMT but that’s ok. Because good music is good music. Point blank. But make no mistake these guys are not copy cats by any stretch of the imagination. And with songs like “Mr. Quiche” and “End Of The World Everyday” you’ll find yourself simply falling for Wc!Wc! for who they are and not for who you think their music sounds like. Peace. Continue reading “Wildcat! Wildcat! // End Of The World Everyday”
Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf collectively pit themselves against our eardrums as the band Nikki & The Dove. And thus far they’re winning us over to the bright side with kaleidoscopic musical fare one song at a time. And their latest track “Tomorrow” is another example of why I am eagerly awaiting their forthcoming Instinct LP, which is expected to drop May 14th. To get your copy make sure to pre-order it on iTunes. And if that wasn’t enough you can watch the official video for the “Tomorrow” on YouTube. And after the jump I got the videos for the song “The Fox” which is my favorite song by N&TD right after their highly addictive “The Drummer” by the way. And I also have the video “DJ, Ease My Mind”. This ought to keep your busy for a hot minute. Peace. Continue reading “Nikki & The Dove // Tomorrow”