Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
seattle-based producer kid smpl (b.k.a. j. butler) is all about creating docile chillwave meets electro r&b music, and with his forthcoming debut release ‘skylight’ via hush hush records, this one is sure to please. after the jump check out the ultra smooth, “but i don’t” and the good thing is you can cop it the day it drops on november 12th. peace. Continue reading “kid smpl // but i don’t”
chris stewart and ty kube joined forces as the electro-goth duo black marble. and if you enjoy dark moody music reminiscent of the cure, new order and even depeche mode them these are the guys your ears may want to get familiar with. after the jump check out two songs, “a great design” and “a different arrangement”, the latter of the two has a beat similar to the cure’s “close to you” (my opinion). the band black marble released their latest lp ‘a different arrangement’ on october 9th via hardly art records. also, if this band is your cup of tea, then check out their ‘weight against the door’ ep. both are available on itunes and wherever beautiful, albeit haunting pre-recorded melancholy is sold. peace. Continue reading “black marble // a great design &”
newbie wonder kid roosevelt is making a name for himself with his bristling and euphoria inducing brand of electro-pop with his current single, “sea”. he is currently signed to indie label greco-roman (joe goddard of hot chip) and is playing dated with totally enormous extinct dinosuars. no release date for an debut ep or album but i’ll keep you posted. peace. Continue reading “roosevelt // sea”
The duo Capitol Cities (Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian) have been on a lot of “must listen to” lists all summer long. And if perchance you’ve been asleep at the proverbial wheel and missed out on their most excellent release Safe and Sound then after the jump check it out. But the real reason for this post is to help spread the good word about our beloved Capitol Cities. Recently the good folks of Sirius XM‘s Alt Nation have put Safe and Soundinto regular rotation and of course the fans want to keep it there. So, here’s the deal: Continue reading “capitol cities // safe and sound gets sirius!”
I got the wonderful All The Pretty People EP in my e-mail inbox several days ago and I’ve been (hoarding) listening to it ever since; while running random and mundane errands aplenty. Christopher Norman & The Reverb Junkie (aka Michelle Chamuel) are a match made in music heaven, and this EP is a living and breathing testament to how seamlessly their respective styles coalesce into a gratifying and wonderful sound. Although the EP contains only three songs and a couple of remixes a listener can easily envision something bigger and broader in the works from this talented twosome.
The opening track, “You Don’t Know” features the fantastically seductive vocals of The Reverb Junkie, it settles somewhere near your endorphin center and pretty much stays there. The following song “Keep Pace” finds Christopher Norman‘s voice matched perfectly alongside each note, with The Reverb Junkie offering glints and shiny facets along the way. But, when Christopher sings, “I was never good at staying put…” you get the feeling he isn’t speaking of geography. It is more than evident this artist is evolving, and continues to push into uncharted territory. The maturity is evident as both of these artists showcase their individual strengths as producers and songwriters. On track number three we’re treated to more of what works well here, the beyond excellent singing of Michelle Chamuel swimming amongst the white-water electronic orchestration of Mr. Norman.
This in more than a debut release, it is a solid statement by the duo. It is the charming and beatific voices of Christopher and Michelle commingling and complimenting each other, but it is also a combination of slow-motion-dream and the frenetic-electronic-cloud rain dripping musically all over the place. It it both bright and clever. But this isn’t the stuff of trite and mercurial hipness, it is something more enduring. This collaboration is stalwart and self-assured, very easy to listen and dance to. I think this is the beginning of a wonderful musical relationship between Christopher Norman and The Reverb Junkie. Now, I’m just hoping they’re planning a full length LP in the near and dear future. Peace. Continue reading “christopher norman & the reverb junkie // all the pretty people ep”
Capital Cities (Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian) first caught my attention when the duo got their hands on Pink Floyd’s song Breathe and creatively (albeit funkily) infused Tupac Shakur into the track. It was nothing short of pure genius. Now, the party boys from The City of Angels have quickened my pulse again with another incredible cover, their better-than-Sinead-O’Connor‘s interpretation of “Nothing Compares 2 U.” And if there was any lingering doubt after their self-titled 2011 Capital Cities EP, this track solidifies Capital Cities as anything but a novel act, these guys are legit. Peace. Continue reading “capital cities // nothing compares 2 u”
You’ve likely noticed (if you have a history here) that I’ve reviewed several songs by Poliça and here is yet another reason for me to continue my on-going admiration for this great Minnesota band.
Dropping August 14th, Mom + Pop Music will reissue Poliça‘s recently released debut album Give You The Ghost. SPIN.com described the Ryan Olson and Jim Eno produced band’s sound as “tough, R&B-bent, live wire electronica that doubles as Auto-Tune delight.”
In Addition, Poliça (Channy Leaneagh, Chris Bierden, Drew Christopherson and Ben Ivascu) will also release The Dark Star EP with reinterpretations of tracks by the likes of Exitmusic, Aluxe and others. Good stuff. Here, “The Maker,” the impressive production duo Gardens & Villa have worked their collective magic for the Dark Star Remix EP. I can’t wait to here the rest of the EP. Peace. Continue reading “poliça // the maker (gardens and villa remix)”
I don’t what’s happening in Nashville, Tennessee but whatever it is it’s working. Recently, in the land of country music there have been quite a few acts that are charting on Indie and Alternative outlets on college campuses everywhere. And Future Unlimited (David Miller & Samuel D’Amelio) is one of the best Nashville acts (or anywhere else for that matter) making outstanding dreamy Electro-Pop. After the jump take in the delicate, “Lightweight Eyes” and let it take you there. I also included the duo’s previous EP, hope you enjoy. Peace. Continue reading “future unlimited // lightweight eyes”
I am always amazed by the skill of this up and coming creative force Jeremy Malvin better known in certain circles as Chrome Sparks. He’s a young loin from Ann Arbor, Michigan with talent galore. I’ve written about him before, and now with his latest, “Marijuana” prepare to be totally blissed-out with the unofficial video directed by the vigilante cinematographer David Burkhart. The song “Marijuana” is taken from the latest BRL MTN compilation AAURAL II. Peace. Continue reading “chrome sparks // marijuana”
Are you jonsing for a taste of Passion Pit‘s new album Gossamer? Well, NPR’s First Listen is here to supply to you what you need. You can stream Gossamer in its entirety at NPR First Listen then leave a comment. After listening to the entire album I am so enamored with the R&B soaked “Constant Conversations” and it is definitely going on my seduction playlist. Also, after the jump I have track, “I’ll Be Alright” and the “Take A Walk” (Gold Fields Remix). Check for the official album release July 24th. You may also want to check out this great story about Passion Pit’s frontman Michael Angelakos on Pitchfork, its a good read. Peace.
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