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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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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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Born Gold – Body Songs

Born Gold - Bodysongs

Alright already, I know so many of you look forward to Fridays just because the mood around here at Mitten Mouth Music is a danceable one. I understand completely. I’m here to help Fridays feel a little more special by serving piping hot upbeat and effervescent music. Yeah, I said ‘effervescent’. First up is Born Gold, in their latest permutation these guys are casting a sinister ghostly pall of skittery Electro-Pop just in time for Halloween. Although the name is new, you many be familiar with previous monikers. Does Neon or Gobble Gobble ring a bell? Name change notwithstanding your body won’t be able to tell the difference. Because if what your seeking is music to groove to then go ahead and click play already. Born Gold‘s debut LP Bodysongs dropped September 20th, so its available immediately. Peep this, you can even name your price, just head over to  Crash Symbols and do the damn thang. Check out the whole enchilada below. Peace.

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cherub // man of the hour lp

Cherub - Man Of The Hour EP

 
These guys weren’t even on my radar until my cuz Quinci tapped my shoulder. Just goes to show your ears can’t be everywhere all the time. But really that is the spirit of Mitten Mouth Music. Sharing. ‘Cause sharing is caring. But on the real, the best suggestions in my opinion are from the people who know you best. Ok, let’s talk about Cherub. This is the last sound you’d expect to hear coming out of Nashville, TN home of the Grand Old Opry.
 

 
But Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber have built quite the hipster Frankenstein of sound below the Mason-Dixon Line. This is 100% pure future hi-octane soul music. The Man of the Hour EP will bathe your brain in a purple haze and give you the munchies for a warm body next to yours. Regardless of the inevitable  Passion Pit and MGMT references these guys are on some next level shit.  Cherub is mining the  Electro-Funkadelic-Prince Roger Nelson-Neo-Soul vibe.

And boy have hit the mother-lode. With songs like “Love You Right”, “Disco Inferno”, “Goodbye Winter“ and the seductive closing title track “Man of the Hour” Cherub is clearly on the some lover boy thematics. The duo known as Cherub are beyond cool. They’ve transcended way up into the stratosphere where tarnished angels wear wicked grins and smoke blunts of unadulterated rainbows. So, take off your cool and cozy up to Cherub. Listen and download the EP below. Peace. Continue reading “cherub // man of the hour lp”

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FM Belfast – How To Make Friends

FM Belfast - How To Make Friends

Hey, it’s Friday and to kick it off the best day of the work week I am posting the entire debut album of fun-rockin FM Belfast. FMB is one of those bands which instill perpetual happiness in whomever happens to listen to their music. At times channeling Dr. Seuss, and at other times sounding as if someone has spiked the punch with um…syrup (Ask Weezy). I like the simple structure of the songs, and although the lyrics can become nonsensical at times, it all comes together and somehow works in the end. This is the album which turned the heads of so many, and likely still winning over new fans even as I pen this. How To Make Friends is one of my favorite albums to listen too. Period. I have referred this album to I don’t know how many people since it’s initial release back in 2010, I almost feel like the bands unofficial unpaid publicist. Anywho, check it out and enjoy. Also, FM Belfast’s recent release Don’t Want To Sleep has been out since Mid-June and is laden with even more clever fun-loving music. Let the party begin. Peace