Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
If you know the music of James Blake, then you got the bruises on your heart to prove it. And if you know the music of James Blake, then you too have awakened hungover from the after effects of over consumption, the slight metallic taste of music on your tongue. Not need for bios and past accomplishments. No need to go on about how magical the music is, because all these things are evident to all who know the music of James Blake. Peace. Continue reading “james blake // wilhelms scream”
Over ten-years going and as fresh as ever! Kevin Barnes and crew have conjured up another phenomenal batch of sound potion with the new album titled Paralytic Stalks. We’ve already been teased with two singles “Wintered Debts” and “Dour Percentage.” And for your listening pleasure the entire LP is streaming online. Check it out and peruse individual track play-by-play from Kevin Barnes. So, high-tail it over to Spin.com to listen. Also, you know I love it when you guys leave comments or vote. Peace. Continue reading “Of Montreal // Paralytic Stalks (Stream)”
Do you want something funky and whimsical in your life to turn up the corners of your mouth? I hope you’re like me, because I can always use any and every excuse to smile my most infectious smile. Santa Barbara’s futuristic hippie-ish band Gardens & Villa have what it takes to plaster a permanent grin all over your good looking mug. Their sound is a complex mix of clam bakes, wooded forest trails and interstellar space travel all wrapped up with the glowing psychedelic rainbow bow of Chris Lynch‘s voice. It’s a party for sure, albeit a laid back and dreamy soiree. I just visited their bandcamp and grabbed a bit of their magic for myself. And I must say, thus far it’s the most satisfying purchase of the day. Peace. Continue reading “Gardens & Villa – Spacetime (Video)”
If you happen to need a good reason to smile, then simply take matters into your own very capable hands and click on the tracks below. Yes. Instant smile eh!. The self-described Psych-Pop trio Keepaway are on the literal cusp of releasing their debut LP Black Flute via Das Racist’s Greedhead label. So, in honor of this momentous achievement let’s all play their stickily and funkily song, “Cake,” well into the night. Well, at least until those rowdy braless uddered cows come home way past curfew again. Damn cows! Peace.
By the way I just had to add the track, “Faces Now.” Why? Well, just because. Enjoy! Continue reading “Keepaway – Cake”
slough off your indiscriminate woes/lift your head/let it go.
Listening to 13 & God compels me to write bad haiku-like poetry, but when I listen to these guys jam I get wild flights of fancy syndrome. Hey, it is what it is. The songs“Armored Scarves” and “Its Own Sun,” are songs which make you hug yourself and hum along. These guys have stories to tell, and although their latest release Own Your Ghost has its definite highs and lows, the two tracks below are certified helium. Peace. Continue reading “13 & God – Armored Scarves / Its Own Sun”
There is something salacious about Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and I have the sneaky suspicion that playing this band will increase your boudoir seduction ratio by factor of Continue reading “Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Bicycle”
Like the fence separating the U.S./Mexico demarcation line I’m all for knocking down borders, and musically as well. Perhaps, that is why I naturally Continue reading “Teeth – See Spaces”
I went walking in a wood, it was cold and near dusk. Around my ears I wore the season; brittle and chilled. Through a copse of trees the wind Continue reading “Mon Khmer – Mon Khmer”
What I love most about writing a music blog is the constant discoveries I unearth. The scenario this weekend: Internet + Beer + Insomnia = the discovery of several bands and artists I’ll Continue reading “Cursive – The Recluse”
The beautiful song “Devil’s Work” by Miike Snow conjures up grand sweeping vistas stretching from one end of one’s limitless soul and beyond. Close your eyes and inhale this Continue reading “Miike Snow – Devil’s Work”