Check out this hard hitting electro-pop diddy from Dallas based group Mystery Skulls. If you're a fan of bands like Cherub, Passion Pit, or MGMT this will do you right. They are letting their whole Ep go for $1 over at Bandcamp. Can't go wrong there. Also be sure to check out their blog and Soundcloud pages for lots more good noise.
Check out this nice little EP by Grand Piano. It's called $1000 and is available over at Bandcamp. Their sound sort of reminds me of a slightly more "honkey tonk" Modest Mouse. Essential tracks include "Six Count" and "Weapons". Get to it!
What do you get when Snoop and friends drop some drums and bass over the Super Mario theme song? Good Times. Enjoy!
In keeping with the current theme of retro videos and classic soul remixes check out this little diddy by London based producer, Bo Saris. The sample track is a Maya Jane Coles remix coming from his She's On Fire single due out July 16th.
Philadelphia-based musician, Dylan Sieh aka Tours, has dropped a new single this month called "Grand Lux". Sieh has effortlessly created a glitchy dream-pop anthem perfect for chilling on a hot summer day. Give it a listen below and grab the single, including the equally great "Drift About" B-side, at their Bandcamp page. Also be sure and check out the super retro video for "Grand Lux". Enjoy!
Bassnectar's new album dropped last month and I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. The title track is catchy yet radio friendly (which is quite a change for Bassnectar) while still retaining a signature Bassnectar sound. Other favorites from this collection include: Ping Pong, Ugly, and Butterfly. This is another solid effort from one of the best EDM artists going today.
A critique
In my humble opinion it's not gonna top Timestretch or Cozza Frenzy but it's awesome in it's own way. It's interesting to see Bassnectar produce some material which might end up on the radio; however, it feels like it's about time for him to move in another direction. I love his signature sound and he has produced some INCREDIBLE music; however, a new sound or feel would be great to ensure that things don't get stale.
"Excellent in every way: an outfit and a voice that belong in
smoke-filled gin-joints where the booze drips off the ceiling and love
is left outside"
-Chris Hawkins BBC 6 music
"Louis Barabbas is such a unique talent. His music is intelligent, witty
and has a kick to rival any fine liquer. Simply awesome."
-Chris Holliday, BBC Radio Manchester
"Whilst relentlessly peddling their peculiar brand of Lyric-Driven Dirt-Swing™
(an incomparable rendering of jive-smitten cabaret blues) Louis Barabbas & The
Bedlam Six have captured the imaginations of every species of listenership –
both at home and overseas." -http://www.bedlamsix.com/about.php
"Brilliant... terrifying but brilliant"
-Byron Evans, Channel M Breakfast Show
Well that's enough hype for one day. It's time to get into this amazing gem that is Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six. Check out the chaotic video for "Woe Betide You" below and head over to their Bandcamp page to grab the goods, most of which are name-your-own-price!
Check out this funky little jammer off Lotus's latest self-titled effort. The Song is called "Bush Pilot" and features some downright fun drum, horn, and string arrangements. If you like what ya hear hit up the link below to grab Lotus in the format of your choice via Bandcamp. Enjoy!
Oddissee, the brilliant producer that brought us the Rock Creek Park soundtrack, has dropped a new music video today. The track is a nice remix of Marvin Gaye's "Ain't That Peculiar", using Gaye's classic voice over tight drums and a nice piano riff. Oddisee's new album People hear What They See hits stores June 5th, so stay tuned for more to come from this amazing producer.
Mandolin master Chris Thile and friends have put out another venture to the boundaries of bluegrass and Americana. The new album was released in February and is called Who's Feeling Young Now?. Their third album really brings Punch Brothers together as a true band, while keeping true to their complex blend of bluegrass, jazz, and pop rock. Check out some of the essential tracks from Who's Feeling Young Now? below, including a very interesting cover of Radiohead's "Kid A", and don't forget to grab the whole album and support these progressive bluegrass pioneers.
That's right folks! Blockhead has dropped his fifth studio album this week. The LP is called Interludes After Midnight. Here's the lowdown from NinjaTune:
"In the two years since the critically lauded 'The Music Scene', Tony
Simon has traveled the globe and emerged with another collection of
eclectic songs that twist, turn, and grind their way into the listener’s
psyche.
The title comes from an after hours New York City public access show
that ran throughout the 80’s and early 90’s. This was a time before cell
phones, TiVo, and the Internet – a simpler time that has informed the
sonic landscape of the album. This is not rehashing 20 years of popular
hip-hop; this is Blockhead’s ultimate homage to the times and places
that defined his upbringing.
This is a pre-digital road map through the musical consciousness of
Blockhead, a virtual tour of a decidedly non-virtual society – when the
airwaves were for TV, phones were for making calls, and when newspapers
were printed. Hence, 'Interludes After Midnight' is populated with dusty
samples of beeping synths, smooth horn samples blended seamlessly with
funky percussion and a sound that will keep you listening – this is
classic Blockhead."
For a nice taste of Interludes After Midnight check out the mini mix below, and grab the whole album at AmazonMp3, Itunes, or NinjaTune.
Hip-hop artist Nas has dropped another new track this week. As expected, Nas delivers another solid effort with tight lyrics topped off with some smooth female vocals. Get to it and grab the DL while it's still free!
It would seem that summer has suddenly landed here in Memphis. In celebration, check out this nice chill track from Swimwear. The song is called "Easy High" and is the perfect track to cool down with. In the style of bands such as Memory Tapes, Washed Out, and Small Black, Swimwear creates feel good electronic-pop with a throwback twist. Listen below and grab The Kissing Machine Ep over at Bandcamp.
Bluegrass darlings Trampled By Turtles have released their long awaited 6th studio album, Stars And Satellites this month. The majority of Stars And Satellites, such as their first single: "Alone", is a tad slower and much more intimate than their previous releases. Although TBT gained a lot of their following from their "speed-grass" style, the newer, more mature style they have given us suits them just as well. Overall Stars and Satellites is an earnest and powerfully romantic album, and while it may not be their best, TBT is continually pushing the boundaries of pop bluegrass as they continue to hone their craft. Check out the video for "Alone" below, as well as a nice free stream of Stars And Satellites further down.
As part of Record Store Day 2012 Rymesayers released an exclusive 10inch vinyl that featured a previously unreleased Atmosphere single. That's right. We have a new(ish) Atmosphere track on our hands. "Someday Soon" is exactly what we've come to expect from this amazing duo. Ant puts down a super chill beat with Slug effortlessly flowing over with lyrics that cut right to the truth. As of now the only way to get this track in your library is to order the vinyl from the Fifth Element website. If that's not your style, the replay button is about to become your best friend.
Here we have a nice hip-hop instrumental by Fresh Cut Collective. This Milwaukee based group has been making a name for themselves with their high energy live shows. To check out more of their material head over to Bandcamp to stream/buy RE-FRAME (part one). In the mean time, get your head-bob on with "The Source".
"During a crazy night session Pushin Wood & Renegades Of Jazz teamed
up to create the massive tune "Little Hurricane", an uptempo
dancefloorshaker with screaming organ and massive brass action ending in
a drummer's madness."
Get your boogie on kids! And don't forget to stop by iTunes and grab their Ep!
The Naked and Famous is a 5 piece band from New Zealand that is here to sear your sound holes. I describe them as electro rock; however, their EP's are surprisingly schizophrenic with almost every track offering a strikingly different sound palet. The modernistic flavor of this group is something along the lines of The xx, M83, The Kills, MGMT, and Passion Pit. You'll see what I mean when you listen to this one called "Young Blood".
However my personal favorite is this one simply entitled Dadada
Here's a depressing yet sweet little ditty from British export Ed Sheeran called "The A Team". It's a song about a drug addicted prostitute with a sweet melody. How can you go wrong with that?
In celebration of this joyous holiday take a moment to get weird with The Flaming Lips. Their newest music video comes from their recent collab with Prefuse 73. The song is from their blood infused concept album The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends (available tomorrow as part of Record Store Day). Warning: this video may be NSFW for some.
...And we're back! Let's start things off right today with this awesome performance by Shakey Graves. This Texas based (one man) band is the love child of Alejandro Rose-Garcia. His first album Roll The Bones is available over at Bandcamp for free (or name your own price if you're feeling generous), so grab it while the getting is good! Check out "Roll The Bones" preformed live at Trophy's Bar and Grill in Austin, Texas last year. I dare you not to watch it twice.
Check out the new video premier from Dale Earhardt Jr. Jr. for We Almost Lost Detroit! Mad props for the community feel.
"Acid Wolfpack" is the newest track by dubstep artist Coyote Kisses. This song is just downright awesome, and with a name like "Acid Wolfpack" what's not to love? Anyway download their stuff over at beatport, and check out "Acid Wolfpack" below.
As we mentioned earlier Bonobo has released a remix collaboration of his Black Sands album. If one mistake was made, it was not including Sound Medik's brilliant rendition "Kira". On the other hand, perhaps it's the fans who lucked out, as Sound Medik is letting this awesome remix go as a free download. Get it while the gettin's good!
The mysterious UK songwriter and producer Jai Paul has released a new track this week. "Jasmine (demo)" is a nicely distorted funky tack that's hard not to love. Check it out!
