You know what's always cool about the 3rdish week of the new year? It seems that a lot of good artists put out some new stuff in the first month that seems to mark the rest of the musical year. Last year, Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, and Animal Collective all kicked out some pretty damn listen-able stuff and we had a damn good year of music in 2009!
This time around, I've only had a chance to sample a small handful of some good ól good ones, two of my favorite bands, at that.
Massive Attack! Their new album (first in 7 years) is...very different from their other stuff. Lacking in their strength in terms of hper-distinction, THIS is Massive Attack, however, they co-lab-or-ate with tons of champs out there (Tunde Adebimpe, Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, Guy Garvey and Martina Topley-Bird). This isn't supposed to come out for another weekish, so don't report me!
Pray for Rain
Second: Good 'ol Blockhead's at it again. If you don't listn to his stuff: you suck. Get better and download this.
I really dig this bonus piece (thank you external free mp3 sites)
Groove Armada-Shameless (feat. Bryan Ferry)
Cheerio!
27 January, 2010
23 January, 2010
Keep the waters stirring
Got a bit of a mix-mash of sounds sounds sounds! But what have I always said?
Nothing too terribly 'new' but certainly, very good. Please consume...
You know those songs that you've been listening to for ages, that you never stop loving and the lyrics will come into your head out of absolutely nowhere and you can't stop until you listen to it again? Well, I do, and this is one of my favorites. He only played it once.
I've been meaning to throw these guys up here for quite some time. Fucking awesome modern folk band straight outta Raleigh. Wendy, I think you'll like these guys. They'll be in Austin in a little minute too, so you should get on that. Flyin' at ya!
Another nature-based band out of the UK: Bracken (named after a genus of fern, how cool!). And, yes, another Anticonnie. But, for reelz, give this a listen.
And, as (somewhat) usual:
Fun bonus.
Weird bonus.
Enjoy!
Nothing too terribly 'new' but certainly, very good. Please consume...
You know those songs that you've been listening to for ages, that you never stop loving and the lyrics will come into your head out of absolutely nowhere and you can't stop until you listen to it again? Well, I do, and this is one of my favorites. He only played it once.
I've been meaning to throw these guys up here for quite some time. Fucking awesome modern folk band straight outta Raleigh. Wendy, I think you'll like these guys. They'll be in Austin in a little minute too, so you should get on that. Flyin' at ya!
Another nature-based band out of the UK: Bracken (named after a genus of fern, how cool!). And, yes, another Anticonnie. But, for reelz, give this a listen.
And, as (somewhat) usual:
Fun bonus.
Weird bonus.
Enjoy!
16 January, 2010
Here for your consumption
It's been quite the week. Quite the week indeed. Still haven't slept after working an overnight last night. Feeling decent except for the fact that I feel like a zombie. No need to fret, because there is delicious media out there!
First off, this project seems that it's going to really amount to something spectacular and makes me respect the artist that is The Knife tremendously. Even though no one is going to actually read the link and no one is going to read this post anyway, I have to pull a quote from a description of the project:
"Commissioned by Danish performance group Hotel Pro Forma to write the music for their opera based on Charles Darwin and his book ‘On the Origin of the Species’, The Knife decided to make this a collaborative process, working with artists Mt. Sims and Planningtorock for the first time, to capture the huge scope of the Darwin and evolution theme."
Yeah, this song is brilliant and I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the album in March.
Other awesome news: Yeasayer is coming to the Bluebird in April to celebrate the release of their new album, which I expect to be impeccable.
Third, another of the greater new bands in 2009 that I hadn't taken to time to listen to until this week, The XX is my band for the week. Really catchy, cute and, well, damn good pop out of England,
-The XX, Heart Skipped a Beat
Fourth...I'll save those other pieces for next time, folks. Can fill your plate too much because it's usually the seconds that taste the best!
-Cheers
First off, this project seems that it's going to really amount to something spectacular and makes me respect the artist that is The Knife tremendously. Even though no one is going to actually read the link and no one is going to read this post anyway, I have to pull a quote from a description of the project:
"Commissioned by Danish performance group Hotel Pro Forma to write the music for their opera based on Charles Darwin and his book ‘On the Origin of the Species’, The Knife decided to make this a collaborative process, working with artists Mt. Sims and Planningtorock for the first time, to capture the huge scope of the Darwin and evolution theme."
Yeah, this song is brilliant and I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the album in March.
Other awesome news: Yeasayer is coming to the Bluebird in April to celebrate the release of their new album, which I expect to be impeccable.
Third, another of the greater new bands in 2009 that I hadn't taken to time to listen to until this week, The XX is my band for the week. Really catchy, cute and, well, damn good pop out of England,
-The XX, Heart Skipped a Beat
Fourth...I'll save those other pieces for next time, folks. Can fill your plate too much because it's usually the seconds that taste the best!
-Cheers
07 January, 2010
A week into it!
Here's a couple of others that I've been really digging this week. Adding a bit of variation for those of you who like it! (...or not?)
First off: Sj Eseau. This guy is unique. Coming out of the UK, making rounds of music that mixes the macabre, the dramatic, the satirical and the simple. I would definitely recommend one (or both of his two albums: Small Vessel and Wrong Faced Cat Feed Collapse. Yeah.
Sj Eseau--Geography (Donkey dancing in the Bath)
Second, Alela Diane. I've probably mentioned her before, but she is the best female folk singer since Kate Wolf, arguably. I know some people would have my tongue and throat for this statement, but I think it's true.
Alela Diane--White as Diamonds
And third, I just can't get enough of this guy. This is a nothing short of amazing remix of Beirut's A Sunday Smile.
A Sunday Smile (Remixed by Son Lux)
Cheers to the first week of school, The Denver Whiskey Club, visits from afar and brilliant, creative art!
First off: Sj Eseau. This guy is unique. Coming out of the UK, making rounds of music that mixes the macabre, the dramatic, the satirical and the simple. I would definitely recommend one (or both of his two albums: Small Vessel and Wrong Faced Cat Feed Collapse. Yeah.
Sj Eseau--Geography (Donkey dancing in the Bath)
Second, Alela Diane. I've probably mentioned her before, but she is the best female folk singer since Kate Wolf, arguably. I know some people would have my tongue and throat for this statement, but I think it's true.
Alela Diane--White as Diamonds
And third, I just can't get enough of this guy. This is a nothing short of amazing remix of Beirut's A Sunday Smile.
A Sunday Smile (Remixed by Son Lux)
Cheers to the first week of school, The Denver Whiskey Club, visits from afar and brilliant, creative art!
03 January, 2010
New year, new melodies
I haven't thrown anything new up here in over a month. Gross. Largely on account of my not being in school and therefore having the internet even less at my fingertips. But I'm starting Monday and have a lot of new sounds to share with the small corpus of people who happen to read this, mais boef, ce n'est pas grave.
Two of particular interest this time:
Son Lux, Betray
An excellent solo artist out of New York. And, yes, another contributing benefactor to all things amazing and musically-challenging that is anyone on the Anticon label. His sound is a peculiar one, as it experiments with its own mood and tempo..at least that's what I'd say. Here's a starter; I'll throw one of his remixes up here later.
Darc Mind
Another Anticonnie, as I'll say; damn good voice and sound this guy has. Give it a listen.
...and then, of course, I have to have my personal favorite, super-weird bonus track. If you have paitence and an affinity for the mercurial, melodic and sharp sounds of Themselves (one of my new favorite bands) at their most unhinged, you'll love this one.
Any thoughts?
Cheers. Happy new year. Listen to more and different music. That should be everyone's resolution indeed. I'll throw some more stuff your way later on in the week. Be ready!
Two of particular interest this time:
Son Lux, Betray
An excellent solo artist out of New York. And, yes, another contributing benefactor to all things amazing and musically-challenging that is anyone on the Anticon label. His sound is a peculiar one, as it experiments with its own mood and tempo..at least that's what I'd say. Here's a starter; I'll throw one of his remixes up here later.
Darc Mind
Another Anticonnie, as I'll say; damn good voice and sound this guy has. Give it a listen.
...and then, of course, I have to have my personal favorite, super-weird bonus track. If you have paitence and an affinity for the mercurial, melodic and sharp sounds of Themselves (one of my new favorite bands) at their most unhinged, you'll love this one.
Any thoughts?
Cheers. Happy new year. Listen to more and different music. That should be everyone's resolution indeed. I'll throw some more stuff your way later on in the week. Be ready!
19 November, 2009
Breezing through
Whew! Things have been mad-wild busy and fun. Working an additional job and doing an internship, which makes about 40 hours a week at one job, 10-15 at the other, 10 at the internship and about 16 spent in class each week. Hot damn. Been working overtime the last two weeks as a relief worker...maybe that says something about the company. Plus just picked up an overnight tonight. Good time to get some studying.
In other news, I just (like 15 minutes ago) bought a new laptop! Out of need and impulse (not to mention my other one no longer turns on...after 6 years, it's time for something new. I went with this cutie. 8.5-hour Battery life was particularly appealing...not to mention DDR3 memory. I'm stoked.
In music news, Guess who's back?!? Themselves have a new album that is fresh off the press, Crowns Down. It's my winner for the month. Plus they are on tour right now, so catch 'em while you can. I might be driving to Salt Lake City to see them the 11th/12th of December. It's that good. They're so good that Kanye West threw their new video for Roman Is as Roman Does on his blog. At least check this video. It's hysterical.I'll throw up some more stuff from their new album soon, but for now, here's a good one with Aesop takin' a step up to the mic.
Here's some more:
WHY - One Rose (Alias Remix)
That's it for now, I'd say. I'll be throwin' some stuff up here more regularly soon on account of my having a working computer and a bit more time with first quarter now lingering in my back pocket.
In other news, I just (like 15 minutes ago) bought a new laptop! Out of need and impulse (not to mention my other one no longer turns on...after 6 years, it's time for something new. I went with this cutie. 8.5-hour Battery life was particularly appealing...not to mention DDR3 memory. I'm stoked.
In music news, Guess who's back?!? Themselves have a new album that is fresh off the press, Crowns Down. It's my winner for the month. Plus they are on tour right now, so catch 'em while you can. I might be driving to Salt Lake City to see them the 11th/12th of December. It's that good. They're so good that Kanye West threw their new video for Roman Is as Roman Does on his blog. At least check this video. It's hysterical.I'll throw up some more stuff from their new album soon, but for now, here's a good one with Aesop takin' a step up to the mic.
Here's some more:
WHY - One Rose (Alias Remix)
That's it for now, I'd say. I'll be throwin' some stuff up here more regularly soon on account of my having a working computer and a bit more time with first quarter now lingering in my back pocket.
05 November, 2009
Beset on the ropes
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know it's been almost a month since the last time I tossed some stuff up here, but I've been a bit busy: with school, a job, a second job, an internship; I also have no internet at my house, so I've got my limits.
Things are kickin' with rusty screws that snag in it's toes! Perhaps it's better that way, perhaps its a flippin' fiction. I don't have much to throw up here for the time being, but there'll be more later on in the next week...or 5.
Yeasayer's new song
Theme song for those who are prolific
This one's just nice.
Keep it together, the turkey-bird's lingering around the corner....
Things are kickin' with rusty screws that snag in it's toes! Perhaps it's better that way, perhaps its a flippin' fiction. I don't have much to throw up here for the time being, but there'll be more later on in the next week...or 5.
Yeasayer's new song
Theme song for those who are prolific
This one's just nice.
Keep it together, the turkey-bird's lingering around the corner....
08 October, 2009
Bent Left vision
"Now tip-toe across a lost cause
Because a lost cause found
Don't mean you found a cause
That means you found a lost cause!"
This'll be a short one. Largely because I'm using the only decent internet source I have in my life right now: DU's Library and I gotta watch my arse before those parking hounds consume me with yellow envelopes.
Well, I'm more or less moved in. I.e, I'm living there; more or less present and kicking it. Yet, the process of 'settling' takes a bit more time, things and effort. IF anyone has some extra hangars, cool furniture or any other things to fill a room 3X bigger than any other I've had, throw 'em my way!
Here's my music shout-outs for the week:
Rain Machine--Desperate Bitch This is Kyp Malone
from TV on the Radio's solo album. If there's an artist to continue watching I'd certainly put him on the list. The whole album is long, and full of a lot of interesting energies, sounds and a lot of soul. It's one where it comes to the point where you're not so much listening or enjoying in the name of this song or that, but in the name of the pieces of self that Kyp maniests through the piece as a whole. If you like this one, check the album. It's great.
The Avalanches--Frontier Psychiatrist The Avalanches are another band that's been kind of hiding beneath a rock for some. Me included before this week. Some clean, fun and groovin' electronic out of Melbourne. Their album, since I left you is certainly worth a listen too!
Gang Gang Dance--Vaccum Out of Manhattan, these guys bring an interesting sound to the stage after having shared it with the likes of Sonic Youth, Animal Collective, Battles and Massive Attack. The album as a whole is weird, really weird. There are a couple highlights, however, and Vaccum is one of them....
In other news, Dionysus is looking good and nearly complete complete, not just done. This week, I threw on a new bottom bracket after much angst and notknowingness as to whether it was English or French threaded, I ended up getting lucky and it turned out to be English. Threw that on, my new crankset I ordered last week and new pedals. I'm stoked on how strong, responsive and lightweight that new crankset is.
The water ain't safe no more....
Because a lost cause found
Don't mean you found a cause
That means you found a lost cause!"
This'll be a short one. Largely because I'm using the only decent internet source I have in my life right now: DU's Library and I gotta watch my arse before those parking hounds consume me with yellow envelopes.
Well, I'm more or less moved in. I.e, I'm living there; more or less present and kicking it. Yet, the process of 'settling' takes a bit more time, things and effort. IF anyone has some extra hangars, cool furniture or any other things to fill a room 3X bigger than any other I've had, throw 'em my way!
Here's my music shout-outs for the week:
Rain Machine--Desperate Bitch This is Kyp Malone
from TV on the Radio's solo album. If there's an artist to continue watching I'd certainly put him on the list. The whole album is long, and full of a lot of interesting energies, sounds and a lot of soul. It's one where it comes to the point where you're not so much listening or enjoying in the name of this song or that, but in the name of the pieces of self that Kyp maniests through the piece as a whole. If you like this one, check the album. It's great.
The Avalanches--Frontier Psychiatrist The Avalanches are another band that's been kind of hiding beneath a rock for some. Me included before this week. Some clean, fun and groovin' electronic out of Melbourne. Their album, since I left you is certainly worth a listen too!
Gang Gang Dance--Vaccum Out of Manhattan, these guys bring an interesting sound to the stage after having shared it with the likes of Sonic Youth, Animal Collective, Battles and Massive Attack. The album as a whole is weird, really weird. There are a couple highlights, however, and Vaccum is one of them....
In other news, Dionysus is looking good and nearly complete complete, not just done. This week, I threw on a new bottom bracket after much angst and notknowingness as to whether it was English or French threaded, I ended up getting lucky and it turned out to be English. Threw that on, my new crankset I ordered last week and new pedals. I'm stoked on how strong, responsive and lightweight that new crankset is.
The water ain't safe no more....
30 September, 2009
Here we go!!!
I hope an image of this little bugger came to mind upon reading that title...
Anyway...
Well, I've finally had the time (willingness?) to construct my blog where I talk about the stuff that I've been finding lately that is provocative, cool, interesting or that I deem important to check out....
It's going to take some trial and error, but what doesn't?
Here's a couple of musical shout-outs!
-Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. These guys are just good and fun, I can't get this song out of my head. Dreadfully charming
-Volcano Choir. Justin Vernon, the guy who is Bon Iver's new thing. Primarily minimalist melodies and vocals. Apparently the songs were written back in '05 but it took about 3 years for this to come together. Not a great, I'll-listen-to-it-500 times album, but for those with curious ears, definitely worth a listen:
Beginning Middle End
Anyway...
Well, I've finally had the time (willingness?) to construct my blog where I talk about the stuff that I've been finding lately that is provocative, cool, interesting or that I deem important to check out....
It's going to take some trial and error, but what doesn't?
Here's a couple of musical shout-outs!
-Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. These guys are just good and fun, I can't get this song out of my head. Dreadfully charming
-Volcano Choir. Justin Vernon, the guy who is Bon Iver's new thing. Primarily minimalist melodies and vocals. Apparently the songs were written back in '05 but it took about 3 years for this to come together. Not a great, I'll-listen-to-it-500 times album, but for those with curious ears, definitely worth a listen:
Beginning Middle End
And this one is an added bonus. My song of the week.
In other news, I finally broke and ordered a new crankset, which is going to require a new bottom bracket, but nonetheless, I'm stoked. It's a bummer to have to replace age-old parts, but this is a preformance and necessity. Glad I could find a metallic purple crankset to match the rest of my Mardi Gras bike. Hopefully I can get everything rebuilt by Monday to bike to school. Soon I'll be able to take the final draft photos of Dionysus and it'll be golden!
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