Enjoy.
Friday, March 30, 2012
FUCK YEAH: King Tuff - Wild Desire
The new King Tuff 7 inch from Suicide Squeeze arrived in the mail today! It's sold out, so that's a bummer, but here is a download of the a-side for your weekend - HAVE A BLAST!
FUCK TRAXXX: PC Worship - Toxic Love [STREAM]
Niki & the Dove - Tomorrow [VIDEO]
"Tomorrow"
Instinct
Sub Pop 2012
Spaceships? Forests?! Holy shit, HOT TRAXXX alumni Niki & the Dove really "get" me. The album comes out in May, I think on the 15th for the USA. I saw them play a few weeks ago and they were beyond terrific, so naturally I'm pretty pumped for this LP.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
FUCK NO: Markus Krunegård - Everybody Hurts [VIDEO]
We're nearly four months into the year and I guess we're due for our most beloved column. Unfortunately though, we're having to focus on a man whose music we used to defend. Long-time readers should be familiar with Markus Krunegård's former band Laakso, who Joey and I both adored. A fan since Laakso's debut EP, I cannot tell you how many people I've suggested them to, pass on songs, etc—because I found Laakso to have something more to say, lyrically and musically. Their second album My Gods was one of my favorites of the last decade.
His solo career though, has found him releasing rather emotionless bland pop music. You felt every Laakso record, like you were a part of each song. The music really pushed his typically very good lyrics into a sense of inclusion. Now, he just sings over the music, which has become so secondary he may as well release an a cappella album. I should clarify that it's getting the FUCK NO tag not because it's necessarily bad, but more because I just keep finding myself disappointed. It doesn't add anything—it's just there.
HOT TRAXXX: Loosegoats - Montananas [STREAM]
The mighty Loosegoats have returned after a decade plus absence to give Americana a boost from it's current malaise. With singer Christian Kjellvander becoming on of the most consistent singer-songwriters of the decade though, this is really no surprise. Lush vocals with distorted guitars, a driving beat and a powerful chorus—what's not to love? Enjoy.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Spiritualized - Hey Jane [VIDEO]
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The Best Song Ever: T. Rex - Baby Strange [MP3]
MP3: T. Rex - Baby Strange
How much can one say or not say? At his prime, Marc Bolan was untouchable in music, and we'll let the vision speak for itself.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Snow Wite - Aphrodite [VIDEO/MP3]
"Aphrodite"
Wormhole Records 2012
Director: Andy Cary
I love everything about this song + video: it isn't bummer music at all - instead it's uplifting, and rather optimistic. Plus, it's rad when he flashes his twitter handle at the end against a backdrop of triumphant fireworks. If you like to smile and not be a drag, check this out. We wanna party with you!
Keep Shelly In Athens - Our Own Dreams [VIDEO/MP3]
MP3: Keep Shelly In Athens - Our Own Dreams
Keep Shelly In Athens
"Our Own Dream"
Our Own Dream
Forest Family 2012
Director: Thanasis Tsimpinis
FUCK YEAH: The Men - Oscillation [MP3]
MP3: The Men - Oscillation
Less than a year after the fantastic Leave Home, Brooklyn heroes The Men have given, with much fanfare, this week's Open Your Heart. This time around, the melodies are more exposed, yet at no times vulnerable. Instead, they used to guide the listener towards the much noisier elements, yet sonically act as foils. On this track, the seven-plus minute "Oscillation", The Men take us into controlled assault. Enjoy.
HOT TRAXXX: Beach House - Myth [MP3]
MP3: Beach House - Myth
The year has been going so nicely, and as phase 2 begins so does it's first stellar move: a new Beach House song has arrived!
"Myth" shows a band aged like a fine wine, as infectious and improved as ever. The new record is called Bloom, and it's out in May on Sub Pop. Your summer already has it's soundtrack - as the years pass, we're all going to look back at that time as the greatest of our lives, because of this. Let's not fuck it up.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
FUCK YEAH: King Tuff - Bad Thing [MP3]
Thursday, March 01, 2012
FUCK TRAXXX: Mean Jeans - Anybody Out There? [MP3]
MP3: Mean Jeans - Anybody Out There?
2009 was a real long time ago, but that didn't stop "Are You Serious" by the Mean Jeans from ever sounding fresh. We could've all rested on that albums laurels until the end of time, but the Jeans think beyond the now and even beyond Earth, so they've taken a Jaeger-ship to Mars where they've found better production qualities and a new bass player too.
"Anybody Out There?" is the first taste of Means Jeans on Mars and it shows that while well traveled, the gents haven't forgotten how to write a helluva pop song. This one is gonna be a goddamn legend!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
FUCK YEAH: Lightning Bolt - I Found a Ring in My Ear [MP3]
Straight from the Bolt:
"A 20 minute Jam recorded in the Hillarious Attic, Lair of the Lightning Bolt on 1.31.11. Straight to our trusty Tascam 420 cassette 4 track. No edits, No worries. The track might start a little discombobulated, but it congeals, soars. Swallows itself. Please download for free or send a little cash to help patch the leaks in the boat. thanks"
It rules.
FUCK YEAH: Black Mountain - Mary Lou [MP3]
Black Mountain are back with a score to Year Zero, a sludge looking surf film that has a trailer you can watch here. Some of the soundtrack's songs are old and reworked, some are new - like "Mary Lou", and it's a definite keeper.
Friday, February 24, 2012
FUCK TRAXXX: Spiritualized - Hey Jane [STREAM]
This one is rather obvious, I mean how can one really hate on a new Spaceman song? Seeing how his less affective material is still what other bands dream of, it's a moot point. The surprising aspect on the first view is the intimacy of the recording. In recent interviews he's mentioned how it was recorded in the front room of his house, and really that adds to the overall sound. And never one one for shying away from an epic ending, he's again achieved that result. I personally cannot wait for the new album. Enjoy.
Monday, February 13, 2012
FUCK YEAH: Holograms - ABC City [MP3/VIDEO]
MP3: Holograms - ABC City
It was nearly a year ago that Matthew called Captured Tracks "the Drive-Thru Records of indie pop", but Sweden's Holograms takes the label in a more bad ass direction.
"ABC City" comes from the single of the same name, which is out on April 3rd. Cop this, it's a rocker.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Conduits - Top of the Hill [MP3]
Good morning! Here is a song that fits well within the context of waking up in a daze: "Top of the Hill" is the opening track from Conduits' upcoming self-titled debut (out March 20th). It's a shoegaze affair, gently lulling you from one dream to the next until they are standing on top of your smiling corpse, waving a victorious flag.
The sad part is that this band is signed to Team Love, a label that is horrible at supporting their artists and I can't even begin to imagine that they even know what to do with a record like this - but that's what happens when friends do business with friends.
So it's up to you, listener - make sure these guys get heard, because they're gonna need all the help they can get - good luck to you and me both!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
HOT TRAXXX: Black Bananas - Rad Times [MP3]
MP3: Black Bananas - Rad Times
Hot Zapp-g-funk-tastic Batman! Jennifer Herrema sure brings the party—and what better way to kick off 2012? Enjoy!
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