HOT TRAXXX: Cold Cave - A Little Death to Laugh [STREAM]

A new Cold Cave offering means the group has gone through it's semi-regular sea change, retaining only it's CEO Wesley Eisold in the process. While a tour has been booked with a new band, Eisold wrote and recorded a new 7 inch by his lonesome in the process: A Little Death to Laugh is 3 songs "inspired by the late poet Tristan Corbiere". He must've been awesome, because this song rules.

The first pressing of 500 sold out super quick, so another batch is being offered. Don't miss out: http://coldcave.net/site/store/recordings/a-little-death-to-laugh-7/

Weekend - Sirens [STREAM]

Here's a rough mix of a new Weekend song slated to appear on their forthcoming sophomore LP, out someday on Slumberland. I like these guys a lot, they keep sounding better every time I listen.

FUCK YEAH: Eating Out - Burn [VIDEO/STREAM]

Eating Out
"Burn"
Eating Out
Burger Records 2012
Director: Cody Fennell

Just found this one yesterday: what a ripping track with a video worthy of it's genius. Get a copy of this now in the Burger Back to School Sale, which ends tonight! $3.33 tapes!!

Melody's Echo Chamber - I Follow You [VIDEO]

Melody's Echo Chamber
"I Follow You"
Melody's Echo Chamber
Fat Possum 2012
Director: Laurie Lassalle

Cool video for a great track. Real pumped to hear this record in September!

HOT TRAXXX: Future Islands - Tomorrow [STREAM]

Future Islands are already back with a new 7 inch, returning to Upset the Rhythm (who released their wonderful debut) for "Tomorrow" b/w "The Fountain". As you already know, these guys can't write a bad song and are great at making you feel real happy or real sad - "Tomorrow" is a sad one, so get ready to break down and internalize some shit. Don't worry, it'll be real good for you.

King Tuff - Alone & Stoned [VIDEO/MP3]

MP3: King Tuff - Alone & Stoned

King Tuff
"Alone & Stoned"
King Tuff
Sub Pop 2012

Ty Segall - The Hill [STREAM]

Ty Segall delivers Twins in October, yet another effort from his very productive 2012. "The Hill" is the first single, which will also exist as a 7 inch with a b-side come September 4th from Drag City. Life is too good.

The Best Song Ever: The Exploding Hearts - Modern Kicks [MP3]

MP3: The Exploding Hearts - Modern Kicks

Waking up like I don't want to do nothin', but instead I gotta work a double. Ain't that some bullshit? Gonna try to boogie through this day... good luck, me.

Lilac - Go Your Own Way [MP3]

MP3: Lilac - Go Your Own Way

Beyond always sounding like a million bucks, Lilac rule because their output is so frequent. No Exit is their upcoming new album, and this time they're focusing a little more on pop than rock.

Check out opener/mission statement "Go Your Own Way"- it's not often that a band never lets you down, so when you're feeling lucky you've got to hold on tight. You're a goddamn burst of bright light, Lilac, and I want to shake your hands.

Warm Soda - Reaction [STREAM]

So glad to hear something new from Bare Wires honcho Matthew Melton after their disintegration: "Reaction" is the a-side from Warm Soda's new 7 inch, coming out "soon" on Southpaw Records. Can't wait!!

The Best Song Ever: James & Bobby Purify - I'm Your Puppet [MP3]

MP3: James & Bobby Purify - I'm Your Puppet

The place I just moved out of was a real drag, man. Mostly it was my roommate's fault - she had a stupid loud voice, she'd invite random dudes over every single night of the week and her lame dog would piss himself if you even looked at him. I'm so glad to be free, seriously!

One thing I'll miss? On the block was what I like to call "Party House", a sweet pad which had speakers set up outside, always blasting old soul and killer pop hits - it was a treat every time to walk by. A few weeks back, I passed by and heard a song so great that I had to stop and 'Shazam' it from my phone... and here we are now. "I'm Your Puppet" fucking rules, and that lame chick was totally worth living with because I got to discover this gem. Thanks, Party House!

GO TEAM: Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk - I'm Not a Nintendo [MP3]

MP3: Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk - I'm Not a Nintendo

Lillerne Tapes released their second compilation, which you can buy on cassette or download for free - both great options for a release that is chock full of great bands (I went into this to hear new tracks by a few of my pals who are on it, but also heard some new dudes worth keeping up with in the process, which is what I hope for when delving into comps).

However, Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk are the gold medalists here: "I'm Not a Nintendo" continues their signature evolutionary skills, like a soundtrack to your favorite dream.

Grow a beard.

FUCK YEAH: Tame Impala - Elephant [MP3]

MP3: Tame Impala - Elephant

Tame Impala has written many great songs, but "Elephant" is the first one I've heard that is unforgettable. With it's hazy production values and a riff like a fist, the track is just completely unrelenting through and through - it's a virus that will forever rest deep within your insides, constantly pummeling you as a reminder that this is the real fucking shit and you ain't worth a goddamn thing. Fuck yeah.

FUCK YEAH: Swans - The Seer Returns [MP3]

MP3: Swans - The Seer Returns

The new Swans album is upon us. In the press release, Michael Gira stated "The Seer took 30 years to make. It’s the culmination of every previous Swans album as well as any other music I’ve ever made, been involved in or imagined. But it’s unfinished, like the songs themselves. It’s one frame in a reel. The frames blur, blend and will eventually fade." This is what makes the album so cathartic. It's noisy, brutal and intimate, and I wouldn't want it another way. Enjoy.

HOT TRAXXX: Tamaryn - I'm Gone [STREAM]

Tamaryn's last album The Waves is still a huge favorite of mine, so it's safe to say any new music is highly anticipated. Well, we're all in luck: Tender New Signs is out on October 16th (via Mexican Summer) and the first single (it's GREAT!) is available now in a YouTube video. Hope you like flowers!

Bat for Lashes - Laura [VIDEO/STREAM]

Bat for Lashes

"Laura"

The Haunted Man

Capitol 2012

Director: Noel Paul

Holy shit! Bat for Lashes is showing her pubes! Uh, oh plus all of the important details for LP3 have been released: The Haunted Man (that's the cover up there) is coming out in the states this October 23rd and it has a single: check out the video for "Laura", which visually isn't the best, but BFL's worst is everyone else's gold metal.

The Babies - Moonlight Mile [STREAM]

New music from The Babies! Here's "Moonlight Mile", the first single from their sophomore effort/Woodsist debut Our House on the Hill, out this fall. It's another solid track, with Kevin Morby singing the lead - they're so consistent!!

Pre-order "Moonlight Mile" on 7 inch vinyl, backed with non-album track "Places" on side b. That has an official August 14th release date, so mark it on your calendar!

HOT TRAXXX: Sam Flax - Fire Doesn't Burn Itself [VIDEO/MP3]

MP3: Sam Flax - Fire Doesn't Burn Itself

Sam Flax

"Fire Doesn't Burn Itself"

Age Waves

Burger Records 2012

Director: Sam Flax w/ OutofFocus.tv

Hey! Here's a great video for Age Waves' opening track, featuring the Flax band seamlessly interspersed with some bonkers vintage clips - you're gonna dig it!

I still cherish this tape, which is sadly sold out :( but Burger is doing a vinyl press set for release on September 17th, so that's gonna rule a whole ton. Let's all keep our eyes peeled for it!

(via Gorilla vs. Bear)

The Best Song Ever: Beachwood Sparks - Forget the Song [VIDEO/MP3]

MP3: Beachwood Sparks - Forget the Song

Beachwood Sparks

"Forget the Song"

The Tarnished Gold

Sub Pop 2012

How great is the new album?? BWS 4EVER!

Echo Lake - In Dreams [VIDEO/MP3]

MP3: Echo Lake - In Dreams

Echo Lake

"In Dreams"

Wild Peace

Slumberland 2012

Director: Lisa Ambjorn

I've seen a few reviewers take a gentle shit on this record, but fuck them - I like it a lot. It's best when taken as whole and it really deserves a closer look, so make sure you're wearing your glasses. Anyway, this vid is real neat and is a great visual representation of this band's sound and feeling. You feel me?