It would seem that ex-The Books member Nick Zammuto has a second album–huh?–on the way. Not only does this video note that, but the single above is essentially all the proof you need. “Need Some Sun” is one of Zammuto’s smoothest tracks yet, not really showcasing a
New York indie rock outfit TV On the Radio has a brand new single out, and it’s much punchier than many of the tracks from the very smooth Nine Types of Light they dropped a few years ago. Actually, I’d call “Mercy” an incredibly driving song, fueled by
Up-and-coming pop trio Haim has turned just about every head you’d want to in the blog-o-sphere with their hooky, layered, well-written pop songs that subtly reference everything from new wave to Michael Jackson. The band just dropped a new single with “The Wire,” and it’s got to be
British dance duo Basement Jaxx is back with its second single since 2009’s Zephyr, titled “What a Difference Your Love Makes.” The song features some fittingly kitschy 90’s house vocals from guest singer Sam Brookes, as well as the kind of bouncy and progressive electronics one is to
With “Young Blood,” Canadian indie rocker Mac DeMarco adds his name to the impressive list of fine musicians who’ve contributed to the ongoing Adult Swim Singles Program. The song features a simple, surfy lo-fi groove and Mac’s garbled vocals tell a weirdo narrative about hockey. The single will
Chicago-based experimental lo-fi folk artist Willis Earl Beal has shared a new song taken from his forthcoming sophomore LP Nobody knows. Thanks to Beal’s powerful inflection, “Too Dry to Cry” deviously comes across as incredibly profound and soulful on the surface, but its lyrical content is just as raw
The latest offering from West Coast producer Lee Bannon is accompanied by a fittingly nocturnal, dimly lit video collage. “Hyper/Eclipse” finds Bannon continuing to explore the sounds of drum ‘n’ bass, but its choppy female vocal sample and dark atmosphere make it feel like something of a jacked-up Burial
Some heavy, crushing, and melodic death metal from Gorguts on this title track from their new album, Colored Sands. The LP is dropping August 30th, and I’d be willing to call this my favorite album of the year if every other track on this release is just as wild,
Stream: Moderat – II Berlin-based electronic music project Moderat has made the follow-up to its 2009 self-titled effort available to stream via NPR. Moderat is a collaboration between dance duo Modeselektor and producer Sascha Ring, a.k.a. Apparat. Like its predecessor, II is loaded with infectious synth hooks and grooves,
The LA-based DJ duo Classixx has a new music video out for Hanging Gardens cut, “All You’re Waiting For.” The video is produced by Urban Outfitters as part of its UO Music Video Series and features vocal guest Nancy Whang lounging about on a yacht, getting up at one
