Ice Level by Ava Luna Brooklyn’s Ava Luna has been releasing material, as far as I can tell, since about 2009. However, this Ice Level album is the first time I’m hearing of them. I couldn’t ask for a better introduction, too. There are points where the
DIYDUI by FIDLAR Coming out in April on White Iris, here’s the new Fidlar 7″, DIYDUI. These guys are a LA band looking for some bottles to break and weed to smoke. Maybe a couch to lay on for a while, too. Definitely something to help Black Lips or
Julia Holter has released a video for one of the dreamiest tracks on her new album, “Moni Mon Amie”. It has some nice light synthesizers laced throughout as well as some ambient effects. Lyrically, the song touches down on envy and jealousy, which have a direct impact on the visuals
[audio:http://www.dragcity.com/system/tracks/downloads/5336/original/1-02_I_Am_Not_A_Game.mp3] A fun, old school-sounding track from Ty Segall & White Fence. Since building buzz for himself in the mist of 2009’s lo-fi craze, Ty Segall has become a major player in the
On the Shins’ fourth album, the band bring some newer, bigger production to the table. However, the band doesn’t exactly present the energy or personality to make these ambitious sounds exciting.
[audio:http://assets3.subpop.com/assets/audio/11398.mp3] Josh Tillman, formerly of Fleet Foxes, has released a single from his new project, Father John Misty. There are definite elements of his work with Fleet Foxes here, but it veers in a different direction. The song is instrumentally simple, employing
This new track from the forthcoming Killer Mike and El-P collaboration is all about the latter’s impressive production and the former’s strong personality. The beat has a heavy, heavy groove. The kind that bumps out of sound system-clad cars that drive down neighborhood streets at 10 miles per
Stream: High On Fire- De Vermis Mysteriis The new High On Fire album won’t officially be out until next week, but you can experience the heavy, crushing guitars and Matt Pike’s relentless vocals right now through the NPR Music stream linked above. Enjoy responsibly. More volume, more results.
Danny Brown drops a video for one of my favorite tracks off of last year’s XXX. It’s one of the most obnoxious songs on the mixtape, and it’s meant to be. Not only are Danny’s lyrics a sharp criticism of the music business, but the instrumental
