The Writing of Gods in the Sand by Wildernessking Here’s two tracks of hard, melodic black metal from Wildernessking. From what I understand, this group actually hails from South Africa, which kinda puts a damper on the snowy, heavily wooded images that usually come with black metal. Still, that
The b-side to the forthcoming single to the track “Hold On,” which comes from SBTRKT’s debut album. Look for this single soon on Young Turks. Enjoy!
For some reason, I just have a soft spot for post-punk with female vocals. Maybe it’s because the Slits’ Cut is one of my all-time favorite records. I’m not sure. The reason I’m mentioning this is sometimes I have to kinda stop myself from being a fan
A new collaborative track from producer Statik Selektah, and a rapper who dropped one of my favorite 2011 hip hop releases, Reks. After the job these guys did together on R.E.K.S., I can’t wait to hear what they’ve got cooking on this forthcoming release, Straight,
THEE SOURCE OV FAWNATION "I MISSED YOU BLACK DIAMOND" cassette by HEALING LIGHT Back in November of 2011, I blogged about a track from the forthcoming Thee Source of Fawnation release, I Missed You Black Diamond. It was an eerie, and groove-laden piece of experimental drone music. Well,
A sweet EP of neo-soul songs from singer Jesse Boykins III. He’s been steadily dropping original tracks and remixes since the summer of 2011. I’m late to the party, but I’m happy to be here now. Way of A Wayfarer is 6-track release, and it can be
Another video from the New York-based solo beat project known as RAJA. Like previous tracks from the project, “Blank CD” features a really chilly atmosphere that’s punctuated with punchy hip hop beats. The snares his this really tinny, trap music style to ’em that I’m digging a lot,
When Skies Fall by ScienZe When Skies Fall is the first time I’m running into up-and-coming MC Scienze, but this dude has been grinding for a little bit now. His Bandcamp has has a nice handful of releases on it, and his latest album, When Skies Fall, showcases the
Mel Has A Problem by flashlights A new set of tracks with an old sound from Florida band Flashlights. The group’s latest album, I’m Not Alone, features a pretty catchy and accessible mixture of pop punk and indie rock. The track Mel has a problem has some guitar
Finishing up classics week with a review of Neutral Milk Hotel’s seminal In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. What do you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next, eh? WATCH THE REVIEW
