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On Colin Stetson’s latest installment in the New History Warfare series, the Canadian saxophonist displays some tenderness in his incredibly technical solo compositions. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Metal experimentalists Wreck And Reference have a new 7″ on the way titled No Content, and the project has seen fit to drop one of the tracks from it via music video. “Absurdities And Echoes” doesn’t have the strong black metal vibes that came through on last year’s
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Co La is the pseudonym of Maryland music producer Matthew Papich. He’s got a new album on the way via the Software Label, and the tracks he’s dishing out sit at an interesting crossroads, incorporating samples, danceable grooves, and an extremely strange sound palette. Papich has an ear
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A new track from the forthcoming Bibio album, Silver Wilkinson, which is gonna be released on Warp records later this year. On previous releases, the UK produced showed himself to be a jack of all trades when it comes to influences and musical emulation. On this latest track of his,
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Southern hip hop veteran Pusha T lands on a brand new single that’s got a surprisingly textured beat. Noisy samples, strange vocals, and what sounds like a pretty generous Jay-Z sample all surround Pusha’s basic, but braggadocios flow. Enjoy!
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Singer-songwriter Jenny Hval has a sharp, interesting voice that is equally matched by the odd beauty of the music she surrounds herself with. This adventurous personality Hval’s got was also on display through the track I previously posted on this blog, “I Called,” which is much noisier. In contrast,
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A gritty, black & white short film documenting the Clipping. live experience. The California hip hop trio’s harsh approach to hip hop has been turning a lot of heads as of late, and they’re not afraid to share their thoughts, production secrets, and message with the world. The
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On their latest full-length, The Flaming Lips bring vivid sounds and a strong aesthetic, but don’t offer the songs, execution, or variety to back it up. WATCH THE REVIEW
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The experimental hip hop outfit Young Fathers drops a ballad that features some quiet bars and some soulful vocals via the track “I Heard.” The song is set for release on the group’s next album, TAPE TWO, which is looking at a June 11th release on Anticon. Enjoy!
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A handful of tracks from South African music producer Sibot. He’s pretty versatile, effectively pumping out tracks that are equally influenced by wonky, hip hop, and dubstep-style bangers. The final track feels pretty Daft Punk-esque as well. Enjoy!
