music
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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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On Ghostface Killah’s latest project, he’s working with composer and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge. Together, they create a fantastically conceptual album that’s loaded with all the b-movie thrills a Wu-Tang fan could ask for. WATCH THE REVIEW
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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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Electronic music producer Jon Hopkins drops a hypnotic, new single from his forthcoming album, Immunity, which will be on Domino Records at the start of June. This track is beautifully layered, and I’m just loving the grit and the groove of the beat on this thing. 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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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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HARK by The Doppelgangaz Stream the latest full-length from New York hip hop duo the Doppelgangaz, Hark, via the widget above. Though the duo takes a lot away from the heyday of hardcore hip hop, don’t expect something gritty and in-your-face. Rather, The Doppelgangaz prefer a much more moody
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Seattle rock outfit Mudhoney drops a hilariously clever video for the song “I Like It Small,” which reminds me of a track the band featured on one of their recent albums, “The Open Mind.” A lot like “The Open Mind,” “I Like It Small” takes a societal desire–things being
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Kvelertak delivers once again with high energy, solid production, anthemic melodies, catchy choruses, and a tastefully executed blend of influences: rock ‘n’ roll, black metal, hardcore punk, and heavy metal. WATCH THE REVIEW
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On its fifth record Canada’s KEN mode continues to translate the sounds of post-hardcore and noise rock with some sludge metal chic. WATCH THE REVIEW
