On his sophomore album, Schoolboy Q chases after a number of different sounds and personalities. For me, it’s kinda hit-or-miss, but there are still tracks on here that make it worthwhile to visit this album at least once. WATCH THE REVIEW
German electronic music producer M.E.S.H. produces a dark atmosphere with a subtly Caribbean flavor on the track streaming above, “Dusk Balm.” The smoky, fat bass synths, small vocal snippets, and ever-changing rhythm all make this song a pretty nice listen. It makes me think of what might
Singer-songwriter Matt Oliver’s TV Torso drops a new track, and it’s a pretty enjoyable blend of pulsating synths and anthemic rock songwriting. Oliver’s vocals feel vibrant and almost folky despite some heavy tremolo effects. Screaming guitar leads harmonize into an almost drone-y effect, and the sequenced bass
Cloud Nothings’ latest album is a lean and muscular improvement on the lo-fi sound the band used to deal in just a year ago. WATCH THE REVIEW
Download: DropxLife- Furthur Weeknd producer DropxLife drops a mixtape of dreamy, lucid instrumentals that’ll chill out any situation. If you dig Clams Casino’s beats, I think you’ll enjoy this as well.
Stream: First Aid Kit- The Lion’s Roar Thanks to the good people at NPR Music, listen to the new First Aid Kit album, the Lion’s Roar, a week before it drops. Just follow the link above! Check out a video for the album’s second single below:
I remember blogging about this track when it first dropped, but now we’ve got a new music video paired with it. Plus, I wanna remind you A Place To Bury Strangers has a new EP, Onwards To the Wall, dropping in February on Dead Oceans! Were these pictures taken
TAPE ONE by Young Fathers For a group that states “nothing is original” in its first music video, Young Fathers certainly is, well, original. Of course I know the point the UK trio–uh, I think it’s a trio–is trying to make. Still, the blend of hip hop,
Stream: Eli Mardock- “Everything Happens for the First Time” Ex-Eagle Seagul frontman Eli Mardock will be making his solo debut this year with the album Everything Happens for the First Time. The first song to drop from is is the title track, which can be streamed above or downloaded below,
Affectionate by Venetian Snares Believe it or not, last week was Aaron Funk’s birthday! Happy belated, Aaron. If you didn’t know, Mr. Funk has spent years as the creative mind behind one of electronic music’s most challenging projects, Venetian Snares. To celebrate coming into the world, Venetian
