With “Young Blood,” Canadian indie rocker Mac DeMarco adds his name to the impressive list of fine musicians who’ve contributed to the ongoing Adult Swim Singles Program. The song features a simple, surfy lo-fi groove and Mac’s garbled vocals tell a weirdo narrative about hockey. The single will
Chicago-based experimental lo-fi folk artist Willis Earl Beal has shared a new song taken from his forthcoming sophomore LP Nobody knows. Thanks to Beal’s powerful inflection, “Too Dry to Cry” deviously comes across as incredibly profound and soulful on the surface, but its lyrical content is just as raw
The latest offering from West Coast producer Lee Bannon is accompanied by a fittingly nocturnal, dimly lit video collage. “Hyper/Eclipse” finds Bannon continuing to explore the sounds of drum ‘n’ bass, but its choppy female vocal sample and dark atmosphere make it feel like something of a jacked-up Burial
Some heavy, crushing, and melodic death metal from Gorguts on this title track from their new album, Colored Sands. The LP is dropping August 30th, and I’d be willing to call this my favorite album of the year if every other track on this release is just as wild,
Stream: Moderat – II Berlin-based electronic music project Moderat has made the follow-up to its 2009 self-titled effort available to stream via NPR. Moderat is a collaboration between dance duo Modeselektor and producer Sascha Ring, a.k.a. Apparat. Like its predecessor, II is loaded with infectious synth hooks and grooves,
The LA-based DJ duo Classixx has a new music video out for Hanging Gardens cut, “All You’re Waiting For.” The video is produced by Urban Outfitters as part of its UO Music Video Series and features vocal guest Nancy Whang lounging about on a yacht, getting up at one
Winnipeg post-hardcore trio KEN mode has unveiled the first part of what is to be a “two-part music video saga.” This first installment features Entrench cut “Secret Vasectomy” set to footage of kids violently brushing their teeth and making angry crayon drawings. It’s bizarre to say the least, but
Endless Night by Take Over And Destroy Holy crap! That’s all I have to say after listening to this short gauntlet of tracks on the new Take Over And Destroy release, Endless Night. In recent years, I’ve run across some really interesting metal fusions, but Take Over And
Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time by Candy Claws It’s been a while since I’ve heard some new, ear-catching output from Colorado music outfit Candy Claws. Their music has always showcased a deep appreciation for lush, colorful, and melodic psychedelic pop. The singing feels like a bit
MNQ 038 Light House – In Their Image 12'' EP by Mannequin Records Some tense, hypnotic, and minimal music from Light House on this In Their Image EP. The song consist mostly of repetitive beats, atmospheric synths, and some pretty eerie female vocals. Though I wouldn’t say it’
