Makthaverskan II by makthaverskan Sweden’s Makthaverskan embraces the tenants of jangle and noise pop on this new collection of tracks, II. While the band’s punk roots still remain on many tracks here–especially “Distance”–they show up in subtler ways: light distortion, fast tempos, and frontwoman Maja Milner’
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!
Danish punk, post-punk, and noise rock act Iceage releases a session performance of one of my favorite tracks from their latest album, You’re Nothing. Morals” is one of the most ballad-like tracks on the album, and it’s the beautiful piano chords and steady march of the beat that
The Flaming Lips drop a lyric video for the eerie “Try To Explain,” which is one of the many spacey and synthetic tracks off the group’s latest album, The Terror. The album drops officially next week. Enjoy! Check a review for the Heady Fwends compilation the band dropped last
Cro Magnox by Ceephax Ceephax takes a break from his typical acid techno-tinged song production style to create a collection of electronic pieces that sound a bit more epic, cinematic. Numerous cuts of Cro Magnox sound as if they could serve as the perfect soundtrack to a b-movie produced in
On James Blake’s latest album, the various sides to his musical personality blend together into a pretty uniform set of tracks that combine detailed electronica, chorus-based songwriting, piano, and Blake’s sharp voice. WATCH THE REVIEW Lyrics to this album presented by Stereo IQ: 1. James Blake – Overgrown Lyrics
Lapalux drops what I’m assuming is a spare track from his recent full-length effort, Nostalchic. It’s an interesting track that works in multiple phases. Structurally, it definitely throws a few twists and turns at the listener, which is maybe why it didn’t make it onto the LP.
Queens of the Stone Age finally drop a track from their forthcoming LP, …Like Clockwork, and I have to say I’m pretty surprised. The intro of the track actually had me expecting something Mars Volta-esque, but once the verse kicks in, Josh Homme and company kick into gear with
N V N V N V LP by DREAMDECAY Meaty, out-of-control noise rock from the band DREAMDECAY. They’re a Seattle band, and this little collection of tracks features track that are both vicious and dismal. Tracks like “CEILING FAN” definitely display some dark, post-punk tendencies while “NVUN” is absolutely
Moodie Black by Moodie Black Some grimy, experimental hip hop from this new, self-titled Moodie Black EP, which you can stream via the widget above. The EP is a recent released on the New Haven-based record label Fake Four Inc., which is the home to some pretty creative minds in
