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ThisisDA’s new video for “Gridlock” is, like the single it accompanies, chock full of analogue artifacts. The visuals have a worn VHS aesthetic, bleeding/ghosting galore, that pairs nicely with the vinyl crackle of the track’s old-school instrumental (again, courtesy of Mancunian producer Mankub). The track will appear
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Richmond’s BLACKHANDPATH is properly fucked up. They identify themselves as a noise rap group, but that label does not particularly satisfy. As can be heard above with the new single “Don’t Choke,” the outfit’s “MC” has both a greater affinity for yelling and greater disregard for maintaining
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The two singles to have dropped from Polish death metal quartet Behemoth’s forthcoming concept album The Satanist sound massive and are kind of awe-inspiring. The first, “Ora Pro Nubis Lucifer,” is a straight-up death metal frenzy, whereas the second, “Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel,” is a slower-paced, multi-phased piece complete
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The eerie Taylor Kirk-led singer-songwriter project Timber Timbre drops a steamy new single titled “Hot Dreams.” The forthcoming album it’s featured on has the same title, too. I love the slow, retro balladry going on here. It’s the perfect setting for Kirk’s voice. He’s always had
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The production is a little sloppy, but the latest Metronomy single comes off like a post-punk, new wave take on the sounds of Abba. I can see a bit of Gary Numan or B-52s influencing this track as well. The background vocals are endearing, the horn solo at the finish
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This is the latest single from recent Soundway Records signees Ibibio Sound Machine. They’re a UK-based outfit fronted by British-Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, and their sound is a melt of vintage electro, disco, and various shades of African music. It all comes together really tastefully, too. “Let’s Dance”
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A bit of bubblegum-flavored garage pop from Tweens on the track “Be Mean,” which addresses a somewhat common relationship issue. Ever been with someone who was just too nice? Well, whatever your answer, the song is still pretty catchy. Stream the song above, and keep an ear out for Tweens’
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Special Snowflakes b/w Mama's Lipstick by PILE Indie rock outfit Pile drops the a-side to a new single that’s on the way, and it’s a good’n. While the instrumentation may seem straightforward, the band’s emotions and songwriting is always complicated–especially with this
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https://vimeo.com/89822003 19-year-old Liverpudlian emcee Nelson has a new video out for the song “Rhapsody.” The track is taken from his forthcoming Neo Noir EP and features some deep, heavy bars – in both inflection and subject matter – from Nelson, as well as some dank and stylish visuals credited
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This new track from Connecticut experimental rock duo Have a Nice Life is epic, but in the sort of abject way you might expect from the outfit after their monumental, crushing 2008 LP Deathconsciousness. As the title of the song might suggest, frontmen Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga are reunited
