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Pale Saints - Sight of You (by OrimiCorruption)

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:45:33 -0700

Pale Saints - Sight of You (by OrimiCorruption)

tinybangs: diamond messages//liquid summer DWNLD we’re as...

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:53:12 -0700

diamond messages//liquid summer DWNLD

we’re as obsessed with this song as we are for summer to get here and melt us away..

sndcld | fcbk | wbst

L’Equipe du Son - Lesson 1 (by SilhouetteMusicLabel)

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:13:09 -0700

L’Equipe du Son - Lesson 1 (by SilhouetteMusicLabel)

Tusen Bita by Burning God Little Loving this lil EP from...

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:06:14 -0700

Tusen Bita by Burning God Little

Loving this lil EP from Norway’s Burning God Little. It makes me want to go train jumping with this young lad. Highly Recommended.

Tromsø is a dark place. Being one of the most northern cities in the world, it is also known as The Arctic City. This is also, famously, the land of the midnight sun, and when it never gets dark it’s easy to forget about sleep. It’s in this close contact with nature, light and sleep that Burning God Little, aka Martin Hartgen, found his interest in the digital textures that dominates ‘Notes On Being Snowblind’.

The lead single ’Tusen Bita’ is placed right inside the contradiction that makes up Tromsø vs. the digital world. It’s artificial drum beat, super low bass booms, and dream-state synthesizer fizz all gathers up into one of the EP’s many sky-sized swoons. The lyrics, in his native dialect, distort images of longing and love, but also physical damage. You never quite know where this fits, as it possesses both the bedsit mournfulness of sad pop music and punchy energy and aggression of happy pop music.

Far From Home by Believers I can’t get enough of this set...

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:23:00 -0700

Far From Home by Believers

I can’t get enough of this set of songs from Columbia, MO’s Believers. Perfect for road trips or to pair up with that Daughn Gibson album that’s been in our rotation. Together, they are making my week.

From the Believers Soundcloud:

“…we’d like you to look at this as a demo; we did the best we could and we know you could certainly carry our work to an even higher level. Please know that this is just a tiny smattering of the many complete songs we perform live.

Many thanks for your ears! We hope to god/gods/void you enjoy it.”

And here’s a choice track from that mofo D Gibby:

Family by Bullion We fell in love with Bullion a few years ago...

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:24:00 -0700

Family by Bullion

We fell in love with Bullion a few years ago after hearing his Pet Sounds - J Dilla mash-up “Pet Sounds: In The Key Of Dee.”

His latest EP surprisingly features way more singing than I expected - but it’s still fantastic.

Give “Love Me Oh Please Love Me” a listen.

Lost Somewhere by Tanlines Last night I caught Tanlines last...

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:08:00 -0700

Lost Somewhere by Tanlines

Last night I caught Tanlines last stop on their first national tour. The Echo (Los Angeles) was packed and the duo treated the sweaty crowd to a brand-new original, a couple old tunes and many tracks off their debut LP, Mixed Emotions.

In typical Tanlines style, between each song there was comical banter from percussionist/keyboardist/samplist Jesse Cohen, while singer/guitarist Eric Emm stood quietly on the side. One of the best lines was “I love you guys. I really do. I don’t lie on stage ever. It’s part of my onstage ‘act’.” The intended irony was lost on most the crowd.

I was slightly disappointed that one of my favorite tracks, “Lost Somewhere” (posted above), didn’t make it into the set. I really want to know if the melodic/lyric similarity to The Beach Boys “I Know There’s An Answer” was an intentional hommage to Brian Wilson or maybe a subconscious backwash-ripple from being intrenched in Pet Sounds.

For yr own investigation I created this tubechop. If you play “Lost Somewhere” (above) at the 1:00 minute marker, it’s pretty obvious.

Lastly, I couldn’t help to notice the similarity of the Tanlines album art to Tears For Fears’ album art for the epic Songs from the Big Chair. Musically they have some similarities as well, most notably on “Not the Same”. At a parking lot SXSW show in 2010, frontman Jesse stated, “we are like Tears for Fears on beers”.

Anyway, I love these guys and hope they come back with a sophomore effort as soon as possible.

Mr. Stellakis by Theo Bass. Definitely written about this guy.

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:49:47 -0700

Mr. Stellakis by Theo Bass.

Definitely written about this guy.

The Way It’s Meant To Be by Machine Birds Norways’...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:48:35 -0700

The Way It’s Meant To Be by Machine Birds

Norways’ Machine Birds craft synth-focused pop that shifts between sexy, sweet, and—at times—a bit evil. For example, the song posted above is some breakup deal featuring a minor synth line w/angsty lyrics. It then morphs into quite the “c’est la vie” type of acceptance chorus with sweet harmonies. IMO, the song really shines from 2:27 on.

Be sure to RSVP to their slumber party:

///////Keep yr eye on the Nabovarsel label for more weird eletro-pop goodness.

Ooh Ah by Rubblebucket I saw Rubblebucket play at the...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:11:59 -0700

Ooh Ah by Rubblebucket

I saw Rubblebucket play at the Eventbrite party at SXSW and loved their carefree vibes paired with tight instrumentation. The guitar lines on this song pair perfectly with the horn section and vocals. This is the Daytrotter session. Her voice sounds kinda worn but in a soothing way. For some reason I can’t help but to think about Save Ferris.

If yr a Daytrotter subscriber, get the complete session here.

photo via mamamac2010

Clouded Vision - Subzy, Eklipse, Jungle VIP (Prod. by...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:24:41 -0700

Clouded Vision - Subzy, Eklipse, Jungle VIP (Prod. by Tomillo)

image via LightColorSound

Download mix here:...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:39:19 -0700

Download mix here: http://soundcloud.com/chitchatrecords/ck-phase-two

This mix is designed for your drive to Coachella or wherever you might be headed. It is presented to you courtesy of Chit Chat Records and Well Connected.

Cosmic Kids - Phase 2
Luca C & Brigante - Lucio
Style Council - Long Hot Summer (Cosmic Kids Edit)
Sergio Mendez & Brazil ‘77 - Promessa De Pescador (TonyAdams Edit)
Kindness - That’s Alright
Arthur Russell - Make 1,2
Trujillo - You Keep Me (Cosmic Kids Remix)
I:Cube - Hnt
Cosmic Kids - Frogs (Interlude)
In Flagranti - Peculiar Protagonist
Bibio - Lovers Carvings (Catz n Dogz Re-Edit)
Classixx - A Fax From the Beach
Tigerskin - Feel For You
Matthew Dear - Neighborhoods
Todd Terje - Snooze 4 Love (Version)
Dirty Beaches - Lord Knows Best

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCCbSw-rIWY

Day by Day Livin’ by Foreign Orange I was pleasantly...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:58:06 -0700

Day by Day Livin’ by Foreign Orange

I was pleasantly surprised by this snazzy debut album by Portland’s Foreign Orange. I guess he got his start in Knoxville TN (home to the wonderful COOLRUNNINGS) before he teamed up Portland ressy Jeremy Sherrer.

The outcome has dashes of vintage psych-pop in the style of Conspiracy of Owls or The Explorers Club (complete with some rich harmonies), but often falls closer to disco soul. It sounds cool without coming across too serious. I would highly recommend this free download of Ghost Vibrations. I had to play it thru twice.

Here’s an old picture from 2009. Probs pre-J-Sher

(via Midland on Vimeo) slowest strip-tease ever. beautiful vid...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:47:05 -0700

(via Midland on Vimeo)

slowest strip-tease ever. beautiful vid tho.

smokedontsmoke: Blacks& - Tonight Today, Los Angeles band...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:58:51 -0700

smokedontsmoke:

Blacks& - Tonight

Today, Los Angeles band Blacks& (pronounced Black Sand) released their debut EP, A Ghost That Follows Me. The sounds are the sounds of summer - sun drenched, soft bobbing-as-the-waves rhythm, the kind of simplicity that makes something stronger.It’s exciting to see projects like this popping up in my own city. Not surprisingly, the band members stem from a line of other great projects including Sea of Cortez, NazcarNation, and POLLS.

You can pay whatever you want for the new EP at their bandcamp. And be on the lookout for Blacks& live, should be coming around in May sometime!

Premise Beach - Hold Me Now (Music Video / 720 HD Version) (by...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:40:13 -0700

Premise Beach - Hold Me Now (Music Video / 720 HD Version) (by purecasualrecs)

Swimclub - What You Want (by melvindean33)

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:08:54 -0700

Swimclub - What You Want (by melvindean33)

Idea of Happiness by Van She Van She is so glossy pop. I love...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:10:20 -0700

Idea of Happiness by Van She

Van She is so glossy pop. I love this chorus.

Was gonna post this pic but I needed some sunshine.

image via Richard Terborg

(via Summer Heart - A Million Times on Vimeo) This is the first...

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:28:53 -0700

(via Summer Heart - A Million Times on Vimeo)

This is the first single from Sweden’s Summer Heart’s upcoming album About A Feeling that will be released on April 25th. If the girl in the vid needs a green card, she can email glofimusic@gmail.com.

Check out the last track we posted by him.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/summerheartmusic

Feel It by Psittacines Download Psittacines EP for free...

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:15:00 -0700

Feel It by Psittacines

Download Psittacines EP for free here

Psittacines is from WashDC.

Recorded on analog tape. Dedicated to Summer weather, the sky, the sun, the grass, and the moon. And Molly.

I can’t tell if the panned, delayed synth lines on this are a tribute to Washed Out similarly named track, but I’m not complaining. The groove reminds me an awful lot of this gem by Bobby C:

image via donlorello