Posts tagged "Smooth"
words: Jamie Milton
As the ever-reliable Life Aquatic noted, the legacy of Washed Out is beginning to instill itself into a wealth of new music. Take Naminé’s ‘Spacific Ocean’ as an example; vocals swerve in and out of distinctiveness as kaleidoscopic synths drive against retro bass…
when is bandycamp going to sponsor a fest for all these guys?
Nite Ripper by Benefitz \\ this ish is smoothness
I don’t know (can’t find out) who Benefitz is/are, but this track would be perfect to sport after closing hour in a living room.
Tagged with smoakland and Chillstep in bandy camp.
Closed Cassette // Alright
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Closed Cassette’s newest creation Alright is a fresh breath of air. As Australia warms up this track feels perfect for driving extended distances with the windows rolled down.
Putting a strong emphasis on his perfectly layered vocals, his sound becomes as saturated in colour as the image posted above. Lush synth chords and twinkling arpeggios also create a welcomed underwater vibe to this track.
Best of 2010: The MUST DIE Top 5 EPs
Oh how we love these no-filler nuggets.
The EP format has been around longer than the LP format, and it seems to be making a comeback as of late. This year there were tote-loads of quality EPs (partial thanks to Bandcampy for that) and we had a tough time limiting this list to 5.
(in alpha order)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - Horse Power EP
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Check out our MUST DIE Top 20 Albums list and stay tuned for our Honors Menchy (the gems that didn’t make the cut).
Brule by Seabright
San Jose’s Seabright recently dropped a perty LP called Dark City. Now he’s back with a saxy track off his new EP, Feel Good. The Dr. is out.
[image via anka zhuravleva]
Vakk by kingt0m
don’t know much about kingt0m other than he grooves ish out like whoa on his soundcloud. free downloads.
[image via Ellen Giamportone]
We’ll Call It Mourning: Reflecting on the work of Gil Scott-Heron
I was lucky enough to see Gil play at the 9:30 Club in DC a few years back. He spent about 50% of the time telling stories and the other 50% playing his tunes. People were on the edge of their seats or dancing 100% of the time (sit down shows are rare at 9:30 Club). You can tell many people in the crowd were longtime followers of Gil. I was definitely in the minority.
It’s strange that he’s most known by his generation for “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”, which shows his strengths as a poet but not as a musician. For my generation, he is probably most known (or most unknown) for Kayne’s sample of “Home Is Where The Hatred Is”. I’ll remember him for his smooth yet energetic singing style (see the posted song above, “I Think I’ll Call It Morning”) as well as his moody jazz keys (see “Rivers of My Fathers”). His albums will continue to be in our rotation whenever we need a piece of sunshine.
BONUS //// Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.’s cover of Gil Scott-Heron’s “We Almost Lost Detroit” off their new album It’s a Corporate World
We Almost Lost Detroit - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. (Gil Scott-Heron cover) by glofimustdie
Driv Me Crzy by Rimar
Grab his new album for free on bandcamp.
And be sure to take this tune to your next waterfall party:
Not On the Outside by Panache
there’s nothing better…
