February 2012
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RIP Chris Reimer of Women
Click here for the story.
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MF DOOM Live in the Boiler Room Now →
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Album Review: 'Interstellar' by Frankie Rose
8/10
Audio: “Gospel/Grace”
Frankie Rose’s name shouldn’t be something new for music listeners. She’s a former founding member of Brooklyn’s Vivian Girls, and occasional vocalist/instrumentalist for the post-punk band Crystal Stilts. In 2010, Frankie Rose and the Outs, her solo band, released a self-titled, full-length debut that received generally positive reviews. But while...
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Stream Burial's 'Kindred EP'
Stream it here, via Hyperdub.
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Chairlift and Kool AD cover Beyoncé's "Party"
“I’m Lenny Kravitz.”
Click here to watch.
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On The Importance of Being Rash: Earl Sweatshirt... →
UPDATE: Earl is officially back, y’all! Here’s the complete new cut of “Home”: http://terttlefer.com/
otiobr:
Just a bit ago, Odd Future front man Tyler, The Creator posted a link to a Twitter profile page and said, “Oh. Thebe Has….I Mean Earl Has A Twitter.” You can see that profile here. As you may know, Earl Sweatshirt has been in Samoa at a school/camp for troubled...
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Earl Sweatshirt Returns (Possibly)
Just a bit ago, Odd Future front man Tyler, The Creator posted a link to a Twitter profile page and said, “Oh. Thebe Has….I Mean Earl Has A Twitter.” You can see that profile here. As you may know, Earl Sweatshirt has been in Samoa at a school/camp for troubled youth, as his mom was not to fond of his spectacular self-titled full length. Rumors have swirled around the Internet...
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D'Angelo's "Left & Right" remixed by James Blake
D’Angelo’s Voodoo is somewhat of an under-appreciated commodity. Arguably the OK Computer of modern R&B, Voodoo inspired a number of artists including The Weeknd, The-Dream, and Frank Ocean. So with the announcement of D’Angelo’s return this year, James Blake took it upon himself to display his affinity for D’Angelo by remixing the tremendous track “Left...
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Stream Air's 'Le Voyage Dans La Lune'
Named after and inspired by the Georges Méliès silent film, Le Voyage Dans La Lune is French outfit Air’s newest album. More along the lines of psychedelic rock and less concerned with the Frenchy sexiness of previous Air efforts (you couldn’t count the number of people that have had sex to this song), this album is something to get excited about. Stream it here (via NPR).
January 2012
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Album Review: 'Born To Die' by Lana Del Rey
1.5/10
Originally, I wanted to review this album in length since there are so many things one could say about Born To Die (mostly about how terrible it is) and the unbelievable hype it garnered. However, I didn’t want to waste my time (not that I’ll be doing anything productive). Instead, here’s Moe Szyslak describing life, which also doubles as a macrocosm of my feelings...
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Watch: "Are you... Can you... Were you? (Felt)" by...
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Album Review: "Attack On Memory" by Cloud Nothings
8.5/10
[MUST-HAVE]
Audio: “Stay Useless”
Audio: “No Future, No Past”
“There’s almost nothing on there that isn’t a first take kind of thing.” That’s what Dylan Baldi, Cloud Nothings’ creator and front man, said about recording Attack On Memory, as noted in Consequence of Sound’s interview with him. The Steve Albini-produced...
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The Men: "Open Your Heart"
[MUST-HAVE]
Last year, The Men, an art rock/noise rock collective from Brooklyn, released a tremendous LP in Leave Home. Featuring tracks like “If You Leave” and “Shittin’ With The Shah”, Leave Home excelled in reviving an appreciation of punk-driven melodies. The Men are back at it again with their forthcoming album, Open Your Heart. The title track was released...
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Stream 'Allnighter' by Contact Lens
“IT IS STREAMING NOW ON BANDCAMP AND SOUNDCLOUD” - Contact Lens
Stream some new and infectious beats by the under-appreciated producer Contact Lens. As prolific as he his talented, this kid makes addicting funky instrumentals by the boatload.
Allnighter will be available for download on January 29. Until then, get your fix by clicking one of the links above.
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Listen: "Saint Nothing" by Daniel Rossen
Daniel Rossen, guitarist/vocalist of Grizzly Bear, is set to release a solo EP entitled Silent Hour/Golden Mile. Out March 19, the baroque-pop genius’ new work serves as a means of “[…] Getting my legs back,” according to Rossen. The piano-driven track swirls in alluring and ornate instrumentation and a build-up that Grizzly Bear fans will find familiar. With poignant...
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Download 'Nehru Jackets' by Das Racist's Heems
Click here to download.
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Watch: Real Estate's "Easy"
Real Estate - “Easy” from Tom Scharpling
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New track by The Shins: "Simple Song"
It’s been a busy day for music (a new and heartwarming Jay-Z track | At The Drive-In reunites | Common disses/destroys Drake), and it just got busier. James Mercer’s The Shins have released a new single in anticipation of their forthcoming album, Port of Morrow, which is out March 20. Check out the track below:
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New track by Oneohtrix Point Never: "Rubio"
LISTEN: “Rubio (demo)”
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Download Rick Ross' "Rich Forever"
Download the former correctional officer’s latest mixtape here. (The site seems to be down due to traffic, so you might want to be patient.)
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Destroyer covers New Order
Destroyer, creators of our fourth best LP of 2011, have recorded a cover of New Order’s “Leave Me Alone”. This cover is part of a compilation of covers that make up New Order’s classic Power, Corruption & Lies, as guided by the British zine Mojo. Though Destroyer makes no drastic attempt to change the song, Dan Bejar and company’s unique style is evident through...
NEW LAYOUT
New year, new us.
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December 2011
16 posts
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OTIOBR returns after New Year's Day
After working our asses off for the BEST OF 2011 feature, we decided to take a much-needed break to rest our weary ears and fingertips (okay, people have it worse, I guess). OTIOBR returns shortly after the coming of the new year, and we’ll have a few new features and retrospectives that’ll hopefully keep you guys reading.
This blog has grown tremendously over the past year, and it...
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THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2011: 10-1
Catch the rest of OTIOBR’s THE BEST OF 2011 here.
(Preface: We apologize for the lateness in releasing our top 10. Some flight delays and previous engagements prevented us from posting this until now, but we’re glad you’re still here.)
2011 was a superb year, and while we admit that they’re weren’t as many bona fide classics as say, I don’t know, 2009...
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[UPDATE] THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2011
Today was the last day of finals, so we were pretty swamped with moving back home for break and what not. Needless to say, and I apologize for this, our top 10 will be posted tomorrow afternoon instead of tonight. I hope you guys stick around to see it, because we really have enjoyed doing this. It truly is a music blogger’s favorite time of the year.
See you tomorrow where we’ll be...
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THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2011: 20-11
[Honorable Mentions]
[30-21]
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20. BURST APART by THE ANTLERS
LISTEN: “Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out”
Remember how devastatingly beautiful Hospice was? The heartbreaking love story of a hospice worker and a terminally-ill patient through The Antlers ghostly collection of songs brought waterworks to listeners’ eyes. Though these guys are keen on...
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THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2011: 30-21
[Honorable Mentions]
This year was an odd year for music to say the least. The rise of post-dubstep, indie-R&B (both terms are inherently trite), and youth-centered hip-hop acts paved the way for a new scene of artists to move through. But while many fresh faces occupy our Top 30 albums of the year, a number of veterans have also done their usual magic. This list was no walk in the park by...
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THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2011: HONORABLE MENTIONS
[DEC. 14: 30-21 | DEC. 15: 20-11 | DEC. 16: 10-1]
As is the case with most lists, there are bound to be certain things that don’t make the cut, but certainly deserve recognition. This year was especially hard given the wide-ranging sounds that made up 2011. But as a form of appreciation, we’ve compiled a list of ten albums that didn’t quite make the Top 30, but deserve...
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THE BEST REISSUES OF 2011
(Compiled by Bill Neidhardt)
5. EMERGENCY & I by THE DISMEMBERMENT PLAN
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4. PART LIES, PART HEART, PART TRUTH, PART GARBAGE: 1982-2011 by R.E.M.
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3. WHAT’S GOING ON [40TH ANNIVERSARY] by MARVIN GAYE
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2. BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER [40TH ANNIVERSARY] by SIMON & GARFUNKEL
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1. THE SMILE SESSIONS by THE BEACH...
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THE TOP TEN SONGS OF 2011
10. THE WALL by YUCK
Purveyors of slacker rock, Yuck made everyone feel nostalgic with “The Wall”, a track that’s undeniably infectious, and undeniably dewy-eyed. Chunky riffs and Daniel Blumberg’s lyricism (“It’s just the way that I feel/ Looking over”) help to make this cut an essential reflection of 90’s revitalization.
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Watch: Das Racist - "Brand New Dance"
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The Best of 2011 (Schedule)
Stay tuned for next week, y’all.
Monday: Top 10 songs of 2011
Tuesday: Albums: Honorable Mentions | Best Reissues of 2011
Wednesday: Albums: 30-21
Thursday: Albums: 20-11
Friday: Albums: 10-1
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Air Collaborates With Victoria Legrand
French duo Air are set to release a new album, which is based on Georges Méliès 1902 silent film Le Voyage Dans La Lune. The album, which is titled the same as the film, is scheduled to be released on February 6, 2012. It features a number of guests, including Beach House vocalist (and cutie-of-century), Victoria Legrand. Today, Air released their collaboration with Legrand on the excellent...
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Watch: Tennis - "Deep in the Woods"
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The Best of 2011
Next week, OTIOBR reveals its top 30 albums of the year, top 10 songs of the year, and a few other knickknacks. This time of year is a music blogger’s dream/nightmare.
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Watch: Lana Del Rey's "Born To Die"
Check out the new single by the now-infamous Lana Del Rey. Entitled “Born To Die”, we can make obvious, albeit disenchanting, assumptions about this track… There’s also a clip meant to hint toward an in-the-process-of-being-made video, which essentially just entails Del Rey standing naked against a man for nearly five minutes (what?). Check out “Born To Die”...
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Watch: Grimes performs 'Nightmusic'
Gorilla vs. Bear posted this excellent candlelit performance by Clare Boucher’s electronic dream-pop project, Grimes. She toggles between her MPC, vocal duties, and a droning key section to masterfully dictate “Nightmusic” from her under-appreciated Visions LP. Check out the performance below:
YTGvB: Grimes “Nightmusic” from Yours Truly on Vimeo.
November 2011
20 posts
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RIP Altered Zones
I started this music blog around this time last year, and one of the greatest inspirations for it was Altered Zones, a music blog centered on the DIY attitude of musicians. Not only has AZ introduced the world to tremendous music, but their passion for music journalism in the burgeoning blog scene served as a model of motivation for many other blogs, including this one. So I’d personally...
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CFCF remixes Fever Ray's 'Keep The Streets Empty...
In 2009, Fever Ray, the solo project of Karin Dreijer Andersson (one-half of The Knife), released its excellent self-titled debut. It’s a titillatingly haunting album that features dripping textures and Andersson’s unmistakably enigmatic vocals. Producer CFCF, better known for his role in the burgeoning ‘Night Bus’ scene, has gone back to 2009’s Fever Ray in an...
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OTIOBR PRESENTS: THE HARD MAKE-OUT MIX
Thanksgiving season is obviously a very busy, family-oriented time. But as the weather gets colder, and as your stomach gets fuller, you’ll want to warm up. That’s why I’ve compiled this mix that’s STRICTLY for make-out sessions (well, not strictly, because it’s great regardless). If groping had a sound, it would be this hour-long mix (maybe, IDK, I’ve been...
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Thuggin’ by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib
Freddie Gibbs, Gary, Indiana’s finest, has been tearing it up lately. After releasing an excellent new mixtape (Cold Day In Hell), he and indie-poppers Cults came together on another solid track. But Gangsta Gibbs isn’t done on this musical tear since a new collaboration with Madlib has surfaced. The new track, “Thuggin’”,...