Watch: The Internet's "Cocaine"
Every time Odd Future comes out with a new side project, 20 kittens are murdered.
November 2011
20 posts
October 2011
21 posts
Kristina by Ghibli
Earlier this year, Ghibli, aka Thomas Michael (always trust a man with two first names), released Pythia, an ambitious electronic record that had moments of utter brilliance. Last night while preparing for two horrendous exams, I combed through my Twitter feed in hopes of finding something that would distract me from brain-numbing studying. I came across a tweet from Ghibli’s account that pointed me in the direction of his Tumblr. It was there that I saw a recent post promoting a newly finished 7” entitled Ross/Kristina. Upon hearing “Kristina”, which impeccably samples Sister Sledge’s “Thinking of You”, I felt both incrementally happier [ :’) ] and cooler [ 8) ]. On “Kristina”, thumping bass lines and a perfectly tamed sample create an outer-worldly feeling of pure dance. “I hope you shake yr ass (a little) to these songs,” writes Michael on his Tumblr. While I was trying to memorize Edmund Burke’s concept of the Trustee Model of Representative Democracy, ass-shaking knew no bounds.
Purchase Ross/Kristina 7” over at Ghibli’s bandcamp.
Odd Future's Syd Tha Kid remixes Lana Del Rey's 'Blue Jeans'; the web crashes due to one millionth Del Rey remix
This is the umpteenth remix of a Lana Del Rey track over the past few weeks, and, to be quite honest, I hope it’s the last. (Not that it’s bad—it’s actually quite good—but for the sake of boredom, can you guys just stop remixing her songs?)
King Krule, "The Noose of Jah City"
17-year-old Archy Marshall, now known as King Krule (formerly, Zoo Kid), is more or a less a prodigy. The London product’s intimate and poignant songwriting is only surpassed by his unconventional singing voice. Let’s be honest, this skinny, ginger-headed kid sounds more like a large and soulful man than anything else. Regardless, King Krule—who even states he takes inspiration from rap legends Gangstarr—provides listeners with a personal and private aura that is simply too hard to resist. Building off the beauty that was “Out Getting Ribs”, Marshall’s “The Noose of Jah City” is a tremendously welcoming track that features shimmering, albeit gloomy, instrumentation. While beautifully looped piano and guitar samples fill the nooks and crannies of this song, it’s Marshall’s fervent singing and songwriting that make it filled with the most wonderful kinds of cruelty: “I’m always to blame.”
Love & Light
Sandro Perri
Love & Light by Sandro Perri
Sandro Perri, also known as Polmo Polpo, is a musician/producer from the mysterious land of Toronto, Canada. Currently sporting his fourth album (Impossible Spaces) under his birth name, Perri’s sound is distinctly engrossing. His delicate and precise production is best seen on the exemplary “Love & Light”, a track filled with enough eclecticism to last a lifetime. While samples of heavy breathing discreetly fill the background, a classical guitar and Perri’s longing lyricism (“Those old precious days never quite go away”) form the backbone of a wonderfully satisfying piece. As the song progresses, droning synths and underwater-like muted guitars begin to drip endlessly, which undoubtedly provides the audience with enough light to love.
Stream Surfer Blood's new EP, 'Tarot Classics'
Florida’s best musical gift since “Key Largo”, Surfer Blood, has a new EP coming out soon. However, you can stream it over at Stereogum for an early listen, bro. Also, sorry for the lack of posts, y’all. Midterms kicked my ass, so I’m still recuperating. But OTIOBR is not dying, I promise!
Watch: "Midnight City" by M83
M83, also known as Anthony Gonzalez, recently released his latest effort, the double-album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. The synthy shoegaze of M83 has been one of the more memorable sounds in the landscape since its excellent Dead Cities, Red Seas and Lost Ghosts LP back in 2003. Since then, M83 has garnered a gigantic following that seems only to be getting larger (people love shoegaze, man). Anyway, here’s the spectacular, alien-inspired new video for the Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming standout, “Midnight City”:
New Nas: "It's A Tower Heist" (Feat. Rick Ross) →
consequenceofsound.net
It seems as though 2011 is the return of “nasty” Nas. A new track featuring the hefty and ‘humph’-laden Rick Ross has surfaced, and it’s a spectacularly grimey one. Check out “It’s A Tower Heist” over at Consequence of Sound by clicking the link above.
Replica
Oneohtrix Point Never
Replica by Oneohtrix Point Never
A few weeks ago, the woozy electronic duo Games released a spectacular, cherry, and sample-laden track entitled “No Disguise”. As you may know (and if you don’t, now you do), one half of Games is Daniel Lopatin, also known as Oneohtrix Point Never. After two solid releases—Returnal and Rifts—Lopatin is back with his solo project’s newest effort, Replica. While “No Disguise” shows Lopatin’s ability to make a dance-worthy track, his latest solo effort finds him taking on a more ominous backdrop. In the track “Replica”, a baleful piano sample gently floats while buzzes and thrums fill the spaces in between. Its doleful demeanor might turn some people off, but this instrumental’s ability to bewitch ears makes an absolute must to listen to.
Video: Tyler, The Creator Ft. Taco and Jasper: "Bitch Suck Dick"
No words.
Lana Del Rey performs on 'Later... With Jools Holland'
Her lips and persona might not be real, but her talent is undeniable. Watch the haunting performance of “Video Games” below:
Video: "Nasty" by Nas
This MUST-HAVE’d track lit up the Internet when it dropped a few months ago, but it finally has a new, swagged-out video to accompany it. Ladies and gentlemen, Nas is back.
Nas - “Nasty” Music Video (NasirJones.com) from Nasir Jones on Vimeo.
Stream the new Real Estate album, 'Days'
New Jersey’s Real Estate features beach-pining tunes that have oddly been a staple for the months of winter. The band’s self-titled debut, which was released in November of 2009, stunned fans with its sensational vibes and approachable warmth, all the while making us forget that snow was on its way. On October 18, in anticipation of frigid temperatures, Real Estate’s sophomore LP, Days, hits stores. But thanks to NPR’s burgeoning love for all that is indie, you can stream Days ahead of its scheduled release by clicking here.
Jamie Woon remixes Lana Del Rey's "Video Games"
Aside from the collagen-filled (and shady music industry) background of Lana Del Rey’s career, “Video Games”, her break-out single, is undeniably poignant and incredible. And though Jamie Woon is known for soulful crooning and Burial-esque production, he’s taken a stab at remixing the sorrowful “Video Games” (and holy shit, it’s good). Check it out below:
Stream James Blake's 'Enough Thunder' EP
Even though I’m still relishing the beauty of James Blake’s self-titled debut album, the prolific electronic producer and crooner is set to drop a brand new EP. Enough Thunder features that woozy, churned electronica of Blake’s Klavierwerke, but also contains his trademark, sultry tone. Stream the EP over at ABEANO.
Julianna Barwick's "Vow" gets remixed by Diplo and Lunice
Wow, this is quite the gem. Julianna Barwick’s ethereal vocals and loop recordings transfixed us earlier this year with her wonderfully crafted The Magic Place. And thanks to the power of the Internet, Diplo and Lunice’s electronic, semi-dub layerings create a spectacular remix of the already-spacey “Vow”. Check it out below:
Radiohead hits Jimmy Fallon (figuratively)
Check out this tremendous rendition of “Give Up The Ghost”:
