Little Boots - Symmetry (feat. Philip Oakey)

Carlos txt me last night commenting on the track, and it reminded me we have a blog to run here. Ughmmmm... i think he put it best when he wrote "HOLY BAREBACK BATMAN"

i love you Carlos

little boots has been tearing it up this year. this is clearly no exception.

mp3 below. i think i hear Rupaul yelling stuff at me from across the room. face? africa? west coast, east coast? powdered sugar cakes?

toma

Little Boots "Symmentry (ft. Philip Oakley)

David Lynch 'Crazy Clown Time'

David Lynch. The man of a thousand interests. Director (feature films, shorts, television shows and commercials), painter, photographer, nightclub owner (Silencio, Paris, France), meditation advocate and ...musician? Yes. While it may come as a shock to many, it shouldn’t be surprising. After all, his films are extolled for their infallable sound design, and he has been collaborating with composer Angelo Badalamenti (whom i just learned last night lives in New Jersey) for years on the wonderful scores for works such as Dune, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, and Mulholland Drive. Also, He appeared on the 2009 Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse compilation album Dark Night of the Soul. Now he has turned his dark surrealistic reflection toward a full-length debut album of his own titled Crazy Clown Time, released Tuesday, November 8th. I've listened to most of the tracks (and watched the accompanying videos), and was left unhinged by it's heady mix of bluesy slide guitar (heavy reverb and delay), in the doldrums electronic ambiance, perverted further by the distorted effects on his vocals. It’s a extraordinary trip, probably one only the most devoted of his fans will be willing to embark on, but after all, it wouldn't be Lynch any other way.

Here's a link to an interview with David Lynch on Pitchfork.

The Horrors - Still Life

The Horrors are a band whose influences are profoundly obvious upon listening to their music, and with their third record ‘Skying‘ this is no exception – although this time around their influences are only subtly hinted at.

I loved the direction of 'Primary Colours' but knew that their sound had to change once again, and have to admit being really excited in my anticipation.

One thing is clear, this was a late 70's, early 80's influenced record. At times i cant help but picture Psychadelic Furs, Simple Minds, a myriad of post punk influences, that manifest and dissipate as clandestinely and effortlessly as they rode in.

Can't wait to give it another listen!

M83 - Midnight City

Midnight City’ is the first track from M83’s forthcoming double album ‘Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming’. I'm a huge fan of M83, and frantically anticipate every release of his chill electro shoegazey tracks. 


Anthony Gonzalez (the man behind the moniker) states that The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 double albumMelo n Collie and the Infinite Sadness was the album’s main inspiration. Summer Fun!!


Here's the track listing:

CD1
01. Intro (feat. Zola Jesus)
02. Midnight City
03. Reunion
04. Where the Boats Go
05. Wait
06. Raconte-Moi Histoire
07. Train to Pluton
08. Claudia Lewis
09. This Bright Flash
10. When Will You Come Home?
11. Soon, My Friend

CD2
01. My Tears Are Becoming a Sea
02. New Map
03. OK Pal
04. Another Wave From You
05. Splendor
06. Year One, One UFO
07. Fountains
08. Steve McQueen
09. Echoes of Mine
10. Klaus I Love You
11. Outro

Here's the track full of Stinging summer awesomeness.


Album drops October 18th.


North American Tour starts in October:


10/15 – Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital
10/28 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat
10/29 – Raleigh, NC @ Kings Barcade
10/30 – Asheville, NC @ MoogFest
10/31 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Music Park
11/02 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
11/04 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
11/05 – Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/07 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
11/09 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
11/10 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11/11 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
11/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Venue
11/13 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
11/16 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
11/17 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
11/18 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
11/19 – Montreal, QC @ Le S.A.T
11/20 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
11/22 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall

Bjork "Crystalline"

I know... it's been a while. do i even remember how/what to write? how to link?

i found some time, and some new material, so decided, hey why not? i'm not short on time, and have 8.5555 gazillion other work oriented duties pending for today. let's A.D.D. for an hour or six...

anyway, so "Crystalline" is the first single from Biophilia, an ipad/multi-media inspired album (surprise...really?!). Apparently we will be witness "how sound works in natire, exploring the infinite expanse of the universe, from planetary systems to atomic structure."

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I like the minimalist structure in many instances, but a bit after the opening, it tends to get quite fucking boring. The final  30 seconds or so gave me some comprehension towards the above description of the album. like i've stressed in many posts about sub-average releases, the remixes will be far superior!

eat some awesome:

bjork "crystalline"