Remember our friend Digits (aka Alt Altman), the minimalist electronic pop mastermind? If you don’t, fear not! Clicking the previous link will refresh your memory, and now he’s got a new song, “Lost Dream” for us all to enjoy. I like that Altman doesn’t go over the top with his music – he knows his… Continue reading [MP3] Digits: “Lost Dream”
Month: January 2011
Luftwaffe member drops new solo project made out of Taylor Swift samples
Nothing like some Tay Tay Swift in indie rock. The Luftwaffe guys came out of nowhere with their debut 7”, Quiet Summer, in October, quickly making the blog rounds. And rightfully so – the EP was superb. Needless to say, I didn’t think I’d be hearing from them again so soon. But just this weekend… Continue reading Luftwaffe member drops new solo project made out of Taylor Swift samples
[Hype Hype Hooray] The Perfect Storm That Created Scattered Year-End Lists
Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. By now everybody (who MATTERS) has released an annual… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] The Perfect Storm That Created Scattered Year-End Lists
[MP3] Nordic Giants: “Shine (feat. Cate Ferris)”
It’s remarkable that more people aren’t talking about this duo out of Brighton, UK. And I don’t just mean bloggers; Nordic Giants have a sound that appeals to much wider audiences. It’s lush, cinematic and gorgeous. Cate Ferris adds the perfect vocal touch on “Shine”, taking the song on a boundless journey with swells and falls. It moves me every… Continue reading [MP3] Nordic Giants: “Shine (feat. Cate Ferris)”
[MP3] Hands: “Magic Fingers”
NEW. HANDS. Enough said. Well, actually, not really. And I lie, sort of. I mean, it’s newly recorded, mixed, and mastered, but this song has been in their live repertoire for quite some time. Regardless, it’s a wonderful concoction of exotic sounds, pounding beats, and fiery vocals. Get me in a tribal circle with the Hands crew… Continue reading [MP3] Hands: “Magic Fingers”
[MP3s] Casa del Mirto: “The Haste” + “The Right Way”
Casa del Mirto, aka some dude named Marco, has a new album, 1979, coming out digitally January 15 and later in the month on vinyl and cassette/tape (heyo, Stars on C-30!). He blends textured, light synth with his older “House” style material to instill a delightful calm in his new music. I quite like how he describes his new sound: The first 2… Continue reading [MP3s] Casa del Mirto: “The Haste” + “The Right Way”
[Stars on C-30] Rambling thoughts on Herbcraft, Expo 70 and the cassette resurgence
Tape labels are abundant these days, as are new cassette releases, and Stars on C-30 includes reviews of some of these releases, the occasional band or label profile, and a look at the culture surrounding cassettes. Let’s face it, when you name your label Fuck It Tapes, you’ve instantly raised the bar for anything you… Continue reading [Stars on C-30] Rambling thoughts on Herbcraft, Expo 70 and the cassette resurgence
car seat headrest
Too-cool-for-school teenagers are all the rage these days, huh? The latest one-man wrecking machine to come our way is 18 year old Will Barnes, who makes music under the “car seat headrest” moniker. Also literally under car seat headrests. According to Barnes, who is based in Virginia, “car seat headrest tracks are recorded in locked cars, slowly disintegrating… Continue reading car seat headrest