[Ed. Note: Every once in a while we all (might) come across a song or two that are pretty much great, but are completely out of whack with the rest of the album they appear on. The band has its signature sound, and the song in question may have a similar mood, true, but still,… Continue reading [Odd Track Out] Murder by Death’s “Those Who Left”
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[MP3] Pit Er Pat: “Water”
Thrill Jockey sent over a new tune by seemingly active duo Pit Er Pat yesterday, and it’s definitely my favorite new weirdo jam of 2010. Lots of synth, drums, loops, what sounds like rapping and dripping water noises. Confusing much? That’s good for me. I’m in. The song is from their upcoming LP, The Flexible… Continue reading [MP3] Pit Er Pat: “Water”
Collider releases free EP
What have we here? Free music? A free EP? A free eight song EP?? Sounds more like an LP to me, and that’s just fine. Collider, our San Fransisco friends from July and October, have released a free EP, titled BBM, to coincide with the new year. (We actually missed the boat on timing with… Continue reading Collider releases free EP
[MP3] My Gold Mask: “Circle Mass”
We first heard from Chicago’s My Gold Mask back in April when they gave us some cool dark, brooding stuff. Now they’re back with a much more polished sound that’s a little less brooding, but still just dark enough for my taste. They’ve recently released their A Thousand Voices EP, and are offering up “Circle… Continue reading [MP3] My Gold Mask: “Circle Mass”
[MP3] Eluvium: “Leaves Eclipse The Light”
Another new Eluvium track surfaced today on Stereogum, much to my delight. I can’t even remember how many times I’ve fallen asleep to Matthew Cooper’s music (would be kinda hard I guess, since I fell asleep and all). His sound is perfect for long car rides into a vast abyss, staring out the window as… Continue reading [MP3] Eluvium: “Leaves Eclipse The Light”
[MP3] The Knife: “Colouring Of Pigeons”
Um, so you know The Knife? The Swedish electronic duo that people/critics tend to like? Wellllll they’ve collaborated on a Charles Darwin-inspired opera called Tomorrow, in a Year and have given us a look at it with “Colouring of Pigeons.” I mean, it’s like, The Knife, you know? But it’s kind of operatic, I guess?… Continue reading [MP3] The Knife: “Colouring Of Pigeons”
Old Abram Brown
I know I know, we all want to get that Pigeons lady image (or whatever you wanna call it) down the page as fast as possible! Blam(i)e Jamie! But trust me, this post isn’t forced – it’s rather the opposite. I’ve been sitting on these fellas for several days, and I think now’s an appropriate… Continue reading Old Abram Brown
[MP3] Pigeons: “Tendresse”
Chocolate Bobka and Pitchfork have been calling “Tendresse” by Bronx group Pigeons “one of the most slept on songs of 2009,” which is enough of a statement to warrant a listen, in my book. As it turns out, it is a pretty interesting song. As CB notes, and I happened to notice as well, it… Continue reading [MP3] Pigeons: “Tendresse”
Nada Surf to release album of covers; announce spring tour dates
Intriguing much? Nada Surf is releasing an album of 12 covers of their favorite songs, titled if i had a hi-fi. The songs are all over the place genre-wise, including blues, spanish music, power-pop, and everything in between. Although a great deal of thought went into the song selections, the band’s intent is not to… Continue reading Nada Surf to release album of covers; announce spring tour dates
The American Dollar drops new album, Atlas
Hey guys, remember The American Dollar? They of the effervescent soundscapes and jittery electronica? Of course you do! Well, they’re back with a follow-up to 2008’s A Memory Stream in the form of a new LP, Atlas, released January 1. They pretty much deliver what’s expected of them on Atlas, though the sound is a… Continue reading The American Dollar drops new album, Atlas