Tag: MP3

[MP3] Halloween, Alaska: “Empire Waist”

New Halloween, Alaska, yet again. And I say “yet again” in only the most positive of ways; I love these Minneapolis guys. “Empire Waist,” the second single off their forthcoming album, All Night The Calls Came In, is decidedly more poppy and peppy than “Dance By Accident.” Halloween, Alaska – “Empire Waist” [MP3] All Night The Calls… Continue reading [MP3] Halloween, Alaska: “Empire Waist”

[soundscape] this is how i want to remember it.

photo: ‘requiem’ song: bishop allen – “flight 180” [MP3] (buy) ‘now rushed into this brightness as if by a shutter that, once opened, can never be closed.’ billy collins i want to remember how the laughter danced off my tongue in molecules. i want to remember how the sunlight fell on your shoulders. i want… Continue reading [soundscape] this is how i want to remember it.

Black Polygons tease ears with three-song EP

Warm and crackling reverberations coupled with bassy thuds transport one to an almost guitarless, shoegazy planet on this self-titled EP. Inspired by the likes of Dntel and MBV, Parisian brainchild Cyril Rampal barely wets the listener’s whistle when his third and final track comes to an end. Standout tune “Reverse” clocks in at a miniscule 1:36,… Continue reading Black Polygons tease ears with three-song EP

Nestled Like Spoons

Nestled Like Spoons is Phil Marsalona, a 22 year old from Philadelphia. It’s evident from his experimental electronic music that he’s been deeply influenced by the biggest stars of his time, including Radiohead and the like. Everything is self-recorded and released, and he flies solo for all performances. Three cheers for one man teams! Check… Continue reading Nestled Like Spoons

Sundress

As a rule, never take your eye off Texas. There’s always something happening there and typically it’s worth your attention. If I remember correctly Sundress were covered in buzz after their SXSW performance earlier this year. After listening to “Derelict,” it seems the hype is well deserved. Hailing from Denton, TX, Sundress weave a ’90s… Continue reading Sundress

[MP3] John Ralston: “Love Will Come Around”

I didn’t know how I felt about this song when I first pressed play, but as it continued I found myself liking it more and more. I guess you could say it “came around” on me. Bad joke. Ralston comes out with a burst of energy from the very start, and when the chorus hits… Continue reading [MP3] John Ralston: “Love Will Come Around”

[MP3] Kites With Lights: “Cosmonauts”

Kites With Lights is back with the deliciously electro pop, 80s-influenced “Cosmonauts,” the title track to his newest album, out August 9 via 24 Hour Service Station. Pre-orders and streaming are currently available on Bandcamp. This is the type of sound I want to party to. Not too cheesy, but retro enough to smirk a… Continue reading [MP3] Kites With Lights: “Cosmonauts”

Eternal Tapestry & Sun Araw make for an excellent collaboration on Night Gallery

When it comes to ambient psychedelic music, this new collaboration between Eternal Tapestry and Sun Araw, arguably two heavy-weights of the genre, is akin to the landmark jazz summits between Thelonius Monk and John Coltrane or Ben Webster and Coleman Hawkins. Putting the names together makes you take notice, but when you actually listen to… Continue reading Eternal Tapestry & Sun Araw make for an excellent collaboration on Night Gallery