Styles: rock, synth rock, kraut rock, hypnagogic rock, hyper-pop Others: Herbie Hancock’s Future Shock, Cibo Matto, Speed Racer (2008), Pacific Rim (2013), Deerhoof, Sonic the Hedgehog
To begin, Guerilla Toss is a band to be seen live. Last September, I had the chance in Los Angeles. Their set amounted to one of the most impressive and exciting live band experiences I have had. Mixed into the set with older selections were the songs found on GT Ultra. In that context, it was easy to understand that nothing documented here is part of some unnatural evolution. Furthermore, beyond live repertoire and considering only discography, steady intermittent mutations have lent reasonable clues.
Kelela returns with debut full-length this October, shares new video “LMK” to let you know about itKelela returns with debut full-length this October, shares new video “LMK” to let you know about it
Tokyo to host インフラ INFRA Festival featuring Foodman, DJWWWW, Nobukazu Takemura, DJ Paypal, and an abundance of digital shenanigans this monthTokyo to host インフラ INFRA Festival featuring Foodman, DJWWWW, Nobukazu Takemura, DJ Paypal, and an abun
It’s August, which means Festival Fever is coming to a close after another busy year of overhyped corporate-sponsored performances, problematic Native American-inspired headdresses, and high-profile headliner cancellations resulting from rare, Midwestern tornado warnings. It was fun while it lasted, but alas, all life-changing things must end eventually.
The Body and Full of Hell, noted crafters of easy-listening children’s lullabies, team-up for Ascending a Mountain of Heavy LightThe Body and Full of Hell, noted crafters of easy-listening children’s lullabies, team-up for Ascending a Mo
Dearly beloved reader, would you mind if I got real for a minute? Would you mind I opened up the Book of Me to reveal a problem that’s been recurring in my life? Thanks.
See, lately, I’ve been…well, having trouble sleeping. The air conditioner constantly rattles, my dog keeps loudly bumping into furniture, and even when I do manage to catch a few z’s, I shoot awake soon after covered in an uncomfortable amount of sweat.
death’s dynamic shroud returns with Heavy Black Heart on Orange Milk, premieres singledeath’s dynamic shroud returns with Heavy Black Heart on Orange Milk, premieres single
DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE. Do you remember when music came out on Tuesdays, to keep us out of our minds till the weekend? What if I told you that just next week you could step back into pre-2015 paradise? Well, I’m telling you: For the first time ever, the ~vaporwave~ trio/collective/supergroup death’s dynamic shroud is operating at ＦＵＬＬ ＳＴＲＥＮＧＴＨ. Composed of HCMJ, Tech Honors, and Giant Claw, death’s dynamic shroud are set to release Heavy Black Heart digitally on Tuesday, August 15 via the beloved Orange Milk Records.
E.M.M.A.’s music reminds me of the aliens in Arrival. Her tracks stand at a remove, imposing and grand. With opaque intentions, they drift: deliberate, purposeful, patient. This is music that can be grasped, but not held. If, like Amy Adams, I was able to push through the haze surrounding LA Mermaid and touch one of its textured objects, I can imagine it would feel like holding a precious stone wrapped in lace; its synths glittering like cut glass, its bass billowing like silk.
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Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee, I wish I could just buy one HUGE, amazing, catch-all album of previously unreleased music by my favorite artists that I can happily listen to for the rest of my life!”
Styles: music city usa, athens of the south, the buckle of the bible belt Others: Kevin Gates, Don Trip, Young Dolph
Nashville is booming, I hear. Not that Starlito’s going anywhere — as far as I’m concerned, he’s achieved a statuesque permanence in the city’s landscape. The Mid-South is the last bastion of truly regional rap superstardom; perhaps its native sons feel the need to leave their mark upon the city, or perhaps the city leaves it mark upon them. As much as we pay lip service to rap’s supposed post-regionalism, there remain formidable, if archaic, barriers to nationwide stardom (how New York rap radio managed to outlive New York rap, I’ll never know).
Last year, Klein — one of my absolute favorite artists on earth — dropped two of the best releases of the year: Only and Lagata. It took awhile, but the quiet, self-issued Bandcamp releases eventually gained a cult following, leading to two vinyl pressings of Only (both of which sold out almost immediately) and a couple appearances during our year-end festivities, including #40 on our year-end favorites list.
