Though released back in March, I find it hard to pass up sharing a band that catches my ear like Young Coyotes have. Hailing from the mile-high Denver pop scene this band renders comparisons to the likes of The Dodos and dare I say a bouncier version of The Shins early prototype, Flake Music. The band digitally released two EPs in March via Brother Bear Records; one being an early recording titled Basement and the other Exhale comprised of new tracks. The former is also up for download free on the band’s website. Im inclined to think that Brother Bear Records is the bands incarnation as I cannot find a website or any other releases to boot. The understated recording on the Exhale EP is what caught my attention most, the instruments hit hard and the down-tempo vocals blend seamlessly in the music without sounding too prosaic. This is best presented in this little ditty titled “In My House”.
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Friday, July 31
De La Soul @ House Of Blues Dallas
NY’s finest, De La Soul, will be live in Dallas tonight. I’ve seen them only once before at Pitchfork in ‘07. It was quite a party. This show should be no different. Apparently they haven’t aged since ‘89. Rhythm Roots Allstars will serve as backing band.
Here’s one of my favorite tracks off De La’s underrated AOI: Bionix. There’s no reason this Wings‘ sample should work, but it soooo does.
Tuesday, August 4
Glasvegas / Ida Maria @ The Loft
I’m not the biggest Glasvegas fan, but this show seems interesting to me. I think Glasvegas could sound a lot better live, especially in the confines of The Loft. The real draw here, however, is Norway’s Ida Maria. Her sound is not the most original, but her vocal performances are often captivating, as evidenced by this track off of her debut, Fortress Round My Heart.
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Aside from his umpteen stellar remix gems (Animal Collective, Panda Bear, Banjo or Freakout, etc.) I was made aware of Phaseone’s solo tunes a week or so ago on GvsB. It’s no secret that he [Phaseone] has his entire album up for grabs, but Matt from Lefse Records just brought to my attention that they have now signed, yet, another great artist. If all you’ve heard are his remixes, do your self a favor and grab Thanks But No Thanks, sit back, and enjoy. Still skeptical? Here’s a couple of tracks to help make up yr mind. Click here for the album.
Phaseone – Fist Fulla Dollas
Phaseone – Cadence + Athena
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For Black Math, Chicago is merely a pseudonym for their dark workshop creating mutilated oddities. Rather than handing some kid an intact playtime object, Ragetty Ann/Andy is fed through a table saw while you sit and watch (it’s ok to grin). “Part of Me” and it’s sharp toothed ferocity is only a small taste of Black Math and their disquieting tunes. Jimmy sent these tracks over to me yesterday and are, actually, part of an ep that is up for grabs on their myspace (I thought i was special, dude!). Not to neglect their recently released, s/t, LP which is available through Permanent Records and is limited to only 100 copies. Yeah, I’ve got a sample for that too and it’s good.
Black Math – Part of Me
Black Math – Carry That Weight
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Been digging on the artists at Fixture Records since my recent acquaintance, Dirty Beaches in particular. Their most recent ep, Bird, is seven tracks of mellow ghostly atmosphere with an almost a jazzy outlook. According to FR’s blog, Dirty Beaches has a new six track cassette set to drop via Night People some time in the coming month. Rose Quartz had the pleasure of debuting one, “Low Rider”. A completely different approach than what is offered on Bird, Alex Zhang Hungtai’s latest is more upbeat and accompanies the background with a haunting whisper. Order a digital copy of Bird here and check his myspace for two more tracks to drop on the cassette, “White Sands” and “Coast to Coast”.
Dirty Beach – Low Rider
Dirty Beaches – West Coast Bird
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The long, half-assed, morning stroll to the mail box is always better with vinyl. Released as a 12″ split with Hisham Bharoocha’s Soft Circle, “Late Bloomer” is High Places epic 12 minute tribal journey. Ironically titled, this track doesn’t reach maturity until around 6 minutes in and is a palindrome in song structure. Traveling full circle, High Places gently drop you back off at the “entrance” to the Amazon rather than leaving you at the mercy of it’s wildlife . Recently released by Post Present Medium, the latest from two of my atmospheric favorites comes highly recommended. Order yr copy.
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I got this tune over a week back now and once again was slow to put it up. Doesn’t mean that it didn’t deserve it because it definitely does. Sex Beet, some fellas from across the pond in the UK are spot on the same wavelength as in the States with their surf vibe, but with a much more ballsy approach. Everyone’s learning how!! The upcoming 7″ of She Don’t Surf, out on Fistful of Records this October was something this group never expected to happen. An email from member Luke Reilly pretty much sums it up on their origin.
“We started [Sex Beet] pretty much as a joke just to pass time, we recorded some real shitty version of a song called “Nice Hair / Nice Titties” and put it on the myspace, the next thing we know we were offered to tour France.”
I’ve been enjoying now for a good week, just been lazy with my posts. I’ve attached the great, “Scarecrow,” from them as well as a video of the aforementioned “Nice Hair/Nice Titties.” Awesome.
Sex Beet – Scarecrow
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Late last month, A Sunny Day In Glasgow, dropped track listing info for their upcoming release, Ashes Grammar. Two weeks later, we are given some audible treats. As a matter of fact, these are actually two tracks tied together that segue into one another with seamless beauty. After a few spins of “Ashes Grammar/Ashes Math”, it appears that they are set to head down the same path of synth driven shoegaze that brought me to love 2007’s Scribble Mural Comic Journal. To be released by Mis Ojos, Ashes Grammar, is already set for pre-order in CD format and a very rare 2xLP pressing (only 250 worldwide) in multi-colored vinyl. Get ‘em while you can, limited to one per order.
A Sunny Day in Glasgow – Ashes Grammar – Ashes Maths
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Also, a home recorded “making of” Ashes Grammar
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Been digging on Pill Wonder ever since the rad Underwater People comp dropped earlier this year, up for download at Butter x Face. Just recently, Friendship Bracelet was able offer up some listenings that extended past the PW myspace page. “What We Know”, is a sticky stroll through the rain forest after your buddies told you not to lick that tree frog. Head over to Friendship Bracelet for some more great Pill Wonder tunes. While your over there, make sure to join the club and grab his latest summer compilation.
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There’s something about plunging into a crisp swimming pool that makes me feel completely isolated from the masses in my surroundings. The images in my chlorine filled eyes are familiar yet not completely defined, a mash up of chatter (which I’m, most likely, not interested in) is almost completely filtered out through the water, and I’m completely floating in a medium where the normal rules of gravity don’t apply. More themed than most of my mixtapes, these tracks (which also happen to be new/ish) are nearly as muffled as the bros in the pool crowd. And Robin, I gots that jj for ya.
FINALLY: No, this isn’t the podcast, yet, but I’ve included a link to download this weeks mixtape in its entirety. Enjoy!
*****Download Hold Yr Breath Here*****
The Reds, Pinks, & Purples – Almost Everything Under the Sun
Warpaint – Burgundy
Fresh & Onlys – Invisible Forces
jj – My Swag, My Life
Atlas Sound – Walkabout (w/Noah Lennox)
Tim DeLaughter – Apart
Ducktails – Roses
Real Estate – Pool Swimmers
Holiday Shores – Phones Don’t Feud
Kurt Vile – Beach on the Moon (Recycled Lyrics)
Pink Mountaintops – Comas
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