As some of you may know, I recently relocated to from Dallas to Los Angeles. Before I embarked on the 1500 mile trek I asked a few friends to make a mix. One friend in particular was Matt Foglton, a former resident of my new home. He churned out the best mix I’ve ever received, which he posted on his blog Bigger Splashes–a post-Empire musical hinterland full of whatever-he-wants. To say this man has influenced my musical tastes would be an understatement–i.e. he introduced my to both John Maus and Ariel Pink back when Bush started his 2nd term. These songs help to describe a city of many personalities–best listened to at night with a beer and backdrop of city lights. Here is what he had to say about the mix:
Some songs that remind me of LA, for Ryan. I came across a lot of these bands when I was around 21 and 22. It was a very confusing time in my life and this weird shit helped to confuse me even further, but without them I would not be the person I am today.
01) Bubonic Plague – Polyhedron
02) Molly Nilsson – Poisoned Candy
03) Nite Jewel – What Did He Say?
04) Geneva Jacuzzi – Clothes on my Bed
05) Super Creep – Tasteless
06) Icy Demons – This is It!
07) UM – Africa is a Fridge
08) Chas Mtn. – Upsidedown Hanging
09) Softboiled Eggies – Underwater World (Fogatron edit)
10) Mordant Music – Winding Ourselves into the Ground
11) Rangers – Zombie (Night)
12) Temple Vibe – I Don’t Think About Anyone
13) Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – Steviepink
14) Ry Rocklen – My Crow
15) John Maus – Peace That Earth Cannot Give
16) Fred Frith – Walking Song
17) HOLY SHIT – Rough N Tumble
18) R. Stevie Moore – I go Into your Mind
19) Jeff Eliassen – E ( Across the Sky, a Web of Ice)
20) Vibe Central – No Ariozona
21) Need New Body – Poppa B
Check it out here.
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