Looking Back: Amadou & Mariam – “Sabali”
by B on January 29, 2012
Do you have to understand the lyrics of a song to like the music? If you’re not sure, listen to this not-so-new track from Mali’s Amadou & Mariam entitled “Sabali” and get back to me.
This song actually landed the duo on Pitchfork’s Top 100 tracks of 2008, so it’s not really breaking news. BUT, I heard the tune on The Current this morning and had no choice but to stop what I was doing (I was working, so any excuse is a good one) and give my full attention to the words I couldn’t understand.
Be on the lookout…their new album, Folila, is set to drop in March of this year. If you like this track, do a search on SoundCloud and you’re sure to find tons of remixes…
Memoryhouse – “Lately”
by B on January 16, 2012
This track is not breaking news. I didn’t rush to my computer after getting a PR email with the hopes of being the first schmuck to get it on the Hype Machine. In fact, I’ll never do that…why? Because I don’t give a shit. If you have any questions, please refer to the graphic in the sidebar to your right.
The reason I’m posting this track now is because I heard it for the first time in a few months, and it fit. Personally, I’d argue that the 5 tracks making up The Years EP fit in many situations. “Lately” just happens to be doing it for me at the moment.
Warning: don’t listen if you’re fixin’ to hit the clubs tonight. This is “put on your fancy headphones, dim the lights and crash on the couch” music. I strongly urge you to make friends with Memoryhouse here, and even strongly-er urge you to stream the entire EP right over here. FYI, these folks have a new album set to drop 2/28 on Sub Pop…read more here.
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New track from School of Seven Bells – “Lafaye”
Got the heads up from Vagrant Records that School of Seven Bells had just released a new track from their upcoming album, Ghostory (2/28), entitled “Lafaye”. This is certainly one of the best tracks I’ve heard over the past few weeks and it gives me high hopes for the album. This particular track will be available [...]
Blondfire – “Walking With Giants”
Brother-sister duo Blondfire (Bruce and Erica Driscoll) shot me a brand new track entitled “Walking With Giants”, and it was just oh-so-tasty…had to post it right away so you could share in my joy. The dreamy beats and groovy bass-line are sure to give your weekend a little kick in the ass, so get out there [...]
Motion City Soundtrack – “Wait So Long (Trampled By Turtles Cover)”
Been loving this cover from Motion City Soundrack…lately it’s gotten a lot of play on my web-streamed radio station of choice, The Current, so I figured I’d share it out. The Current, Motion City Soundtrack and Trampled By Turtles have the common bond of Minnesota, and maybe it’s just more apparent because of the fact that I [...]
FREEBIE – Drake ft. The Weeknd: Crew Love (MARK KILL Remix)
Just a quick remix for you folks. Drake’s “Crew Love ft. The Weekend” has been getting a lot of remix love since the release of Take Care. A nice one landed in my inbox, so I figured I’d break VNR tradition and throw up some re-imagined hip hop. This mix comes from Mark Kill out of [...]
Quick & Dirty – Free Active Child Remix: “High Priestess (CFCF Remix)”
Whoa…two posts back-to-back! Must be your birthday. Yet another great (and FREE) Active Child remix landed on my lap, so I figured I might as well share the wealth. Downloads are enabled…enjoy! Active Child – High Priestess (CFCF Remix) by Vagrant Records
Of Monsters and Men – “Little Talks”
Just wanted to share this poppy little indie-folk tune from the land of fire & ice. Of Monsters and Men is six folks, all of whom have names the I couldn’t even begin to pronounce, and the track below entitled “Little Talks” can be found on band’s Into the Woods EP (streaming here). Looks like they have [...]
J-Live: S.P.T.A (Pronounced Spitta)
J-Live, all three of him, somewhat recently dropped a big ol’ album called S.P.T.A. Said Person of That Ability that deserves a good listen. I don’t listen to much Hip Hop, but as with most things if it’s not shitty there’s a good chance it’ll be good (profound, I know). The man is crazy talented. If [...]
Video: Jagwar Ma – “Come Save Me”
Jagwar Ma has a fairly new video for their single “Come Save Me”, and it’s a little slice of retro that I just had to share. Learn more about the Aussie band by following their Facebookings, and stream some tunes right over here. Keep your ears open, as you’re sure to hear more from Jagwar [...]
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