[COVER] Capital Cities ft. Tupac Shakur – “Breathe” (Pink Floyd cover)

by Brandon on February 3, 2012

all you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be

If you follow TBE on Facebook or Twitter then you know I caught Capital Cities on Monday. If you follow TBE in any way then you know that makes me a lucky man. They tore the house down and then built the whole thing back up just to tear it down again. On a Monday! Live horns, extra guitarists, crisp blazers, and signature jumbo glasses were all on stage as they pumped out all the favorites plus a handful if new jams that sounds absolutely stellar. Nestled somewhere in that aural firework display was this reworking of the Pink Floyd classic. Chew on it as you plan your strategy to get them to play your town soon. Fly me out too!

Plus catch another remix of “Safe and Sound” in Joel’s recent Remix Party Playlist!

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[MP3] Mansions on The Moon – “Athens”

by Brandon on February 3, 2012

i can pretend that i am dead, i can say that i have lived

♫ Mansions on The Moon – Athens

  • Who: 4 guys originally from Virginia, Tennessee, & Iowa
  • What: Dream pop, like Motopony, M83
  • Where: Los Angeles + Facebook / Soundcloud / Amazon
  • When: Debut EP Light Years is supposedly out now. I cant find it.
  • Why: Stealth indie rock that flies under the radar until it’s too late and you are hooked. Hushed vocals and big fuzzy grooves that fill the room with energy. Their band name seems to fit more and more.

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[MP3] Browska – Silver Glitter

by Brandon on February 2, 2012

♫ Browska – Silver Glitter

  • Who: Julien & Keus
  • What: Machine gun funk, like Daft Punk
  • Where: Montpellier, France + Facebook / Soundcloud / Amazon
  • When: No official releases yet but the singles keep on coming!
  • Why: More funk! Blow those mid-week blues away with this caffeinated shot of instrumental intensity. A little more guitar edge on this one but still pumping those sweet horns like on previous single “Network.” Watch out, weekend!

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[QUICKIE/REMIX] The Weeknd – ECHOES OF SILENCE (w/ “Montreal” & “Echoes of Silence” [The Lost Boys Remix])

by Brandon on February 1, 2012

happiness exists when you don’t know a thing, so i hope you don’t think this song is about you

♫ The Weeknd – Montreal

MJ lives & is even more fucked up than we thought. Maybe Weeknd’s best but LP 3 didn’t grab me like the first. I’m really curious for next.

[Quickies are mini-reviews that can fit into a 140 character tweet. They are of albums that people already know of but perhaps are curious about our take on it. What did you think of the disc?]

♫ The Weeknd – Echoes of Silence (The Lost Boys Remix)

I wasn’t going to post about the newest Weeknd album at all since the thing didn’t resonate with me much for whatever reason but then this Lost Boys remix made for a easy excuse to throw my two cents in the ring. But really, ignore my two cents. Focus on this remix. It adds just the right amount of spark to illuminate the dark hollows of the Weekend’s original.

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[MP3] Bastian – “Touch and Go”

by Brandon on February 1, 2012

if i have to come down i’m not hanging around

♫ Bastian – Touch and Go

  • Who: Bas, Eelco, Freek, and 4 other guys with boring names.
  • What: Electro-funk, like Chromeo, Ghosthouse, Prince
  • Where: Amsterdam + Facebook / Soundcloud / Amazon
  • When: Their 4th LP There’s No Such Place is out now.
  • Why: Last we heard from these guys they were kicking the big elastic grooves on “Mixed Messages.” The song’s tale of a girl taking a “shit on my soul” clearly took it’s toll on our guys and they have turned to other substances for relief. This jam sure cures what ails me and I hope it does the same for Bastian.

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[REMIX] Toro Y Moi – “All Alone” (D.A.R.E. Remix)

by Brandon on February 1, 2012

never seen myself this way, the man that she needs in her life

♫ Toro Y Moi – All Alone (D.A.R.E. Remix)

While the internet is all abuzz over some old Toro demo that is now being passed off as listenable I’m straight chilling over here with this stellar re-funking of “All Alone” by L.A.’s D.A.R.E. This is summertime swagger right here. Get loose!

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[MP3/VIDEO] White Rabbits – “Heavy Metal”

by Brandon on January 30, 2012

i’m a collector who’s collecting you

♫ White Rabbits – Heavy Metal

  • Who: Guys who are originally from Colombus, MO.
  • What: Spooked out indie rock, like The Checks, Spoon, Cold War Kids
  • Where: Brooklyn + Facebook / Amazon
  • When: New LP Milk Famous is out 3/1/12.
  • Why: Its been a loooong time since we heard from White Rabbits and I’m not sure I completely missed them but this new jam/video combo is making me think I should have. A possessed drum kit, lurks and lunges from the darkness as tweaked out guitar riffs flutter through the haze of thick bass bounce. And then there is this video. Creeptastic! Plus: 2D Tom Green cameo?

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[MP3] Oberhofer – “Heart”

by Brandon on January 27, 2012

i don’t know what you think while you’re sleeping, i hope soon i’ll dream with you

♫ Oberhofer – Heart

  • Who: Brad’s the name, Oberhofer’s the game. But its actually also his name.
  • What: Indie crooner rock, kinda like Local Natives, Throw Me The Statue
  • Where: NYC via Tacoma + Facebook / Amazon
  • When: Debut LP Timecapsules II is out 4/13/12.
  • Why: Oberhofer continues to release fantastic songs as the release date of his debut approaches. This one builds magically, with the kind of payoff I imagine Time Capsules II will feel like. All signs point to a pretty stellar album.

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The 20 Best ALBUMS of 2011

by Brandon on January 27, 2012

We all know I hate Best of Lists that come out before the year is over so nearly 4 weeks into 2012 I finally present my best albums of 2011! (Still a day faster than last year!) Below are the top 10 albums from my 2011 followed by 10 honorable mentions. The list was compiled by weighing total play counts along with longevity. Not only did I [click for more!]

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Remix Party Playlist Vol. 59 – 1.27.2012 [Capital Cities, Dada Life, Mord Fustang, Chiddy Bang, and more...]

by Joel on January 27, 2012

Its been awhile since I released a Remix Roundup. Yeah, I know blah blah…  What if i told you that I have one in the batters box and another on deck… just waiting there patiently, ready to slap you in the face with this waffle here (Baseball reference in 2012- check).  BTW, this waffle is made of plastic and it might hurt.

Tis Friday folks.

Nurd On.

For more jams or by any of these artists use the ‘tags’ links at the bottom of the post!  Follow @JoelAlbers on Twitter for updates on remixes, dubstep and all things Nurdy.

♫ Capital Cities – Safe and Sound (d’Anconia Remix) / First off, this original tune was one of my 2011 favorites and I really enjoyed the Discotech remix just recently released…  BUT, this version is so tough that I almost want to slap someone.  If this jam doesn’t top Hype, then I’ll be personally pissed.  Check d’Anconia on Facebook.

♫ Notorious B.I.G. – Going Back to Cali (Viceroy _Jet Life_ Remix) / Its not summer, but Vicerory will fill your speakers with those sunny good vibes.  Do yourself a favor..  go grab some CapriSun and enjoy this one.

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