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03.01.2012

[MP3] The Ross Sea Party – “Thunder”

the high wire i was walking on, looked about 100 stories

♫ The Ross Sea Party – Thunder

  • Who: 4 guys. 1 gal.
  • What: Disheveled indie rock, like Surfer Blood, Oberhofer, Cold War Kids,
  • Where: Los Angeles, CA + Facebook / Bandcamp / Amazon
  • When: “Thunder” is a stand-alone single for now.
  • Why: With barely inteligible lyrics and a runtime ove just over 2 minutes “Thunder” rambles in and out of the room before you get sick of it’s boozy

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02.17.2012

[EP/VIDEO] Rhye – OPEN (w/ “Open”)

i wanna make this play, ooh i know you’re faded, but stay don’t close your hands

♫ Rhye – Open

  • Who: 2 people, no identities.
  • What: Sunset eroto-pop, like The xx, Inc, Sade.
  • Where: L.A. via Europe + Soundcloud / Amazon
  • When: The Open EP is out now.
  • Why: Nights can get cold this time of year. You can heat them up with booze, sex, or now Rhye. Nobody would fault the trifecta. The mysterious duo is based out

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12.27.2011

[MP3] Diamonds Under Fire – “The One”

think I lost my mind, ’cause I can’t speak

♫ Diamonds Under Fire – The One

This is the kind of rock I miss. In a music world full of female pop artists hitting it big by chewing bubblegum and puking in closets, Vanessa is doing the opposite. Harnessing a sound that brings back memories of No Doubt, Nirvana, and Pokemon Yellow, Diamonds Under Fire strikes not only a chord of nostalgia, but the “damn that’s a good tune” chord as … continue reading

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12.24.2011

[EP] Caught A Ghost – CAG Mixtape (w/ “Time Go”)

i gotta say its good to be home, sometimes i miss you when i’m out there alone

♫ Caught A Ghost – Time Go

Caught A Ghost caught me a few weeks back when their live show shook me from the distractions of tricked out Hyundai’s and free drinks, instantly pricking an ear and sparking a flurry of “Who is this playing?” sputtered to various standers-by. With their name noted in my iPhone I instantly looked them up the next day … continue reading

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12.15.2011

[MP3] Dreams – “lnlove.”

ohhhh

♫ Dreams – lnlove.

“Inlove.” is like the audio equivalent of a cold drink after a long day of work. Once it hits your lips you just sink right into it, letting the feeling wash through your body as the tension melts into bliss. Or you could just forget the drink analogy and make this your seduction soundtrack for the next week. The gorgeous sampled vocals already sound a bit lusty sometimes. Anyway, LA’s Jesse Pimenta is Dreams and his Feelings 4 U EP… continue reading

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12.08.2011

[MP3/LIVE] Y LUV – “Keep It Rollin” + Live at Silverlake Lounge 12/7/2011

so here we are, me and myself now

♫ Y LUV – Keep It Rollin

One of the year’s best EPs was just followed up with this fantastic track. “Keep It Rollin” is a bit of a slow-burner as churns along with signature Y LUV momentum, vocals soaring high and wide as guitars noodle underneath and my brain softens with joy. The band released another jam earlier this month called “Earthquakes” which you can grab for free at their Bandcamp. The sweetness continues.… continue reading

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11.24.2011

[MP3] Pyyramids – “That Ain’t Right”

no i don’t wanna break your heart but i think that i might

♫ Pyyramids – That Ain’t Right

Listening to “That Ain’t Right” alternates between audio bliss and feeling like my speakers are haunted by some sort of beautiful ghost. Pyyramids have nailed that kind of simple throwback rock that is so often attempted and so often fails. It;s no surprise they know what they are doing, one half of the L.A. duo is OK Go’s Tim Norwind (the be-speckled one). I … continue reading

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10.12.2011

[EP] Capital Cities – CAPITAL CITIES EP (w/ EP Stream)

you are the kiss i don’t expect, remind me never to forget my youth, i’ll leave it up to you

YES! YES! Aww, hell yes. You know how you find a track you love only to get the full EP/LP and realize it was a total anomaly? Then you know that rarest of rare occasions when that gem leads you to a gold mine of jewels just like it?* This is it! We are in the gold mine, people!

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09.24.2011

[EP] Nowonder – COLOR THE CONCRETE (w/ “White Light”)

signs of what you said, it’s killing me

♫ Nowonder – White Light

As if it wasn’t hard enough keeping up with great new tracks from bands we know and covering albums that melt faces, there is also the steady stream of amazing music being made by somehow unknown artists. Los Angeles’ Danny Choi is one of them and after a stint working in the music department of Yo Gabba Gabba he formed his solo project, Nowonder. With hints of Germany … continue reading

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09.23.2011

[MP3] White Arrows – “Get Gone”

no one even cares about your health, just ask my mom, she’s doing well

♫ White Arrows – Get Gone

Something about these handclappy beats and electric rock grooves make me want to move. It’s perfect Friday music, really. Put a little pep in your step after a draining week. Get you pumped for the weekend ahead. Los Angeles’ White Arrows has got a bit of buzz in the past (even here for his Alexander remix) but he is just landing … continue reading

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