This new video from Brooklyn experimental electronic/punk trio Black Dice is just as colorful and schizophrenic as the track it illustrates. “Pigs” is the first single off the threesome’s forthcoming release, Mr. Impossible, which is slated for a April 10 US release and April 9 international release via Ribbon Music.
The year just started, and I am already excited for what it has in store for us music nerds. Right now, I am absolutely in love with Alec Feld, aka Expensive Looks, a young producer out of NY who makes self-proclaimed “polar acid garagewave discohouse, bombastic balearic beasts.” After listening to the first single off his forthcoming debut record, Dark Matters, I think that classification is pretty accurate. The record drops January 17th via Group Tightener.
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I’m usually not the biggest fan of singer/songwriters. For one to catch my eye (and ear) he or she needs to stand out, which seems to be more and more difficult with the awesome amount of music readily available to us with the push of a button. That being said, I can’t stop watching this video for Cate Le Bon’s latest single, “Fold The Cloth.” The Welsh songstress pulls from retro influences to create vocals that hint of Nico atop fuzzy guitar lines and buoyant keys. Her next release, CYRK is slated for a January 17 release in the United States via The Control Group.
I really wish that Young Magic released its debut album this year, because I can pretty much guarantee it would have made my “Best Of” lists. But alas, the New York-via-Australia three-piece electro collective decided to drop its long-awaited LP in February 2012 via Carpark Records. With two amazing 7″ under its belt, there is not a doubt in my mind this will be a buzzworthy record to ring in the New Year. For now, here’s a mystical video for the just-as-mystical B-side from the “You With Air/Sparkly” single.
One of our regulars, Charlie Yin, aka Robot Science, has been hard at work under his new identity Giraffage. Playing it much more “chill” than his past endeavors, the newly released Comfort LP is a glitchy, sample-heavy dreampop jewel. Yin wins again.
I just cannot get enough of Gauntlet Hair ever since I saw them at Los Angeles’ The Echo last week. The Denver-based noise rock quartet is just crazy enough to keep things interesting, but just accessible enough to hook you. The same can be said for the quartet’s latest video for “Keep Time,” the first single off the foursome’s recently released debut self-titled album. This eerie, ghoulish video was directed and produced by Bernardo Pantoja and Skyler Stevenson of Wooden Lens and was shot in the industrial district of Portland (which is one of the many reasons why I love it so much). If you have yet to see Gauntlet Hair perform, do yourself a favor and go to a show. They are currently touring with Unknown Mortal Orchestra. You can find tour dates here.
It was really quite something. To be able to walk around Central Park, and allow your experience to be soundtracked based on your location. Beautiful strings washed over you near the tall trees and luxurious apartment views by The Lake. You could hear boat paddles mixed in with lush synth and piano. The piano, was actually my favorite part. So subtle and very New York. A sound that gave you a sense of poise and purpose. Music that moved your curiosity just enough to force you to keep walking.
One of the more haunting moments of the album/app was when you approached the Obelisk, Cleopatra’s Needle. The music shook you at your core and generated this feeling that at any moment, aliens were going to descend and scoop us all up. And that is what the app did. It took you further into the experience of Central Park. I hate to say… but our generation has a tough time just enjoying a nice walk in the park. This sort of music technology works to push people out of their homes and experience one of the most beautiful urban parks in the country with a great soundtrack.
OK… I can rant and rave and take up inches of column space on our blog, but the truth is, you have to experience it. Just like a normal music album or song, everyone experiences this differently. But, since there is the added variable of location, there is literally an endless number of different compositions that can develop. Please check out “Listen to the Light: Central Park” or if you are in DC check out the album/app for the National Mall.
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