Coming to you straight from San Diego, this 7 piece live band fuses Hip Hop, Soul, Indie, and Electro into one. They have been lurking in the underground of San Diego for some time but they are on the come up with their new full length album titled The New Kong. You can download the album for $7 on their website and to be completely honest, this is the best $7 dollars I have spent in a while. Just the fact that these guys play with a live band every time they hit the stage is completely impressive. Their groves are gutta and deserve the best reviews possible. Please check them out, you will not regret it. EnjoY!
This guy is bringing back the soul. If you can appreciate great vocals and smooth jazzy instrumentals then this is your guy. All these songs on his A Strange Arrangement album can be sampled, chopped, and skewed to your liking if you are keen on DJ skills. Please give him a listen and purchase his album, it’s raw.
Tokyo Police Club – Hands in Reverse
Set to release on their new early 2010 album with mom+pop records. EnjoY!
NEW NEW NEW! Wow, I just can’t get enough of this song. Yeasayer’s album, Odd Blood, is set to drop in 2010 and they just released their first single from the album yesterday. This song has so many different aspects to it and it is extremely catchy. The layering and vocals are flawless. In short, I cannot wait to hear more from upcoming Yeasayer. Keep those ears peeled. EnjoY!
Yeasayer – Ambling Alp Download it, I swear it is worth the time.
One of my all time favorite songs of the season. EnjoY!
Hailing from Australia, this band is definitely something worth listening to. I have heard them classified anywhere from Trip-Hop to Postmodern Rock. Frankly, this duo is fresh. They have a new take on music and I love it. They seem to mix Electronica seamlessly with the new “Indie Rock” that is coming up. The delicate voice mixed with interesting electronic licks are exactly what keeps you coming back for more. Their new album Eyelid Movies is poised to drop sometime within the remaining year, but between you and I, I have heard it and it is amazing. Do some searching and you can find it. Peep it. EnjoY!
Phantogram – Mouth Full of Diamonds
Bon Iver did it again, this time on the Twilight Saga: New Moon’s soundtrack. Justin teamed up with St. Vincent which adds a whole new aspect to this track that makes this song one beautiful experience. If you dig Bon Iver, you will love this track. Also click the picture for the whole soundtrack download. You will at least find a few tracks on there that you dig, even if it may be embarrassing. EnjoY!
Recently I have been on this old school hip hop obsession. One day I popped De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising in my hoopty and went for a joy ride. As I was listening to these guy’s vibe I was constantly asking myself “Where has the real hip-hop gone?” It’s not within T-Pain, not Gucci Mane, not the Degrassi star Drake. What happened to the live drum sets and samplistic style of old school REAL hip-hop. These cats never talk about money, cars, record deals, etc. It was all about the vibe and music. Lyrically, this is the best hip-hop you can ever create, so my plea is this: Please bring back Hip-Hop. We love it and need it. Stop with the stupid trance synths and Maybach Music drops. Respect the people who paved the way and do it up right. Here is a taste of what I have been bumping lately. EnjoY!
The Floridian band, Surfer Blood is probably one of my favorite bands at the moment. I would begin to describe them as a cross between surf and alternative. The Vox bring it all home for me with a sort of We Are Scientists vibe that is blended with echo and reverb. They are set to release their debut album, Astro Coast in January. Jump on the band wagon early, because no one likes to look like a fool. Give it a listen, it’s worth your time.
