Conjur by School Of Seven Bells
Who : School of Seven Bells from Brooklyn.
What : I’ve said it before , and I’ll say it again. Watch out for this band.
Song : Conjur .
Walk Through A Cloud by The Donkeys
Who : The Donkeys from San Diego.
What : I was at a wedding last night and even though I was the designated driver, I’m still feeling this morning that we should start things slowly. So sit back, relax and throw on this tune by the Donkeys . A new song from Living On The Other Side (their record soon to be released on Dead Oceans ), enjoy those sweet harmonies reminiscent of The Dead or The Byrds . US tour for the band is underway, check the myspace for details.
Song : Walk Through A Cloud .
Up All Night by French Horn Rebellion
Who : French Horn Rebellion from Milwaukee but currently residing in Chicago and New York.
What : Boombastic electro induced pop from a band comprised of the Perlick-Molinari brothers Robert and David. One’s a French Horn major in Chicago, the other a producer in New York (worked on the first MGMT ep). Every once in a while they get together and hit the road, currently doing a bunch of American dates, guess I’ll have to wait.
Song : Up All Night . Want more? Check out their remix of This Is Ivy League ’s song London Bridges .
Golden Age by TV On The Radio
Who : TV On The Radio from computerville.
What : The first single off the upcoming album Dear Science to be released on Sept. 23rd (Interscope ). A lot poppier and accessible then their previous music, but I’m digging it. Guaranteed, this is the song from your summer playlist where people turn their heads and wonder "who IS that??? Is that from Midnight Vultures ??".
Song : Golden Age . Stream it at TVOTR.com . Check the machine as well, its out there.
Curs In The Weeds by Horse Feathers
Who : Horse Feathers from Portland, Oregon.
What : A new track from the upcoming Kill Rock Stars release of House With No Home (Sept. 9th). Perfect song for right now if you’re doing what I’m doing. Out on the porch with my computer, trying to keep my eyes on a computer screen with a panoramic view of a lake in behind the screen…
Song : Curs In The Weeds .
Space Kidz by The Clips
Who : The Clips from Vancouver.
What : Made up of Edo Van Breemen (vocals, keyboards), Jeremy Gruman (drums, violin), Michael Jones (guitar), Andrew Seeton (bass) and James Steidle (synthesizers, digital effects), the Clips are celebrating the release of their new record (Matterhorn ) on Unfamiliar Records . A more DIY sounding Hot Chip thats been getting some good gigs lately, opening for Metric and Holy Fuck , have got me interested in hearing the whole record. The song below is one long build. Hang in, its worth it. Check out more on their myspace .
Song : Space Kidz .
Dreaming of Dreaming by Secret Machines
Who : Secret Machines from NY.
What : A exclusive non-album b-side from NY’s Secret Machines . I see it as a reminder to get back into this band. Since Ten Silver Drops its been more than a while, but with a new record on the way, this 8-minute prog-opus comes at just the right time. Head to their myspace for more, at the moment everything is downloadable.
Song : Dreaming of Dreaming .
Lock and Key by Mason Proper
Who : Mason Proper from Northern Michigan.
What : New material off the upcoming record Olly Oxen Free , out on Dovecote Sept. 23rd. The record had production help from Chris Coady (Grizzly Bear, TVOTR, Architecture In Helsinki ). The song is kind of less chaotic than what I’m used to from this band, but we’ll see what the rest of the record sounds like.
Song : Lock and Key. (You’ll have to get it yourself at RCRDLBL) .
Mr. Hurricane by Beast
Who : Beast from Montreal.
What : I’ve been waiting for this track to post and now its here! (thanks Kat). Check out the first offering of Montreal’s Beast , an experimental union between the powerful and sensual voice of Beatrice Bonifassi (the voice of Champion and one from The Triplets of Belleville ) and the dirty beats of composer and drummer Jean-Phi Goncalves (from Plaster who we dig here). In short, the duo of Betty and Jean-Phi. The record comes out Sept. 30th as a joint venture between Vega Music and new start-up label Pheromone Recordings (who are also working with these guys ). Catch them on the road this fall with You Say Party We Say Die! .
Song : Mr. Hurricane . Reminds me of Jamie Lidell ’s most interesting stuff with Moby appeal? But edgier than that. And that chorus…. I’m blanking, reminds me of something older. Anyone? Help me out?
Feathers by Time Since Western
Who : Time Since Western from Milwaukee/Madison, Wisconsin.
What : Just more proof that there’s so many great songs out there. This song came up in my daily run of the music blogs that I follow. Will I play this 10 times today, possibly. Will I try to find out more about the band, yes definitely. Do the same.
Song : Feathers .