9/26/12

Listen: Crystal Castles - "Wrath Of God"

Along with the announcement for Crystal Castles' third LP came the second single from (III), entitled "Wrath of God". The electronic duo expect to release the album November 5th. Until then, listen to "Wrath of God" below. Also, watch the appropriately creepy music video for the previously released single "Plague". Crystal Castles fan Ivan Grbin created the film with the use of eery clips from the 1981 Andrzej Zulawski film "Possession". The pairing is so fitting that the band decided to make it official.



9/25/12

Watch: Trimbal + James Blake - "Confidence Boost"


Check out the video for the Trimbal-James Blake (Harmonimix) collaboration, "Confidence Boost". The single was recently released by R&S, along with companion track "Saying". Order the 12" here.

9/24/12

Listen: Andrew Bird - "Three White Horses"

The recently announced Hands Of Glory will serve as a companion piece to Andrew Bird's earlier 2012 release, Break It Yourself. The eight-track compilation will be released October 30th on Mom + Pop, among those the newest track entitled "Three White Horses". The track is dominated by an escalating bass riff, along with the traditionals that trademark-Bird tracks own. Listen to the composition below.

Listen: Thee Oh Sees - "Wait Let's Go"

Famous Class' Less Artists More Condos 7" series is out September 25th. Included is a new track from Thee Oh Sees,  entitled "Wait Let's Go". The rockers are hot off their latest release, Putrifiers II, with this cut being more of the same. Along with this track, the release features a split with The Mallard. Download both tracks here name-your-price. All digital sales go towards the Ariel Panero Memorial Fund (VH1's Save The Music).

9/20/12

Listen: The xx - "Angels (Four Tet Remix)"

The xx's Coexist has seemingly been on blast for electronic producer Four Tet, as his remix of "Angels" was aired last night on BBC radio. Hebden goes to work here, replacing the soaring riffs with an ambient composition. Listen to it below.

9/19/12

Listen: Bad Books - "It Never Stops"


Following the release of the ever-catchy Forest Whitaker, Bad Books (the Andy Hull-Kevin Devine "supergroup") has made another track available for preview. The Devine-led track appropriately plays out like a Manchester Orchestra cut, with its muted strum progressions leading to a climaxing chorus. And of course, there's nothing I enjoy more than the melodic flow of an Andy Hull harmony. Bad Books II is out October 9th via Tripple Crown.

Listen: King Krule - "Octopus"

September 24th will mark Rinse's release of the King Krule "Rock Bottom" single. To be featured on the b-side is the newest track from Archy Marshall, entitled "Octopus". Listen to the dreamy cut below.

Watch: Tame Impala - "Elephant"


Tame Impala's Lonerism is out October 9th via Modular. [Directed by Yoshi Sodeoka]

9/18/12

Watch: Jessie Ware - "Night Light"


Watch the video for Jessie Ware's "Night Light", my personal favorite off her 2012 debut Devotion. [Directed by Chris Sweeney]

9/17/12

Listen: Dinosaur Jr. - "Pierce The Morning Rain"

Rock legends Dinosaur Jr. are set to release their 10th full-length LP tomorrow in I Bet On Sky. The band hopes to follow the success of 07's Beyond and 09's Farm, the two previously released albums since reuniting with the original lineup back in 05'. A new track from the upcoming album has just been released. Check out "Pierce The Morning Rain" in all it's trademark Dinosaur Jr. fuzz below and be sure to check out I Bet On Sky tomorrow via JAGJAGUWAR, including previously heard track "Watch The Corners".

9/14/12

Watch: Flying Lotus - "Small Moments" (Album Teaser)


Another trailer video for FlyLo's Until The Quiet Comes LP has hit the web. This one's agonizing, as the film features only a few seconds from each track on the anticipated upcoming release. Accordingly, it sounds like Steven Ellison is at the top of his game. Until The Quiet Comes is out October 2nd on Warp. Visuals provided by Beeple.

9/12/12

Watch: A$AP Rocky - A$VP C4 (Documentary)


A$AP Rocky and his collective have gained a significantly large fan base over a short period of time. It's hardly been a year since Rocky's acclaimed Live.Love.A$AP mix tape hit the web, fast tracking Rocky to stardom, and snagging a 3 million dollar record deal in the process. Check the Channel 4 documentary above, as Rocky, Yams, and Twelvy discuss topics ranging from A$AP's come up to live shows. LongLiveA$AP is out October 31st.

9/11/12

Listen: Oneohtrix Point Never - "Stone Of Spiritual Understanding"

As part of Oneohtrix Point Never's upcoming split LP with electronic artist Rene Hell, reworked material from Daniel Lopatin's Reliquary House installation/performance will be released as his side. The tracks to be featured on the split were concocted through the dismantling and converting of vocal anecdotes, resulting in a sonic and jittery sound. "Stone Of Spiritual Understanding" is no exception. Listen to the track below, along with the original anecdote. The split is out September 18th via NNA Tapes.

 

Listen: Danny Brown - "Change"

The newest Danny Brown track is the smooth ride that is "Change", the supposed single off his anticipated collab with Johnson&Jonson (Blu & Mainframe). Here, Brown dials back that acid-trip styled flow he's known for and ops for his straightforward delivery, which works in perfect unison with the minimalistic beat. Be on the lookout for more Danny Johnson material in the future.

9/10/12

Watch: Ty Segall - "The Hill"


Ty Segall's newest single from the upcoming Twins LP can be seen above. The nonsensicality found in this video is oddly fitting, as "The Hill" would be the cut to make a video such as this. The images of an eerily creepy white face and a multitude of animals doesn't seem the least bit out of place when coupled with the psychedelic riff/vocals of Segall. Twins is out October 9th via Drag City

Listen: Taken By Trees - "Large"


The newest track from Taken By Trees' upcoming Other World LP is another blissful cut entitled "Large". This is the second single off the album, following the previously released "Dreams". Other Worlds is out October 2nd on Secret Canadian. Listen to "Large" below.

9/6/12

Watch: DIIV - "Doused"

Check out the video for DIIV's "Doused", my personal favorite off their 2012 LP Oshin. The video features band frontman Z. Cole Smith holding off a gig as he tends to his army of toy soldiers. Fortunately, he makes it in time to jam with the rest of the band. [Directed by Z. Cole Smith and Ian Perlman]

Listen: How To Dress Well - "& It Was U"

The newest track off How To Dress Well's upcoming Total Loss LP has recently premiered. "& It Was You" is a soulful cut, as Tom Krell showcases his vocal talent over a simple rhythmic beat. This is slightly in contrast to the previously-released single "Cold Nites", which very much follows that spacious, hazy style Krell is known for. "& It Was You" is definitely dialed back production wise, with his ranging falsettos being the focal point. Total Loss is out September 18th on Acéphale (September 17 worldwide via Weird World). Listen to/download "& It Was U" below.

9/4/12

Watch: House Shoes + Danny Brown - "Sweet"

Off of House Shoes' Let It Go LP. Danny Brown slays, as always. Check the clip above, filled with animated transformations of his head. [Source: Pitchfork.tv]

Listen: Joey Bada$$ - "Home"

The newest track to feature the 17-year-old prodigy Joey Bada$$ comes in the form of "Home", a minute and a half track to be featured on Pro Era member Chuck Strangers' upcoming Freebass mixtape. Bada$$' verse is nothing short of what was heard on his 1999 mixtape, as he effortlessly channels that 90's flow he seems to have mastered. Listen to the track below.

Stream: The xx - Coexist

The xx's hotly anticipated LP Coexist is scheduled for a September 11th release, but the album is now available to stream in its entirety. This includes the previously released "Angels" and "Chained". Listen to Coexist after the jump. [Young Turks]

Watch: Title Fight - "Secret Society"

"Secret Society" is the second track from Title Fight's upcoming LP, following the previously released single "Head In The Ceiling Fan". Accompanying the track is a campy video that, along with the band's sound, supposedly recalls the 90's. This one may get disturbing just past the halfway mark. Watch at your own risk (after the jump). Floral Green is out September 18th.