8/2/13

Listen: Tobias Jesso Jr. - "Just A Dream" (demo)

Inklings of a promising new project in Tobias Jesso Jr. The artist has been working with former Girls bassist and producer Chet "JR" White on his debut album, which is expected sometime in 2014. Today, we have a Tumblr and a demo from the two. If you want to jam this on piano yourself, go here. If not, just listen below.

7/30/13

Stream/Download: Jonwayne - Cassette 3: The Marion Morrison Mixtape

More good mixtape hip-hop, this time from Stones Throw-signed MC/producer Jonwayne. The Marion Morrison Mixtape is the third installment in the Cassette series that, to this point, has only been released via cassette tape (obviously). They decided to make this one free for download. The tape features prominent features from Captain Murphy, Oliver The 2nd, Zeroh, and Jeremiah Jae (hot off his own mixtape release/signing). Stream The Marion Morrison Mixtape and download it here. Additionally, you can purchase all three (scratch that, the first is out of order) on tape via Stones Throw.

Listen: The Weeknd - "Love In The Sky"

Amidst the ill-advised Portishead-sampling debauchery that was/is "Belong To The World", sensual artist The Weeknd has released another single from his forthcoming LP Kiss Land. Leave it to Abel to drop an absolute bomb despite all the controversy surrounding him. Of course, that has been the story of Tesfaye's career so far. No matter the polarizing and off-putting figure he might be, he is a master of the dark and sultry, and "Love In The Sky" encapsulates the atmospheric element that spearheaded his emergence. The outro is as enticing as it gets. Kiss Land is out September 10th.

Stream: Explosions In The Sky - Prince Avalanche (soundtrack)

The staple post-rock group Explosions In The Sky are streaming their contribution to the David Gordon Green-directed comedy entitled Prince Avalanche a week ahead of schedule. Don't expect the same score heard nine years ago as part of their work on Friday Night Lights; the sweeping crescendos are far and few on this one. Nevertheless, they are still able to make breathtaking compositions with ease. They are assisted by the adequate composer David Wingo. Check out the Prince Avalanche trailer below starring Paul Rudd, and stream the soundtrack in its entirety over at EW.

7/29/13

Listen/Download - Jeremiah Jae - Bad Jokes (mixtape)

Jeremiah Jae, the Chicago rapper with an affinity for spitting over left-field beats, has just signed a deal with Warp. In accordance, Jae has dropped a quick 25-minute mixtape entitled Bad Jokes to mark the occasion. Flying Lotus has his hands in the production, among others, so you know this is a noteworthy release. Listen to it below or download it here.

7/25/13

Watch: Volcano Choir - "Byegone"


Justin Vernon's collaboration with post-rock outfit Collections of Colonies of Bees has produced a follow up to 2009's Unmap LP. Under Volcano Choir, the members are set to release their sophomore album in Repave come September 3rd, and have put out a video for the track "Byegone" in anticipation. While the Bon Iver frontman's duties with his respective band are currently on hold, he still displays his knack for creating tunes that please the ear on all fronts. He effortlessly illuminates over melodious riffs, bombastic drum beats and, while the weight his voice carries appears marginally less than that of a Bon Iver track, Vernon's delicate (yet contrastingly powerful) vocals are still the main attraction. Check out the video for "Byegone" above. [Directed by Michinori Saigo]