Album Review: The Consulate General – Person Number
Continuing on this lo-fi indie streak I’m on, I give you The Consulate General, a new project led by Taiwanese-American Alexander Chen of Boy in Static, currently a resident of Sweden. A multi-instrumentalist who often performs live on viola, Chen´s first recordings were released in 2004 by Markus Acher of The Notwist, who later invited him on tour opening for 13 & God. Chen has also toured with Freezepop and Lymbyc Systym, and collaborated with artists such as Her Space Holiday, Helios, and Montag.
Chen is about to release his debut solo album, Person Number, which was crafted from a set of songs written and recorded after relocating to Swedend On the album, Chen is joined by a group of collaborators including Antoine Bédard (Montag), John Chao (of Misha), Ryan Fritch (of Sole & The Skyrider Band), and Simon Scott (of Slowdive).
like I mentioned earlier, his sound on this album is lo-fi indie pop. The songs are well crafted, laid back and are very minimalistic. But the minimalism makes the music so much more and only helps to give room for the emotional lyrics. What really shines through are the multitude of instrument arrangements on all his tracks. He makes great uses of the xylophone, strings, marimbas, accordions, even a double bass. The xylophone is the most predominant one on the album and just gives his tracks that little extra something.
Some songs to check out are the incredible catchy single, “What Time Is It Now”, which features vocals from Montag, “65 or Older” which has this incredible melodic hook, “Liesa Lietzkem” which fuses dissected IDM beats with this weird vocal synth sound, and “YWCA Trixie” which has this lo-fi, trippy middle eastern sound.
I had never heard of these guys until yesterday, but I’m glad I did because the album is definitely doing it for me right now. If you like the Notwist then you will like The Consulate General.
Person Number will be release don April 6th 2010.
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New Mashup: Clockwork – Office Musik (Clockwork Edit)
This mashup here is a little different from the stuff Clockwork has done in the past, but its is still good none the less. I know all of you know the theme song from the show “The Office” (the US one), and I’m sure you all know who Weezy is. Now hear what they sound like mashed together. Surprisingly this track works real well, maybe to well.
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New Remix: Pantera – Cowboys from Hell (LehtMoJoe Remix)
Really digging this latest remix from LehtMoJoe. Fresh off of producing AnonymousCulture’s The Intervention, he has remixed Pantera’s hard hitting track “Cowboys from Hell” and turned it into an electro gem.
Man does this thing bang, the crunchy guitars, courtesy of Dimebag Darrell, just pierce through funky backbeat and Phil Anselmo’s screams give the track the energy that it needs to get the floor bumpin’.
What you think?
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Lost In Space: The Car Is On Fire
Monday afternoon is here and with it comes a track from Poland band, The Car is On Fire. Their story goes something like this:
In the 1960s, the government of Poland attempted to secretly join the so-called “Star Wars” program. Alone in this endeavor, however and with confidence in short supply, it failed to live up to the standards set by the superpowers of the time. Though it did manage to send three astronauts into space. “The Car Is on Fire” team was to fulfill a project known by the code-name “Ombarrops!”. Their research was assigned to Soma station, headed by John McEntire, well-known for his participation in such expeditions as “Tortoise”, “The Sea and Cake”, “Stereolab” or lately “Broken Social Scene”.
Unfortunately, on the way back home, their capsule ran out of fuel, leaving them all alone in the abyss of endless space until this day. Their country abandoned them a long time ago, so they’ve decided to send this message into the ether, hoping to be saved someday…
Download Pretty Lights’ Latest EP, Making Up A Changing Mind
Colorado-based producer Pretty Lights, aka Derek Vincent Smith, has released his first EP, Making Up A Changing Mind, of an ambitious trilogy project. What makes this project cool is that Pretty Lights is putting himself on a tight deadline. In an effort to get his music directly to his fans as soon as it’s written, Derek will record the EPs only a few weeks before each release.
His music is a combination of electro and hip hop with dub overtones that pack a fresh and innovative sound. Using real instrumentation as well as some dope samples, his music is chill and laid back, but still packs enough energy to keep you on your toes.
The next two EP’s will be released on June 15th and October 12 of this year, but in the meantime check out his website for a free download of Making Up A Changing Mind.
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Welcome: Francois Peglau
His name is Francois Peglau and he is a Peruvian/Argentinean/French musician that now lives in London. In Peru, he used to play in Los Fuckin Sombreros, but left for greener pastures. Those greener pastures led to his current solo project.
When he and his wife moved to London, they found themselves in a whole new world starting from scratch. He decided that it would be pretty cool to musically document their acclimation to European life. This led him to build a small studio in their apartment to start writing music that was inspired by these new experiences.
The best way to describe his music is lo-fi indie rock that is a throwback to 60’s style rock/folk pop with a modern electronic twist. What I’m really digging about this guy’s sound is his vocals. Besides the falsettos, he seems to manipulate them through generous eq’ing and effects. When you add that to the melodic song writing, you have something that is reminiscent of Neon Indian x The Beatles.
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Weekend Mix: March 12th 2010
Your weekend mix.
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Gordon Voidwell – Disco Afternoon <–favorite
Kavinksy – Nightcall (MMMatthias Remix)
TV Rock (ft. Rudy) – In The Air (Grum Remix) <–favorite
La Roux – Bulletproof (HYPER CRUSH Remix)
New Remix: Snoop Dogg & Kid Cudi – That Tree (The Soundmen Remix)
I always love when a producer/artist can drastically rip apart a song and remix into something completely different. This was the case with NY/Seattle duo The Soundmen and their remix of Snoop Dogg’s track “That Tree.” They took a typical sounding Snoop song and morphed it into a sweet indie electro pop track. Never did I think that a song could undergo such a drastic change. It is without a doubt worth checking out, you wont be disappointed.
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Passion Pit x Supremes = The Dirty Diamonds
If Passion Pit was to mack it to The Supremes, Chicago group, The Dirty Diamonds, would be their offspring. They have released their their 2nd EP, Monster Ballads, produced by Supreme Cuts and Executive Produced Curt Cameruci of Flosstradamus. Surprisingly their sound works really well. Check out the soulful feel good first single, “Right Direction,” below.
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@MeYouUsThem Gearing Up To Release Full Length Debut ‘Post-Data’
Brooklyn indie rockers Me You Us Them are set to release their forthcoming full-length, Post-Data, on April 27th through Triple Down Records.
The first single from the album, “Any Time,” is a real gem of a track that grabs you from the 1st second with a melee of distorted guitar sound effects that lead into a sultry indie pop jam that finds the band pushing the limits of indie rock. This track is a departure from the stuff they put out on their Ep #1 and I’m liking it a lot.
You can stream “Any Time” through the bands myspace page, or download it at meyousuthem.com. Check it out either way.
If your in NYC, the record release show will be April 25th at The Studio at Webster Hall with Appomattox and Monogold. Tickets can be purchased here
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Me You Us Them – Any Time
Gypsy-Punk Music from Samuel Stewart
Samuel Stewart, a Londoner-by-way of LA, use to be part of the UK band Blondelle. Now he is flying with a new band form LA that makes some awesome gypsy-punk music that straight up reminds of Gogol Bordello if he were a little more reserved and had pop sensibility.
Drawing on influences from Roxy Music to The Pixies, he melds different styles and many instruments to create a sound that packs so much energy and fun that you cant help but to want more. Some of it can be dark, but that just adds to the mystery of the band and the songs they create.
LA peeps: you can check him out at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood on Wednesday, March 24th at 10p
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Kavinsky – Night Call
“Night Call” is the latest single from French producer Kavinksy. The track evokes that sensual, epic and romantic French sound that we have come to know. It was produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (1/2 of Daft Punk) and features vocals from CSS’s Lovefoxxx. The track is part organic, part robotic with each part talking to the other about the way they make them feel. When you add that dynamic with the beautiful ballad sounding production work you have track that is worth playing for a loved one.
“Night Call” will be released exclusively on iTunes with a remixes from Dustin NGuyen and Jackson on March 26. A full physical release will be in May.
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Neon Indian Releases New Single, Sleep Paralysist on Green Label Sound
“Sleep Paralysist” is the new single from Neon Indian which was released on Green Label Sound today. Peep it, now.
Be sure to catch Green Label Sound’s official SXSW showcase featuring live performances by Neon Indian, Ra Ra Riot, Theophilus London, Tanlines, and Solid Gold on 3/19 at Club de Ville in Austin, TX. If you’re not able to attend, the entire SXSW show will be streamed live via www.Justin.tv/GreenLabelSound.
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Album Review: Clara Moto – Polyamour
Before last week I had never heard of Clara Moto, but now I can’t stop listening to her. Born Clara Prettenhofer, she was born in Austria where she developed a love of music through playing the many instruments her family had before finding a passion for DJing. Her talent as a DJ took her to gigs at Vienna’s Elevate and Springs Festivals and onwards to Melbourne, Sonar in Barcelona and the Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada. While touring the world Clara met up with French DJ Agoria who recognized her talent and decided to take her underneath his wing on his Infine label. After three years of recording she is set to release her debut LP, PolyAmour, on May 4
Polyamour, which means to love different things simultaneously is the perfect name for the album because all the tracks on it are very emotive and carry this ethereal commonality between them. I would describe the album as trippy, ambient house music that deserves an in depth listen to fully grasp the amount of work and talent that went into this piece of art.
Polyamour is a true headphone listening experience. Listening to them on your computer speakers won’t do you justice becasue her production work is so layered and deep. At the root of most of her tracks are deep house beats that kick you into gear and keep you locked in. Next she adds sub bass and synth parts in syncopated, repetitive patterns with tons of reverb/delay to give you the meat of the track. Least not forget the uplifting vocal melodies, courtesy of Mimu. When all these elements are combined you have an album that is different and unique.
Some highlights from the album include “Deer and Fox”, a track that has this soulful house vibe to it (I think it is the stand out track on the album), “Song for Exhaustion” which is a contemplative track that sounds like raindrops falling on gloomy day, and “Silently” which has this really dope bassline from beginning to end.
No matter what track you listen to, Polyamour is sure to take you on a sonic roller coaster ride that transports you out of your body and into your mind.
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Tracklisting
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1- Emory Bortz
2- Alma
3- Deer & Fox
4- Glove Affair
5- Song of Exhaustion
6- Goodnight Twilight
7- Joy of My Heart
8- Three Seconds
9- Silently
10- Take a Second
11- The Opposite is also Wrong
DJ Earworm – United States of Pop 2009
BoomBoomChikers, my bad for my disappearing act as of late, been busy! I came across this mashup rather late as it was released in December by DJ Earworm, a mashup artist. Earworm is known for his end-of-the-year mashups of the top 25 songs of the year on Billboard magazine. This mashup is considered his best to date. What do you think?
Peace,
Radio Morillo
Music Video: Michoacan – In the Dark of the Night
The song was pretty dope, so it’s no surpise the video would be the same.enjoY!
Sneak Peak: Mintel Rose – Snake Eyes
The wicked cool French band, Mintel Rose, who I first became aware of through the Valerie Collective, are set to release their debut full length, Atlantique, in May. But before that happens they, have given us a little taste of what is to come with an instrumental version of one of their songs from the album called “Snake Eyes.” It’s an upbeat jam that is definitely worth listening to.
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Relation Releases Second Single, Optimistic
New music this morning comes courtesy of UK group, Relation. Composed of Andrew Leary and Oliver Keech, they have crafted a new era of synth-pop with meaningful lyrics and electronic rhythms that can compete with any of the great synth artists of the past.
Relation has just released their new track, “Optimistic,” which is their second single from their debut LP Fear of Night. The track is pure synth pop that has many similarities to New Order, Pet Shop Boys, even some Depeche Mode, albeit not so dark. What I noticed while listening to their tracks was that Relation’s production work strikes a similar chord with artists like Duran Duran an Tears for Fears. It is as if the track was written in the same time period as the aforementioned artists but with a few modern day tweaks– definitely a great thing these day. Another thing I’m digging about this track is the vocals. Lead Singer, Oliver, is very sincere and has this very full, mature voice that is spot on.
Check out the single below as well as the Diogenes Club remix which is smooth as butter
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Mashup: Bob Marley vs. Nas
So it looks like 2010 might be the year for the mashup. A few weeks ago we had the Beatles/Wu-Tang mashup album and now we have the Bob Marley/Nas mashup appropriately titled Relatives Abroad.
Relatives Abroad was conceptualized by FreshNerd of 100 Akres Productions and combines samples from Bob Marley’s Uprising album with various Nas acapellas– surprisingly the two fit quite well together. If your a fan of either of these two legends, then definitely get this album.
You can download the album for free from their Band Camp Site.
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Welcome: @Yearofthe_tiger
Year of the Tiger is a brand spanking new electro-rock band from Brooklyn that you should be aware of. This rad duo consists of Sable Yong and Henry Ivry, best friends since meeting at college. The pair only started recording music together in the winter of ‘09, but have passed BBC a 5 track demo that is hard not to listen to.
The music is high energy and can make any walk of life dance. You will find screamin’ guitars, dirty synths, pop love and amazin’ edgy vocals/lyrics courtesy of Ms. Yong. The music is not overly polished, but that is good because it lets you feel the emotion and energy these guys have put into their tracks.
The duo is currently adding a few more songs to their repertoire so that they can start playing shows as well as hitting the studio to record their debut EP. This is one band you must keep an eye out for. #truth
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New Remix: Estelle ft. Kardinal Offishall – Freak (Danny G Remix)
I don’t post too many electro tracks on the site, but sometimes a bassline just grabs you and wont let you go. This happened to me when I heard this remix from Danny G. He has made an electro jam out of of Estelle’s new track, “Freak” (Produced by David Guetta), which will be on her new album “All of Me.” This is rad remix for your rad Monday morning
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Weekend Mix: March 5th 2010
Some tunes for the weekend.
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Quitzow – The Cut
Delooze – Big Love
Autokratz – Skin Machine
The Splinters – Mysterious
Concert: @CageTheElephant @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
If you haven’t heard of Cage the Elephant by now, then you need to check them out asap. (you prob heard their single “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” on TV) Their bluesy southern style rock and roll is raw, loud and is sure to get any crowd moving. My girl and I had the pleasure of trekking up to the burg to the Music Hall of Williamsburg for their show with As Tall As Lions. We got there right at the end of As Tall As Lions and decided a beer would be the perfect beverage. I had a Sierra Nevada, she a Stella. Next thing we know the lights dim and the crowd starts to roar. As that happens down comes the band just waiting to grab their toys and rock hipsters for the next hour. Since they only have one album, they played a majority of those songs, including such favorites “Aint No Rest for the Wicked” “In One Ear” and “Back Stabbin’ Betty.”
What made me enjoy this show so much was the energy these guys put out from beginning to end. They just kept rocking the crowd with their sick blues solos, crunchy guitars and loud drums. From the very first chord the mosh pit was ready to destroy. The lead singer, Matt Shultz, might have been a little intoxicated, but it just added more excitement to the show and an overall feeling that this was a quintessential rock concert.
The crowd got so pumped that they started to crowd surf to the stage. At one point the band actually let a few peeps head bang it out on stage while they played, a truly great site to see. As their set plays out they fold more and more energy into the sound which makes for amazi’n listening/jumping session.
The crowd couldn’t wait for them to come out for an encore after they finished their set. Everyone was screaming and cheering until the band descends to the stage again, this time to play a 2 song encore. As they start their encore you can tell at the band is really feeling the vibe and energy in the hall. They just keep rocking the night way until eventually Mr. Shultz decided that a little surfing would be the way to end the night. He gets passed around and back to stage still singing and rocking all the while.
They finish their set and head off stage. Just as that happens a fight breaks out between a really really drunk girl and a dude, people are laughing, she’s a drama queen. Enough said.
Our night ended with a trip to Alligator Lounge to relax and eat some pizza. yummy
Check out some footage from the show below.
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Hard Ton: The Biggest Disco Queen of the XXI Century
Ever wonder what a 330 lb (150kg) Italian white dude looks like all glamed out in a fishnet leotard? Well then you can look no further than Italy’s latest disco queen, Hard Ton (see image above which is modeled after Jean-Paul Goude ionic picture). He has just released his debut EP, Selfish, on Gigolo Records and it is def a gem of an EP.
The EP, was recorded and mixed in Bologna and Venice using nothing but analogue and vintage gear from the 303, 606, 707, Oberheim DMX, Korg Monopoly, MS20, Prophet V5. With this gear Hard Ton was able to craft Chicago styled acid house with a disco kiss, all with that old school vibe that you don’t seem to find these days. On top of that add falsetto vocals that have a striking similarity to Sylvester and I can promise you that the dancefloor will be moving all night long. I have listened to this EP at least 6 times since I got it yesterday, and can’t seem to put it down.
Check out the ridiculously awesome music video for “Earthquake” that will definitely turn heads below. I am anxiously waiting for more material from this dude and so should you.
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She is Danger’s Maya Jane Coles’ New Dubstep Project Nocturnal Sunshine Unveiled
Like I have mentioned so many times in the past on this blog, I absolutely love the female dubstep duo She Is Danger. The main production force behind this group, British/Japanese producer Maya Jane Coles, is ready to unveil her newest creation, Nocturnal Sunshine, a dubstep project with elements of electronica, dub and tech house which is equally as impressive as any of the things she does with She Is Danger.
Below I have two track to share with you from this 23 year old. One is the first track from her Nocturnal Sunshine moniker called “Dirty Secret” which has this dub/2 step feel to it and a dub/house track under her own name called “Don’t Believe the Hype.” Both of these tracks, including the She is Danger productions truly show how talented Ms. Coles is and definitely has a bright future ahead of her.
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Nocturnal Sunshine – Dirty Secret
Maya Jane Coles – Don’t Believe the Hype (Edit)
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