Cosmo Black just sent me a new demo titled “We Drink To The Sound Of Our Bridges Burning Down (Blind)”. It came with a message as well:
I got my heartbroken this week. Between hangovers I put together a track.
That’s really all you need to know. This is as chilled out of a jam as they come. Ease into your week with this bad boy:
Fresh off yesterday’s show at Binghamton University, Indian Rebound have released their latest song, “Memories”. It was a standout last night, and now it’s ready for all of you guys to hear.
One of the dreamiest cuts from these guys provides a vivid atmospheric that snows tremendous growth. The guitar work is one of the many glowing qualities found on “Memories”.
Stream “Memories” below and go download it from the band over at bandcamp.
[mp3]: Indian Rebound – Memories
Last night Woodkid played a show at Highline Ballroom. During his show, he welcomed Lana Del Rey guest for a duet of a wonderfully arranged version of “Video Games”
Magical. I think she’s already showing improvements live.
Grab a remix of “Video Games” that Balam Acab did after the jump:
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Free Energy and Indian Rebound both made the trek up to play at Binghamton University via BUMP last night, and what a great night it was.
Indian Rebound welcomed new drummer Rex, who fit in well with lead singer Ethan Levenson, guitarist Gianni de Falco, and bassist Devan Davies-Wood. They continue to grow with every performance, getting better and better in every way. They debuted plenty of new tracks that impressed the entire crowd, who wasted no time in grabbing the free cd-r’s that the band offered them after the set. A telling sign towards these guys increasingly bright future.
Free Energy welcomed new guitarist Sheridan Fox who took over rhythm guitar duties left vacant by Geoff Bucknam. Sheridan didn’t miss a beat, showing just as much enthusiasm as Geoff always did. It was the first show that the band had played in a while, so it was only fitting that they shared a few new tunes. If you enjoyed their first album Stuck On Nothing (who doesn’t?), you’re going to fall just as hard for the new jams.
The new songs are fun, full of more of that glamorous throwback rock and roll that is going to surely ready to soundtrack nights of drinking and ridiculous fun. They still played all of the good stuff from Stuck On Nothing, as well as “Something In Common” and “C’mon Let’s Dance”, two songs that should never leave their set. It was as intimate of a show as you can ask, a rare difference from NYC that was generally very refreshing.
Lead singer/dance master Paul Sprangers told me that the band is currently working on their new album which we can probably expect it sometime during the summer of 2012. Summer can’t come soon enough.
Hit the jump for a pretty rad photo of Free Energy sound checking:
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We already heard “Doing As I Do” from The Beets upcoming LP, Let The Poison Out. “Friends Of Friends” is the latest track to be shared.
It may only be a minute and a half long, but it makes use of every second. Packing in sweet hooks over jangly guitar riffs resulting in a happy song that surely deserves another spin.
Surely you have the time.
[mp3]: The Beets – Friends Of Friends
Let The Poison Out drops October 24 via Hardly Art.
With a big stiff shoulder of grand epic rock, Los Angeles band Races step forward with their bold rocker, “Big Broom”. It’s off their upcoming EP of the same title that Frenchkiss Records will release on November 15. It’s a precursor to the band’s debut album, Year Of The Witch, due sometime in March 2012.
[mp3]: Races – Big Broom
The band will be at CMJ, playing 5 shows in four days. Gonna be a busy time for them. Check out their full CMJ dates, after the jump:
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Call me a Donald Glover fan. I’m absolutely glued to Community large in part to his role as Troy. You can also call me a Childish Gambino fan. Mr. Rogo was always pumping his stuff around our house last year, and I couldn’t ignore just how refreshing of a rapper Donald is as Childish Gambino.
On November 15 Childish Gambino will release his new album Camp. “All The Shine” is the newest cut from the album, and what a cut it is. Donald adds a fresh spin to hip hop and makes it somewhat emotional all at once. As you already know, he’s also pretty funny (that Mumford line).
“All The Shine” is going to be on repeat all weekend.
R E A L M A G I C is 26 year old Drew Englander, hailing from Denver, Colorado. He erases the boundaries between singer/electronic producer, creating an emotional dance infused sound. It’s a perfect balance of both aspects, as proven on his fantastic track “Hard 2 Keep”.
“Hard 2 Keep” smothers you with a whirlwind of effects before hitting you hard with an irresistible hook not far from home. Drew almost sounds like Zach Condon from Beirut singing under a heavy load of electronics. It’s definitely magic.
[mp3]: R E A L M A G I C – Hard 2 Keep
R E A L M A G I C will be playing two CMJ shows. Chances are you’ll catch me at one of the two. Check those dates out below along with two other songs:
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Lana Del Rey has just posted (via twitter/facebook) that she has a new song that she worked on with XL Recordings’ Richard Russell, Blur/Gorillaz headmaster, Damon Albarn, and Bobby Womack. I’m going to venture a guess and say that this song may end up on her debut album, but hopefully we get to hear it even sooner.
Read the message on her twitter or facebook.
Sweet sounds and atmosphere heightened mood swings dominate Supreme Cuts “Fools”. These guys come from Chicago and call their music “future R ‘n’ B”.
Works for me.
Supreme Cuts: “Fools” by alteredzones
Check out Supreme Cuts CMJ schedule below:
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