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Ghostpoet – Meltdown [Music Video Review]
By Martin on May 19, 2013Those who need to lift their spirits should turn to Ghostpoet, one of the most intriguing and unique musicians to surface over the last couple of years. While actively playing the part as producer, lyricist and vocalist, the Londoner is dissolving the dividing lines between genres. Ghostpoet (Obaro Ejimiwe) launched his second album Some Say I So I Say Light [...] -

Beat the Heat [Soundcloud Roundup]
By Phil on May 15, 2013Now, I don’t know where you’ll be reading this from, but here in LA it is way too goddamn hot. I can only handle so much sunny time vibe, and I often find my mind drifting to thoughts of luxury ski resorts and days filled not with sweat and high AC prices but with snow angels, sore legs from a day [...] -

Smith Westerns – Varsity
By Dillon Riley on May 14, 2013Chicago based indie rock trio Smith Westerns have a new record set to come out June 25th entitled Soft Will, and in advance they recently debuted the brightly hued video for first single ‘Varsity’. Smith Westerns first broke onto the indie scene with their decidedly lo-fi self titled debut in 2009 with their ability to bury huge sing-song hooks within [...] -

Deerhunter- Monomania [Album Review]
By Dillon Riley on May 11, 2013Anyone in need of further proof that Deerhunter is equal parts theatrical freak show and seminal noise rock titans should look no further than the band’s recent appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. There was singer Bradford Cox, dressed in drag with what appeared to be a bloody bandage on his fingers walking off stage mid-song as the [...] -

Too Old To Be New, Too New To Be Classic – DFA Short Film [Red Bull Music Academy]
By Cyrus on May 9, 2013Over the years, the way music has been consumed has changed drastically. From LPs on vinyl disks and radio, to the war between different tv packages like HBO and DirectTV offering outlets for watching singles and music videos, we’ve come a long way from the times of cassette tapes. Now, we can consume our musical tastes at the push of a [...]
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