New York – This mix is another crazy combo of all kinds of psych, dream pop punk electronic rockabilly hip hop dance. If you’re having the weirdest most eclectic party or crazy oscillating mood swings, then put this on straight through. Or, take what you want. In coverage on the site, Liz tackled Mac DeMarco’s show at a super crowded Brooklyn Night Bazaar, where his set “was a rare opportunity for a sneak peak at material from DeMarco’s forthcoming album Salad Days, scheduled for release in April via Captured Tracks.” James reviewed the new James Vincent McMorrow LP, Post Tropical, and although this one isn’t what fans of his previous acoustic folk work might expect, the sparse “Cavalier” is a strong start into minimalist electronic R&B. And those impossibly high vocals, oof. Most notably in our interviews, Ian spoke with Jamestown Revival, whose “heartfelt Southern style and hints of Longhorn twang harkens to sounds of yesteryear,” and their latest single “California” is a taste of their full length debut out next month.
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Post-Everything is the debut album due out March 4th from electro duo Weeknight, and “Dark Light” is a good first taste.
Cincinnati trash pop punk band Tweens (shown above) got booked by Kim Deal to open for The Breeders, and that’s good enough for me to want to listen to their new track “Be Mean” and see what it’s all about.
Jeremy and The Harlequins unveiled their video for “Trip Into The Light,” off their self-titled EP out now. If you needed to be reminded of what classic American rockabilly and roll was like, these guys have got you covered. Shake those hips to this.
together PANGEA has just released a catchy tune, “Badillac,” with a harmonica tribute to Neil Young closing out a good garage rock track.
Dallas-based dream pop band Crushed Stars have a woozy new single out called “Flowerbomb,” off their just released Farewell Young Lovers LP.
Portland, OR’s Rare Monk have announced the release of a limited edition 7 inch double a-side single “Splice” / “Sleep Attack” on February 17th, and that first a-side is already a super sonic light psych trip that does your ears good.
Also hailing from Portland on a similar but darker tip, Carcrashlander released a new LP, and single “All My Light Begins to Dissipate” is like a spiraling down into the Mario Bros. castle where the dragons await.
Ex-Throw Me the Statue frontman Scott Reitherman’ new project Pillar Point is synth-funk to vibe to. Especially recently premiered cut “Cherry.”
Chiaroscuro, the new album from Sweden’s I Break Horses, is out now, full of lush and melancholic electro to lost in, like “Faith.”
R&B pop singer Tinashe’s new “2 On” is a good late night club track.
Lizzo is the next MC to pay close attention to. Those early Missy tracks that just had everything beat-wise, flow-wise, and fire spitting wit? Yeah, this is the closest thing to that since.
The super chill “Holla x2” is the latest from NY rapper/producer duo The Doppelgangaz. Holla, holla.
Son Lux just shared a video for his track “Pyre,” which is some intensely cool art.
There’s a minimalist and haunting quality Mas Ysa has perfectly captured with his new track “Years,” off his forthcoming Worth EP.
Marissa Nadler’s “Was It A Dream” is a beautifully intimidating tune in a way that only she can achieve, capturing a feeling perfectly with sound and words.
Tracklist:
Weeknight – “Dark Light”
Tweens – “Be Mean”
Jeremy and The Harlequins – “Trip Into the Light”
together PANGEA – “Badillac”
Crushed Stars – “Flowerbomb”
Rare Monk – “Splice”
Carcrashlander – “All My Light Begins to Dissipate”
Pillar Point – “Cherry”
I Break Horses – “Faith”
Tinashe – “2 On”
Lizzo – “Paris”
The Doppelgangaz – “Holla x2”
Son Lux – “Pyre”
Mas Ysa – “Years”
James Vincent McMorrow – “Cavalier”
Marissa Nadler – “Was It a Dream”
Jamestown Revival – “California (Cast Iron Soul)”
Mac DeMarco – “Passing Out Pieces”
