There was a time when I thought I probably wouldn't be into MIA, let alone be motivated to share a track. See, when Kala, her second album, dropped in 2007, the critics drooled all over it.
I didn't see the big deal. Sure, it was lyrically interesting, but I wasn't too convinced by the whole genre-bending that she only sometimes pulled off successfully. I thought it was an inconsistent record, with individual tracks that were sometimes excellent, sometimes thin or overambitious.
Anyways, the single from her forthcoming album, Maya sounds great:
Anyways, it's coming out July 13th, but, if it's anywhere as popular as her first two, you won't need me to play the tracks for you. I figure I'll review it anyway though.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Something Good
The Twelves do incredible remixes, and have been doing so for quite a while. I present you with a remix Two Door Cinema Club's 'Something Good Can Work'.
The album that the original is from, Tourist History, is totally worth getting. It's catchy, sleek, and, even if it is poppy, actually listenable and complex in places.
I think they've got even more potential to unravel, though I find myself saying that a lot about indie acts.
The album that the original is from, Tourist History, is totally worth getting. It's catchy, sleek, and, even if it is poppy, actually listenable and complex in places.
I think they've got even more potential to unravel, though I find myself saying that a lot about indie acts.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Two Unrelated Things
Although I think dubstep is certainly on its way out, I'm still really feeling this remix of Rhinestone Eyes. A very compelling take on the original
On an unrelated note, here's a fan shooting of a new Florence song. Sounds good, so I can't wait to hear an official release!
On an unrelated note, here's a fan shooting of a new Florence song. Sounds good, so I can't wait to hear an official release!
Penguin Prison - The Worse It Gets
I was feeling this tune a few months ago, but it wasn't on Youtube for me to share. All of a sudden I turn around and there are a few decent remixes of it as well!
This guy has been remixing just about everything (you'll remember the Starry-Eyed Remix of his I posted earlier), but he's doing his own stuff now and I'm loving it.
He's out of New York. Getting a lot of chipper, disco-type tunes out there, aren't we?
RAC Remix: not the most original of rearrangements, but it's worth a listen.
Starsmith Remix: Much more interesting. Still makes you want to dance, even if it's more removed from disco.
This guy has been remixing just about everything (you'll remember the Starry-Eyed Remix of his I posted earlier), but he's doing his own stuff now and I'm loving it.
He's out of New York. Getting a lot of chipper, disco-type tunes out there, aren't we?
RAC Remix: not the most original of rearrangements, but it's worth a listen.
Starsmith Remix: Much more interesting. Still makes you want to dance, even if it's more removed from disco.
Friday, April 23, 2010
LTJ Bukem
Drum and bass is back in a big way of late, but don't let that make you forget about the rich and multifaceted history of the genre.
Today, you'll catch a lot of higher-tempo, energetic vibes coming from the D&B scene. But I'd like to point everyone to my personal favourite drum and bass producer, one LTJ Bukem, from the UK.
I bring it up because he's DJing at the Guvernment on Friday, May 14th; a most excellent way to spend the evening if you can manage to scrape the Queen's Quay grime off yourself the next morning.
Producing music for over 20 years, LTJ's style draws inspiration from Jungle, which, along with a heavy Ambient influence, really pervades his music.
From my humble perspective, the best that D&B has churned out has been the more mellow, laid-back rhythms, much like what LTJ consistently produced. Here's a track from his Earth Volume 3 that I've been feeling for a long time.
Here's one of his best known (and talk about Jungle) tracks, Demon's Theme.
It's really chill stuff. I hear he DJs a good set too, so I'd suggest checking him out.
Today, you'll catch a lot of higher-tempo, energetic vibes coming from the D&B scene. But I'd like to point everyone to my personal favourite drum and bass producer, one LTJ Bukem, from the UK.
I bring it up because he's DJing at the Guvernment on Friday, May 14th; a most excellent way to spend the evening if you can manage to scrape the Queen's Quay grime off yourself the next morning.
Producing music for over 20 years, LTJ's style draws inspiration from Jungle, which, along with a heavy Ambient influence, really pervades his music.
From my humble perspective, the best that D&B has churned out has been the more mellow, laid-back rhythms, much like what LTJ consistently produced. Here's a track from his Earth Volume 3 that I've been feeling for a long time.
Here's one of his best known (and talk about Jungle) tracks, Demon's Theme.
It's really chill stuff. I hear he DJs a good set too, so I'd suggest checking him out.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Post BRMC
Two incredible gigs in Toronto. High energy, great sets, and excellent versions of old tracks.
I love how they build upon their songs as they tour them, which has created an excellent, full-throttle version of "666 Conducer", and an extended version of the acoustic "Mercy".
Although I'm not a huge fan of the original bonus track "Annabel Lee" from Beat the Devil's Tattoo, the electrified version they play on tour, including the second night, was quite compelling. I offer it up here for those who were unable to see it. (Pardon the fan video version, but there's no studio recording of this version yet.
I love how they build upon their songs as they tour them, which has created an excellent, full-throttle version of "666 Conducer", and an extended version of the acoustic "Mercy".
Although I'm not a huge fan of the original bonus track "Annabel Lee" from Beat the Devil's Tattoo, the electrified version they play on tour, including the second night, was quite compelling. I offer it up here for those who were unable to see it. (Pardon the fan video version, but there's no studio recording of this version yet.
Post-Florence gig
In honour of the very impressive Florence and the Machine show I saw last Saturday, here's the b-side that she played that night. She makes for an incredible performance. The personal magnetism she gets from such a tiny stature is amazing, though not as amazing as the voice she gets from the same:
For good measure, here's a remix of my favourite track from the album, "Cosmic Love". It can't compare to the original, but makes a good twist when you've heard the album version a million times already.
For good measure, here's a remix of my favourite track from the album, "Cosmic Love". It can't compare to the original, but makes a good twist when you've heard the album version a million times already.
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