Dead Western Plains :: Alta Remixes

So I posted Dead Western Plains' single 'Alta' about a month ago, and if you don't know, the 7" came out last week. Pick up a copy over here. I recently found some pretty killer remixes. Sweeto, right? You know you love it.

Dead Western Plains :: Alta (...music video? remix)
Dead Western Plains :: Alta (Jacob Safari remix)
Dead Western Plains :: Alta

Persona La Ave :: Brothers Was Taken

Persona La Ave has released a few of his half baked but fully captivating gems this past year, and it's about time he had a debut full length, out now on Triple U Tapes. His experimental jams are nothing short of awesome.

Persona La Ave :: Dive
Persona La Ave :: Backroads

Pure Esctasy :: Dream Over

A fresh new track from Pure Esctasy. With an full length on the way, these guys from Austin, TX show no signs of slowing down. Summer may have passed, but this reverb soaked beach masterpiece is something to lose yourself in, and rightfully put you back in that late summa time night crusing mood. Very relavent, keep a lookout, and get on that full length when it comes out!

Pure Esctasy :: Dream Over

I Was a Fountain :: Gaze, Hug, Tree Fort

This three track EP from St. Louis' I Was a Fountain is killer in so many ways. Mostly because of it's prevalent use of electronics and sampling,  while still holding onto that sweet acoustic sound I love so much. This is truly a best of both worlds for me. Thank you. Support these guys over at their bandcamp.

I Was a Fountain :: Gaze

Tree Hopping :: The Beat Band

Some Floridian awesomeness. 'The Beat Band' is composed entirely of samples, whether that be live instruments or from other influences. Whoa, ch ch checkit. 

Tree Hopping :: Whatever, Dude

Tree Hopping :: Freckles

Soft Powers :: The Baby Blue House Sessions

Fuzz pop excellence from Atlanta. The still incomplete (however the track titles are up) 'The Baby Blue House Sessions' is fantastic so far. Can't wait for more. 

Pandit :: Artichoke

I'm a big fan of Pandit. This track leaked earlier this week, and I'm loving it. Soon coming out with a debut ep February 11, 2011,  featuring Star Slinger, Foxes in Fiction, and a few others.

Pandit - Artichoke by neumagazine

sail a whale :: a documentation

event - sail a whale from sail a whale on Vimeo.

An interesting video from sail a whale via NMB. Love the song, but does anyone know what the significance of pouring milk on meat has?

Weed Diamond :: Mean It

A fresh new track from the blogroll. Enjoy. 

Weed diamond - mean it by chazzz

Seastroke :: Outside Into Eyes EP

Some cool new indie pop. The guitars and electronics remind me of Darwin Deez, and yes, that's a good thing. Written and recorded in 2009, and released recently in late 2010, this is Seastroke's debut ep. Buy it over at their bandcamp!

theloveinus :: Evidence of Yesterday : The Dreamafter

Another bandcamp gem. This album is all over the place. Indie influences with dabs of hip-hop, this New York based gang has something fresh and original.
Plus the album art is pretty creative. 

Oh, and first post from an outside computer. 

James Pants :: Love Kraft

A modern spin on some classic doo-wop. Love it.

Darlin'- James Pants by ThisBandIsSick.com

Jonquil :: One Hundred Suns

This track recently leaked via NMI, and I'm hooked. Jonquil's sound is fresh, but very familiar at the same time. I haven't quite put my finger on it, yet. Lizen.

Jonquil-Fighting Smiles by chazzz

Keepaway :: Baby Style EP

Not much to say about these Brooklyn kids. I would definitely recommend this to anyone into Animal Collective.  This EP came out back in April, and I just found it today. Love this track, along with the other three. S.S. Sweet.

Keepaway :: Evil Lady by chazzz

Stranj Child :: Stranj Child EP

If you know me at all, you know I'm very picky when it comes to hip hop. Stranj Child hits about every positive in the genre I look for. With old school samples, and obviously drawing on their 90's era influences (my favorite decade for hip hop), Stranj Child's self titled EP is relevant. Sample it here, or get the whole thing for free here on their bandcamp.

Neon Indian :: Mind Ctrl: Psychic Chasms Possessed

You might have heard Neon Indian's (aka Alan Pamolo) music drifting throught that hazy dripping air this past summer . Probably because that's where it belongs. A forerunner in the now seemingly sad attpemt at chillwave, Neon Indian belongs in your "chillout" playlist.  I just stumbled across his remixed album the other week, and it's still hazy and dripping with all of the original goodness that was a party of Psychic Chasms original release. Another genius remix from Chaz Bundick, followed by the original. Czech it.


13 - Deadbeat Summer (Toro Y Moi Remix) by chazzz

Deadbeat Summer by keongwoo

This is sweet . A virtual jam session that included 8 different artists from 4 continents speaking 3 languages. All to make one song. Pretty cool stuff. 

Stephen Farris :: Alphabet Soup EP

Something different for you. Stephen Farris put out this EP about a month ago. With heavy sampling, and a shitload of mixing, you might be thinking Flying Lotus. Well, it definitely sounds a bit like it, but with a more retro twist. Love the Panda Bear remix as well. Listen up, and download more tracks here.

Witch Jazz by Stephen Farris
Panda Bear - Comfy In Nautica (Stephen Farris remix) by Stephen Farris

Livid Kids :: Up In The Tree

Black Ops came out, so blame that on the lack of postage. 

So I'm currently partying with Shane and Adam of Livid Kids, and man, I gotta say this shit is dope. These lo-fi beach jams from these high school kids is fresh and something to look out for. Shane and Adam have some skills. Live, raw recording is something you rarely get to experience. They're currently working on their second EP on a four track cassette, and expect one of these jams on the mixtape. "Dragons" was recorded live, and improved. They're currently working on getting a tour together, with a show booked in Indiana's Bloomington already, and hopefully with Triptides. The blogging world has taken notices of this powerhouse duo, and you should definitely check out their EP here,  free for download. And if you can, make it to their show! More from these guys to come, so check up soon.

Livid Kids-Dragons by somethingcivil

Four Visions :: Poems

Originally written as a collection of poems, Daniel Abary's ep Poems is my new favorite fall soundtrack.

Snowmine :: Laminate Pet Animal

Vocals like these don't show up on bandcamp too often. These guys from Brooklyn know what's up... At first listen, the vocals on "Penny" are vaguely reminicient to Robin Pecknold's of Fleet Foxes (along with the entire musical backing). While the falsettos in his voice on "The Hill" resemble that of Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. There are definitely a slew of influences going on here. Keep an eye on these guys, and expect more this coming winter.

Young Montana? :: Sacré Cool

Here's some fresh glitch pop I just scooped up today. UK's Young Montana? has perfected the chilled out glitch stuff. I'm usually not a big fan of it, but this, along with Breakfast Mountain (posted earlier) , are definitely two guys you can't pass up. 

Currently working on getting the track "Such Beats" by this guy, so expect that sometime soon. For now just check it out HERE.

Young Montana? - Sacré Cool by Surfing on Steam

Washed Out :: Feel It All Around (Toro Y Moi Remix)

Washed out, aka Earnest Greene started making his music in his bedroom studio, and now has 2 EPs out and this single, Feel It All Around. His music has been identified with the chillwave movement of 2009 along with Toro Y Moi. As for Toro Y Moi, Chaz is a musical genius. Between his lo fi synth pop and his funk slap bass grooves, I can't believe he does it all by himself.. Listen up. The remix is first, followed by the original. 

Washed Out - Feel it All Around (Toro y Moi mix) by medfly70

Washed Out - Feel It All Around by somethingcivil

Triptides EP out now

 

If you liked Triptides, they just posted their debut 6-track album yesterday on their bandcamp for free. Go get it!

Kohwi :: Every Morning (Sugar Ray Cover)

Kohwi just put this out today. You heard it first.

A little throwback.

Every Morning (Sugar Ray) by Kohwi

Triptides :: Venus Is Cruel // Something Silver

IU Bloomington’s Triptides put up these fresh lo-fi surf jams on their bandcamp recently. Here’s a last ditch effort to keep your summer vibe going.

Beach Fossils

the self-recorded ramblings of Brooklyn’s Dustin Payseur, Beach Fossils offers hauntingly catchy tunes that blend the energy of an impulsive road trip with the melodious wandering of a lucid dream. Sun drenched riffs, kaleidoscopic rhythms and hazy lyrics saturate Beach Fossils’ first release.

This one’s great for those long drives.

Beach Fossils - Youth by Hypetrak

Dreamend :: So I Ate Myself, Bite by Bite

This shoegazer group from Chicago released this LP back in August. Front to back, this is my favorite release by these guys. Dreamend resembles the earlier timbres of Sufjan, dabbled with Explosions In The Sky, and sprinkled with some Matt & Kim (specially “Where You Belong”). Check it!

Where You Belong- Dreamend by chazzz

Magnesium Light- Dreamend by chazzz

Dead Western Plains :: Alta

Just listened to these guys for the first time today over at nomodestbear.

All I can say is wow.

New favorite track of the year.

Dead Western Plains - Alta by chazzz

Young Man :: Boy

This folk pop band from Chicago released their debut ep, “Boy”, on Frenchkiss Records recently, and, boy, is it killer… This dreamy lo fi pop gem is one to give a listen too. Starts off slow, and repetative, but by the end you’ll be wanting more. Give it a listen.

Fate by Young Man

Y La Bamba :: Alida St. / Lupon

This portland-hailing montague fronted by the ridiculously good Luz Elena Mendoza release this EP back in 2009, then followed up with Lupon in 2010 (“November” on the latter), but that doesn’t matter. All I know is they need to do a split with Andrew Bird. NOW.

Alida St.’s lo fi, almost improved, sound is what gets me. The disorder all of a sudden becomes ordered. Genius.

Y La Bamba- November by chazzz

Y La Bamba- November by chazzz

Dirty Gold :: California Sunrise

Loving this track. It was released a few weeks ago, but I still can’t get over it. A great, feel good, autumn song to say your last fairwells to summer. It’s supposed to snow friday.

Dirty Gold - California Sunrise by chazzz