Hey Vampire Weekend fans, I have some great news for you!
VW have officially announced that “Cousins” will be the new single off the upcoming Contra. The single will be backed up by the B-side is “California English Pt. 2″. The single will be released on XL Recordings on 12/15.
The good news doesn’t end there: PMA is giving away 5 copies of the Cousins 7″. To enter: Continue reading →
I don’t usually post tour dates on the blog, but I figured a lot of you might be interested in what cool shows have been announced in your area for the near future. I know I usually rummage the internet for such information.
Here is this the touring news for the week ending 10/23, including dates for JUSTICE, Arctic Monkeys, Wilco, Julian Casablancas, Weezer, The Antlers, Neko Case, Andrew Bird, Free Energy, The Drums and These United States. Continue reading →
Don’t call this a “Throwback Thursday” post.
“Breathe Me” scored my favorite few minutes of premium cable television ever.
Today I’m remembering the power of the song. Over the years, I’ve talked about Sia’s “Breathe Me” quite a bit and everyone’s experiences with the song seem to differ from person to person. It’s one of my favorite songs to talk about for this very reason and it remains today, one of my favorite songs of all time.
I’m sure you already guessed that I’d ask… what are you feelings towards “Breathe Me”?
Timid Tiger are gearing up to release their new Electric Island EP, to be sold exclusively on iTunes on November 6th. The band is giving away one of the tracks on the EP, “My Girl’s A Rascal.”
“My Girl’s A Rascal” opens up with middle eastern flair before exploding with signature Timid Tiger kinetics. Within a couple of listens, you will be singing along to this catchy piece of cartoon-pop. Download “My Girl’s A Rascal” here Continue reading →
Memory Tapes remixes label mates Midnight Juggernauts’ new single “This New Technology” into this pulsating, synth monster. The remix is very different from anything we heard on Memory Tapes’ debut album, Seek Magic.
In fact, if it wasn’t for Dayve Hawk trying to snag as much press as he possibly can for Memory Tapes, this remix would have probably been released under the more fitting, Weird Tapes moniker. Either way we’ve got ourselves a great remix for the weekend. Continue reading →
Chiddy Bang are hitting the scene hard with their upcoming mixtape, The Swelly Express, due 10/29. PMA is proud to premiere another cut off the mixtape called “All Things Go.”
Chiddy Bang describe The Swelly Express as the true story of a journey of two college kids breaking into the “music biz.” The mixtapes’ lyrics and music will bare this journey in mind, which is clearly evident in both “Decline” and especially “All Things Go.”
Sample-based hip-hop has always been my favorite (Kanye West, most Jay-Z, A Kid Named Cudi) and Xaphoon Jones has always had an ear for implementing an “indie” sample buried withing scathing bass. “All Things Go” samples Sufjan Steven’s “Chicago” — one of my personal favorite songs of all time. Listen to it here Continue reading →
I am up this late (despite having to catch an early flight in the morning) only because this song is stuck in my head. When I listen to it to get it out of my head, I just want to listen to it more! Ke$ha isn’t bringing anything new to the table, per se, but I think her Katy Perry meets Lady GaGa meets Uffie ‘tude and tunes are a force to be reckoned with in the monde d’pop. “TiK ToK”* (yeah with the T’s and K’s capitalized), her debut single might just take over the world. I really wouldn’t mind one bit.
Buy it from iTunes
*formerly known as “P. Diddy”
Tegan & Sara are playing Orpheum Theatre in LA this Sunday, October 25th @ 7PM.
We have two tickets to give away. If you’re in the area and want to go with a friend, leave a comment with your name and valid email address. The winner will be contacted Sunday morning.
PMA has already introduced you to Freelance Whales with the epic “Generator” songs (mirroring Arcade Fire’s “Neighborhood” series, perhaps?). Continuing to hype up this melodic, orchestral band, we present you with “Location,” another dreamy cut of of their debut album, Weathervanes.
While not quite as powerful as the two “Generator” tracks, “Location” features more of the same in the best way possible- banjo, soothing harmonies (resembling One For The Team), and a quiet, memorable chorus powered with a gospel backdrop of “ohs.” And at 4:05, the full potential of Freelance Whales is reached as the instruments cut out in the type of haunting musical moment that lets you know when a band is the real deal.
Again, “Location” isn’t incredible, or unmatched, but it demonstrates true potential for an up-and-coming band that will certainly be making waves as their album makes the rounds.
Fanfarlo’s debut album was released in the first quarter of 2009, but sadly I never gave their album the repeated listens it deserved. Looking back at it now, Fanfarlo have a distinct quality about them that remind me of a British Arcade Fire, which may have been why I shelved the great Reservoir prematurely.
Just minutes into the album, plays “Ghosts,” my favorite song of theirs. Carefully orchestrated between Neon Bible’s God-fearing art-rock and Beirut’s melancholic folk, “Ghosts” takes off with a spark of prowess and individuality, still.
Though I can name a handful of songs within the “Ghosts”-soundscape, that came before Reservoir, very few hit the mark as well as “Ghosts.” In a year without an Arcade Fire release, I’d gladly give their cool little cousins a listen.
