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31
Oct 09

The Antlers: Daytrotter Session

The Antlers: Daytrotter Session live musicBreathtaking and beautiful were the Antlers on the session Daytrotter posted yesterday. Chiefly singing tunes off their devastatingly raw album Hospice, the Antlers added depth to tracks through their live session — “Kettering,” Hospice’s heartbreaking first track, for example, carries a punch heavier than that found on the album.

When performing “Two,” ringleader Peter Silberman sings with surprising eagerness vis-à-vis the biting lyrical tension and the overwhelming sense of surrender and hopelessness. That, I believe, is a defining moment for the Antlers.

The Antlers: Daytrotter Session 10/30/09
1. Welcome To Daytrotter
2. Shiva (from Hospice)
3. Cold War (from Cold War EP)
4. Kettering (from Hospice)
5. Two (from Hospice)

Get the full session @ Daytrotter.

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30
Oct 09

Air – African Velvet

Air African Velvet listenThe thing about AIR is that you never have a “Oh, That’s definitely AIR” moment. Their albums aren’t filled with indecisive tracks but when played as a single they’re eclectic nonetheless. Even if it’s a track that is reminiscent of a previous AIR song, I always find it forgivable because each track always seems to be brimming with soul. I haven’t had a track come my way where it just went unnoticed or didn’t ignite some sort of emotion.

For their song “African Velvet” any sort of resemblance to electronica is gone and you are presented with guitar riff that charms you instantly and then the bass line that has you flying from there on. When the song is becoming repetitive the Sax breezes in with nothing flashy but just as a smooth compliment to the melody.

“African Velvet” is the album closer for their album Love 2 and doesn’t appear to be your average closer to an album but more of a humble exit. It’s reserved and just a nice finishing touch to an album, your day, your drive or your playlist. Continue reading →

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30
Oct 09

Cool Kids x Hey Champ – (We Are) Champions

Cool Kids x Hey Champ (We Are) Champions listenIt’s very refreshing to see the versatility of a young group like Hey Champ. Though their roots lie more in indie-electro music, they don’t limit themselves to a singular label or genre. With the newly released single, (We are) Champions, they’re dabbling in hip-hop for the first time, and the result is straight dopeness.

The Cool Kids version of Champions that came out earlier this year was great- in an NBA Live/ ESPN kind of way (I think it was actually used for a commercial or video game?) Hey Champ has made it their own now, completely changing everything but Mikey and Chuck’s signature freestyles. You can’t even recognize this joint as being anything close to the original.

This track will definitely appeal to a wider and more diverse group. Hey Champ has created a smooth ballad-like joint fusing the Cool Kids’ rhythmic freestyles with their own very fresh instrumentals and vocals.

It’s nice to see two genres of music co-exist like this, and actually enhance each other. Big ups to Hey Champ for this remix, it might be the best thing I’ve heard all week. Continue reading →

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29
Oct 09

You, You’re Awesome

You, Youre Awesome listenIn case you haven’t been tuned in to your music blogs of late, New York’s well-known CMJ music festival took place last week, allowing the current buzz bands their time to shine and make their names known. The wonderful blog I Guess I’m Floating has taken a liking to CMJ up-and-comers You, You’re Awesome, and PMA thinks you might like them too.

Primarily an instrumental band, You, You’re Awesome has two electronic jams that might be your thing, or might not.

The first, “I’m Deaf and You’re Boring,” basically takes Death Cab For Cutie’s “I Will Possess Your Heart” jam into an alternate universe where it’s even weirder and cooler. With a calm, psychedelic guitar and drum backdrop overshadowed by beeps and blips galore, it builds to a steady, catchy keyboard hook that loops and hypnotizes. Unfortunately, it loops some french numbers in there as well, recalling some very bad high school french class memories for me (pour moi).

You, You’re Awesome – I’m Deaf and You’re Boring

The second, “International Fan Club of the World,” has more of the same, fuzzy, computer sounds repeated over a building drum roll that sounds like it could be the perfect soundtrack for a très-cool car commercial (there I go again with the stupid French). Not quite as poppy or fun as “Deaf,” but still a jam, “International Fan Club” could easily be bangin’ on some club dance floor’s by year’s end. And if You, You’re Awesome’s live show is as good as IGIF says it is, this buzz band will most likely keep on buzzing, and keep on gaining steam in this world we call the blogosphere.

You, You’re Awesome – International Fan Club of the World

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29
Oct 09

Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed / (Jakwob Remix)

Ellie Goulding Starry Eyed / (Jakwob Remix) listenWe recently posted Ellie Goulding’s official debut single, titled, “Under the Sheets,” along with some stand out covers she produced before getting picked up by Neon Gold. The London electronic pop musician shows off her power as an artist (backed by producer Starsmith) with another track off her upcoming/currently in progress debut album.

“Starry Eyed” gives better sense of the talent she has than “Under the Sheets.” The track displays the power of her voice, as well as, unique pop hooks and catchy/memorable synths. She has an extremely intriguing voice that reminds us somewhat of Little Boots. But she’s not just any cliché UK electronic pop princess wannabe. Expect great things from her in the near future as more of her music begins to surface (we’re just saying, we love her for a reason)!

The track also gets remix attention from Jakwob. The dubstep remix illuminates Goulding’s brilliant voice and adds to the already existent danceable beat. Continue reading →

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29
Oct 09

Sea Wolf – The Violet Hour

Sea Wolf The Violet Hour listen

When the list of contributing artists for The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack was published there was a collective “What the..?” and conflicting emotions for everyone. Should we be happy that there’s new material from our favorite artists? Is this considered as “selling out?” I understand the frustration, this is a saga about werewolves and vampires that teenagers are obsessed (understatement) with and so we have become a little hesitant to give anything a listen in an act of defiance. These are exclusive tracks made specifically for the soundtrack with today’s most respected and influential artists so I can understand the inner turmoil for most fans. I’m actually pretty excited that some of our Indie favorites contributed and that die hard fans of the saga who haven’t been exposed to these artists will discover them and intrigued to expand their musical taste.

Once you’ve come to terms with the soundtrack and are willing to give it a chance, you must check out Sea Wolf “The Violet Hour”. Alex Church’s voice is romantic and paints a scenic picture of his interest that’s poetic and melancholy at the same time. I can’t picture where they might use this in the film but I do feel as though it does capture the theme for the second installment of the franchise. Regardless if you’re keen to the idea of Sea Wolf being apart of the soundtrack or not you’re still getting one solid track. Continue reading →

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28
Oct 09

pmaCAST #20: There’s Something Living In These Lines

pmaCAST #20: Theres Something Living In These Lines musicI watched Gigantic for the first time tonight. It was an odd movie, for sure, but I was delighted to see the movie’s last few seconds scored by Animal Collective’s “Did You See The Words?”

It was the perfect odd-ball song to close an odd-ball film. What was better yet was the music binge I went on right after the credits closed. These songs are what make up this twentieth episode of the pmaCAST. Hopefully you’ll find the track list fitting of this milestone episode.

pmaCAST #20: There’s Something Living In These Lines Tracklist

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28
Oct 09

Designer Drugs – Drop Down

Designer Drugs Drop Down listenDesigner Drugs’ new release on IHEARTCOMIX, Riot/Drop Down, is out today (October 27th)! Fortunately for your ears and mine, they are offering “Drop Down” as a mp-freebie.

“Drop Down” showcases Designer Drugs’ sheer excellence at what they do. It’s an ambitious club-banger, busier than usual, but still expertly executed. Download it here: Continue reading →

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28
Oct 09

Yo Majesty – Freaks Come Out (Halloween Special)

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26
Oct 09

Freelance Whales – Starring

We introduced the break out band, Freelance Whales, with their powerful hits, “Generators ^ First Floor” and “Generators ^ Second Floor.” Continuing on the excitement train, the song “Starring” further demonstrates the strength of the band, making you forget they came to being in December of 2008 (yes, less than a year ago).

“Starring” is a stand-out track on their new album, Weathervanes (released in August).  With a heartfelt pop chorus, the track leaves you feelings lifted and free. The song makes you want to throw on lose fitting clothes and run through a field, skipping and picking daises along the way. It’s has a sentimental melody that contributes to the greatness of the album.

“Starring” is a track signifies the undeniable greatness of Freelance Whales and demonstrates the groups potential to become one of the break-out bands of the year.

Freelance Whales – Starring

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