The furiously-accented MÒZÂMBÎQÚE recently put out a new single, “Myth” with b-side “Gossip.” The latter gives you plenty to chat about out of earshot of your colleagues. Source: SoundCloud / MÒZÂMBÎQÚE Continue reading
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The new album from Deidre & the Dark is a funky romp that touches underappreciated genres like rockabilly and exotica. Enjoy their single “Bad Day” ahead of their LP release on February 2. Source: SoundCloud / Deidre & the Dark Continue reading
Best Songs of 2018: 10. Jude Woodhead
sawdustandgin: Londoner Jude Woodhead’s influences range from Congolese records in his dad’s collection to the heavy Hindustani-laden music of Four Tet. But think of Woodhead as a more ethical Paul Simon. Best Songs of 2018 10. Jude Woodhead – “Beautiful Rain” Continue reading Best Songs of 2018: 10. Jude Woodhead
sawdustandgin: Close Counters Present: a PSA about cigarettes and lung cancer, but it’s genuinely a lot of fun. Until it isn’t. And then in denial, it’s fun once more, but only for a limited time. My Favorite Music Videos of 2018 5. Close Counters – “Soulacoasta” Continue reading
Optimistic new record from Mamas Gun shines from beginning to end
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. “We have experienced Golden Days in the past and will experience them in the future,” recites Andy Platts of the London funk quintet, Mamas Gun. If that was not his mantra prior to the recording of their new album, It may well be now; this is of course where its title comes from. Platts’ relentless optimism … Continue reading Optimistic new record from Mamas Gun shines from beginning to end
Close Counters Present: a PSA about cigarettes and lung cancer, but it’s genuinely a lot of fun. Until it isn’t. And then in denial, it’s fun once more, but only for a limited time. Continue reading
Celebrate when life is good via Mamas Gun’s new single “You Make My Life a Better Place” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. When you hear the happy murmurs from a baby on Mamas Gun’s new single, “You Make My Life a Better Place,” you realize this is what it means to experience pure joy. The London funk pop quintet is preparing … Continue reading
Get a taste of Paul Cherry’s Flavours
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes it’s hard to remain impartial! Take the art for Paul Cherry’s new album, Flavour: a random parallelogram in the background intersects with a Rolex Oyster bracelet, but instead of a normal watch face there is a cherry with a taichi symbol in its cross-section. … Continue reading Get a taste of Paul Cherry’s Flavours
Doug DeLuca released this groovy jam a few weeks ago in anticipation of his debut EP, due out later this summer. Hope your Monday gives you as good a feeling. Source: SoundCloud / Doug DeLuca Continue reading
We all have differences with people we love, but don’t take Jordan Rakei’s advice on mediation. “Eye To Eye” is of course from his brilliant 2017 LP, Wallflower, which SnG commented on a few months ago, before naming it one of the best albums of last year. Wallflower by Jordan Rakei Continue reading
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