The drowsy, experimental wash of Shlohmo meets the gritty, dream-inspired sonic ramblings of Teems on the “Wen uuu” remix. It’s the latest sample from Shlohmo’s recent Vacation remix EP. If you like what you hear, stay tuned. We’re very stoked to hear another remix EP is on the way from Shlohmo fettering works by Salva, Grounislava, Airhead and Nicolas Jaar. Wow.
Chicago MC Add-2′s debut LP, Save. Our. Souls. doesn’t have a release date yet, but it’s already attracting a healthy buzz. Add-2 was signed to Team RMG by the mighty Common, and his recent single, “Going, Going, Gone” was produced by 9th Wonder. Very cool, yes. Dig it…
Looking for something a little heavier? Add-2′s got you covered. Check out this thump…
This is cool. Last we heard from Brooklyn sextet White Rabbits, they had this indie rock sound with a strongly rhythmic, almost tribal, edge to it. We liked they’re sound. But we’re impressed with the new, dance-noise direction they’ve taken on “Temporary”, a single from their forthcoming LP, Milk Famous (due March 6). To be honest, we dismissed the song when we noticed it was featured at Rolling Stone, but when we saw that Sterogum had it posted, we decided to give it a spin, and we’re pleased to say we hardly recognized what we heard…
We don’t know much about LA bass duo The Two.Fifteens, and despite our (admittedly half-ass) efforts to learn more about them, we didn’t come up with much before writing this post. But were not sure it matters. We think The Two.Fifteens want to keep the origins of their shadowy, choppy and bumpy beats shrouded in obscurity. And to be honest, it lends to the group’s hazy, magnetic aura.
Below, we’ve got a couple tracks for you to check out.
First, it’s a track from The Two.Fifteens’ The Commute Vol. 1 (free download). Here’s the swervin’ and knockin’ “Ballad of El Guapo”…
Download “Ballad of El Guapo” [XLR8R]
Second, here’s the haunted, slow-burning “MBISON” from the group’s more recent Stripes (free download)…
There’s a strange, droning geometry at work in Dustin Wong’s odd approach to songwriting. Rather than a series of brush strokes, Wong seems to strategically apply paint to a brush and then drag that brush along along the canvas until the paint runs out. It’s fresh. We’re impressed. And we’re looking forward to hearing the rest of his forthcoming LP, Dreams Say, View, Create, Shadow Leads (due February 21).
One of LA’s illest underground producers, Exile, quietly put out his debut as an MC, 4TRK MIND. And you know what? He’s pretty good behind the mic. Here’s a clip featuring a very sick assist from Fashawn:
Download “Oh Word (Keep On Rising) (f. Fashawn)” [Potholes In My Blog]
Exile’s turn towards emceeing wasn’t a total surprise, we were impressed with his rhyming on Intro to The Outtro, one of 2011′s strongest mixtapes. Dig (the totally rad) “Klepto”…
With the title track from Michigan producer RxGibbs forthcoming EP, Futures, we’re taken on a stylish journey through an urban landscape during the early morning hours, blurred by the passing touch of MDMA, and echoing with chopped memories from the night before. The track is driven by a strong pulse, the faces are blurred and this could be the first endless-repeat classic (think Washed Out’s “Feel It All Around”, Flume’s “Sleepless”) of 2012. We’re anxious to hear more from Futures, but we’ll have to wait until February 21st.
Danish chamber pop ensemble Choir of Young Believers are set to followup to their 2008 debut, This Is For the White In Your Eyes, with Rhine Gold (due March 20th). So far we’ve heard “Nye Nummer Et” and “Patricia’s Thirst”. So far we’re mostly impressed. Both songs are a little anxious to be loved, but their complex arrangements, adroit song structure and sticky melodies are hard to dismiss.
Download “Patricia’s Thirst” [Stereogum]
Download “Nye Nummer Et” [Stereogum]
Tim Preseley of Los Angeles haze-fi rockers Darker My Love (a group specializing in mildly psychedelic, late-60s rock) has been quietly leading a side project, White Fence, which specializes in a stonier brand of psychedelic, late-60s rock. They’re set to release a couple of albums this year on the pretty much awesome Woodsist records. Dig the first single, “It Will Never Be” below, look out for Family Perfume Vol. 1 on April 3rd.
Bubbling neon melodies float over a house pulse with tangy synths and echoing, squared chimes on Scuba’s “Flash Addict”. You’ll probably slip into a comfortable trance thirty seconds after this cut kicks off. Caribou and Four Tet echo here. Lots to like. Look out for the UK producer’s forthcoming 12″, The Hope, due February 21.
Nicolas Jaar – With Just One Glance (f. Scout LaRue) – mp3
Ceremony – Hysteria – free mp3
A$AP Rocky – Pretty Flacko – free mp3
Asher Roth – Choices (f. Action Bronson) – free mp3
Blonds – Kite – free mp3