Chef for hire?

"I need to stop being in this band, and build a roof-garden in Brooklyn."

The former LCD Soundsystem front discusses his own palette and food theory in extreme and glorious detail.

James Drake...

Bombé and Mr. Caribbean, a Philadelphia DJ duo, have created quit the delightful mash-up to my ears. Combining art/official favorite James Blake with critically acclaimed Drake (the title of the mixtape is James Drake), the pair has created a sound described by Mr. Carribean as "… a soundtrack for sippin Robitussun & Alize in an abandoned Cathedral, covered in a velvet blanket with a sexy stranger on a dark night…"

I couldn't agree more. Enjoy.

James Drake Mixtape - Bombé & Mr. Caribbean by Bombé

**If you like what you hear, download the mixtape here!

Lots of love,
Aaron

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[new] Sun Airway: "Wild Palms" b/w "Symphony In White, No. 2"

I would go as far as to say that Sun Airway is my favorite new band. They play an exceptional brand of organic bliss-pop that really hits home with its staunch authenticity. Their debut album, Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier, was one of 2010's hidden gems. Back in March, when the band played our Foburg showcase, Art/Official had the privilege of interviewing the band's talented and polite frontman, Jon Barthmus.

What i'm trying to say here is that they've just put out two new tracks that are undoubtedly worth your time, money, and hardrive real estate. Below stream, download, and check out the unofficial video of the meandering beauty of "Wild Palms." You can also buy the digital 7" from iTunes here, or pre-order the physical wax from Insound here. These guys are the real deal.

Wild Palms by Sun Airway

[video]: bon iver - calgary

the 2011 self-titled album bon iver is in full swing. check out it's first official video for the track "calgary" below:

[gig photos] Matt & Kim @ House of Blues NOLA

Wish I could have been there. Here is the evidence it was a blast...









Lots of love,
Aaron

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For more pictures from the show,

check out Joshua's Flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brasted/

[video] White Denim - "Street Joy"

Austin, TX discerning garage-psych four piece have released a video for the track "Street Joy" off their new and noteworthy LP, D. The well-executed video harkens back to a hormone-filled 80's prom to great results. Check it out below:

White Denim - Street Joy from Downtown Music on Vimeo.

Soul grooves for your early mornings...

I know nothing about this man except he calls himself "Tony Touch." I feel that with a name like that, further research isn't even necessary at the moment. If I can recommend anything to our lovely readers this week, listen to this mix! Throw it on during those late nights/early mornings and groove...



Lots of love,
Aaron

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