[video] The National - "Exile Vilify"

Last week a winner was named in the video contest held for The National's recent track "Exile Vilify," which was used in the video game Portal 2. The song came out back in April as part of a few post-High Violet murmurs we've been getting from the Brooklyn brooders. The video follows around a saddened sock and its forlorn hooded puppetmaster through some pretty breathtaking scenery. The characteristic heart-in-stomach feeling that consumes you as a result of most of The National's exquisite catalog takes no vacation here. Watch below:

balam acabs first LP- WANDER/WONDER

I wanted to wait until the release date was fairly close to say a few words on the new material from Pennsylvania resident Alec Koone, aka Balam Acab. In exactly 2 weeks he will indulge us in the first full length LP of his career entitled WANDER/WONDER. Last years See Birds EP was groundbreaking, walking all over the bounds of a vast array of genres, but never seeming to overstep and fully give into one particular sound. The distant beats gained him major hype on the bloggernet world and beyond, selling out represses of the EP(even cd's...). Personally it was on heavy rotation in my listening for a hot minute. New tunes don't disappoint, in fact they seem to be a continuation of previous sounds, blending construed voices and mangled melodies into something to listen to while floating amongst a moonlit ocean towards nothing and everything. It was produced by Koone, and mixed with help from Sam Haar(from Blondes), and will drop August 29th on Tri Angle Records. Pre-order from Rough Trade Shops here. Check out the latest taste below.


BALAM ACAB - Apart by TriAngleRecords

[new] LIGHTS - "Everybody Breaks a Glass"

I’ve been a fan of the sweet sounds of Canadian synth-pop musician LIGHTS since I first heard her debut album The Listening in 2009. "Everybody Breaks a Glass," the lead single off her forthcoming second studio album, featuring Canadian rapper Shad, has me really impressed. Holy Fuck, who produced the track, added the bass I expect from The Weeknd to LIGHTS’ sugary electro style. With hopes that more treats like this are in store, I’m truly looking forward to the new album.

Check out “Everybody Breaks a Glass” in this comic-inspired lyric video.

[new] Four Tet - "Locked"

Locked (TEXT011) by Four Tet

Yesterday we heard Four Tet's remix of Radiohead's track "Separator," (see below post) and today we're treated with a new track that's all his own. London's famed electronic club Fabric has been releasing tracks and compilations from emerging and established producers since 2001, and "Locked" is their newest installment. The song definitely bears Four Tet's mark, boasting inventive layering, interesting samples, and an attention-grabbing listenability. "Locked" is quite mellow and spacey, perfect for summer heat stupors. The vinyl single will be available from Fabric's label on October 18 in the US.

[new] Radiohead Remixes

Three more remixes from Radiohead's latest album The King of Limbs have surfaced, especially notable of which if organic Brit producer Four Tet's expansive take on standout track "Separator." Stream all three below:

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[new] When the Night Falls---- (Breakbot Remix)

As I continue to send out many emails to other blogs about how great the new Big History track is, I have stumbled upon all sorts of new music. This track caught my ear. I laughed for about two minutes, and danced in my seat for the next three.

The track is taken off the "Business Casual LP," which is a tag team project between Chromeo's Dave-1 and Solange Knowles (Beyonce's younger sister). This version is a remix by one of my favorite disco producers, Breakbot!

Get in a cheesy mood, throw on your favorite dancing shoes, and hit play.



Lots of love,
Aaron


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