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Soul Search

Mark Jackson — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:37:35 +0000

Here's a little hip-hop gem that you'd be a fool not to check out. I consider it a classic as it flows like none other thanks to lush, funky R&B beats and guest singer Linn. Not much else to say about Soul Search; you gotta check it out.

Preview the album over at CD Universe.

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Evenings – North Dorm EP

Mark Jackson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:49:44 +0000

Oh man, I almost forgot this blog existed. I know you didn't miss me too much though =)

Here's an EP I'm absolutely loving at the moment from band/person 'Evenings'. To put it simply, it's ambient chillwave. If you don't know what chillwave is, google it! It's one of the more natural, calming, and inspiring electronic albums I've heard as of late, and I recommend it to any fan of the genre or anyone who is looking for some relaxing electronic music.

Stream/download for free it at bandcamp.

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[new] Wye Oak – My Neighbor/My Creator EP

Mark Jackson — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:51:24 +0000

A new EP is out from the Baltimore slow-core duo Wye Oak. Their last release was one of my "must-hear" albums of 2009, and this one is great as well. Here's the opening track:

Wye Oak - "I Hope You Die"

Sounds like it would be a little malicious but its really not.

The EP is out now digitally via Merge.

//Wye Oak MySpace (for tour dates and more)

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K.C. Accidental

Mark Jackson — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:11:42 +0000

This band laid the foundation for Broken Social Scene, as it's core members were Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin, and a bunch of other people contributed on their second album (they only had two). If you're a fan of BSS you will love this, although its different--- mostly instrumental, but it keeps the same summery rock feel. Oh, warm weather.

Hear some songs at their unofficial MySpace, or read about them at their wiki page.

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[new] Minus The Bear – “My Time”

Mark Jackson — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:02:43 +0000

The new album Omni is coming May 4th, and you can pre-order it now on your favorite format here.

"My Time" the opening track on the record. The main thing to note is it's got keyboards instead of their usual guitar overload, so it's a neat change. Don't expect this on the whole record though, this is a guitar band!

mp3: Minus The Bear - "My Time"

"Into The Mirror", the seventh track on the album, along with b-side "Broken China", was released late last year. Check my post on it here.

Omni Tracklist:

1. My Time - 4:05
2. Summer Angel - 4:45
3. Secret Country - 5:31
4. Hold Me Down - 4:08
5. Excuses - 4:38
6. The Thief - 4:33
7. Into the Mirror - 5:11
8. Animal Backwards - 4:16
9. Dayglow Vista Rd. - 5:10
10. Fooled by the Night - 7:23

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SXSW Starts Tomorrow

Mark Jackson — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:44:02 +0000

South by Southwest kicks off tomorrow so I'm just giving the heads up that plenty of awesome content is on the way from all your favorite music blogz. I'll try and do my part and post some videos, songs, etc. from the festival. Have fun if you'll be there!!

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CFCF – “Big Love (Mathemagic Remix)”

Mark Jackson — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:50:51 +0000

I haven't heard the entirety of CFCF's debut LP Continent (review and stream here), but I get the feeling that this remix is a more relaxing, soothing version of their brand of electro-pop. There are plenty of influences to be heard in this band's sound, but I feel like this Mathemagic remix really puts it together into something unique.

mp3: CFCF - "Big Love (Mathemagic Remix)"

If you're planning on hitting up SXSW in Texas later this week, CFCF will be there.

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Small Black/Washed Out Split 7″

Mark Jackson — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:38:13 +0000

This track is off a 7" that is an absolute must-have IMO if you like either band. They remix each others tracks, and Small Black plays "Weird Machines" live as a bonus track, and that one is particularly awesome.

While Washed Out is one of the cornerstone/breakthrough "chillwave" acts out there and while I think a lot of his stuff is overrated, this disc definitely delivers. Very energetic yet not overloaded.

Make sure to get the rest if you like this!!!

Small Black - "Despicable Dogs (Washed Out remix)"

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Grouper – “Vessel”

Mark Jackson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:49:00 +0000

It's hard to come across music as relaxed/contemplative as this. I'll leave it at that...

Grouper - "Vessel"

The track is off a split EP with Roy Montgomery.

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Cloud Nothings – “Hey Cool Kid” Memoryhouse Remix

Mark Jackson — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:35:24 +0000

Memoryhouse take the vocals from one of Cloud Nothing's fuzzy pop songs and throw down some lovely chillwave over top. It sounds nothing like the original, but it's one of the better chillwave songs I've heard, so download it!

mp3: Cloud Nothings: "Hey Cool Kid"

mp3: Cloud Nothings: "Hey Cool Kid (Memoryhouse Remix)"

[via Pitchfork]

::Memoryhouse on MySpace::
::Cloud Nothings on MySpace::

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