NEON WAVES

New video for ‘How Long Have You Known?’ from...

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:06:56 -0400

New video for ‘How Long Have You Known?’ from DIIV.

Debut album, Oshin, out June 26 via Captured Tracks.

Teaser video by Synesthesiae Films for the soon to be released...

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:31:40 -0400

Teaser video by Synesthesiae Films for the soon to be released EP from Outlands on Chill Mega Chill.

Watch the latest GRIMES video for ‘Nightmusic’ off...

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:29 -0400

Watch the latest GRIMES video for ‘Nightmusic’ off of Visions.

MIRROR KISSES — Takeover (Outlands ’90s...

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:58:48 -0400

MIRROR KISSES — Takeover (Outlands ’90s Remix)

Blacksburg, VA’s Outlands have given their Chill Mega Chill labelmates Mirror Kisses’ new single ‘Takeover’ a 90s r&b makeover.

Both Mirror Kisses and Outlands have new releases out this summer.

GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH — Baby Please (Chest Crawl,...

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:52:00 -0400

GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH — Baby Please (Chest Crawl, 2012)

Portland’s Guantanamo Baywatch is set to release their newest LP Chest Crawl on May 22 via Dirtnap Records.

Fans of Shannon & The Clams or Hunx & His Punx will definitely like this group’s similar blend of reverby surf and crunchy punk, held together by the same kind of campiness that makes Hunx and Shannon so much fun to listen to. Evidence: their band name and their album artwork.

DIIV — Doused (Oshin, 2012) Dive is now DIIV....

Tue, 01 May 2012 21:25:00 -0400

DIIV — Doused (Oshin, 2012)

Dive is now DIIV. ‘Doused’ is their new single, off of their upcoming LP Oshin out June 26 via Captured Tracks. You may remember this song from their Newtown Radio session, when it was still untitled.

My assignment for my Public Policy class this week is to “come...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:23:00 -0400

My assignment for my Public Policy class this week is to “come up with a song/artist that had an impact on public policy in the U.S. at any point in U.S. history. The impact doesn’t have to be enormous, but you must be able to make a reasoned, sound argument for your selection.”

Who comes to your mind?

DOLDRUMS — Egypt (2012) I’m really feeling this new...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:12:00 -0400

DOLDRUMS — Egypt (2012)

I’m really feeling this new track from Doldrums. It’s out now on 12” vinyl via Souterrain Transmissions.

DREAM COP— Nasdaq (2012) Latest from Blacksburg’s...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:55:00 -0400

DREAM COP— Nasdaq (2012)

Latest from Blacksburg’s own Dream Cop, aka Tommy Davidson. Ch-ch-check it out. Also, heard something about a video sometime soon…

Previously:

Beach City/Carol I Know; Marooned

This blog ain’t broke, bro!~

HOUNDSds — We Gotta Wait (Phone Thou, 2012) Really into...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:53:00 -0500

HOUNDSds — We Gotta Wait (Phone Thou, 2012)

Really into this dreamy new HOUNDSds album via Chill Mega Chill.

Give it a listen!

DIVE — Sometime (7”, 2011) Excited to see DIVE...

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:41:30 -0500

DIVE — Sometime (7”, 2011)

Excited to see DIVE tonight at the Black Cat — been getting really into the two singles they’ve released so far. Dive is the side project of Beach Fossils’ guitarist Cole Smith, which has released two singles so far (‘Sometime’/’Corvalis’ and ‘Human’/’Big Joke’).

They’re playing at the Black Cat tonight along with POND (which shares two of Tame Impala’s members)and OBERHOFER. Tickets at the door are $12, but you can still get them online in advance for $10. Doors open at 8 PM. Should be a great show, so if you’re in the area you should come out.

BLACK DICE — Pinball Wizard (Mr. Impossible,...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:06:42 -0500

BLACK DICE — Pinball Wizard (Mr. Impossible, 2012)

Here’s the album opener from Black Dice’s forthcoming album, Mr. Impossible. The artwork is great, as usual:

Mr. Impossible is out April 10 via Ribbon Music.

MAC DEMARCO — Baby’s Wearing Blue Jeans (Rock And...

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:52:00 -0500

MAC DEMARCO — Baby’s Wearing Blue Jeans (Rock And Roll Night Club EP, 2012)

Looking forward to hearing more from new Captured Tracks artist Mac Demarco’s upcoming EP, Rock and Roll Night Club which is due out March 20. This is ‘Baby’s Wearing Blue Jeans’ from it.

Listen to some other songs at his Bandcamp.

Watch the new video for ‘Oblivion’ from Grimes!

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:46:00 -0500

Watch the new video for ‘Oblivion’ from Grimes!

GRIMES — Ambrosia (Visions, 2012) I thought you might be...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:44:57 -0500

GRIMES — Ambrosia (Visions, 2012)

I thought you might be interested in hearing this bonus track called ‘Ambrosia’ from the Canadian version of Grimes’ album Visions, which was recently ripped and uploaded to the internet…

HONEYDRUM — Stranger Calls (2012) Honeydrum has a new...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:07:00 -0500

HONEYDRUM — Stranger Calls (2012)

Honeydrum has a new song up on their Bandcamp for the rest of the day called ‘Stranger Calls.’ I’m loving the Ariel Pink vibes on the track. ‘Stranger Calls’ is posted in anticipation of Honeydrum’s upcoming 7” release.

Check it out, it’s only available for free download today!

Great new comment on my review of Grimes’ Visions for...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:32:00 -0500

Great new comment on my review of Grimes’ Visions for Virginia Tech’s Collegiate Times:

If I like the way the music sounds, I’ll get it and listen to it. I think almost all of us would agree to this mindset. We consider ourselves open to new sounds, new bands, new genres. Unfortunately, I do not think our music reviewer-in residence shares this mindset. So far, he has only reviewed albums produced by obscure, little-known artists. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but why does he not diversify, reviewing albums from across the musical spectrum? Why does he unfailingly stick to an esoteric niche market, thus allowing perhaps more “mainstream” musical gems to slip by unnoticed? Cool the ideology and the holier-than-thou hipster attitude, log off of pitchfork.com, and showcase a more balanced variety of musical talent.

Pleasantly surprised to come home to find this waiting for me....

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:54:01 -0500

Pleasantly surprised to come home to find this waiting for me. :-)

Do yourself a favor and listen to Grimes’ new album...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:18 -0500

Do yourself a favor and listen to Grimes’ new album ‘Visions,’ now streaming in its entirety at NPR.

Listen: “Sisters/Lovers” OUTLANDS — Sisters/Lovers...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:00 -0500

Listen: “Sisters/Lovers”

OUTLANDS — Sisters/Lovers (2012)

Outlands! Outlands! Outlands!

Caught one of their shows in town a few months ago and it was the best! Cannot wait for their tape. Check this out ASAP!

Listen: “Sisters/Lovers”

teeripp:

We’re so happy to include the sultry funk stylings of this Blacksburg, VA based disco-noir duo. Outlands (Melissa and Mark) lift inspiration from contemporary smooth jazz acts such as Sade and Toni Braxton. Mark summons dense knobs of sauntering bass over hot clouds of steamy synth and bongo flourishes, while Melissa delivers spot-on silken vocal croons, establishing an ideal setting for the seductive pulse of urban jazz clubs. You can expect Outlands debut tape release sometime in the very near future, stay tuned for more updates!