ducktails // flower lane

The euphoric ecstasy of soft petaled sonic byproducts.

Ducktails is the once solo-project of one Matt Mondanile (also a member of Real Estate). at any rate the uno has now become a full-fledged 5-piece band. over the summer they released their forth album ‘The Flower Lane’ via Domino Records. recorded and mixed over the summer of 2012 with Al Carlson (Peaking Lights, Oneohtrix Point Never) the ten-track album is filled with mellow soaked tracks dripping with the essence of summer time bliss. here, take a listen to “Flower Lane” and my fav “Letter of Intent”. peace.

night moves // colored emotions

Night Moves is a band that sounds like something both familiar and comforting. The band’s debut album ‘Colored Emotions’ is nothing but song after song of exemplary music. After the jump take a listen and tell me I’m wrong. I dare you. Peace.

villagers // waves

i have been a fan of the amazing band villagers helmed by the very talented (understatement) conner j. o’brien and although the band’s sophomore album ‘awayland’ is due to drop january 3rd i highly recommend checking out the band’s debut release ‘becoming a jackal‘ to get a feel for this band’s complete mastery of intelligent and thematic indie-pop. in my humble estimation this is a band more people should become familiar with, you’ll thank yourself later. after the jump check out the video for the song, “waves” and enjoy. peace.

ducktails // the flower lane

real estate alum-matt mondale will soon release his latest solo project under the name ducktails. and although the name may be a bit irregular the noise from the coming album ‘the flower lane’ via domino records (drops january 29th)is anything but. listen to the song, “the flower lane” and experience a bit of indie style emo served over a soft bed of moon dream. after four prior releases one can definitely hear the growth and maturity, and it sounds as if everything is in its right place. peace.

dirty projectors // about to die (official video)

 
the latest video from the dirty projectors for the song, “about to die” is an excerpt from the david longstreth short film ‘hi custodian‘, which is basically a long form visual orgy of the band’s latest lp ‘swing lo magellan‘. on november 5th be on the look out for the band’s ‘about to die ep‘ which will feature three brand new songs. also, the love the video for all its holy men commingling with  bikini clad beauties. so epic. peace.
 

dirty projectors // hi custodian: a film

dirty projectors frontman david longstreth has a penchant for pushing the envelop musically. that said here he is doing the same theatrically. after the jump check out the vastly interesting and orbital eye-candy that is the hi custodian. this short film is basically their latest ablum swing lo megellan tripping on shrooms. peace.

peaking lights // dreambeat (video)

Blissfully wedded husband and wife (Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis) duo Peaking Lights have a new video for the song “Dreambeat” and the visual go handily with the tinkling electro rhythms emanating from your speakers. The track is taken from their third full-length release Lucifer. For more music and news check out the bands webpage at www.peakinglights.com . Peace.

peaking lights // beautiful boy

If you haven’t listened to Peaking Lights latest LP Lucifer then you’re missing out on wonderful psychedelic head trip. Witness the new video for the duo’s track, “Beautiful” it’s a mind trip for sure. And the couples (Aaron Coyes + Indra Dunis = Peaking Lights) son Mikko is adorable and a good sport. The album Lucifer is out now on Mexican Summer in the US/Canada and on Weird World in the UK/Europe. Peace.

hot chip // don’t deny your heart

Hot Chip is a mainstay in the world of dance music. So, if their music is coming out of speakers and you’re not moved to dance then you just might be an alien. The band’s fifth album In Our Heads is out now and after the jump I have a couple of sound gems you just might like. Peace.

patrick watson // words in the fire

Oh Mr. Patrick Watson! Listening to music should be a joy and joy eternal is presented in abundance once the needle drops on the latest offering from Patrick Wilson and company. Listen to “Words In The Fire” and “Into Giants” and you’ll have your joy in the morning, afternoon or late into the night. If you haven’t already put purchasing the album Adventures In Your Own Backyard on your to do list then do this muy pronto. This one is definitely going on the best albums of the year list without a shadow of a doubt. Also, you can get a free download of the joyous song Into Giants. And for the rest of this outstanding record get it on iTunes or Amazon. Peace.