The xx* – Angels
This is the new offering from London indie-heads The xx. I previously haven’t been quite as sold on these guys as some critics I’ve read, but I like this. A lot.
I thought it would be a good idea to post something a little more current after recieving some feedback that I had posted a few older “naff” tunes recently. Thanks for that Davy…
RjK
*Artist #494
Luke Million* – Arnold
Alexander Holland* – The Best of Me (NAT)
KiNK featuring Rachel Row* – Hand made
After a few retro tunes in a row I thought I should take things in a different direction. Some Bulgarian deep house? That will do it! I love this track’s energetic, summery sound especially when it shifts into another gear (~ 4mins in) halfway through.
There is also a cool video here about how it was made which give a good insight about how a DJ mixes a song together and house music in general. Something to aspire to…
I am in the midst of a busy week. Packing is never fun. I have been surprised at the emotional toll it has been taking on me. Fitting four years of your life into a suitcase is tough!
RjK
*Artist #487
The Blue Nile – Tinseltown in the rain
Vatican Shadow* – Bin Laden’s corpse
The first thing that struck me about this song was it’s name – Bin Laden’s corpse (taken from the album Washington Buries Al Qaeda Leader At Sea) might be the strangest title (and album name) I have encountered. Despite this, the more I listened to it the more I enjoyed it.
It’s sparse and hypnotic and soothed me through Monday morning. I don’t know too much about this artist beyond: “Minimal synth industrial project of Dominick Fernow concerning the Muslim Middle East and America’s involvement therein.” from Last FM.
RjK
*Artist #480
M83 – Intro (featuring Zola Jesus)
This is the first track of the spectacular 2011 album Hurry up, We’re dreaming. I already posted Midnight City, the second track, which was number 3 in my top 30 of 2011. Both are urgent and coruscating and I can’t get enough of them and the whole album.
RjK
T.E.E.D.* – Garden (Calibre Remix) (Dom Ayliffe guest post)
I liked this track the moment I first heard it and it’s subsequently become one of the most listened to tracks on my iTunes collection.
I’m a big fan of drum n bass, and I must credit London Elektricity’s Hospital Record Podcasts for introducing me to this gem. I think it’s a perfect example of how many diverse emotions can be evoked by music from this genre.
Those haunting chords, the hopeful vocals and the undulating bassline all woven together with a clinical drum beat. Put this on some speakers with decent bass and enjoy my Sunday chill out song.
DA
*Artist #475
Peter, Bjorn and John* – Let’s call it off (Girl Talk remix)
I stumbled across this today on Youtube and it’s relentless energy is a perfect reflection of both my week and feelings today as London was bathed in sunshine.
Look out for a guest post from resident dancehead Dom tomorrow. I’ll check back in on Monday, also look out for my best of 2012 so far list. I am just applying the finishing touches.
RjK
*Artist #474
Grimes* – Genesis (NAT)
Montreal artist Grimes is another whom I have heard much about so far in 2012, and she has featured prominently in the “Best of so far…” lists I have been reading recently as the half-year approaches.
She kind of reminds me of other one-woman troubadours tUnE-yArDs and Grouper who were favourites from last year. I really like this track too, there is something in the synth that is delightfully 80’s.
RjK
*Artist #472