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DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: King Midas Sound’s Kiki Hitomi Covers Crystal Waters Over a Ricardo Villalobos Beat
While Kiki Hitomi got our sign of approval a while ago, the King Midas Sound vocalist just earned a couple extra points by posting a killer cover of the Crystal Waters classic “Gypsy Woman.” Not just any old rendition, either; we’re talking about freshly filtered vocals set atop the steady pulse of Ricardo Villalobos’ “Lugom-ix” […]
VIDEO PLAYLIST: 10 Live Clips That’ll Get You Psyched For At the Drive-In’s Reunion, From ‘Letterman’ To a Bowling Alley
As most of you have probably heard by now, At the Drive-In—easily one of self-titled‘s favorite rock bands of the past 15 years—have announced their long overdue reunion by posting the following vague statement on their Twitter: ¡ ATTENTION ! To whom it may concern: AT THE DRIVE-IN will be breaking their 11 year silence […]
LISTEN: Gonjasufi, “Feedin’ Birds”
Gonjasufi‘s new mini-album, MU.ZZ.LE, is available for pre-order now, including 500 hand-numbered posters that’ll be available with digital downloads and a double 10” pressing. The following self-produced track, “Feedin’ Birds,” features guest vocals from the singer/MC’s wife…
MP3/VIDEO: Black Dice Sign To Ribbon Music, Share “Pigs” Single
Black Dice have revealed the details behind their sixth album, Mr. Impossible. Due out April 10th, it’s their first release through Ribbon Music, the new label responsible for John Maus and Laura Marling’s last records. Here’s what you can expect, according to the band’s press release: The album is the soundtrack to a substance-fueled teen […]
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: 120 Days, “Dahle Disco” (Co-Produced By Lindstrøm)
The last time 120 Days released an LP (2006’s self-titled debut), self-titled‘s staff was in the final hour of our tenure atop DIW magazine and hosting a SXSW show featuring the Norwegian Krautrockers and such random co-stars as Daedelus, Busdriver, Ra Ra Riot and Twilight Sad. So yeah–it was a long time ago. And while […]
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Two New Tracks From Patten, “IX” and “V”
Patten, the evasive producer behind one of our “40 Records Worth Hearing” from 2011, has uploaded two smudged beat suites to his Soundcloud. Simply titled “IX” and “V,” it’s unclear whether they’re snippets of a new record or simply smoke and mirror sketches. Grab both of them below…
LISTEN: Daedelus, Live On Morning Becomes Eclectic
Via Daedelus’ Soundcloud: An almost 30 minute mix of a morning live set, really pretty mellow throughout and still a snap shot for me of what I was feeling in 2010. I hope it has weight going into 2012. You’ll notice sounds from Lorn, Floating Points, Tokimonsta, Flying Lotus, and all sorts of non-electronics like […]
If You Like Ben Frost, You’ll Love … The Haxan Cloak
Ever hear a record that reminds you of another artist, only different on enough levels to keep things from sounding truly derivative? Here’s one: