Fanzine: “Dream of You”.

12 Jan 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Today, lovely London-based indie outfit Fanzine dropped the brand new tune "Dream of You", once again a mildly devastating fuzz-pop gem that puts the band still closer to their friends Yuck. Not sure if this one is related to any release, but the band's debut full-length is scheduled for release later this year. Till then, melt away. Fanzine - Dream of You Read more → Today, lovely London-based indie outfit Fanzine dropped the brand new tune "Dream of You", once again a mildly devastating fuzz-pop gem that puts the band still closer to their friends Yuck. Not sure if this one is related to any release, but the band's debut full-length is scheduled for release later this year. Till then, melt away. Fanzine - Dream of You

Premiere: Pressed And - “Parties (Holygrailers remix)”.

12 Jan 2012 — Tonje Thilesen

You might want to look out for North Carolina producer Holygrailers this year, having put out few, but indeed amazing beats up until now via his Soundcloud, as well as a 7 inch split via Denmark Records earlier last year. Now, Crash Symbols babies Pressed And and their Holy Other esque track 'Parties' has been under the hands of Holygrailers, adding a little of his mysterious signature to the original. And for our American readers, don't miss out on Pressed And's US tour which kicks off on the 16th; dates here. Pressed And - Parties (Holygrailers remix) Read more → You might want to look out for North Carolina producer Holygrailers this year, having put out few, but indeed amazing beats up until now via his Soundcloud, as well as a 7 inch split via Denmark Records earlier last year. Now, Crash Symbols babies Pressed And and their Holy Other esque track 'Parties' has been under the hands of Holygrailers, adding a little of his mysterious signature to the original. And for our American readers, don't miss out on Pressed And's US tour which kicks off on the 16th; dates here. Pressed And - Parties (Holygrailers remix)

Branches: “Pré-Natal / Barco para Zamami”.

11 Jan 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Two new cassettes by Portugal's Pedro Rios aka Branches on two of my favorite tape imprints, good times! The first one is Primeira Vez, a surprisingly rather dark, gloomy and contemplative effort that's gonna be dropped next week via Triple You Tapes. Listen to "Pré-Natal" below, a slowly meandering meditation that feels like a lost track of mid-noughties free-folk improv. Branches - Pré-Natal The second Branches tape is named Ninguém É Como Tu and arrives via our beloved Chicago via Kansas boutique imprint Sold Melts. Sample track "Barco para Zamami" immediately feels like the rising sun if listened to after "Pré-Natal", a loop-based ambient incursion that is in no way less meditative but a lot brighter and (almost) blithe. Unfortunately hadn't have the chance to listen to the whole thing yet but if the cover art is any indication, I guess Ninguém É Como Tu is Pedro Rios in his light-hearted mode. Read more → Two new cassettes by Portugal's Pedro Rios aka Branches on two of my favorite tape imprints, good times! The first one is Primeira Vez, a surprisingly rather dark, gloomy and contemplative effort that's gonna be dropped next week via Triple You Tapes. Listen to "Pré-Natal" below, a slowly meandering meditation that feels like a lost track of mid-noughties free-folk improv. Branches - Pré-Natal The second Branches tape is named Ninguém É Como Tu and arrives via our beloved Chicago via Kansas boutique imprint Sold Melts. Sample track "Barco para Zamami" immediately feels like the rising sun if listened to after "Pré-Natal", a loop-based ambient incursion that is in no way less meditative but a lot brighter and (almost) blithe. Unfortunately hadn't have the chance to listen to the whole thing yet but if the cover art is any indication, I guess Ninguém É Como Tu is Pedro Rios in his light-hearted mode.

Cc_: “Vendy”.

11 Jan 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Had already enjoyed these on Friendship Bracelet recently, and now Georgia's C Powers hit me up with a link to the first few tracks of his new (side?) project Cc_. "Vendy" is a pretty dope, slightly classic Chicago-informed "post office house" jam (the artist's designation) that's actually surprisingly fresh and comes completely out of the blue, while "Gryphon Perc" is more rhythm-focused, with some very worthwhile, off-kilter sampling efforts. Very nice new direction. (Photo) Read more → Had already enjoyed these on Friendship Bracelet recently, and now Georgia's C Powers hit me up with a link to the first few tracks of his new (side?) project Cc_. "Vendy" is a pretty dope, slightly classic Chicago-informed "post office house" jam (the artist's designation) that's actually surprisingly fresh and comes completely out of the blue, while "Gryphon Perc" is more rhythm-focused, with some very worthwhile, off-kilter sampling efforts. Very nice new direction. (Photo)

Video premiere: Hooray For Earth - “Realize It’s Not The Sun”.

10 Jan 2012 — Tonje Thilesen

You've obviously already heard Hooray For Earth's splendid intro track "Realize It's Not The Sun" from their last year's debut True Loves, which made both my album and tracks list last year. Better late then never, Noel Heroux sent us some rather fitting visuals for the song below, taken of the NYC traffic feed. He briefly explains: "I see New York as a good place for me to live because I'm terribly anxiety prone. I think it just helps me to be in a busy place, [especially] somewhere that's equally as loud. People are interesting, really scary, and occasionally wonderful. There are a lot of people here." Read more → You've obviously already heard Hooray For Earth's splendid intro track "Realize It's Not The Sun" from their last year's debut True Loves, which made both my album and tracks list last year. Better late then never, Noel Heroux sent us some rather fitting visuals for the song below, taken of the NYC traffic feed. He briefly explains: "I see New York as a good place for me to live because I'm terribly anxiety prone. I think it just helps me to be in a busy place, [especially] somewhere that's equally as loud. People are interesting, really scary, and occasionally wonderful. There are a lot of people here."

Video: Julia Holter - “Marienbad”.

10 Jan 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Watch the video for the first single off Julia Holter's Ekstasis, one of 2012 most eagerly anticipated albums, as it is the follow-up to her 2011 masterpiece Tragedy. The LP will be out March 8 via RVNG Intl. (via) Read more → Watch the video for the first single off Julia Holter's Ekstasis, one of 2012 most eagerly anticipated albums, as it is the follow-up to her 2011 masterpiece Tragedy. The LP will be out March 8 via RVNG Intl. (via)

Faron Square: “Sugar Shake”.

10 Jan 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Further shaping the sound of modern-day Tokyo, here's a new tune by one of our Cuz Me Pain posse favorites, Faron Square, featuring their signature sound of blurred-out, beat-infected haziness (yes, haziness - if appropriate, we still gonna use this word in 2012). There's also a very nice remix of "Turn Over the Leaves" by label mates The Beauty that you may listen to over here. Can't wait for the already announced forthcoming Cuz Me Pain compilation that's due sometime in February. Faron Square - Sugar Shake Read more → Further shaping the sound of modern-day Tokyo, here's a new tune by one of our Cuz Me Pain posse favorites, Faron Square, featuring their signature sound of blurred-out, beat-infected haziness (yes, haziness - if appropriate, we still gonna use this word in 2012). There's also a very nice remix of "Turn Over the Leaves" by label mates The Beauty that you may listen to over here. Can't wait for the already announced forthcoming Cuz Me Pain compilation that's due sometime in February. Faron Square - Sugar Shake