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Video Sunday vol. 23

22 Apr 2012 — Tonje Thilesen
After last night's stellar and exciting event at Flamingo with the gorgeous Postiljonen, Niva, and the Nordic By Nature DJs (thanks to those of you who came by), what about some late Sunday afternoon contemplation with this week's finest selection of videos, including the incredible one for the Nicolas Jaar remix of Shlohmo's "Rained the Whole Time", but also excellent new stuff made for Eivind Opsvik, Piotr Kurek, Fanzine, Sleep Party People, and Mattisogjonas. Enjoy. Shlohmo - Rained the Whole Time (Nicolas Jaar Remix) (by Video Marsh) Eivind Opsvik - Youth Hopeth (directed by Iris Piers) Sleep Party People - Chin (by Obscura) Mattisogjonas - And There You Were (by Kristof Brandl) Fanzine - L.A. Piotr Kurek - Heat (by Moduli TV) Read more → After last night's stellar and exciting event at Flamingo with the gorgeous Postiljonen, Niva, and the Nordic By Nature DJs (thanks to those of you who came by), what about some late Sunday afternoon contemplation with this week's finest selection of videos, including the incredible one for the Nicolas Jaar remix of Shlohmo's "Rained the Whole Time", but also excellent new stuff made for Eivind Opsvik, Piotr Kurek, Fanzine, Sleep Party People, and Mattisogjonas. Enjoy. Shlohmo - Rained the Whole Time (Nicolas Jaar Remix) (by Video Marsh) Eivind Opsvik - Youth Hopeth (directed by Iris Piers) Sleep Party People - Chin (by Obscura) Mattisogjonas - And There You Were (by Kristof Brandl) Fanzine - L.A. Piotr Kurek - Heat (by Moduli TV)

Video: Philip Seymour Hoffman - “Tulips for My Buds”.

20 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann
As far as we know, our NYC boy Noah Klein has already changed his recording moniker into Cuddle Formation. The below video however is once more a manifestation of the young man's sonic adventures as Philip Seymour Hoffman, the precious endeavor that managed to fascinate and delight us oh so often. Made by the talented Broken Machine Films, the piece for "Tulips for My Buds", taken from last year's split cassette with Mutual Benefit, is a beautiful little short film about urban loneliness, and it may serve as proof that musicians don't need to move their feet to get ahead. Get the split on cassette or digitally over here. Read more → As far as we know, our NYC boy Noah Klein has already changed his recording moniker into Cuddle Formation. The below video however is once more a manifestation of the young man's sonic adventures as Philip Seymour Hoffman, the precious endeavor that managed to fascinate and delight us oh so often. Made by the talented Broken Machine Films, the piece for "Tulips for My Buds", taken from last year's split cassette with Mutual Benefit, is a beautiful little short film about urban loneliness, and it may serve as proof that musicians don't need to move their feet to get ahead. Get the split on cassette or digitally over here.

Video premiere: Blithe Field - “Mom Likes The 80’s”.

18 Apr 2012 — Tonje Thilesen
We finally got to listen to the brand new LP Warm Blood of Ohio's bedroom pop experimentalist Blithe Field a few weeks ago, and that calls for some visuals too, don't you think? Watch the weird video for "Mom Likes The 80's" below, somehow of similarity to Wolf In A Spacesuit's "Amber Hand", but nonetheless a fun and, well, absurd watch. Pre-order the 12 inch via the new French label Poulpe Mort, or through Spencer Radcliffe's own label Messy Life Records for US/CA residents. Read more → We finally got to listen to the brand new LP Warm Blood of Ohio's bedroom pop experimentalist Blithe Field a few weeks ago, and that calls for some visuals too, don't you think? Watch the weird video for "Mom Likes The 80's" below, somehow of similarity to Wolf In A Spacesuit's "Amber Hand", but nonetheless a fun and, well, absurd watch. Pre-order the 12 inch via the new French label Poulpe Mort, or through Spencer Radcliffe's own label Messy Life Records for US/CA residents.

Video: Postiljonen - “Rivers”.

18 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann
As Tonje already predicted on the last day of 2011, "there’s no doubt that these guys will shine in 2012", and Postiljonen's latest track/video only reinforces all euphoric praise already heaped on the young Stockholm-based band that comprises members from Sweden and Norway. "Rivers" is an almost absurdly picture-perfect Scandinavian dream pop gem that actually incorporates a subtle jj-like vibe, evoking delightful if kitschy images of Balearic beaches and endless summer rooftop parties. As reported yesterday, you can see for yourself this Saturday at Flamingo, when Postiljonen will be performing alongside Niva at the Swedish Wave Night that we'll be hosting together with Nordic By Nature. Send us a mail before Friday 12pm if you want to get in for free, we're giving away two +1 guest list spots. Read more → As Tonje already predicted on the last day of 2011, "there’s no doubt that these guys will shine in 2012", and Postiljonen's latest track/video only reinforces all euphoric praise already heaped on the young Stockholm-based band that comprises members from Sweden and Norway. "Rivers" is an almost absurdly picture-perfect Scandinavian dream pop gem that actually incorporates a subtle jj-like vibe, evoking delightful if kitschy images of Balearic beaches and endless summer rooftop parties. As reported yesterday, you can see for yourself this Saturday at Flamingo, when Postiljonen will be performing alongside Niva at the Swedish Wave Night that we'll be hosting together with Nordic By Nature. Send us a mail before Friday 12pm if you want to get in for free, we're giving away two +1 guest list spots.

RKSS: “Basement”.

18 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann
RKSS is a 20-year old producer from Berlin, whose terrific debut EP Basement is a haunting portrait of our hometown "in the dead of night; its dim corners occasionally shedding light, as the nightlife begins to cease and the city crawls into a rare sleep". Listen to the title track below, a rich and thoroughly thrilling exercise in dark, menacing distorted synth pads beneath rugged and convoluted beats, a very compelling first effort from a truly exciting young Berlin artist. The Basement EP is out now. Get it over here. Read more → RKSS is a 20-year old producer from Berlin, whose terrific debut EP Basement is a haunting portrait of our hometown "in the dead of night; its dim corners occasionally shedding light, as the nightlife begins to cease and the city crawls into a rare sleep". Listen to the title track below, a rich and thoroughly thrilling exercise in dark, menacing distorted synth pads beneath rugged and convoluted beats, a very compelling first effort from a truly exciting young Berlin artist. The Basement EP is out now. Get it over here.

Astronautica: “Weekends”.

18 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann
Pleasantly surprised to wake up to the mellow, cloud-gazing vibes of LA's one-woman beat venture Astronautica aka Edrina Martinez. While certainly being informed and inspired by the greater Los Angeles beat scene, think FlyLo et al., Martinez has developed a style of her own, clearly dreamier and more relaxed, however without turning her back on the intricate, sophisticated side of beat construction. Lush, sumptuous stuff here, very promising indeed. Listen to her brand new track "Weekends" below. Astronautica also recently released a self-titled digital EP via LA-based PH2 Records. Get it for free here. Astronautica - Weekends Read more → Pleasantly surprised to wake up to the mellow, cloud-gazing vibes of LA's one-woman beat venture Astronautica aka Edrina Martinez. While certainly being informed and inspired by the greater Los Angeles beat scene, think FlyLo et al., Martinez has developed a style of her own, clearly dreamier and more relaxed, however without turning her back on the intricate, sophisticated side of beat construction. Lush, sumptuous stuff here, very promising indeed. Listen to her brand new track "Weekends" below. Astronautica also recently released a self-titled digital EP via LA-based PH2 Records. Get it for free here. Astronautica - Weekends

NFOP Recommends: Noisekölln x Justice Yeldham.

17 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann
Now this is gonna be special/interesting/crass: Tomorrow night, our friends of Noisekölln are gonna host a performance by Australian noise artist Lucas Abela aka Justice Yeldham, a musician who "likes to make sound by employing things that cause bloody cuts", to quote a recent documentary on French/German TV broadcaster Arte. For a little more background, check out the 2010 interview/live performance on Nat Roe's show at WFMU. The magic takes place at West Germany and starts at 9pm. For more info go here. On top of that, the night will see the launch of the anticipated launch of Noisekölln Tapes with the initial release of nkt-001, a split between Ill Winds and Moon Wheel in an edition of 50. So if you happen to be in Berlin, this is definitely something you wouldn't wanna miss out on. Read more → Now this is gonna be special/interesting/crass: Tomorrow night, our friends of Noisekölln are gonna host a performance by Australian noise artist Lucas Abela aka Justice Yeldham, a musician who "likes to make sound by employing things that cause bloody cuts", to quote a recent documentary on French/German TV broadcaster Arte. For a little more background, check out the 2010 interview/live performance on Nat Roe's show at WFMU. The magic takes place at West Germany and starts at 9pm. For more info go here. On top of that, the night will see the launch of the anticipated launch of Noisekölln Tapes with the initial release of nkt-001, a split between Ill Winds and Moon Wheel in an edition of 50. So if you happen to be in Berlin, this is definitely something you wouldn't wanna miss out on.

Video: Outer Limitz - “I Contact”.

17 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann
By now, you've most likely heard the dope new jam by Sam Mehran aka Outer Limits Recordings aka, in this instance, Outer Limitz. However, chances are you haven't seen the equally dope and absolutely apt teaser video for the maestro's new single. Watch it below. Read more → By now, you've most likely heard the dope new jam by Sam Mehran aka Outer Limits Recordings aka, in this instance, Outer Limitz. However, chances are you haven't seen the equally dope and absolutely apt teaser video for the maestro's new single. Watch it below.
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