Video: Fluorescent Heights - “Paranormal Experience”.

16 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Here's the new, Behind the Walk-In-made and aptly VHS-dripping video for the trippy hypnagogia of Fluorescent Heights' "Paranormal Experience", one of the tracks of the Swede's fabulous debut LP Tourism. Tourism is out via Subsuburban. Get it here. Previously: Fluorescent Heights - Paranormal Experience Read more → Here's the new, Behind the Walk-In-made and aptly VHS-dripping video for the trippy hypnagogia of Fluorescent Heights' "Paranormal Experience", one of the tracks of the Swede's fabulous debut LP Tourism. Tourism is out via Subsuburban. Get it here. Previously: Fluorescent Heights - Paranormal Experience

Video Sunday vol. 22

15 Apr 2012 — NFOP

Zone out this Sunday evening with fresh videos featuring tunes from Voder Deth Squad, Pleq & Lauki, Stay+ x Hyetal, Kuedo, Sad Souls and jj. "Telogen" by Alan Kępski (music: Pleq & Lauki) Voder Deth Squad - II (by Matthieu Séry) Hyetal - Searchlight (STAY+ remix) Kuedo - Ascension Phase Sad Souls - In a Forest With Leaves in Your Hair (by Alex Williams) jj - Beautiful Life (by Patricia Paulsson) Read more → Zone out this Sunday evening with fresh videos featuring tunes from Voder Deth Squad, Pleq & Lauki, Stay+ x Hyetal, Kuedo, Sad Souls and jj. "Telogen" by Alan Kępski (music: Pleq & Lauki) Voder Deth Squad - II (by Matthieu Séry) Hyetal - Searchlight (STAY+ remix) Kuedo - Ascension Phase Sad Souls - In a Forest With Leaves in Your Hair (by Alex Williams) jj - Beautiful Life (by Patricia Paulsson)

Stream: Lyonnais - Want For Wish For Nowhere.

14 Apr 2012 — Tonje Thilesen

Released via Hoss Records back in March 20th, I was sent the rather stunning debut LP of Atlanta based psych-drone quartet Lyonnais just before SXSW last month, and because of this it ended up at the bottom of the bundle of vinyls I brought home from the promising land. Now that's been said, Want For Wish For Nowhere had been stuck in my mind ever since I gave it its first proper spin, a little similar to the Finnish krautrockers slash shoegazers Siinai did on their splendid debut Olympic Games back in 2011. Obviously, the references between them two are plenty, mostly and funnily enough on Lyonnais' track "Dusted at Mount Sinai"; which is perhaps the most krautrock-esque track on Want To Wish For Nowhere. Atmospherically Lyonnais also claims to pick up inspiration from the dark post-rock of Richmond's Labradford (now that makes sense), dressed up in dark drones of slow and fuzzy build-ups, all though definitely more explosive and piercing than our Finnish friends in Siinai — sometimes even to the border of frightening. Stream the album below, or order the 12 inch vinyl via Hoss Records' website. Read more → Released via Hoss Records back in March 20th, I was sent the rather stunning debut LP of Atlanta based psych-drone quartet Lyonnais just before SXSW last month, and because of this it ended up at the bottom of the bundle of vinyls I brought home from the promising land. Now that's been said, Want For Wish For Nowhere had been stuck in my mind ever since I gave it its first proper spin, a little similar to the Finnish krautrockers slash shoegazers Siinai did on their splendid debut Olympic Games back in 2011. Obviously, the references between them two are plenty, mostly and funnily enough on Lyonnais' track "Dusted at Mount Sinai"; which is perhaps the most krautrock-esque track on Want To Wish For Nowhere. Atmospherically Lyonnais also claims to pick up inspiration from the dark post-rock of Richmond's Labradford (now that makes sense), dressed up in dark drones of slow and fuzzy build-ups, all though definitely more explosive and piercing than our Finnish friends in Siinai — sometimes even to the border of frightening. Stream the album below, or order the 12 inch vinyl via Hoss Records' website.

Premiere: FAY - “What’s the Use”.

13 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Incredibly excited about the upcoming full-length by enigmatic female solo artist FAY, a wildly unique effort that is tough to classify in any sense. Fractured, intricate beats and fancifully processed and rearranged vocals and sounds, sometimes kind of resembling early Missy Elliot material, at other times simply unanticipated and mind-boggling. FAY's approach to composition and arrangement is probably best illustrated by the LP's cover art, with which the artist vividly elucidates her own method: "The cover art demonstrates that the record was edited visually. each sound is placed, not in a grid or a sequence, but its distance in time from the others is measured by visual space. In this way, I could retain a human element, and a performative element. Also, there was an opportunity for chance. A rhythm I wouldn't have constructed on my own, a section of a vocal line accidentally looped, creating a rhythm. Also in this way I could have slight variation constantly. Each measure being slightly different. Or I could have hesitations or a stronger attack. I was made to be conscious of every sound I was making along the linear path, rather than setting up a sequence and letting it run or loop." DIN will be released by Time No Place and is due June 13 digitally and June 25 on vinyl. Read more → Incredibly excited about the upcoming full-length by enigmatic female solo artist FAY, a wildly unique effort that is tough to classify in any sense. Fractured, intricate beats and fancifully processed and rearranged vocals and sounds, sometimes kind of resembling early Missy Elliot material, at other times simply unanticipated and mind-boggling. FAY's approach to composition and arrangement is probably best illustrated by the LP's cover art, with which the artist vividly elucidates her own method: "The cover art demonstrates that the record was edited visually. each sound is placed, not in a grid or a sequence, but its distance in time from the others is measured by visual space. In this way, I could retain a human element, and a performative element. Also, there was an opportunity for chance. A rhythm I wouldn't have constructed on my own, a section of a vocal line accidentally looped, creating a rhythm. Also in this way I could have slight variation constantly. Each measure being slightly different. Or I could have hesitations or a stronger attack. I was made to be conscious of every sound I was making along the linear path, rather than setting up a sequence and letting it run or loop." DIN will be released by Time No Place and is due June 13 digitally and June 25 on vinyl.

Looks Like Miaou: “Minuit 25”.

13 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Informed by no wave, early punk and garage, male/female duo Looks Like Miao certainly takes comfort in the noisy side of things. Calling the remoteness of the French countryside home, their debut is filled with an odd sort of bustling nervousness that usually does not spring to mind when thinking about the stereotypical origin of vin rouge and joie de vivre (pardon). But be that as it may, this is all commendably raw and unpolished material here, straightforward and playful and most of all almost grotesquely accessible, especially the stupefying and thoroughly hilarious "Canif & Diana Ross", but just as well the reverb-dripping, strangely romantic interplay "Minuit 25 ", the LP's second single that was revealed earlier this week. To record the whole album took either exactly 27 minutes (its running length) or a couple of years for all its concealed artsy conceptualisation, but either way it's an alarmingly enjoyable effort. Warmly recommended, provided you dare to step away from the pacifying coziness of Balam Acab for a minute. Looks Like Miaou's self-titled LP will be out April 30 on Brisbane, Australia-based Bon Voyage. Be sure to also check out the even grittier and more furious "Canif & Diana Ross": Read more → Informed by no wave, early punk and garage, male/female duo Looks Like Miao certainly takes comfort in the noisy side of things. Calling the remoteness of the French countryside home, their debut is filled with an odd sort of bustling nervousness that usually does not spring to mind when thinking about the stereotypical origin of vin rouge and joie de vivre (pardon). But be that as it may, this is all commendably raw and unpolished material here, straightforward and playful and most of all almost grotesquely accessible, especially the stupefying and thoroughly hilarious "Canif & Diana Ross", but just as well the reverb-dripping, strangely romantic interplay "Minuit 25 ", the LP's second single that was revealed earlier this week. To record the whole album took either exactly 27 minutes (its running length) or a couple of years for all its concealed artsy conceptualisation, but either way it's an alarmingly enjoyable effort. Warmly recommended, provided you dare to step away from the pacifying coziness of Balam Acab for a minute. Looks Like Miaou's self-titled LP will be out April 30 on Brisbane, Australia-based Bon Voyage. Be sure to also check out the even grittier and more furious "Canif & Diana Ross":

Airbird: “Goodnight”.

13 Apr 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Just in case you missed it, the latest tune by long-standing NFOP favorite Airbird was debuted earlier this week, "Goodnight" being a lush and atmospheric, pretty cinematic synth pop tune that instantly evokes images of extended night cruises, distant inner city lights and deserted relics of civilisation, leaving the listener with a soothed yet somewhat disillusioned mind. And to be clear, that's basically a good thing to feel. After all, we'll probably never find our way back, but it's good to know that we've been there at least once. Now however, it's time for the closing credits. "Goodnight" will be part of Airbird's Trust EP, which is out May 29 via Software. (via) Read more → Just in case you missed it, the latest tune by long-standing NFOP favorite Airbird was debuted earlier this week, "Goodnight" being a lush and atmospheric, pretty cinematic synth pop tune that instantly evokes images of extended night cruises, distant inner city lights and deserted relics of civilisation, leaving the listener with a soothed yet somewhat disillusioned mind. And to be clear, that's basically a good thing to feel. After all, we'll probably never find our way back, but it's good to know that we've been there at least once. Now however, it's time for the closing credits. "Goodnight" will be part of Airbird's Trust EP, which is out May 29 via Software. (via)

EmAy: “Just aMuk”.

12 Apr 2012 — Tonje Thilesen

If you happen to be a long-time reader of this blog, you might know that Ontario, Canada's Mubarik Adams aka EmAy has been one of our very favourite experimental rappers in the "blogosphere", ever since we stumbled upon his rework of Karen O and the Kids back in the spring of 2010. And even so, EmAy has definitely proved to evolve musically during the past two years he frequently has been putting up new tunes on the internet; the earlier ones with production leaning more towards shoegaze esque, glitchy beats, both with or without his own vocals. The rough and exploring sound of EmAy's earlier productions is still intact on his brand new LP Adam however, but with sharper edges and perhaps more polished lyrics, all though still having a strong DIY touch in its whole. He even did a track with the finest experimental rockers of Ramona Falls (below), and one featuring our dearest Steffaloo — everything available for a free download of over here. EmAy - Just aMuk EmAy - Method [with Scott Kid] EmAy - Luminescence [with Ramona Falls] Read more → If you happen to be a long-time reader of this blog, you might know that Ontario, Canada's Mubarik Adams aka EmAy has been one of our very favourite experimental rappers in the "blogosphere", ever since we stumbled upon his rework of Karen O and the Kids back in the spring of 2010. And even so, EmAy has definitely proved to evolve musically during the past two years he frequently has been putting up new tunes on the internet; the earlier ones with production leaning more towards shoegaze esque, glitchy beats, both with or without his own vocals. The rough and exploring sound of EmAy's earlier productions is still intact on his brand new LP Adam however, but with sharper edges and perhaps more polished lyrics, all though still having a strong DIY touch in its whole. He even did a track with the finest experimental rockers of Ramona Falls (below), and one featuring our dearest Steffaloo — everything available for a free download of over here. EmAy - Just aMuk EmAy - Method [with Scott Kid] EmAy - Luminescence [with Ramona Falls]