you were so young

2014

Lately @.@

#09 SoS aka Soundcloud only Sessions

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LiStening Now // March 10th

New Indie songs Week 11 - Best of 2014

Yäy

2014 Spring

Lawman

Taken from the super limited bonus flexi that comes with the first few hundred copies of Terry Malts' ace new album "Nobody Realizes This Is Nowhere."

Out now on Slumberland Records.

More info, orders: http://www.slumberlandrecords.com/catalog/show/259
Get it from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/tmnrtin-itunes

Terry Malts - I Could Be Happy (Altered Images cover)

Taken from the album "Stars Are Our Home."
Out now on Slumberland Records (US) and Sonic Cathedral (UK)

Order the digital download from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/bhb-itunes
Order the LP/CD: http://smarturl.it/bhb-album

more info: www.blackheartedbrother.com
Black Hearted Brother Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackheartedbrother

It was Alfred Bester, if I recall correctly, who called 'the stars my destination', in his brilliant novel of the same name from 1956. Long considered a libertarian science fiction classic, it's also notable for featuring one of the very first accounts of synaesthesia in English-language fiction. This might be drawing a particularly long bow, but the title of Black Hearted Brother's debut, "Stars Are Our Home", immediately brought Bester's book to mind – and there's definitely something of the synaesthesic experience about this album, overflowing with enraptured, glowing textures, flaring white light like magnesium, in consort with brilliant red-blue waves of psychedelia.

Of course, the first thing that might crane your head towards "Stars Are Our Home" is the group's membership: Neil Halstead, the éminence grise behind Slowdive and Mojave 3; Mark Van Hoen, an original member of Seefeel, subsequently working solo and as Locust; and Nick Holton, the main mover behind Holton's Opulent Oog, and member of Coley Park, who have released albums on Halstead's Shady Lane label. They had previously converged on Halstead's 2001 solo album, "Sleeping On Roads," though Van Hoen also co-produced Mojave 3's "Out Of Tune" (1998), "Excuses For Travelers" (2000) and "Spoon & Rafter" (2003), while Holton took up production duties for Halstead's "Palindrome Hunches" (2012). Van Hoen and Halstead go back much further still, to 1992, when they were in Seefeel and Slowdive respectively: 'Mark taught Neil much that was electronic and ambient music.'

You could hear that education bearing fruit with Slowdive's late-period masterpiece, 1995's "Pygmalion." In some ways, "Stars Are Our Home" echoes that album's experimental process, if not the outcome, as Black Hearted Brother are a very different, distinctive beast, often indulging in what Halstead, self-deprecatingly, describes as 'a lot of very long and indulgent space rawk.' And indeed, that space-rock drive is writ loud and clear on the album's opening title track, an instrumental bliss-out that navigates through ocean-tides of FX-drenched guitar. But there's a lot more to it: 'The idea was to just make a record that was in some ways "unedited",' Halstead continues. 'To not worry about a particular sound or style, but to just go with the flow. We all make quite focused records individually so, as Mark says, it's our "guilty pleasures" album.' That seems about right, except with "Stars Are Our Home," the outcome is no guilt, all pleasure.

'Neil and Nick had, I think, started a few months before they asked me to join the party,' Van Hoen recalls. 'I think they had a few songs on the go, and needed an extra hand to add a few funny noises and generally add to the chaos – or maybe bring some order to the chaos.' Van Hoen has picked up on the dialectical nature of "Stars Are Our Home" here, its "order" and its "chaos": it's a rich, compelling album full of unexpected twists and turns, at times overloading the sensorium with so much material you're drenched in noise, but it'll just as quickly flip back on itself and drift through a glazed-eye, agrarian moment of acoustic melancholy (see the start of "Time In The Machine", which, as if to prove my point, takes less than a minute to build into a clangorous, droning monster).

So, there's a whole lot going on in these grooves, and plenty of it's unexpected, or from unexpected sources. The trio plays fast and loose with what listeners might consider their pre-ordained 'roles'. 'Primarily the songs themselves were started either by Nick or Neil individually,' Van Hoen explains, 'but then edited, developed and generally messed around with and rendered almost unlistenable by either myself or the others. The roles were not always clear cut. Sometimes Nick would be playing keyboards and synths, and myself guitars.' Lyrics on the record feel like another texture, another layer: sometimes they're invocatory chants, sometimes Halstead's and Holton's voices are ghosted by electronic manipulation, as on "Oh Crust". Often there's more going on than at first glance, and an index of the album's lyrical concerns runs to 'romance, sci-fi, places to go on holiday, real UFO abduction, the duality in the meaning of words, lament for the loss of psychedelic freedoms by the masses…'

"Stars Are Our Home" is brave and beautiful, mysterious and resonant. Its experimental edges never forget the importance of the pop moment; the best way to bring people around to your way of hearing is to seduce their ears, and there's seduction plenty here, pure pop like "Take Heart", the Other Green World of "I'm Back", the closing driftwork that is "Look Out Here They Come". A real head-wrecker of an album. And what does the future hold? The trio speaks as one: 'Black Hearted Brother will grow and mature into something very sophisticated in the coming years. A kind of comedic-space-rock-dancehall outfit to define a zeitgeist for the 22nd century, if you like.' Ha, yeah – amen, brothers!

Black Hearted Brother - This Is How It Feels (Single Edit)

Released on October 29, 2013.

Digital: http://apple.co/295EQ0M
Physical: https://www.omnianmusicgroup.com/products/the-swamps

Widowspeak // Calico

Out now on Slumberland Records (US) and Tough Love (UK)

Limited edition white vinyl: http://smarturl.it/gntnl-vinyl
Expanded digital edition from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/gntnl-itunes

Belfast four-piece Girls Names released their critically acclaimed second album, The New Life, in February and it marked a new direction for the band altogether. That directional shift is emphasized even further by a new limited edition 12" EP, entitled "The Next Life."

With the artwork making a playful nod to Bowie's latest record, it's not surprising that the EP should see the band experiment with the sonic make up of their last album. On the A side is a cover version of Brian Eno's 'Third Uncle'. Recorded in August of this year, it is the first recorded Girls Names track to feature new drummer Gib Cassidy and offers a telling glimpse at what creative steps the band may next take. On the flip are two incredible remixes of tracks taken from the sister record. The first is by producer/composer/dance don legend David Holmes, who lends a somewhat European elan to the titular track. The second sees Gabe Gurnsey from Factory Floor add his band's characteristic dance floor focus to Girls Names' motorik groove, turning in something that jitters and pulses in a manner befitting of any track attributed the Factory Floor moniker.

Girls Names - Third Uncle

Unveiled

'N.A.P. North American Poetry' Released on February 4th, 2014.

Order here: http://bit.ly/1f6lVgM

Juan Wauters // Water

Juan Wauters // Escucho Mucho

Download the remix - pay what you like http://modelcitizenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/all-those-friendly-people-the-remixes

All Those Friendly People original video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j4l_NdkYMQ

Album - Lily of The Valley - https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/lily-of-the-valley/id514198409

All Those Friendly People

All Those Friendly People (Nat Walker Remix)

Spectres - The Sky Of All Places

To download this track, visit itun.es/i66B3RR

Look for our upcoming album, out this summer on Kanine Records

"Honey Do" is also on the limited edition, vinyl-only Kanine Record Store Day Compilation, out April 19th

Beverly is Drew Citron & Frankie Rose

www.facebook.com/wearebeverly
www.twitter.com/wearebeverly
www.instagram.com/wearebeverly

Careers

Honey Do

Produced and Mixed at Wax LTD. Studios in Los Angeles, CA. by Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry. Mastered by Pete Lyman.

Order Limited Edition 7" Vinyl: http://b3scirecords.bigcartel.com/product/b3sr-004-rare-monk-splice-sleep-attack

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the young turks of Rare Monk have a sonic resilience that’s like everything and nothing you've ever heard. While the obvious signposts are there to guide you (Modest Mouse, Sonic Youth, Phoenix), Rare Monk combine their love of both 90s and contemporary Indie Rock with a fevered Pop intensity, before shooting the whole thing into outer space to see what comes back. As frontman Dorian Aites puts it, “Although we draw upon many genres for inspiration, we’ve been creating our own thing based on nothing other than the idea that, ‘these are the songs we wrote cause they sound cool’”. 

The psychedelic insanity can be traced back to their college roots, when the guys were the go-to band for drunkin‘ dorm rooms and sonic exploration. In 2012 Rare Monk teamed up with noted producer Skyler Norwood (Blind Pilot, Horsefeathers, Talkdemonic) for their self-released EP, ‘Death By Proxy’. The giddy pop thrill of the title track and the funky, slow burn of “Underground” act as the band's mission statement, and according to Dorian, “Is pretty genuine. I think the important thing here is not to try and fit a compartmentalized soundscape, or to try and be different from everyone else; the importance lies in doing what you are passionate about. Passion is genuine.” 

In 2014 Rare Monk release a limited edition 7” AA-side single with new songs “Splice” and “Sleep/Attack” via B3SCI Records. The release was recorded and produced late Summer 2013 in Los Angeles at Wax LTD Studios by Wally Gagel (Best Coast, Muse, Family Of The Year, Folk Implosion). The songs showcase the next frontier for a band who venture toward a lauded career, capturing the sheer energy of an incredible live show, bridging a sound for the masses and that of music appreciation.

Purchase

Rare Monk - Splice

We wrote this in a Brooklyn basement, where we write most of our tunes, and like most of our best work it came out of a mistake. This time it was in a synth setting which we ended up loving. We followed it down the rabbit hole, and found this song. 

It's about the beautiful agony of secretly being in love with someone... 

(while openly being in love with arps)

Free Download

Too Late for Words

Released on April 1, 2014. 

Digital: http://apple.co/1faFMrn
Physical: https://www.omnianmusicgroup.com/products/salad-days


Mac DeMarco // Brother

Artist: Inventions
Title: Entity
Album: Inventions
Order CD/LP Here: http://shop.temporaryresidence.com/trr231
Order iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/inventions/id829805085

Order iTunes

Inventions - Entity

StaG - I Think I'll Shout (Brothertiger Remix)

Celeste

<b>Cherry Ghost - The World Could Turn</b>

Taken from the forthcoming album 'Herd Runners' out Monday 12th May 2014 on Heavenly Recordings.

Preorder the album from the Heavenly emporium here (first 200 vinyls and CDs signed)
http://heavenlyemporium.greedbag.com/buy/herd-runners/

https://www.facebook.com/cherryghostofficial
https://twitter.com/CherryGhostband
http://cherryghost.co.uk/

The World Could Turn

Vinyl: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/maya-jane-dont-put-me-in-your/521656-01/

Watch the trailer for the new LIVE album (CD, DVD and book) 'The North Borders Tour - Live': youtu.be/onCHyksRWiE
More info & pre-order here: http://bonobomusic.com/news/live

Maya Jane Coles : Something In The Air - Bonobo Remix

Released on april 19, 2014. 

Order here: https://www.omnianmusicgroup.com/products/memory-loss

The Snow // Memory Loss

OOM VELT out 8.25.2014

Special Limited Edition 12" Cream Vinyl available fore pre-order at http://saltcathedralmusic.com


www.facebook.com/saltcathedral

Good Winds

Taken from the ‘36’ EP released 10th March.
Buy '36' from iTunes: po.st/36fb

Follow Redlight:
www.facebook.com/ThisIsRedlight
www.redlightmusic.co.uk/
www.twitter.com/UKREDLIGHT
www.youtube.com/user/RedlightVEVO

Redlight- Thunder feat. Syron

'Outrun Me' will be released by DIY label Art is Hard with A side 'Luna' on a flexi disc 7" with B-side and zine on 7th April 2014. Pre-order here: artishardrecords.limitedrun.com/products/…flexizine

Fear of Men's debut album, 'Loom' will be released by Kanine Records on the 21st April in the UK, 22nd in the US, on CD, Digital and Vinyl formats.

A limited deluxe two coloured vinyl edition of 'Loom' will be released on Record Store Day, April 19th.

Pre order the album at www.fearofmen.co.uk

ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS

15th April - The Dome, Studio Theatre, Brighton
16th April - Birthdays, London
18th April - Brooklyn Bazaar, New York
19th April - Rough Trade, New York

US TOUR

4/24 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall # 
4/25 - Montreal, Quebec @ Le Belmont #
4/26 - Toronto, Ontario @ Horseshoe Tavern #
4/28 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle #
4/29 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock #
5/02 - Vancouver, British Columbia @ Fortune Sound Club #
5/3 - Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project #
5/4 - Portland, OR @ Holocene #
5/6 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent #
5/7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour #
5/9 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah #
5/10 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom #
5/11 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sister #
5/13 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge #
5/15 - Kansas CIty, MO @ The Record Bar #
5/16 - Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar #
5/17 - Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe #
5/18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe #
5/19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's #
5/21 - Washington, DC @ Rock 'n' Roll Hotel #
5/22 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom #
  
# w/ The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

Luna

Outrun Me

Buy EP on CD: http://bit.ly/LLYLICD
Buy EP on iTunes: smarturl.it/ElliphantEP
Buy EP on Amazon:http://bit.ly/LLYLIAmazon

Unapologetic and often outspoken, Elliphant has lived all over the world, including the streets of India as a teenager, and it’s exactly these unique life experiences that have led her to create such powerful material in the studio.

Elliphant’s ‘Look Like You Love It’ EP features a superstar cast of producers  including DJ/producer extraordinaires Skrillex, TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek, Dr. Luke and Diplo.

The first single off the EP ‘Revolusion’ embodies Elliphant’s undeniable edge and desire to shake things up amongst an already complacent generation and is exactly what sets her apart from other female artists who dominate the charts.

Watch the Revolusion Music Video @ http://youtu.be/QTRGx6kv3ps

Taking her new material on the road, Elliphant will be performing live in Brooklyn and Los Angeles in April and plans to tour more cities this summer.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
04/18 – Echo – Los Angeles, LA 

Produced and Mixed by A.C and Billboard for Prescription Songs

Elliphant
Facebook: www.facebook.com/elliphantmusic
Twitter: twitter.com/elliphantmusic
Soundcloud: @elliphantmusic

Revolusion

Buy on iTunes

Elliphant - Revolusion

One year deep, we’re proud to present our radio show on the legendary pirate-turned-premier-underground-dance-station Rinse FM. Broadcasting biweekly across the world on on the first and third Thursdays of the month – this is the place to hear exclusives and guest mixes from a generation of international artists spanning hip hop to techno to soul and experimental, brought together by our residents The Blessings & Joseph Marinetti.

You can stream the show live from the Rinse site or app.
A. G. COOK
JOSEPH MARINETTI
THE BLESSINGS

5pm LA | 8pm NY | 1am UK | 10am JP → rinse.fm/player

SXSW RSVP

LUCKYME x RINSE 32 ft A. G. COOK

Bleep → http://smarturl.it/jg-bleep
iTunes → http://smarturl.it/jg-itunes 

No Excuse from Phantom Vibrate EP 
Released April 28th 2014 | Catalogue Number: LM021

A1 No Excuse
B1 Feel What
B2 Night Tracking

© LuckyMe Records 2014

↓ ALL LIVE DATES ↓

SXSW - March 12th - LuckyMe x Warp Showcase (NEW HARDWARE SHOW DEBUT) 
http://sxsw.warp.net
SXSW - March 13th - Resident Advisor 
SXSW - March 15th - AM Only BBQ
SXSW - March 15th - Hype Hotel LIVE

March 6th - Newcastle, World HQ - bit.ly/1icOjgZ
March 7th - Southport, Bugged Out Weekender - bit.ly/1l5oyRi
March 8th - Dublin, Twisted Pepper - bit.ly/1cx5mfL
March 19 - Burlington, Signal Kitchen - ticketf.ly/1icOp8f
March 20 - Chicago, Primary - ticketf.ly/MQ7UJo
March 21 - Philadelphia, Dolphin Tavern - ticketf.ly/1otwsUT
March 22 - New Orleans, Republic
March 23 - Los Angele, Sound - AMP - ticketf.ly/1l5oWzv
March 25 - San Francisco, 1015 Folsom - bit.ly/1e4Xkpg
March 28 - Miami, LMNT - bit.ly/1e4Xkpg
March 29 - Miami, WMC LuckyMe X RedBull
April 17 - Brooklyn, Output - ticketf.ly/1fOy1Y9
April 19 - Washington, U Street Music Hall - bit.ly/1gXoO25
April 20 - Montreal, Espace Reunion (LIVE) - bit.ly/1qeHiSe
April 24th - London, St Johns Church (LIVE) - bit.ly/1jUBkSL
May 26 - Detroit, Movement Festival - bit.ly/1cx5EDw
May 28 - Seattle, Q Nightclub
May 29 - Vancouver, Fortune Sound Club
May 31st - Lyon, Nuits Sonores (LIVE) - bit.ly/P3QvPC
June 7th - Manchester, Parklife Festival - bit.ly/NzXRcl

Phantom Vibrate EP

iTunes

No Excuse

The Planty Herbs - Whispers

Loney Dear - My Heart (Holy Strays remix)

unmastered/unsigned Edit
Track: Otis Redding - Sitting on the dock of the bay
Release Date: 22 Feb 12

Feel free to Downlod :) 
Thank you for your comment and support. 

stay tuned & thank you Sunny

O. R. - Sitting on the dock (Sense of Sun Edit)

The Cigarettes -  You Were So Young

A little present because we hit the 1000 followers.
Free to download, free to enjoy!

The Snow // Memory Loss

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