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NEW RELEASES MARCH 16TH ƪ(`▿▿▿▿´ƪ)

New music from the One Beat roster. 
For press enquiries please contact liv(at)onebeatdigital(dot)com

Cover photo is of Vashti Bunyan, source unknown.

One Beat PR: March '15 Sounds

Welcome to Under the Radar's weekly playlist, where we compile the best tracks to debut online in the last week (give or take). In this mix we've got new songs by Tame Impala, James Murphy, Django Django, Lower Dens, Grimes and Bleachers, Death Cab for Cutie, and more. Look no further, your weekend playlist is right here.

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Under the Radar Playlist March 20, 2015

Order the LP/free download: https://hardleft.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-hard-left

"We Are Hard Left" is the debut album from Hard Left. Brought together by the music, held together by the outrage -- Hard Left are a hard-mod/punk band borne out of a desire to explore leftist political ideas and marry them to rabble-rousing music worthy of the worldwide struggle against capital. Far from a dry exercise in doctrinaire thought, Hard Left's songs are great punk first and foremost, and ripping good fun.

The band members have been involved with punk and DIY music for nearly a century combined, including time in bands like Boyracer, Jüke, Whorl, Lunchbox and Black Tambourine, and operating the respected labels 555, Emotional Response and Slumberland Records. Initial Hard Left recording sessions in Spring 2014 led to the release of two limited edition lathe-cut singles, the Situationist-inspired "What's That Sound?" and the tough-as-nails "Safety." The band set to writing and in August 2014 gathered in the desert of Flagstaff, AZ to record. The results were two more singles ("Skinheads Home For Christmas" and a split 7" with Bad Daddies, both released in December 2014), and now this album.

"We Are Hard Left" is a concise and explosive punk record, packed with anthems of resistance and calls to action. These are crucial times that we live in, and Hard Left seek to inspire and invigorate. The opener "New Year" sets out the band's stall in fine fashion, urging listeners to "give up false needs" and embrace new beginnings. They follow with the blasting "Hard Left Rules OK," a call to arms if ever there was one. The album is tightly edited, each song on the heels of the previous one, exemplifying the group's eagerness to broadcast their message and energize their fans.

To that end, rousing chants and noisy interludes are interspersed throughout, cheeky but pointed references to their mod forebears and street-level terrace "politics." The message is always positive, the underlying mood is of hopefulness. "Hand In Hand" is an exhilarating call for solidarity and collective action, while "Future Perfect" imagines a world where the people were the true beneficiaries of the surplus created by progress, the perfect future we were all promised during the golden age of capitalism. Previous singles "Safety" and "Stay True" appear in re-recorded form, hard as nails and fitting in perfectly.

From the super-tough "Kicking If Off" to the Occupy-inspired "Red Flag" and the supremely uplifting (and also Situationist-inspired) closer "Imagination," this is a record that hits hard, crammed with guitars that soar and rage, group chants and raw-throated vocals. It's anthemic in the best way -- inspiring but never heavy-handed, a worthy successor to records by bands like The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers, Sex Pistols and The Dils.  Call it "utopian Oi" if you will, or "hard mod" or just plain punk, but don't miss out on this passionate, thrilling record.


Hard Left are:
Mike: exhortations
Donna: bass, vocals
Tim: guitar, vocals
Stewart: drums, vocals


We Are Hard Left

Lisbon, I Promise You

Obake reveal a brand new track from their second album, Mutations. Listen to "Seven Rotten Globes" 

This explosive track is instantly recognisable as Obake, their trademark heavy, lurching doom guitar riffs, make room for Lorenzo's chameleon-like vocal style, changing constantly throughout the songs duration. However, any sense of this being business as usual is soon shattered by the unpredictable pace-changing drum blasts and ear piercing electronics which hint that a broader range of dynamics are at play on the new record.

Indeed behind the scenes, the quartet comprising Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari (vocals, piano, electronics), Eraldo Bernocchi (guitar, electronics), Balazs Pandi (drums) and Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree - bass) have been undergoing a metamorphosis, changing the dynamics and channellng their talents to create this new recording.

Check out the artwork for Mutations designed by Petulia Mattioli.

Pre-Order

Obake - Seven Rotten Globes

"Take This Body" by Gill Landry

Order from Relapse Records: http://bit.ly/TorcheRestarter
Order from iTunes: http://geni.us/RestarterDLX

Available now on CD/LP/Deluxe 2xLP/Cassette/Digital via Relapse Records.

Official links:
http://www.torchemusic.com 
https://www.facebook.com/torcheofficial
http://twitter.com/torcheband
http://instagram.com/torche_band
http://torche.bandcamp.com

http://www.relapse.com
http://www.facebook.com/relapserecords
http://www.relapserecords.bandcamp.com
http://www.twitter.com/relapserecords

Torche - Minions

"Empty Nesters" is the first single off Toro Y Moi's forthcoming album "What For?" out April 7th. iTunes pre-order:  http://smarturl.it/whatfor_itunes

Lyrics:
Understand the purpose of making
Everything around you better
There are no zeros after this one
There is no one to destroy your sweater

I’ll try to hum it to you if I can’t sing
My Baby wants me back before I even leave
Smothered and covered by my high school dreams
Call Mom and Daddy cause the nest is empty
And so are you

Did you meet with your advisor?
Do you still draw in the margins?
Bubble letters reading “WHAT FOR?”
And “I wish I had a stand in...”

Let’s try to make another hit for the teens
I miss your bangs, can you cut them for me
Smothered and covered by my high school dreams
Call Mom and Daddy cause the nest is empty
And so are you





Toro Y Moi - Empty Nesters

Hannah Cohen - Fake It

Taken from the album "Apocalypse, girl" out now on Sacred Bones. & Su Tissue (Norway). 

LP/CD: http://bit.ly/1JSGMA5
iTunes:  http://smarturl.it/SBR134iTunes

Website: http://jennyhval.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennyhval
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennyhval
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jennyhval
Tour Dates: http://bit.ly/1AHBsuQ

Jenny Hval - That Battle Is Over

Artist: Inventions
Title: Escapers
Album: Maze of Woods
Release Date: March 17, 2015 U.S. / March 16 Europe

Escapers

Ezra Furman - Restless Year

Taken from the 'Magnolia - Remix EP' which is released on Tuesday, 14th April 2015.

The four-track EP features remixes from Wye Oak, White Hinterland, Sun Glitters & Death Vessel.

Wilsen will support Matthew E. White on his US tour this spring. Full tour details as follows:

18th - 20th March / SXSW 2015
22nd March / Casbah - San Diego, CA
24th March / The Echo - Los Angeles, CA
25th March / Rickshaw Stop - San Francisco, CA 
27th March / Mississippi Studios - Portland, OR 
28th March / Sunset Tavern - Seattle, WA
1st April / 7th St, Entry - Minneapolis, MN 
2nd April / Schubas - Chicago, IL
3rd April / Beachland Tavern - Cleveland, OH 
4th April / World Cafe Live Upstairs - Philadelphia, PA
5th April / Great Scott - Allston, MA
6th April / Baby's All Right - Brooklyn, NY
7th April / Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC

Wilsen - "Emperor" (Death Vessel remix)

'There's No One Crying Over Me Either' is taken from American Wrestlers self-titled album, in stores April 7th (US)/27th (EU) on Fat Possum Records

Pre-order the album and get the song 'Kelly' immediately on iTunes - smarturl.it/AmericanWrestlers

American Wrestlers - There's No One Crying Over Me Either

Karmah Ft Marcy Mane Wrist Work 2 prod Trip Dixon

Escape from Evil
Release date: March 31st (North America), March 30th (World)
Escape From Evil iTunes pre-order: po.st/EFEiTunes
Escape From Evil Ribbon Music CD/Ltd LP pre-order: po.st/EFERBN

Escape From Evil

Ondine

JUPITERGANG Real Fresh Cut

Order the LP/free download: https://hardleft.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-hard-left

"We Are Hard Left" is the debut album from Hard Left. Brought together by the music, held together by the outrage -- Hard Left are a hard-mod/punk band borne out of a desire to explore leftist political ideas and marry them to rabble-rousing music worthy of the worldwide struggle against capital. Far from a dry exercise in doctrinaire thought, Hard Left's songs are great punk first and foremost, and ripping good fun.

The band members have been involved with punk and DIY music for nearly a century combined, including time in bands like Boyracer, Jüke, Whorl, Lunchbox and Black Tambourine, and operating the respected labels 555, Emotional Response and Slumberland Records. Initial Hard Left recording sessions in Spring 2014 led to the release of two limited edition lathe-cut singles, the Situationist-inspired "What's That Sound?" and the tough-as-nails "Safety." The band set to writing and in August 2014 gathered in the desert of Flagstaff, AZ to record. The results were two more singles ("Skinheads Home For Christmas" and a split 7" with Bad Daddies, both released in December 2014), and now this album.

"We Are Hard Left" is a concise and explosive punk record, packed with anthems of resistance and calls to action. These are crucial times that we live in, and Hard Left seek to inspire and invigorate. The opener "New Year" sets out the band's stall in fine fashion, urging listeners to "give up false needs" and embrace new beginnings. They follow with the blasting "Hard Left Rules OK," a call to arms if ever there was one. The album is tightly edited, each song on the heels of the previous one, exemplifying the group's eagerness to broadcast their message and energize their fans.

To that end, rousing chants and noisy interludes are interspersed throughout, cheeky but pointed references to their mod forebears and street-level terrace "politics." The message is always positive, the underlying mood is of hopefulness. "Hand In Hand" is an exhilarating call for solidarity and collective action, while "Future Perfect" imagines a world where the people were the true beneficiaries of the surplus created by progress, the perfect future we were all promised during the golden age of capitalism. Previous singles "Safety" and "Stay True" appear in re-recorded form, hard as nails and fitting in perfectly.

From the super-tough "Kicking If Off" to the Occupy-inspired "Red Flag" and the supremely uplifting (and also Situationist-inspired) closer "Imagination," this is a record that hits hard, crammed with guitars that soar and rage, group chants and raw-throated vocals. It's anthemic in the best way -- inspiring but never heavy-handed, a worthy successor to records by bands like The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers, Sex Pistols and The Dils.  Call it "utopian Oi" if you will, or "hard mod" or just plain punk, but don't miss out on this passionate, thrilling record.


Hard Left are:
Mike: exhortations
Donna: bass, vocals
Tim: guitar, vocals
Stewart: drums, vocals


Hard Left - Kicking It Off

Dex (5 years old) - drums/yelling

Waylon (Dad) - guitar

ROCK SKULLS - Maniac Brain Man

"Little Wanderer" is from Death Cab for Cutie's new album 'Kintsugi' out now: smarturl.it/Kintsugi

Follow Death Cab for Cutie Online
facebook.com/deathcabforcutie
twitter.com/dcfc
youtube.com/dcfctv
deathcabforcutie.com

Little Wanderer

Hard Left - Hand In Hand

Reflections EP
OUT NOW on 12" vinyl
Official Webstore: po.st/DDreflectionsVINYL
Watch the Live video for Reflections, performed at RAK Studios: po.st/DDreflectionsRAK

Tracklisting:
Reflections
Reflections (Happa Remix)
Reflections (Jellymans Midnight Jelly Jam Remix)
Reflections (Leith Waterworld Instrumental Remix)

Born Under Saturn Album out now -po.st/BornUnderSaturn

www.djangodjango.co.uk
www.because.co.uk
P&C 2015 Because Music

Released by:
Because Music

Reflections

Hard Left - Red Flag

Hard Left - Hard Left Rules OK

Hard Left - Holiday

Hard Left - New Year

Hard Left - Future Perfect

Hard Left - Stay True

Crash Kills Four - Machines

"Brought to the Water" by Deafheaven from the album 'New Bermuda,' available October 2nd

Pre-order on iTunes: http://found.ee/DeafheavenNewBermuda
Pre-order on CD and vinyl: http://found.ee/DeafheavenNBstore

Official Site: http://deafheaven.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deafheaven
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deafheavenband
Instagram: https://instagram.com/deafheavenband/

Deafheaven - Brought to the Water

Electric Cool-Aide w Tony - American Ruse

Electric Cool-Aide w Tony - Day My Baby gave me a Surprize

Dodge Dart - 911

Dodge Dart  -  gonna fuck you up

Hard Left is a political punk band inspired by liberatory leftist movements of the past and present. Our music is a soundtrack for direct action, an invitation to critical thought and a challenge to complacency. We privilege the "we" over the "I" and argue for the centrality of class struggle in our collective battle against neoliberalism, authoritarianism and imperialism. Hard Left believes in the power of art to enlighten as well as entertain, and we strive to do both.

Hard Left - Kicking It Off

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