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Top Tracks of 2013: The Mary Onettes - "Hit The Waves" http://rmdmusicblog.com/2014/01/14/top-tracks-of-2013-part-4/

JAN/FEB 2013 FORCE FIELD MIXTAPE

Coffee (Helado Negro Remix)

single

shadow

Tunnels

Dead Like My Heart

Way Low

From the album Glowing Mouth by Milagres.

Milagres - Glowing Mouth

Scuba - Before (After)

House on Fire

Heart

Precious Sparkle

It seems odd that the four-piece Wax Idols reside in Oakland, California. Especially considering the fact that the band’s sophomore LP "Discipline & Desire," out March 26th on Slumberland Records, embodies a dark, full, twisted sound: something that feels more appropriate to the foggy, damp British climate than that of sunny California. But that's Wax Idols -- zigging where other might zag, and always going their own way.

Compared to Wax Idols' debut LP "No Future" (a raw, hook-heavy punk effort written and recorded primarily by Fortune in 2010/2011 and released on Chicago's Hozac Records), "Discipline & Desire" is more a group effort as the band -- Jen Mundy (rhythm guitar/vocals), Amy Rosenoff (bass) and Keven Tecon (drums) -- contributed to the recording and writing process. Fortune dedicated herself to this record for over a year and the band were right there with her, playing with pattern, melody and stretching themselves beyond the comfort of unassuming hooks and into a darker, new wave territory. "Discipline & Desire" was produced and engineered by Monte Vallier (of Half Church and Swell) and co-produced by Fortune. Mark Burgess (of the British outfit The Chameleons) worked alongside Wax Idols & Vallier as an extra pair of ears and even played bass on the album closer "Stay In." Together they've crafted an album that's sleek and focused without being slick, and dark and intense without being at all humorless.

"Discipline & Desire" builds on Fortune’s debut full length effort in almost every way, rounding out as a far more complete record. The melodies are stronger, the vocals echoed and haunting, and the playing is at an unflagging level of intensity. First single “Sound of a Void” is a storming, full-throated late night anthem, while “Dethrone” and "When It Happens" shimmer and throb, perfect examples of Wax Idols' unique take on pop. Slower numbers like "Scent Of Love" and "Elegua" mesmerize and entrance, and the feedback-laced "AD RE:IAN" is nothing short of a masterpiece, punctuated by bursts of special guest Kristin Dylan Edrich's noise viola. Album closer "Stay In" wraps the up the album perfectly -- a mid-tempo melodic gem with a killer bassline and an uncanny balance of melody and atmosphere.

This is an inventive, brilliant record which solidifies the fact that Fortune is one of the best songwriters hiding in the shadows of the other California, where the sun doesn't always shine. But, judging by this fantastic album, she and her Wax Idols won’t be hiding for long.


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Wax Idols - Sound of a Void

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Youth Lagoon "Mute"

"Say That" from Toro Y Moi's upcoming album Anything In Return out January 22nd on Carpark.  

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Say That

Pre-order Young Galaxy's new album 'Ultramarine' on limited white vinyl & CD:
shop.paperbagrecords.com/products/ultramarine
2013 Paper Bag Records
Young Galaxy - Pretty Boy (Peaking Lights Remix)
Available digitally February 5th, 2013

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Check out the original here: https://soundcloud.com/paper-bag-records/young-galaxy-pretty-boy-3

YOUNG GALAXY - Pretty Boy (Peaking Lights Remix)

Original from Parenthetical Girls' "Privilege*" CD/LP/DVD, available via Marriage Records February 19th (US), & Splendour March 4th (UK/EU). US Pre-Order available NOW: http://www.marriagerecs.com/shop2/941/parenthetical-girls

Sympathy For Spastics (Los Campesinos! Remix)

Hit the Waves (single) out on all digital outlets February 21st. 
2nd single from The Mary Onettes upcoming album out March 12th.
Buy song on Itunes: http://www.smarturl.it/zist5g 
Pre-order CD/Vinyl: http://www.smarturl.it/hit-the-waves
Pre-order on Itunes: http://www.smarturl.it/hit-the-waves-itunes
See album trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeUn4SMzcZk

The Mary Onettes - Hit the Waves

Single Releasing on iTunes, Amazon and more on June 24th
"Heart/Works" EP Dropping August 2013

Buy Here:
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WRITTEN BY BASTIANS HAPPY FLIGHT
RECORDED AT UNDERGROUND STUDIO AND STUDIO COUCH BY BASTIAN'S HAPPY FLIGHT
PRODUCED BY WILL SLADE AND MATT GIOVANNANGELO
MIXED BY MATT GIOVANNANGELO

The Mary Onettes - Hit the Waves

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