[SOUNDTRACK] M83 – “Oblivion” (ft. Susanne Sundfør)
Beauty in epicness, I love it! The soundtrack for the new sci-fi blockbuster “Oblivion” has started to appear online and M83‘s single of the same name, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Susanne Sundfør, sets a grand stage for the rest of the movie. I’m ecstatic to catch some new sounds from M83 and from first listen reveled in the textured synths as the track slowly builds to reveal Susanne’s emotion drenched vocals.... Read More
[INDIE/TRIP-HOP] Ginger & The Ghost – “One Type of Dark” (Ta-ku Remix)
Taking on the otherworldly debut single from up-and-coming Sydney duo Ginger & The Ghost is Red Bull Academy grad and hard-working beat maestro Ta-ku giving “One Type of Dark” his unique sound perspective. Staying with the half-eerie, half-triumphant air of the original, but adding some serious bite with his signature drum assault, Ta-ku leaves his mark on the ominous cut. Playing on themes of dark and light, the real and the imaginary,... Read More
[POP/ROCK] Tame Impala – “Mind Mischief” (Ducktails Remix)
Getting to see Tame Impala at the Metro was a religious experience, bringing you back to the later Beatles/Floyd Lysergic drenched live performances you came to expect from four decades ago. Ducktails’ Matthew Mondanile of Real Estate fame reworks Lonerism single “Mind Mischief.” Mondanile gives this the low-and-slow, synth heavy treatment, while ditching the guitar pedal heaviness and drums of the original. The result is a more chill and... Read More
[INDIE/POP] Elliphant – “Live Till I Die”
I think I have a bit of Stockholm syndrome for Sweden’s newest indie/pop sensation Elliphant. She has dropped a couple of amazingly upbeat tracks over the last few months and has returned with the official video for her single “Live Till I Die.” Incorporating some lo-fi synth sounds and a vocal chorus that is near impossible not to sing along with, I’m reminded of a throwback girl pop group from the 90′s. I’m also... Read More
[INDIE] Wildcat! Wildcat! – “Please and Thank You”
Los Angeles trio Wildcat! Wildcat! might have a quirky name, but you can bet that their music is anything but, having released their first track in 2013 with the spacey slo-mo track “Please and Thank You.” We first featured the group a few months back with their fantastically upbeat track “Mr. Quiche.” Yet “Please and Thank You” revolves around a much slower pace with a central theme explored in sounds that range... Read More
[INDIE/ROCK] Swim Deep – “The Sea”
Hailing from the UK, indie rock band Swim Deep brings some sun-soaked pop sounds into the currently dreary winter landscape with their aptly named single “The Sea.” Nostalgic for sandy beaches and lying around in the sun, “The Sea” should be a nice boost for those of you landlocked in the frigid Midwest. As an added bonus, check out the Love Thy Brother remix for their 2012 single “Honey,” full of 80′s power... Read More
[INDIE/DANCE] Kamp! – ‘Kamp!’ Album Review
By: Dustin Fox Transitioning into 2013 will be zero problem for Polish three piece, Kamp!. Hell, they already got their invite to SXSW and a Beatport Chart staple – Moullinex’s killer remix of standout single Cairo. Probably a good time to mention the Kamp! self-titled debut is, simply, the best indie dance album effort since Cut Copy’s albums Zonoscope, or In Ghost Colours. The sheer breadth of this album is fantastic, and the focus... Read More
[INDIE] Haerts – “Wings”
This song has been sitting in my open tabs for too long now, and it’s not only because I haven’t had time to write about it, but also because I love just being able to hit play on Haerts‘ fantastic new single, “Wings.” I don’t know much about these guys other than their music is pretty great. With all the massive talent coming from Heavy Roc Label (with artists such as The Knocks, Alex Winston, and St. Lucia) it’s... Read More
Jape – Floating
I first heard the D.I.M. remix of “Floating” by Jape while watching a video from Ultra Music Festival this year. On a side note, I’ve now noticed that a lot of the great indie bands I listen to, I first hear about through remixes. So Jape didn’t perform at the festival, but the remix fit the atmosphere perfectly. Consequently, the D.I.M. remix is currently my new favorite song to rage to. The original version is quite a... Read More
Indie Thursdays Vol. 4
Happy Thursday! I hope your week is going well! Welcome to Vol. 4 of Indie Thursdays. It was a good week for The Sights and Sounds. I got in two concerts: Boyce Avenue and Ellie Goulding with The Knocks. So much great music! And speaking of great music, if you’re looking for some, you came to the right place. I have a great line up for you this week. I really enjoy the upbeat feel of Model Son by The Heavenly States and Bibio’s Lovers’... Read More
