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Dance Rock

Unknown Mortal Orchestra channels a thrasher spirit on aptly-named ‘American Guilt’

January 23, 2018 Grace Fleisher 0

Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s returned with a new track named “American Guilt.” It currently remains unclear as to whether “American Guilt” will be part of a more significant project, though the tune itself speaks volumes for the band and a press released signified that its a hint at more to come. “American Guilt” sees UMO making […]

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Experimental

Wooden Shjips prelude new LP with desert mirage, ‘Staring At The Sun’

January 23, 2018 Grace Fleisher 0

Don’t stare at the sun they say, You’ll burn your eyes outta your skull they’ll say. Wooden Shjips’ has been staring at the sun and we’ll have what they’re having. The Bay Area-based psychedelic outfit’s best known for their quintessentially spaced out record Back To The Land and its tracks “These Shadows” and “Back To The Land,” which […]

Blues & Funk

Khruangbin’s ‘Friday Morning’ Is A Commanding Instrumental Love Song

January 16, 2018 Grace Fleisher 0

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It’s hard not to be impressed when every song sounds like a love song. On January 26th, the Thai funk-inspired, Texan-trio Khruangbin will be releasing their sophomore album, Con Todo El Mundo, and when every song sounds like a love song it’s hard not to be ridden with anticipation. Khruangbin’s hymnal passages are a significant […]

Experimental

Unknown Mortal Orchestra Delights In Dazzling 28-Minute Track, ‘SB-05’

December 26, 2017 Grace Fleisher 0

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Has Returned … Each Christmas, Unknown Mortal Orchestra gifts its fans a brand new instrumental track. Now, following past Christmas gifts of “SB-02”, “SB-03”, and “SB-04”, the zealous New Zealand-outfit has dropped off a nearly 28-minute track titled “SB-05.” UMO’s latest offering may, in fact, be a defining moment for the group. They’re […]

Deep House

Lane 8’s Winter Mixtape is Sweet Medicine For The Mind, Body, & Soul

December 13, 2017 Grace Fleisher 0

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If Lane 8 were a season, we’d wish for it year-round. Daniel Goldstein is finishing off the year with poise. Better known for his illustrious Lane 8 moniker, the former Anjunabeats-stalwart has dropped off the final installment of his seasonal mixtapes. After venturing out on his own into the cold of the music industry just last year, […]