Yesayer is saving me in lab.

Turn it up all the way, drives away any tiredness. Will resume normal positing tomorrow, whatever tomorrow means.

Goldfish - "We Come Together"

Long day in the lab. Time to get cheered up by Goldfish's unique sound and a video dedicated to the history of video games. Plus, Katamari Damacy makes a guest appearence. Enjoy!

Inside Indie - Little Scream - "Red Hunting Jacket"

So, this song is pretty awesome on its own. Now consider that this is the sole work of Laurel Sprengelmeye, a one woman band (she does have help from R.R. Parry and others, especially during live performances). That makes it all the more impressive. The amount and complexity of the sound she is able to produce is incredible. Enjoy the video (I really enjoyed the stop-motion myself) and song!

P.S. Canada still is producing great Independent talent.

Daily Dubstep : Scistitch - "Event Horizon" -EDIT- Scistitch and Swallace - "Focus"

Those interested in Dubstep should check out Scistich's work. Jumping off of what I mentioned in yesterday's post about Proximas, this track displays the other-side of the Dubstep world. The balls out, bass blasting, take-no-prisoners world. And they do it wonderfully

-EDIT-

The SoundCloud link was giving me troubles, so instead, enjoy a Youtube clip.

Proximas - "One Wish"

In the Dubstep frame of mind, Proximus' "One Wish" presents the versatility of the genre. Instead of the typical over-the-top bass and fast transitions (which, I'm not complaining about, especially they are great to run to), you get a stripped down almost fragile techno sound. The combination of using Anime loops as one of the driving forces make this a pretty stellar track.

Now, compare the almost score like (you could see this as the soundtrack for a Jason Bourne or James Bond movie) to Skrillex...

The Rise of Dubstep

My friends often give me a hard time about liking dubstep. I just wanted to post this, it is the future. The search term above was for dubstep. If you don't really know what dubstep is, the definition is pretty simple. "Tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals."

Some examples:





You gotta love bass.

Kitten - "Chinatown"

Get your Yeah Yeah Yeahs' buzz on with Kitten's "Chinatown". The song is off of there 2011 EP Sunday School. They recently played SXSW to a positive response. Overall, they produce a pretty polished and solid indie rock sound. However, due to the similarity to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, I am interested to see how they differentiate their sound in the future to carve out a fan base. This Los Angeles based group is currently on tour overseas in jolly ol' London but return stateside July 23rd for a performance in Chicago. They're worth a listen and potentially patronage. Enjoy!

As a bonus, another Yeah Yeah Yeah's video for your comparison.

In Honor of the Rapture

Eclectic Method's "The Apocamix."

I Break Horses - "Hearts"

In the tradition of other dream pop bands such as Air and School of Seven Bells, there appears I Break Horses. It actually took a little more effort than usual to find out about this Swedish shoegaze band. In reality, it is a duo, Maria Lindén and Fredrik Balck. You should check out there website, it gives a sense of the overall personality of the band, in their own words, diminutive transformed into "a shit kicker in high-fidelity."

The song "Hearts" (off of their debut 2011 album Hearts) is a stellar outing into the shoegaze genre. At times it feels like a hybrid between an updated "Girls" by Death in Vegas (famous for being on Lost in Translation, see below) and a sped-up/unporcessed "Chariots of Fire" by Vangelis. However, I Break Horses is able to put their own flavor of sound onto the shoegaze genre. From the brilliantly captured video and well designed website, I believe that they will be a good group to follow in the future.

Horray for Earth - "True Loves"

Horray for Earth, a Boston based indie electro band, released their first full length album True Loves May 3rd after their successful EP Momo was received well. Their sound is a combination of Yeasayer and Passion Pit with lyrics that are packed with optimistic anxiety. Overall, Horray for Earth serves as a good symbol for our generation. Great power but overwrought with personal demons.

Plus, the video is kind of how I dream.

As A DJ, if you are ever feeling lazy...

...play Journey.

Manchester Orchestra - "Simple Math"

I sometimes feel like a broken record. Anyone who enjoys the Black Keys will be interested in Manchester Orchestra. Personally, I could not stop watching this clip on repeat. It not only accompanies the music, but enhances the story being conveyed. "Simple Math" is off of there 2011 album Simple Math (kind of makes sense, huh?). Don't be thrown by their name though, they are originally from Athens, Georgia.

Woodkid vs. Cut Copy

Woodkid's most recent release "Iron" versus Cut Copy's "Need You Now". Again, guess the theme.

Alex Clare - "Relaxed My Beloved"

Anyone who is a fan of the Black Keys will enjoy Alex Clare. The emotion conveyed in his voice effortless falls into harmony with classic elements of blues and soul. Look for his debut album, The Lateness of the Hour to be available July 11th of this year. Additionally, the video effectively displays the passion and emotions associated with a young, dysfunctional relationship. Enjoy both (but not a dysfunctional relationship)!

Dan Deacon vs. Etienne de Crecy

Above is Dan Deacon. Below is Etienne de Crecy. Guess the similarity from these two disparate artists.

Lykke Li - "Sadness is a Blessing"

Lykke Li released her sophomore album this year (Wounded Rhymes) to mixed reviews. However, her vocal talent and unique sound still sets her apart from many other artists. Additionally, stellar casting (Stellan Skarsgård) and directing (Tarik Saleh) develops a music video that not only captures the music, but also presents a complete story about a couple's relationship. I highly recommend checking out the video.

WIM - "See You Hurry"

WIM is another Aussie band poised to dominate Indie folk. Enjoy the song and simplistic yet haunting video.

Moby - "The Day"

Well, I always enjoy Moby. Add on a well shot music video with Heather Graham playing an avenging angel and you get a memorable song. Overall, "The Day" from Moby's 2011 album Destroyed returns Moby to familiar and catchy territory. Enjoy!

Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"

To kick things off, I am going to select Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" from her 2010's album 21. Some cool notes is that Adele's full name is Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. And she is only 23. Crazy. Enjoy the song though, it is soulful rock.

Note, this song also is making the rounds appearing on Glee! and the Voice. Basically, she is kicking butt.

Well Now, Time to Get Back to What is Important

Music.