New Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Stereogum

New Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Stereogum


It's new Hot Chip, it's good Hot Chip, and it's fucking adorable Hot Chip.All things that are good. With the previously released track, "Take it in" in mind, I am delighted to see the direction of this new album.2/9/10 can't come fast enough.

New Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Stereogum

It's new Hot Chip. It's good Hot Chip. It's cute Hot Chip.
With the previous track in mind, 2/9/10 can't come fast enough.
I'm delighted to see the direction of the album.




New Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Stereogum

New: Patrick Wolf - Wild Life

Dance! Enjoy!

Monthly Mix #2: Electrobic

After about month of gathering and arranging, it's here!
A little mixture of some electronicish music that caught my ear in October. Many choices were lyrically based, some "fivestarsong" based, all relevance based and might just follow a storyline.
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ELECTROBIC
01. Fischerspooner - Cloud
02. Patrick Wolf - Hard Times
03. Justice - Phantom
04. The Presets - Yippiyo-ay
05. Mount Sims - How We Do
06. Professor Murder - Free Stress Test
07. Stakka Bo - Monsters
08. TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me
09. of Montreal - Death of a Shade of Hue
10. Just Jack - Disco Friends
11. TV on the Radio - Stork & Owl
12. The Dandy Warhols - You Were the Last High
13. Fischerspooner - A Kick in the Teeth
14. Radiohead - All I Need
15. Hot Chip - So Glad to See You
16. Metric - Grow Up and Blow Away
17. Hot Chip - No Fit State
18. Adem - Launch Yourself

Monthly Mix #1: Rêves D'été

After a hiatus of about six months, mmm, fresh is back!
Coming atcha is a summer 2009 inspired mix straight from the iTunes playlist, yo.
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Rêves D'été
01. Datarock - Computer Camp Love
An extremely cute play on melody & lyrics from Grease.
02. St. Vincent - The Strangers
Oh, St. Vincent. You do no wrong.
03. Atmosphere - The Jackpot and Swept Away
This follows Atmosphere's usual bitter tone with clever lyrics and a super catchy beat.
04. Art Brut - Summer Job
A good majority of my summer was spent scooping ice cream for beach-side tourists.
"If you want me sober and straight, I'm afraid I'm gonna be a little bit late."
05. of Montreal - Beware Our Nubile Miscreants
Some genius from their most recent album Skeletal Lamping
06. Cake - Opera Singer
Great song. Future goal.
07. Beirut - Postcards from Italy
Mmm, the Italian Alps were lovely.
08. The Presets - Girl and the Sea
They give a killer show.
09. Smashing Pumpkins - The Beginning is the End is the Beginning
Makes me wanna smash something, if you know what I mean (;
10. Cold War Kids - Hang Me Up to Dry
High five for summer break-ups.
11. Bright Eyes - From a Balance Beam
Yeah, yeah. I know. But it's a pretty choice chanson.
12. Ben Kweller - Different But the Same
Inspiring lyrics for those dreary, lonely nights.
13. Broken Social Scene - Looks Just Like the Sun
Dreamy, dazy, delicious.
14. Atmosphere - Sunshine
Storyline of a day that started out with a massive hangover and morphed into a fun, sunny bike ride.
15. of Montreal - The Repudiated Immortals
Intoxicating and not nearly as long as I'd like it to be.
16. TV On the Radio - Poppy
Lovely, romantic nights in Paris without expectations.
17. Phoenix - Long Distance Call (25 Hours A Day Mix)
An extremely adorable mix of an already adorable song.
18. The Strokes - The End Has No End
I like to end mixes with this one. Nice summery feel.

So there you have the track list.
Interested?

Handsome Furs - "I'm Confused" (MP3)

New Handsome Furs, kids. 

Probably my favorite husband wife duo making music, this new venture really isn't anything new or risky or groundbreaking. Which is totally fine with me, Plague Park was fucking excellent, and Face Control is more of the same. Favorite track is probably number 2, Evangeline. Persistant bass line, great electric hook, and Dan Boeckner's wailing "Oh Ohhhhhhh, Evangeline..."

It's just great. Listen to it. Album is out 3/10.

But it's already leaked elsewhere for anybody that cares.....

The Doctors Prescription: Devo

Post-post-modern man.

sooooooooo good.

Daily Dig #25: There's nothing like this built today. You'll never see a finer ship or recieve a better tip in your life.

Interpol - Take You On a Cruise

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Daily Dig #24: They want it fast, but they don't want flaws. I'm a girl's best friend. Can you cut? I can cut cause I'm a rough gem.

Islands - Rough Gem
It's hard to imagine the Islands being new to anyone's ears, but if anything, here's a nice little "gem", if you will. As can usually be expected, there's great lyrical imagery and sweet up-beats.

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Daily Dig #23: I am still alive in love and wide-eyed in my time; not a mummy shrinking in its cloths.

Why? - Fatalist Palmistry

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Daily Dig #22: Slight of hand won't separate your body from the dirt you're standing on today

Modest Mouse - You're the Good Things
Modest Mouse's EP Everywhere And His Nasty Parlour Tricks is frequently one of my favorite albums. Depth of lyrical content and musical creativity is something Modest Mouse never fails to excel in.

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Daily Dig #21: All roads lead toward the same blocked intersection; I am coming home to you with my own blood in my mouth.

The Mountain Goats - Sax Rohmer #1

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Daily Dig #20: I could not recall a more perfect fall cause when I looked up into your eyes, it didn't hurt at all.

The Postal Service - Be Still My Heart
We've all heard Such Great Heights and the various, excessive covers of it, which can never, will never, and should never measure up to the original, imvho. Be Still My Heart is one of their lesser known songs. I'm sure I found it by pure luck. It's one of their best (yes, I said it; best) songs.

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[happy three months, darling]

Daily Dig #19: If Noah had the benefit of hindsight on his ship, he could have snatched two unicorns and left behind the m. f-ing pigs.

Aesop Rock - Pigs
This isn't one you'll want to share with Mom & Pop, kay?
Yeah, yeah, it's been a while. I'm taking nineteen hours.
Things is crazy. Wish me luck at the callback tonight!

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SQUAREPUSHERS-LUCENT EP

So. I was going to totally fucking post Antidotes, because I am listening to it right now, but look at that, it's right below this post. 

So instead, 

Squarepusher-Lucent EP

It's pretty epic. Breakbeats, mostly. Did you ever play Streets of Rage? Yeah, this is basically the soundtrack to that game.

It's a great set of tracks ot listen to while you're playing your online games, as I do frequently.

I will probably edit this to add a download link.....

But there's a torrentreactor link if you care.

Complimentary Compilation #1: Retrograde

With tunes by Fiest, Radiohead, the Blow, Yo La Tengo, Eels, +/-, and more.
Right click to download RETROGRADE

Allow me to apologize for the lack of Daily Digs these past few days.
The spring semester has officially begun and things are a bit hectic at the University.
Daily Digs should be returned to their regular daily dosage by next week.
For now, enjoy Retrograde (rather than fretting about Mercury's current retrograde).

Antidotes

Do I even have to say anything else? FOALS speak for themselves.



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Daily Dig #18: We'll both be pale and gloomy. If I am a monster, she is a monster too.

Stakka Bo - Monsters

From the soundtrack for the film Spun.

Daily Dig #17: Brothers like me know to be squeaky clean, play it cool for the parents.

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head - Me + Yr Daughter
Natalie Portman's Shaved Head's debut album Glistening Pleasure explodes with high energy, dirty beats, and sometimes humorously ridiculous lyrics (as in Beard Lust). All I can say about this track is... well, if I were to ever consider participating in an amateur drag show, this would be my performance song of choice. I'll leave you with that scorching mental image and attempt to win back your respect at another time.

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Battle

It has been a quiet year from Patrick Wolf. After releasing his album the Magic Position in February 2007 he has spent some time touring, playing festivals, and writing new music for his upcoming album Battle. The forthcoming album will be produced by Alec Empire of Atari Teenage Riot and Digital Hardcore fame. Epic.

Patrick Wolf blogs...

"So, with my label, there are two ways to go about things. The dangerous route, that many are taking is to take money from city investors… and then basically they have a huge share in your band and a say or filter on your creative output – basically like being on a major label. Or, the second option is "Bandstocks" which to me sounds the most exciting, and is the route I have chose.

Basically, anyone can invest in a share of the album soon to be released. The more people that invest, the better the packaging, the better the mastering, the bigger the budget for videos and tours etc… the more fantastic the album is… the bigger the tribe… the bigger the battle, and bigger the victory in my language. If you need the finer details then go over to www.bandstocks.com, to hear some snippets of the album, and read all about it! All those that invest get the opportunity to come to secret rehearsals, and to get a limited edition amazing version of the album, get the album first, get first dibs on tickets for the tour. I'll invite you all over for a big homemade Wolf stew and a round of grog when I win my Grammy…"


It seems Mr. Wolf isn't seeing enough contributions, and I personally would hate to see Battle lost.

There is a mix up on his Myspace if you wish to hear.

Daily Dig #16: The ice of Boston is muddy and reflects no light in day or night and I slip on it every time.

The Dismemberment Plan - The Ice of Boston

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The One

Does anyone feel like dancing? I have an album for you. Shinichi Osawa's The One. This DJ and former Bassist of Mondo Grosso has taken the European club scene by storm by putting out solid drum lines, warbling a plenty, and a slew of remixes to many popular songs. I listened to The One while driving around yesterday and man did I feel great.

Osawa has done a little work with Digitalism, Felix Da Housecat, and Ayumi Hamasaki.



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Daily Dig #15: Are you hoping for a miracle?

Steve Aoki - Helicopter
(Weird Science Remix, Feat. Peaches, With Bloc Party
As a Bloc Party listener, I'll check out practically any remix of their music. Especially Helicopter. The song takes a completely different tone in this one. Steve Aoki is an editing genius which is obvious after listening to three or more tracks from the meticulous album Pillowface And His Airplane Chronicles.

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Daily Dig #14: Somehow, it got easy to laugh out loud.

The Walkmen - We've Been Had

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Daily Dig #13: Milk and honey pouring down like money.

Beck - Milk & Honey


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Dystopia

Midnight Juggernauts. Truly an amazing band. Their album of 2008, Dystopia has got to be one of my favorite albums this year. With amazing singles like out into the galaxy (which taps into Bowie-esque territory), and Shadows ( a soft and haunting electronic dance jam), it was practically made for the radio. It may not get much airtime state side, but these boys are booming in Europe and Australia. By mixing glam, with dance, and a little bit of mystery thrown in this Modular act has really raised the bar on pop music.

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Daily Dig #12: How 'bout the tree back your house where the owls go?

Architecture in Helsinki - The Owls Go
Oh, Architecture in Helsinki... What can be said? These are a couple of interesting folk from down under who just like to create exquisitely strange tunes. The AIH fans who started with In Case We Die or Places Like This might have a giant question mark above their head due to the frenetic, somewhat jazzy style of this song. Shrug it off; the song's pretty rad.

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Daily Dig #11: To see something in me is to fall in love with a B film.

Faded Paper Figures - B Film
B Film is without-a-doubt my favorite track from their debut album, Dynamo. What gets me are the viral samples and clever lyrics. Their Postal Service feel is made better with a different electronic flavor. If you dig this song, don't miss Metropolis or Polaroid Solution.

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"If you believe a hand on your sleeve..

... could pull you over. Because you know where ever you go, I'll be over your shoulder."

A cute and catchy line from Cut Copy's latest single Far Away. From their sophmore album In Ghost Colours, Far Away is a cascading and twinkling tune that you just can't help but tap your foot to. If you have not listened to the entire album perhaps you should, or better yet, Cut Copy is coming back to America from the land down under for another tour. See them live!


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Daily Dig #10: I know I question things too quickly, but I've never questioned if I've loved.

Regina Spektor - Aquarius
By now, Regina Spektor should be a household name. If you haven't caught on to Soviet Kitsch, you probably at least recognize the song Fidelity from her most recent album Begin to Hope. That song at the end of the Prince Caspian film? Yep, Regina.
Well, through piracy, one can find some live recordings of albumless material. These songs are actually some of my favorites of Regina's vast musical repertoire. Aquarius is one such song. While the sun doesn't move into Aquarius until round abouts the 21st of this month (I'm an astro nerd, among other things), I feel this song is an appropriate way to start off the year.
Yeah, 2009!

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