Chet Faker really knows how to bring on the soul, funk and hip hop with a healthy smidgen of pop sensibility. Revel in the lyrics, lovers. Listen to those cool synths, ‘producers’. Sway to the groove, dancers. Here is your song of the day.
Hello, space farers. Today I invite you to try this rhythmically interesting and lyrically enchanting piece of work but first you should to try say their tongue twisting name. It’s where the fun begins. Not sure what genre this band fits into, which is another qualification for this post. This, folks, is Menomena.
Mute Math are just so amazing in literally every aspect of their music. From production value in the studio to the aural and visual explosion of their live performances. They are definitely on my wish list of bands to come to South Africa (DO IT, OPPI).
Todays ‘Song Of The Day’ is a version of ‘In No Time’ that didn’t make it on to the Odd Soul album. It’s beautiful and I honestly don’t know how they chose between it and the original version.
Here’s part of the dictionary definition for weird.
adj. weird·er, weird·est
I’m one of those assholes that judge you based on your taste in music. I’m not sorry. I just happen to notice that people I don’t like also listen to specific kinds of music. Don’t blame me for overgeneralizing. Clichés exist for a reason. This is not to say that I can’t appreciate the music that is played in circles I would prefer to stay out of. I just don’t like being around people who are so dedicated to a specific kind of music that they completely disregard all the other music out there.
What I’m trying to say is that I am driven away by a lack of taste in music. If someone likes EDM I’m cool with that. I’m not a huge fan of overly compressed 4/4 with 2 note melodies and a grossly overstated DJ but there are also people who actually put effort into their music which somehow ends up in that genre. If someone only likes EDM and discounts more sophisticated music because it’s ‘boring’ (and requires actually sitting and listening instead of jumping around a lumo decorated room) then I might think they’re an idiot. Sorry, not sorry
I tried to DJ in a corporate environment when I worked for a DJ hire company and I hated every minute of it. As a musician who is used to having a say in what music is to be played, it’s tough to look excited and drive a party when you have to listen to someone who requests songs that make you want to die inside. I now know the only legitimate reason for a DJ to charge a heavy fee. Sorry, folks, but when I’m in charge of music and getting paid for it I’m not your damn jukebox of overplayed horseshit.
If you have work to do ’round your house this sunday or you’re simply relaxing reading a book or procrastinating from prepping for Monday madness, this mix is for you. A groovy backround to chores or a fixating addition to your lazy nothing time.
Horace Silver died last year much to my dismay. I discovered this mix as tribute to his legacy on my friend’s soundcloud account. Rest in peace you jazz legend. I wish you didn’t have to die for me to notice your incredible body of work in jazz.
Today’s song of the day is in my playlist called ‘for the drumming’ I’m now going to tag all the songs that I listen to for the drumming. Everything Everything is a rather strange band if I’m completely honest. The singers voice register is almost too damn high but I don’t mind. If I can listen to an entire Asteroids Galaxy Tour album I’m pretty sure I can deal with a slightly piercing voice. Listen out for the epic melody surprise in the chorus of this song.
Yes, you read right folks. Aussie outfit Tame Impala is releasing an album this year. It’s going to be rather interesting to hear it for the first time. It’s been 2 years since the release of Lonerism and lots can happen to a group’s influences, style and even potential collaboration. I’m pretty sure I’ll like whatever they come up with.
If it sounds anything like the recent release ‘Daffodils’ from Mark Ronson featuring Kevin Parker I’ll be happy. Bring back the funk! You’ll know what I mean after you listen to ‘Daffodils’. Video below.
I honestly never thought I would use a Veils song for a Monday Blues post. Boy was I wrong. This song is bluesy and has so much feeling and expression in the vocals. Move over, Monday.
Howzit, hello and Heeeeeeeey yaaaaaaaaaa…. Heeey yaaaaaa (sing outkast in your head.. ha! you got it)
I’m sure you’re tired of hearing all this song and dance about the earth vaguely reaching the same place is was around the sun 365 days ago.
For some reason people think that this beat in our solar system’s rhythm has an effect on their lives. Apparently starting new good habits and kicking old ones becomes an exciting adventure.
The thing is… Change really is happening in my life already. Literal change is making this concept of ‘new year – new me’ a tangible event.
There will be more on those changes later. First I have to see if the new year’s magic commitment enhancer works one more time with this promise. I will stop being so damn quiet on what should be a loud music blog.
“LOUD NOISES“……………… Thanks, Brick.
Here, have a cool song to listen to.