No real info about an album or anything, but the band's website seems to indicate that they've got something up their sleeve. The song is pretty good, and very Interpol so if you like dark sounding guitars, and big helpings of reverb, you might want to give this track a download.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Some Crazy-Ass Stuff for a Wednesday
M.I.A. - "Born Free"
New super-super-NSFW and extremely violent music video
M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.
Also, this is cool and weird:
EMINEM - DESPICABLE (FREESTYLE)
REGINA SPEKTOR - "NO SURPRISES (RADIOHEAD COVER)"
SOUNDS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Have you ever wondered what the solar system sounds like? Some dude made a scale-music box thingy that lets you hear the music of the planets. Its crazy. Check it out here.
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - DRUNK GIRLS MUSIC VIDEO
BRAND NEW STARS SINGLE - "FIXED"
Download the MP3 for free right here.
MGMT vs SNL
(SPOILER ALERT: MGMT wins)
"Flash Delerium"
"Brian Eno"
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
ScatterPoints: Late April/Summer Preview
Here are some cool things that I've found over the past week.
I don't have a whole lot to report on the past week but I do have some cool things for you. Its almost summer time and that means that music will continue to come out at a slightly accelerated pace. Lots of good indie stuff on the way, and lots of it is available for a sneak peak now.
SUMMER ALBUM PREVIEWS:
LCD Soundsystem is one of the most innovative and exciting acts out there and the mastermind behind the whole shebang James Murphy has decided to stream the forthcoming This Is Happening on the groups website right here.
Broken Social Scene's highly anticipated return to albumdom Forgiveness Rock Record is streaming on the NPR website now. Check it out here.
The Hold Steady are also showing NPR (and us) some love by streaming their forthcoming Heaven is Whenver here.
Man, NPR is all about music I love. They also have the full album stream of The New Pornographers' Together. It is here.
MUSIC VIDEOS:
THE XX - ISLANDS
This video doesn't seem to be to much at first, but I find myself haunted it. It seems repetitive but I promise you its not. Every shot is a little bit different and its super artsy and really emotional in some strange intangible way. I can't put my finger on it but there is really something to this video. Let me know if you figure it out.
ONE PARAGRAPH REVIEWS:
Broken Bells - Broken Bells
Rating: 80/100
This collaborative project consisting of James Mercer, lead singer of the Shins, and crazy-ass producer Danger Mouse is a simple and upbeat affair that doesn't sound too far removed from either ones body of work. To put it simply, it mostly sounds like a Danger Mouse produced Shins album, though even that makes it sound a little crazier than it actually is. What the album lacks in surprises, it more than makes up for in execution. All ten tracks are beautifully crafted to create a very fluid album experience that is emotional, accessible and layered in such a way that each listen reveals something new. Ultimately, its not an earth shattering record, but it feels as though it was intentionally crafted to be straightforward with few unexpected turns and to that end both creators have succeeded in creating a wonderfully enjoyable set of tracks that won't change your life but you won't soon forget either.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
MidPoints Lives! ScatterPoints: March/Mid April
Here's some cool stuff I've found over the past few months, enjoy!
Other Cool Stuff
ONE-SENTENCE REVIEWS:
Record Store Day!
Yesterday was Record Store Day which means a lot of independent record stores have exclusives releases from literally hundreds of bands and labels. I went to my local Zia Records to see what kind of stuff they had and even though they were pretty picked over by the time I got there, I got two Record Store Day exclusives: a limited edition red-vinyl pressing of Passion Pit's "Little Secrets" and the Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Skeletons" limited edition 7" single. If you love music, please support record stores!
COOL TRACKS:
The Return of Broken Social Scene
"World Sick" was the first single released by Broken Social Scene to pave the way for their forthcoming Forgiveness Rock Record (May 4) which is the bands first album since 2005. Then they released a double A-Side single featuring "Forced to Love" and "All to All". All three songs are excellent but "World Sick" is definitely my favorite so far. Listen to all three right here:
"Sleep Paralysist" is a fun new track from Neon Indian. You can download it free with this thing:
I have to give a shout out to a song that I recently rediscovered. I don't know why but I just can't stop listening to R. Kelly's smash hit from 2002: "Ignition Remix".
Also, the video is hilarious.
Joanna Newson - Have One On Me
Rating: 84/100
Folky and mysterious, this 3-disc epic is a showcase of the singers vocal skill and songwriting abilities.
High Point Tracks: "Easy" "In California" "Go Long"
Death Cab For Cutie - The Open Door EP
Rating: 81/100
Sounds a lot like the Narrow Stairs material, and it is just further proof that Death Cab is one of the most consistent and enjoyable bands out there.
High Point Tracks: "My Mirror Speaks" "Little Bribes"
UGK - Underground Kingz
Rating: 80/100
It was the last full studio album released by the southern rap duo before the death of Pimp C, and Underground Kingz is a worthy testament to the talent, charisma and swagger of UGK.
High Point Tracks: "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You) Feat. Outkast" "The Game Belongs To Me" "Hit The Block Feat. T.I."
Rating: 78/100
After Pimp C died, the other half of UGK aka Bun B starting releasing solo records and though II Trill is impressive, he thrives when has another rapper on the track and the album reaches its peak on "Underground Thang" which features a posthumous verse from Pimp C.
High Peak Tracks: "Underground Thang", "That's Gangsta ft. Sean Kingston", "Damn I'm Cold ft. Lil Wayne"
MGMT - Congratulations
Rating: 78/100
The highly anticipated follow up to Oracular Spectacular lacks the anthems of the debut, but it is filled with undeniably fun, quirky and artsy indie rock.
High Point Tracks: "Flash Delirium", "It's Working", "Someone's Missing"
Passion Pit - Manners (Bonus Tracks)
Rating: 96/100
This deluxe reissue of the 2009 MidPoints Album of the Year features new artwork and three new tracks including beautiful stripped down versions of "Sleepyhead" and "Moth's Wings" as well as a cover of the Cranberries' "Dreams".
High Point Tracks: "Sleepyhead (Stripped Down Version)", "Month's Wings (Stripped Down Version)", "Dreams"
Note: all 3 new songs are available on iTunes, so you don't have to buy the reissue to get the new stuff
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