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Monthly Archives: January 2009

Okkervil River – Lost Coastlines

The standout track from The Stage Name’s, this track never gets old. Okkervil River – Lost Coastlines Tweet

Friendly Fires – Paris ft. Au Revoir Simone (Aeroplane Remix)

I’ve heard a lot of Aeroplane stuff, but this is by far the best from the Belgian producer/DJ duo. Thanks to Steph Lund for reminding us about this. Paris, Je T’aime. Great song, great remix. Friendly Fires – Paris ft. Au Revoir Simone (Aeroplane Remix) Tweet

The Raconteurs – Rich Kids Blues

No synths, not much experimentation and yet these guys still manage to stay relevant in the age of space age bachelor pad music. Their second album “Consolers of the Lonley” was refreshing to say the least, some simple, good ol’ guitar music. “Rich Kids Blues” is my favorite track but the entire album is a [...]

The Black Ghosts – Repetition Kills You (RAC Remix)

Great remix. The original is good too but the production sounds a little generic, either way “The Black Ghost” is a cool band. Their lead singer is Simon Lord, former lead for Simian, now know as Simian Mobile Disco. Check them out. The Black Ghosts – Repetition Kills You (RAC Remix) Tweet

Friendly Fires – Skeleton Boy

Listen to more Friendly Fires and check out director Clemens Habicht’s website who is exceptionally talented and manages to produce great work moving freely between design, illustration, and video. Friendly Fires – Skeleton Boy Tweet

Animal Collective – My Girls (New Video)

Here’s the new “Girls” video, sick Animal Collective – My Girls Tweet

M.I.A. – Arular

With the success of “Kala,” many of us may have forgotten or possibly not even know of M.I.A.’s first album, “Arular.” While not as adventurous as her sophomore effort, Arular still packs the same social consciousness, catchy cadences and hard hitting rhythms that make Maya irresistible to begin with. A true underground classic. Here’s “Hombre” [...]