Sufjan Stevens continues to dig through his old material and share what he finds. Here’s “Julia” a quiet acoustic tune recorded in 1998ish that Stevens recently unearthed from an Adidas shoebox. It’s apparently written about Julia Margaret Cameron, a British photographer that Sufjan was “infatuated” with in college.
Super weird new video for Beach House’s “Wishes”, starring Ray Wise (aka Twin Peaks’ Leland) as an old man in some kind of America’s Got Talent Competition, with a lot of horse masks and fireworks. Also watch for appearances by Eric Wareheim of Tim and Eric, who directed this video. Like I said, it’s weird.
Tame Impala, Mind Mischief (Ducktails Remix)
From the album Mind Mischief.
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A few days ago, Matt Mondanile (of Real Estate) remixed Tame Impala’s earworm tune “Mind Mischief” with his electronic side project Ducktails, and if possible, made the song even catchier than it already was. Enjoy!
The Dirty Projectors just posted that they’re filming “something” with director Noah Baumbach next Tuesday, March 5th in Greenpoint, and want YOU to be part of it. Email march5cast@gmail.com for details!
UPDATE: I’ll be there from 6-9, come hang, should be fun!
Here’s a new tune from Small Black, called “Free at Dawn” from their upcoming album Limits of Desire due out May 14th. Definitely a new, more stripped-down sound from these dudes.
Good morning! While you were sleeping, two awesome bands decided to give you an advanced stream of their new albums! Check out Youth Lagoon’s Wondrous Bug House for some Panda Bear-esque freaky dream pop, or The Men’s New Moon for some good old-fashioned hardcore rock.
In addition to announcing a few tour dates with The National (yes!), The Dirty Projectors have also released a B-side called “There’s a Fire”.
The new “Letter of Intent” video from Ducktails off their latest release The Flower Lane takes place on a cold day in Central Park, but the tune should warm you right up.
V Day Love: The XX covering Beyonce’s “I Miss You”, written by Frank Ocean.
Here’s a nice new jangly tune from Real Estate bassist Alex Bleeker’s side project Alex Bleeker and the Freaks, titled “Don’t Look Down”. Make sure you catch these guys at Glasslands this Sunday, the 18th.
Here is the sunny, sprawling, nine minute long single “Wakin on a Pretty Day” from Kurt Vile off his upcoming album of the same title. Today’s a pretty day, seems like a good time to enjoy this new tune.
Another new track by Youth Lagoon off his upcoming album Wondrous Bughouse, titled “Mute”. Great to hear some new stuff from this kid.
Add some instant joy to your life by watching Beck perform him own unique version of David Bowie’s “Sound and Vision” with an 160 piece orchestra (led by his father!) - which included a drumline, two choirs, and Brooklyn’s Dap Kings.
New video for Brooklyn duo Ex Cops’ song “Separator” features weirdos dancing on tabletops and BMX tricks on the Williamsburg bridge. Catch these lazy hazy pop up-and-comers at the Mercury Lounge at 2/15 before they hit the road supporting Bleached.
