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(31) Days of Good//12.14.14

TheRuralAlbertaAdvantageMendedwithGold

Over a shuffling drum beat, the track builds to a climax of buzzing guitars and a large, wordless vocal melody. (via Miles Bowe, Stereogum).

♩ The Rural Alberta Advantage – On The Rocks [from Mended With Gold]

[theraa.com]

 

luluc - passerby

“…delicate ‘Small Window’ heavy in gentle guitar strumming and angelic vocals. (Zoë) Randle says the song ‘was drawn from the sometimes enchanting space between dreaming and waking’ and we couldn’t think of a more appropriate description.” (via My Old Kentucky Blog)

♩ Luluc – Small Windows [from Passerby]

[lulucmusic.com]

 

hundred-waters-the-moon-rang-like-a-bell

“There are tracks that can be compartmentalized. They fit within a genre, tucked neatly within a tab at the record store. This Hundred Waters‘ melancholic, angelic song sprawls itself openly, abstractly – with patience and grace. It is soul and ghost pop and R&B and all the nuances you want it to be, with each listen.” (via Abby Yemm, Turntable Kitchen)

♩ Hundred Waters – Murmurs [from The Moon Rang Like a Bell]

[hundred-waters.com]

 

deerhoof - la isla bonita

“Paradise Girls” is bright and upbeat, defined by fluttery percussion and syncopated guitar lines. The song was inspired by the band’s long roster of female heroes, including ‘Joan Jet, Janet Jackson, [and] Kim Gordon.’ (via All Songs Considered)

♩ Deerhoof – Paradise Girls [from La Isla Bonita]

[deerhoof.net]

 

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(31) Days of Good//12.13.14

newpornographers-brillbruisers

Quintessential indie pop from the quintessential indie pop super group.

♩ The New Pornographers – War on the East Coast [from Brill Bruisers]

[thenewpornographers.com]

 

museum-of-love-LP

“Drummer Pat Mahoney was the backbone of LCD Soundsystem. For his new project, Museum of Love, he partners with Dennis McNany and the duo’s self-titled debut features a little ditty we love called ‘In Infancy’.” (via KCRW: Morning Becomes Eclectic)

Museum of Love – In Infancy [from Museum of Love]

[museumoflove.net]

 

grmln - soon away

“GRMLN’s ‘Of Nothing’ is a bold but contemplative song that’s perfect for windows-down listening and solitary thought.” (via All Songs Considered)

♩ GRMLN – Of Nothing [from Soon Away]

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the 2 bears - the night is young

London-based dance-pop sidetrack of Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and Raf Rundell. This track is 7+ minutes long (13+ if you count the secret song attached) with a gradual instrumental buildup. Hold on ‘til the end, this track is marvelous.

♩ The 2 Bears – The Night Is Young [from The Night Is Young]

[the2bears.co.uk]

 

les sins - michael

“Album opener ‘Talk About’ is a solid introduction to Les Sins’ sound. While some have eagerly followed his singles released over the past few years, it’s a welcoming track for new listeners and debut-anticipating fans alike. Wavering synths reminiscent of Disclosure build around a choppy vocal sample for a warm, house sound.”  (via Alex Vickery, The 405)

♩ Les Sins – Talk About [from Michael]

[toroymoi.blogspot.com]

 

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(31) Days of Good//12.12.14

rubblebucket-survival-sounds

Such a fun sound. The way these Brooklynites use horns and synthesizers is magical.

♩ Rubblebucket – Carousel Ride [from Survival Sounds]

[rubblebucket.com]

 

god help the girst - OST

Music makes movies memorable. Even more so when the film is the passion project of Belle and Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch.

♩ God Help The Girl – God Help The Girl [from God Help The Girl: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

[godhelpthegirl.com]

 

dev hynes - palo alto OST

Again…music make movies memorable. Be sure to also check out “April’s Daydream”, “Teddy Rides Home”, and “Fred Drives”. Hopefully this is the first of many scores from Mr. Hynes.

♩ Devonte Hynes – Palo Alto [from Palo Alto: Original Motion Picture Score]

[paloaltomovie.tumblr.com]

 

blackbird blackbird - young

I don’t know how he does it, but Blackbird Blackbird continues to impress. I’ve been a fans since 2008ish and he just keeps getting better.

♩ Blackbird Blackbird – Young (feat. Britt Warner) [from Major Tendons mixtape]

[blackbirdblackbird.net]

 

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(31) Days of Good//12.11.14

fkatwigslp1

I do a radio show once a month and I was playing a bunch of recent music I was stuck on and had to play this song…the only problem is that she drops like 5 f-bombs, but I was determined. I imported the track and edited the song myself just so I could play it. Granted it was a crude radio edit, but I was able to play it. (also has an awesome video)

FKA Twigs – Two Weeks [from LP1]

[f-k-a-twigs.tumblr.com]

 

rick ross - mastermind

Jay Z actually rapped on this song…like when he used to talk about selling drugs.

♩ Rick Ross – The Devil is a Lie (feat. Jay Z) [from Mastermind]

[rozayraw.com]

 

JMSN - Street Sweeper Remix

“With his rhymes just cruising effortlessly over the beat, this slick verse from Gibbs gives this ultra smooth remix its necessary street flavor while still retaining that nostalgic ’90s R&B vibe.” (via Jonathan Viray, Hypebeast)

JMSN – Street Sweeper (Remix feat. Freddie Gibbs) [Single]

[iamjmsn.com]

 

banks - warm water snakehips remix

Easily one of my favorite tracks of the year and the entire is album is solid, which is hard to say these days. Her voice is brooding and the production is almost cinematic.

♩ Banks – Warm Water (Snakehips Remix) [Single]

[hernameisbanks.com]

 

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(31) Days of Good//12.10.14

evian christ - waterfall ep

“Evian Christ – from teacher training to Kanye West’s inner cirlce.”  (via Kate Hutchison, The Guardian)

Evian Christ – Propeller [from Waterfall EP]

[facebook.com/evianchrist]

 

We Plants are Happy Plants - Songs-About-The-Unspeakable

The only thing wrong with this is song, is that it ends. It’s a like a dream you don’t want to wake up from.

We Plants Are Happy Plants – Euphrosyne [from Songs About the Unspeakable]

[wpahp.com]

 

odesza - the return

This album is fantastic beginning to end and packed full of gems, but something about this particular track really caught my attention. I can’t really describe why I like this track so much…I just do. And I believe you will as well.

ODESZA – Memories That You Call (feat. Monsoonsiren) [from In Return]

[odesza.com]

 

moonhooch - this is cave music

Jazz for people who hate jazz. Musical noise at it’s very best.

Moon Hooch – Bari 3 [from This Is Cave Music]

[moonhooch.com]

 

dawn golden - still life

Love the sounds on this cut — one of my favorite musical discoveries this year. Thank you All Songs Considered.

Dawn Golden – I Won’t Bend [from Still Life]

[dawngoldenmusic.com]

 

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