[video] Bombay Bicycle Club // How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep

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[video] Bombay Bicycle Club // How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep

Written on February 2, 2012 by Rick in Music, Video

From their 2011 release, A Strange Kind of Fix, here is the video for Bombay Bicycle Club’s new single, “How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep.” Created by the band’s close friend, Anna Ginsburg, it’s about the epic journey of a little boy who one night dreams of going to the moon. The making of the music video has been documented by Ginsburg on Tumblr, in the vein of an online scrapbook. The additional commentary on the photos provide more depth to the story, and give you a true appreciation of the six months of work it took to make the video.

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[mp3] Introducing // Heavier Than Air Flying Machines

Written on October 10, 2011 by Jeff in Music

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It took all of 10 seconds to get hooked on “Amphibian Debt March” the new single from the Grand Rapids, MI, band Heavier Than Air Flying Machines (hereafter referred to as HTAFM). This could finally be the offshoot of At the Drive-In you were waiting for (though it isn’t), the next quasi-hardcore band that composes perfect shout-along anthemic rock tracks that make you play air guitar, jump up and down, and then hit repeat to hear the song again.

This song is not even two minutes long, and yet it has everything I like in this style of music. The guitars are thick, loud, and layered. The vocals are strong and emphatic, with plenty of opportunities to shout along with the oft-repeated “What do you say?” or “Hey!” It’s the kind of track the band would rip out three quarters of the way through a live show for that perfect moment of audience participation.

The band’s other tracks on their debut album Siam are similarly powerful (if less anthemic) noisy post-hardcore. Fans of At the Drive-In, Kudzu Wish, or labelmates Bear vs. Shark will likely love this trio from the start. And “Amphibian Debt March” is the perfect 1:40 teaser to suck you in.

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Heavier Than Air Flying Machines // Amphibian Debt March [mp3] from Siam

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[mp3] Introducing // Say My Name

Written on September 29, 2011 by Jeff in Music

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I’ve always found it difficult to draw the line between creative experimentalism and innovative musicianship when it comes to manipulating other artists’ works on vinyl. For the longest time, I refused to believe there was true creativity in the work, but as with anything, I just hadn’t been exposed to the right artists to prove me wrong.

Say My Name, the work of the mysteriously monikered The Kid from Lawrence, Kansas, does extensive sampling on his second release but also combines organic instrumentation in the form of guitars, percussion, and keys. The songs blend together nicely, creating an album that is more of a flowing, living thing than a mix of chopped-up sounds composed into songs. Just glitch-y enough, the songs here somehow maintain an atmospheric and somewhat ambient feel that makes it perfect for late-night listening.

Without real vocal accompaniment, it is somehow difficult to tell where one song ends and the next begins, and some tracks are under two minutes while others flow much longer. But there are many good things here, from the angelic (and almost liquid-flowing) “What’s After Next” to the more tribal, percussive “Fan Fiction.” Another favorite, “La Cygne,” has the feel of classic movie score, complete with scratchy pops, integrated into the flowing, nearly ambient background. And there’s something of a darker mood on the closing “Ayn Rand” that puts a satisfying finishing touch on the album.

While he lacks the world music influences of Thievery Corporation or the hip-hop elements of RJD2, Say My Name reminds me something of both. The approach here is more laid back, however, and fluid. It’s definitely a worthwhile listen for a creative approach to sampling and blending of styles.

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Say My Name // La Cygne [mp3] from Say My Name 2

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[stream] New Releases // July 19

Written on July 19, 2011 by Dave in Music, New Releases

the record store [stream] New Releases // July 19

I don’t have much to say about this week’s new releases. I don’t see anything I’m particularly clamoring to get my ears on, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t. If there is anything close to your heart we missed, leave a note in the comments. Support your local record store!

Big Talk (Killers side project)// Big Talk
Brilliant Colors // Again and Again
City of Ships // Minor World
Crystal Antlers // Two-Way Mirror
DJ Khaled // We The Best Forever
Theophilus London // Timez Are Weird These Days
Imelda May // Mayhem
Pictureplane // Thee Physical
Portugal. The Man // In The Mountain In The Cloud
They Might Be Giants // Join Us
Tomorrows Tulips // Eternally Teenage
311 // Universal Pulse

[mp3] Crystal Antlers // Two-Way Mirror

Got It All (This Can’t Be Living Now) by Portugaltheman

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[mp3] New Releases // July 12

Written on July 12, 2011 by Dave in Music, New Releases

the record store [mp3] New Releases // July 12

This week’s new releases amongst others, includes an album I might previously have been excited for several years ago, but was far from aware of in Incubus’ new effort. I’m sure we’ll be all over the Washed Out release and perchance a few others out of the rest being released this week, but nothing is screaming out as a must buy. If we’ve forgotten anything, it could be by choice, but leave it in the comments anyways if you must.

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Alkaline Trio // Damnesia
Eleanor Friedberger // Last Summer
Incubus // If Not Now, When?
Mellowhype // Blackenedwhite
Sublime With Rome // Yours Truly
Washed Out // Within And Without
Yes // Fly From Here

[mp3] Washed Out // Amor Fati

[mp3] Eleanor Friedberger // My Mistakes

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