Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (Jr Blender Reggae Remix)
The amount the original is played, is nauseating. Alas there is a tolerable version, (reggae vibed nonetheless) to save us from the drab original. This unsuspecting and most likely evanescent top 40 spike of Gotye is simply a flash in the pan of this modern sociological trend were all becoming accustomed to. Artists are routinely plucked from obscurity for a quick season of over indulgence before were all sick of them. Blown away like smoke, and I’m still left here wearing my Frankie Says Relax t-shirt. Lets take some pride in our commercialism, with a little more talent. Although the interplay between Kimbra and Gotye on their SNL performance is almost believable. However it wont be long until its that song I used to hear, but who am I to say whats real. #bullshit
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – Man On Fire
The first single from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s second album Here due out May 29. “Man On Fire” picks up right where Up From Below left off, calling for all of humanity to join their song and dance. Possibly the essential message from the Zeros that the simplicity of world happiness is found in song. Join this dance and be happy.
Twin Steps - Pinky Promise
Experimental rockers Twin Steps tear the laboratory apart on this genre bending sock hop trot. A tip toe bass line and prom night guitar strums set the plain for moaning voice samples and obnoxious croons of lovers angst. A mix of ’50s pop and noise punk, somehow meeting gracefully in the middle.
Tycho – A Walk
Breaths of stardust swirling around your ceiling before taking off into the night sky. This soundscape floats above your cares and massages the hardest to reach places of your conscious dreams. Breath easy and enjoy.
Dead Man’s Bones – My Body’s A Zombie For You
Actors who think they can sing are usually mistaken especially young Hollywood heart throbs. Not the case in Dead Man’s Bones, Zombie is haunting and beautiful. Smooth vocals reminiscent of a doo-wop drawl and the children chanting in the back round make this track colder then the ground we will all return to.
College feat. Electric Youth – A Real Hero
A bouncing beat synthed fresh from the ’80s. The perfect night time driver pounds like an engine and turns streaking street lamps into whistles humming by. Plucked from the Drive sound track this is a perfect tune to take with you if you’ve got some miles to cover.
Charles Bradley – The World (Is Going Up In Flames)
The Screaming Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley began his performing career as a James Brown impersonator, and just put out his first album last year. Hard to believe with his soulful howl and heart wrenching delivery. This world is going up in flames and you’ve never felt the pain. Preach
