October 2017 New Remixes
New Music & Reviews
Eskimo Recordings’ Orange Collection
The fourth compilation in Eskimo Recordings’ Colour series, The Orange Collection showcases a roster of artists whose new tracks each cornerstone the label’s latest exploratory, esoteric and ochre vibe.
Floaters by Lightning Bug
The mammoth analog roar of Lightning Bug‘s latest album Floaters throughout ten intricately ordered recordings molds this overly well-balanced, dreamy and experimental experience en shoegaze.
Duly Noted Records Compilation Review
In scant more than Duly Noted’s recent 18-month history, this London-based independent records consortium welcomes listening ears to a “Nightime-pop” potluck, a sampling of and introduction to many distinct musical projects and … Continue reading “Duly Noted Records Compilation Review”
Year One by Darkswoon
Year One – Portland, Oregon based music group Darkswoon‘s debut EP – was recorded beginning in November 2014 and completed earlier this year, and includes six previously composed, though entirely re-recorded original … Continue reading “Year One by Darkswoon”
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RedBull SoundSelect at Doug Fir Lounge ft. The Shrine 2/13
Portland SoundSelect curated by Kill Rock Stars featuring Nasalrod, Danava, and the Los Angeles based band The Shrine. Another great RedBull sponsored concert event and outstanding lineup at the Doug Fir.
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A festive Rontoms Sunday evening concert event featuring two fun and talented Portland bands, The Hugs and Rick Bain. The Bain act had video loop projections going and performed an epic cover … Continue reading “Rontoms Sunday Session ft The Hugs and Rick Bain 12/28”
Author inhighlightPosted on Categories 2014Leave a comment on Rontoms Sunday Session ft The Hugs and Rick Bain 12/28 Bands at Holocene ft. Peaking Lights 12/7
The LA-based duo drew a welcoming crowd, part of Holocene’s celebration of “the full moon in Gemini and feminine energy.” The opening collaborative performance was full of magical costumes and rituals such … Continue reading “Bands at Holocene ft. Peaking Lights 12/7”
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The series is back! Also featuring USNEA and Deafheaven, the event was hosted by PDX Pop Now! at Holocene on 11/2/2014
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Cold Clinical Love · Bob Dylan
Leave a comment on Cold Clinical Love · Bob DylanA video for the first of two songs to arrive from Cold Clinical Love, a quirky meditation on the whole project’s (so far) loosely grounded prenatal theme. The slideshow of lyrics, hypnotic … Continue reading “Cold Clinical Love · Bob Dylan”
Poliça · Warrior Lord
Leave a comment on Poliça · Warrior LordOfficial video of the song Warrior Lord by Poliça, the latest in anticipation of a brand new album from the group due on October 22nd, Shulamith. Nice how the group takes initiative … Continue reading “Poliça · Warrior Lord”
Pure Bathing Culture · Dream The Dare
Leave a comment on Pure Bathing Culture · Dream The DareA trove of pleasing eye candy, Pure Bathing Culture has premiered an official video for their song Dream The Dare, from the recent album titled Mood Tides. Crows next to stormy and … Continue reading “Pure Bathing Culture · Dream The Dare”
New, Noteworthy Music
Talk
Explore Los Angeles record label Next Waves‘ latest selection of glory-chill. Talk – by Australian band Atlas Bound – boasts a new cool about this syndicate of artists. Next Wave has nearly rounded up their catalog to the … Continue reading “Talk”
Birds Flying High
Tides are mellow and the feelings are strong! Ramp up surf-side with this premier summertime vibe by Möwe – Birds Flying High – an Austrian electro stunner in collaboration with Nikodem Milewski. Complete with classic samples and a clarity, rich … Continue reading “Birds Flying High”
All We Are · Stone
If perhaps you hear a little something Irish, Norwegian or Brazilian in All We Are’s premier track Stone, it’s certainly evidence of this trio being a multinational collaboration, one that’s just splashed … Continue reading “All We Are · Stone”
5 Years of Bedroom Suck Records
Bedroom Suck Records began in Brisbane five years ago and has recently put out a double-LP anthology, a private reserve of 27 doubtless, stunning and edgy recordings. A modest grip of recent … Continue reading “5 Years of Bedroom Suck Records”
Anthony Naples · Body Pill LP
By way of Text Records / Proibito, Refugio is Anthony Naples’ latest appearance, a track from an upcoming LP available in North America on February 17th titled Body Pill. This brazen, polyphonic … Continue reading “Anthony Naples · Body Pill LP”
Hunny · Cry For Me
Known as Hunny, this band’s debut single Cry For Me is a deliberate production. With the piercing subtlety of it’s wonderfully recorded instrumental decor, this song is well arranged and the writing is nicely … Continue reading “Hunny · Cry For Me”