Now, Now: “AZ”

Posted on March 20, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Now, Now “AZ” Saved (out 05.18 on Trans- Records) It’s taken me nearly a month to make my mind about the buzzing Minneapolis duo’s new single. At first, I struggled with the “klopp” snare drum sound and the track’s pace, which felt a bit plodding compared to their lithe, aerodynamic best stuff. However, the more I listened to it, the more “AZ” grew on me. I’m realizing that the slow pace makes the two synth-fueled climaxes feel even bigger, especially when … →

Sam Buck, “Redo”

Posted on March 20, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Sam Buck “Redo” Borderline (out 05.04 on JMC Aggregate) Though he isn’t the first openly gay country artist, Sam Buck’s music naturally challenges all sorts of stereotypes. His lovely new single, “Redo,” is about Buck wasting his time dating frustrating men who won’t leave their wives and fully commit to him. Though the lyrics may make some country fans uncomfortable and hit very close to home for others, the story is relatable to anybody who’s ever been a side piece … →

Lolina, “The River”

Posted on March 16, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Lolina “The River” The Smoke (out now, self-released) The ever-chameleonic Inga Copeland is back with a bizarre, but beautiful new album. On ” The River,” the former Hype Williams vocalist refuses to be boxed, deadpanning through disorienting keyboards and pounding, tribal drums. Like any Copeland project, it’s going to take some time to decipher what the fuck is going on. But once you do, you’ll rarely be let down. The Smoke by Lolina

Wet, “There’s A Reason”

Posted on March 16, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Wet “There’s a Reason” Digital Single I’ve gone back and forth about the subtle stylistic shift that the Brooklyn group has made on their first single as a duo. After enjoying widespread acclaim early in their career, their debut LP was met with tepid reviews, which mostly complained about their dogged commitment to their stripped-down, simplistic mope-pop. As someone who fell in love with their original sound, the critics didn’t move me, because I hadn’t come to them for lush, … →

The Round-Up: The Best Tracks of January and February

Posted on March 10, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, The Round-Up | Comments Off

I’ve been a little slow to get cranked back up in 2018, but I quickly realized that a shitload of great music has dropped in January and February. Here’s a quick wrap-up of a few of my favorites. Bad Gyal “Internationally” Worldwide Angel (out now on Puro) It sounds hyperbolic, but I could have picked almost any song from the Catalan reggaeton alchemist’s recent mixtape. So I’ll go with the one that banged hardest when I saw her in Brooklyn … →

Grouper, “Parking Lot”

Posted on March 9, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Grouper “Parking Lot” Grid of Points (out 04.27 on Kranky) Every time Liz Harris drops a new track, it’s up to us to savor it and appreciate it for the little miracle that it is. It may sound like hyperbole, but everything she’s put our since her wonderfully shut-in 2007 LP Cover the Windows and the Walls, has been teeming with delicate, ghostly beauty. Best of all, her songs grow and develop like living organisms, subtly revealing new layers of their … →

Images & Words: serpentwithfeet, “bless ur heart”

Posted on March 8, 2018 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

serpentwithfeet “bless ur heart” soil (out 06.08 on Secretly Canadian) After fawning pretty heavily over his debut EP, you can imagine my excitement about Josiah Wise’s forthcoming debut LP. Its lead single, “bless ur heart,” beautifully balances his ultra-intimate early work with lusher instrumentation, resulting in a sound that feels evolved without sacrificing an inch of what made it so special in the first place. For four spellbinding minutes, Wise ecstatically extols the way loved ones can help us level … →

Christina Vantzou: “Some Limited and Waning Memory”

Posted on March 8, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Christina Vantzou “Some Limited and Waning Memory” no.4 (out 04.06 on Kranky) The lead track from the Kansas City-born, Brussels-based composer’s fourth LP is a ghostly, gorgeous piece that balances haunting strings with a delicate, meandering piano line. Film and photography has always been at the heart of her work, and this track is sure to evoke strong visuals and distant memories of days long gone.

Images & Words: MoStack, “What I Wanna”

Posted on March 5, 2018 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

MoStack “What I Wanna” Digital Single We’ve officially entered that annoying part of winter where spring feels close but also further than ever. On days like these, we need sunny jams like the buzzing Londoner’s breezy, Big Pun-sampling new single. Though Stack’s bubbly flow may not bring the sun back out, it is guaranteed to put a little extra bounce in your step as you trudge through the dog days of winter.

Swae Lee, “Hurt To Look” (f/ Rae Sremmurd)

Posted on March 2, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Swae Lee “Hurt To Look” Swaecation (out soon on Ear Drummers) Sremm Season is rapidly approaching, and on Wednesday, the venerable Mississippi brothers treated us to the first three tasters from their upcoming triple disc. Each of the three deserve some shine. “Powerglide” is the kind of airy, hyperactive banger that they built their name on, and Slim Jxmmi absolutely snaps on his electric debut solo single, “Brxnks Truck.” But, as an eternal sucker for smooth R&B, Swae Lee’s solo … →

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