Images & Words: Smerz, “Have Fun”

Posted on November 30, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Smerz “Have Fun” Digital Single The rising Norwegian deconstructed electro-pop duo come through with one of their most potent tracks to date. Vocalists Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg nonchalantly glide through proceedings, mantrically repeating “nothing is embarrassing” over lazy sci-fi synths and bouncy percussion. In short,”Have Fun” sounds like a disassociated party jam for an event that probably looked a lot more fun on Instagram than it actually was to attend.

Prins Thomas, Å (Pional Piano Mix)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Prins Thomas “Å” (Pional Piano Mix) Prins Thomas 5 (out now on Prins Thomas Musikk) On Friday, the Norwegian vet dropped a tasty new collection of his trademark spacey disco. Though the record is totally worth your time, my favorite song from the project actually wasn’t even on it. This sweltering remix from Spanish producer Pional raises the excellent “Å” to rapturous new heights with some languid, super effective piano work. Like the best house music, this track builds gradually, rising and receding deftly before … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, “Dead in the Water”

Posted on November 28, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds “Dead in the Water” Who Built the Moon? (out now on Sour Mash) I’m not sure I’ll love Noel’s experimental, psych-influenced third post-Oasis LP, but I’ll always be a sucker for a good Gallagher ballad. Tacked on at the end of the disc, “Dead in the Water” has all the hallmarks of the stripped down, sing-along strummers that made Oasis one of the greatest bands of the 90’s. Vague melancholic nostalgia? Check. A knockout chorus melody? Check. … →

Images & Words: DaVido, “Like Dat”

Posted on November 27, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

DaVido “Like Dat” Digital Single Who needs albums when you drop singles like this? While the world waits with baited breath for official album news, the 25 year-old mega-star doesn’t have time for all that, preferring to drop smash after smash. By my count, “Like Dat” is the Lagos native’s 10th single of the year. And like the vast majority of those songs, it fucking bangs. His warm vocals are second to none, and they slither through a seductive deep house chords and … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Negative Gemini, “Bad Baby”

Posted on November 20, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Negative Gemini “Bad Baby” Bad Baby EP (out January 2018 on 100% Electronica) Just when you think you’ve figured out Lindsey French’s sound, the electro shapeshifter hits you with something new. “Bad Baby” features some of the hallmarks of her work — namely the ultra-warm, gauzy synths — but it also has pounding, acoustic drums that wouldn’t sound out of place on a hardcore or metal song. Somehow, they work perfectly, injecting extra humanity into her lovesick vocals. Bad Baby EP by Negative … →

Hot Jam of the Day: S. Carey, “Fool’s Gold”

Posted on November 17, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

S. Carey “Fool’s Gold” Hundred Acres (out 02.23.18 on Jagjaguwar) As winter slowly blows into New York City, it feels like the perfect time to welcome a new album from the ever-soothing Wisconsin musician, Sean Carey. Second single, “Fool’s Gold,” is a warm blanket of cooing vocals, strummed acoustics, and gentle keyboards. Though it’s the kind of song that washes over you as a single, it should be a lot more potent in the context of the album.

Hot Jam of the Day: T-Pain, “Textin’ My Ex” (f/ Tiffany Evans)

Posted on November 16, 2017 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

T-Pain “Textin’ My Ex” (f/ Tiffany Evans) Oblivion Tomorrow, T-Pain drops his long-awaited fifth LP, the culmination of the most trying era of the R&B innovator’s career. Through no real fault of his own, Pain (né Faheem Najm) went from the jolly ringmaster of a multi-million dollar radio empire to a sullen, unfashionable has-been — the Chad Kroger of R&B. He’s been surprisingly open about how much the whole process hurt him, specifically chagrined by how little credit he’s given for his … →

The Round-Up: The Best Albums of October 2017

Posted on November 12, 2017 by TP1.COM in Columns, The Round-Up | Comments Off

Kelela Take Me Apart Warp Records The album I was most excited to hear this year, the 34 year-old’s Warp debut simultaneously delivered the goods and left me a little lukewarm. The more time I’ve spent with it, the more I realize that any disappointment I had was my fault, not hers. “Take Me Apart” is unarguably excellent — a futuristic R&B odyssey that deftly amps up her pop ambitions without alienating the alternative club sound that made her so exciting in the first place. That said, … →

Images & Words: Ariel Pink, “Feels Like Heaven”

Posted on November 6, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Ariel Pink “Feels Like Heaven” Dedicated to Bobby Jameson (Kemado) Ariel Pink’s psych-pop is very hit and miss for me. It’s partially because of his odious persona, but it’s primarily the fact that I’ve never had much time for his very obvious, bizzaro 70’s and 80’s influences. That said, the man can write one hell of a pop song, and “Feels Like Heaven” is another example of that rare knack. Lovesick and bathed in neon light, Ariel beautifully distills his intoxicating early-relationship jitters into an airtight, dreamy, reverb-soaked … →

Images & Words: Miles From Kinshasa, “FIREWORKS”

Posted on November 1, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Miles From Kinshasa “FIREWORKS” LIMBO (out now on Quality Time) It’s crazy that it’s been more than two years since Miles From Kinshasa dropped his lovely debut single, “IVRY.” What’s even more crazy is that I somehow totally missed the release of his debut LP, “LIMBO,” and this, its glorious lead single. Like “IVRY,” this cut is a slab of urbane, smooth city soul that pairs the Londoner’s affecting, easy vocal with modern, quiet-stormy instrumentation. It’s indicative of the rest of the project, which is … →

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