Hot Jam of the Day: The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, “For Robin”

Posted on October 3, 2017 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die “For Robin” Always Foreign (Epitaph) There are many, many awful things about addiction, but little is as insidious as the way it pushes its victims away from loved ones from their previous life and deeper into their illness. Anybody who has lost someone to addiction will relate to this crushing funeral dirge’s first lines. “Mike called once a week, and then he called once a month. / He called once every few years, … →

Images & Words: Stormzy, “4PM in London”

Posted on October 2, 2017 by TP1.COM in Featured, Images & Words | Comments Off

Stormzy “4PM in London” Digital Single Turning freestyles into anthems is nothing new to the ultra-talented Londoner. And though the ravenous “4PM in London” was probably written, it feels alive in the same way that many of those aforementioned tracks did. Unlike Drake (the man who originally rapped on this beat), Stormzy’s got the rare ability to make any line feel like a hook, so he doesn’t need a chorus or a sticky melody to make a track stick. “4AM in Calabasas” was about as … →

The Round-Up: The Best Albums of The Third Quarter

Posted on September 27, 2017 by TP1.COM in Featured, The Round-Up | Comments Off

As you may have noticed, I’ve done my annual “fall behind on a monthly column” thing over the last couple months. That said, that just gives me more ammo for a proper Q3 round up, featuring the best records of that period in alphabetical order. 21 Savage Issa Album Slaughter Gang What: The heartfelt, personal debut solo studio LP from the sharp-tongued MC Where: Atlanta, GA In a Tweet: Issa adds more deft, subtle melody to his singular, nihilistic, uncompromising sound. … →

Hot Jam of the Day: The Saxophones, “Aloha”

Posted on September 22, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

The Saxophones “Aloha” Aloha 7″ (out 11.17) As a highly wifed individual in my early 30’s, I can seriously relate to the married Oakland duo’s hushed ballad “Aloha.” Over languid fingerpicked guitars, vocalists Alexi Erenkov and Alison Alderdice coo together, “Aloha, do you even know how wild I can get?” — in a tone that is far more ‘new parent’ than ‘new Freshman’. As feeble as it sounds at first listen, there’s actually a ton of comfort and acceptance here, which underlines the subtle beauty of growing up. Aloha … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Dark0, “QARIN”

Posted on September 21, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Dark0 “QARIN” XENOTYPE (out 10.02 on Adult Swim) The reliable Londoner is back with the first single off his forthcoming new EP for Adult Swim (which is evidently a full-blown record label now). “QARIN” is the kind of expansive grimewave that we’ve come to expect from him, and the results are as explosive as you’d expect. Maximalist, neon keyboards and propulsive sub-bass slowly build to form a massive crescendo that wouldn’t sound out of place soundtracking just about any futuristic, Hollywood blockbuster.

Images & Words: Phoebe Bridgers, “Funeral”

Posted on September 21, 2017 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Phoebe Bridgers “Funeral” Stranger in the Alps (09.22 on Dead Oceans) Not sure a folk dirge about death is the best way to get into that #ThursdaySpirit, but Phoebe Bridgers’ crushing new single is beautiful enough for it not to matter. The 23 year-old is on the eve of dropping her long-awaited debut LP, and its third single is a beautiful representation of her emotional sledgehammer songwriting and haunting voice. I can’t wait to hear the rest of it tomorrow.

Hot Jam of the Day: Jay Boogie, “Malandrina” (Night Version)

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

Jay Boogie “Malandrina” (Night Version) Digital Single One of the standout’s from the East New York performer’s excellent recent mixtape, “Jesus Loves Me Too,” gets a delicious, club-focused remix from its original producer Orlando. The extra production bite fits beautifully with Jay Boogie’s fierce but playful original, and its grime influences fit seamlessly with his ravenous flow. This track mirrors the tape’s experimental spirit and genre-defying sound, which deserves much more press and praise than it has received so far.

Hot Jam of the Day: Now Now, “Yours”

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

Now, Now “Yours” Digital Single Synth-pop is rarely known for its restraint, but the second single from the Minneapolis duo’s first album in 5+ years manages to shoot for the stars while keeping its feet firmly planted on the ground. A lot of that comes from vocalist KC Dalager, who isn’t really a CRJ-style belter. Rather, she prefers to move with an arrangement rather than bombastically wrestle it into submission. “Yours” is indicative of this approach. In most hands, this same track would have the BPM, … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Grizzle, “Sermon” (f/ ShaqyDread)

Posted on September 19, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Grizzle “Sermon” (f/ ShaqyDread) Consort (out 10.20 on Liminal Sounds) The shadowy architect of one of the best songs of last year drops the first taste of his solo debut EP. Like the spellbinding, “Entreaty,” “Sermon” is monstrous, unique slab of neo-grime that aims for the body and the heart. The London/Manchester producer gets an assist from rising Tottenham MC, ShaqyDread, who matches the beat’s intensity, ducking in and out of the neon synths and staccato percussion with ease.

Hot Jam of the Day: Jesse Kivel, “Endless”

Posted on September 13, 2017 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Jesse Kivel “Endless” Content (out 10.6 on New Feelings) The former Kisses/Princeton frontman drops the second single from his debut solo EP. On “Endless,” the Santa Monica native amps up the adult contempo vibes, marrying lonely sax with twinkling piano. Don’t think of it as Yacht Rock; think of it as ‘Lost at Sea on a Pontoon’ Rock. Gorgeous.

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