Hot Jam of the Day: The Range, “Florida”

Posted on January 23, 2016 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

The Range “Florida” Potential (out 03.25 on Domino) Florida is a strange but beautiful place, and so is James Hinton’s music. The first single from the Rhode Island producer’s second LP is an expansive cut that features rolling hi-hats, grimey sub-bass, tasty steel drums, and a spot-on vocal sample of Florida’s fave #babyangel, Ariana Grande. He’s never been a singles man, but this is probably the most streamlined work of his career. Whether there’s actual Purity Ring crossover potential here (as … →

Hot Jam of the Day: A$AP Rocky, “Yamborghini High” (f/ A$AP Ferg, A$AP Ant & A$AP Nast)

Posted on January 20, 2016 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

A$AP Rocky “Yamborghini High” (f/ A$AP Ferg, A$AP Ant & A$AP Nast) Digital Single A year and a day ago, 26 year-old Steven “A$AP Yams” Rodriguez passed away at his home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The much beloved Yams was somewhere between A&R and creative director for the A$AP Mob, and his influence on New York youth culture and hip-hop in general will be felt for years to come. To celebrate his life, his cohorts put on Yams Day at New York’s … →

Hot Jams of the Day: CFCF, “Arto” / “Sate Padang”

Posted on January 14, 2016 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

CFCF “Arto” / “Sate Padang” On Vacation (out 02/19 on International Feel) It’s the start of my second week of work in 2016. It’s raining. I’m tired. Never mind that I just took 10 days off, I need a damn vacation. Luckily for me, Montreal mastermind Michael Silver is throwing me a bone with a fertile, 8-song collection of chill vibes and soothing sounds, designed to chase the post-New Year’s malaise away. Its two lead singles recall two very different … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Memoryhouse, “Sarah”

Posted on January 13, 2016 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Memoryhouse “Sarah” Soft Hate (out 02/09, self-released) Behold! It’s the third track from one of our most anticipated albums of the new year. It’s precisely the kind of evocative dream-pop that the Guelph, Ontario duo does so well, pairing Denise Nouvion’s faraway vocals with Evan Abeele’s lush instrumentation. Like excellent lead single, “Dream Shake,” “Sarah” is pepped up by a buoyant bass-line and a fairly prominent backbeat that gives their wistful vibes a welcome injection of pace.

Best of 15: The Best Albums of 2015

Posted on January 4, 2016 by TP1.COM in Best of '15, Featured | Comments Off

20. 2814 新しい日の誕生 (Dream Catalogue) I’ve never been to Tokyo, but when I do, I’ll make sure to bring the ambient, post-Vaporware vibes of Dream Catalogue mainman, HKE and producer Telepath with me. The soundtrack to imagined midnight walks through the city, the disc’s cinematic, engulfing eight songs set a palpable mood, sure to keep your eyes closed and your mind wandering. Hottest Jams: “新しい日の誕生” & “真実の恋” 19. Billboard Brothers Billboard Brothers (self-released) Do you love listening to people rap? … →

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Best of 15: The Hottest Jams of 2015

Posted on January 1, 2016 by TP1.COM in Best of '15, Featured | Comments Off

Welp, that’s it for 2015. It was an incredible year for music, and it was tougher to whittle this list down to 65 than in recent years. Thank you for joining me for another year of ThunderPenguin, and it’s been awesome to see this little site growing. Hopefully, the album list will be up in a day or two. 65. Post Malone “White Iverson” Digital Single I hated it, then I loved it, and then I hated myself for loving … →

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Stream This Shit: The-Dream, IAMSAM

Posted on December 24, 2015 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

The-Dream IAMSAM (self-released) It’s a Christmas miracle! Yesterday, King Terius blessed us with a surprise EP of faithful Sam Cooke covers, inspired by his late mother. Nash sang poignantly about her on 1977‘s stunning, “1977 (Miss You Still),” and IAMSAM gives us more insight on Nash’s strong relationship with his mother and their shared love of Sam Cooke. Aside from the affecting backstory, Nash’s voice is a perfect match for Cooke’s timeless songwriting and melancholy lyrics. It’s been a difficult … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Jack Red, “Sometimes”

Posted on December 23, 2015 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Jack Red “Sometimes” Digital Single It’s the day before your wedding — what are you thinking about? The flowers, your hair, keeping your stepdad away from the bridesmaids? Not Jack Red. Jack Red is THINKING ABOUT ANOTHER GIRL?!?!? DUDE, WHAT ARE YOU DOING??? While his wedding is likely to go worse than Mark’s from Peep Show, at least it yielded a breathtaking song, and “Sometimes” highlights the Chicago singer’s evocative vocals and affecting storytelling. At the risk of being hyperbolic, there’s a … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Ryn Weaver, “Promises” (MssingNo Remix)

Posted on December 17, 2015 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Ryn Weaver “Promises” (MssingNo Remix) Promises Remixes Undaunted by the mediocre, plodding Tumblr-pop source material, the ever-reliable MssingNo pinpoints the best part of the original — Weaver’s strong, stately vocals — and brings them to life with a beautiful, swirling arrangement. From Brandy to R. Kelly to (my all-time fave) Teedra Moses, the shadowy Londoner is a master of isolating a vocal and twisting it around itself until it is nearly unrecognizable. While Weaver’s vocals aren’t as chopped as much of his work, he … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Sevdaliza, “One Armed Lullaby”

Posted on December 16, 2015 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Sevdaliza “One Armed Lullaby” Digital Single One of the brightest breakout artists of 2015, the talented vocalist puts a cap on her excellent year with this wistful bedtime story. She’s already crafted two extremely strong, underrated EPs — The Suspended Kid and Children of Silk — and one of the finest videos of the year, and “One Armed Lullaby” features many of the hallmarks of that excellent work. Her music has real restraint, and she uses negative space more effectively … →

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