Hot Jam of the Day: CFCF, “Prisma”

Posted on September 15, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

CFCF “Prisma” Driftless Ambient 1 (out 09.23 on Driftless) Montreal’s Michael Silver drops a lovely, gauzy piece for an upcoming compilation from Joel Ford’s Driftless Records. Though Silver has been putting out more vocal music in the last year or so — especially on 2013’s brilliant, Outside — he returns to his instrumental roots here, crafting a lithe piano rumination to get lost in. Though it starts quietly, “Prisma” deftly builds to a satisfying climax that recedes nearly as quickly it … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Brolin, “Swim Deep”

Posted on September 15, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Brolin “Swim Deep” Swim Deep EP (out 10.27 on Wichita Recordings) About six months on from his tasty Flags mixtape, shadowy vocalist/producer Brolin returns with a supple, romantic new single. There’s not a lot of personal info about the soft-voiced Brit floating around, but his penetrating vocals and heartfelt lyrics tell quite the story. Like much of his work, “Swim Deep” carries a vulnerability that is disarming and relatable, and his direct songwriting brings you into his reality immediately.

Hot Jam of the Day: Grouper, “Call Across Rooms”

Posted on September 12, 2014 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Grouper “Call Across Rooms” Ruins (out October 31 on Kranky) Any day Liz Harris announces a new album is a good day to be alive; and when that announcement comes with a new song, life is just the best. “Call Across Rooms,” the first single from the Portlander’s forthcoming 10th LP, is a slab of trademark Harris gorgeosity of the highest order. Her delicate vocal creeps over a weary piano line, sounding simultaneously present and a million miles away. Many … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Dej Loaf, “Try Me”

Posted on September 11, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Dej Loaf “Try Me” Digital Single There are plenty of fascinating things about the Detroit MC’s blazing viral hit: her singsong flow, its twinkling beat, the fact that a Drake co-sign basically guarantees millions of plays in 2014. Most interestingly to me is when, at 2:40, she sings, “I ain’t signing to no label, bitch I’m independent.” While it must be tough to resist a record company advance (which she may or may not get offered), at this point, it … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Aphex Twin, “minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix]”

Posted on September 5, 2014 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Aphex Twin “minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix]” Syro (out 09.19 on Warp) After 13 years in the woods, Da Gawd Richard D. James is finally ready to grace us with another full-length effort, his sixth. Our first taste of it is this aqueous, surprisingly accessible affair, especially when you consider his last LP, 2001’s challenging Drukqs. James mixes up a buoyant bass-line, heady synth filigree, and a disembodied vocal to form a stunning five-minute opus that cries out for repeat listens. … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Dan Bodan, “Jaws of Life”

Posted on August 27, 2014 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Dan Bodan “Jaws of Life” Soft (out 10.28 on DFA) I awoke Tuesday morning to a delightful email. The Berlin-based crooner’s long-awaited debut LP finally has a release date, and in “Jaws of Life,” I got a third taste of the ten-song effort. Like nearly all of his bulletproof back catalogue, “Jaws of Life” lurches along at a languid pace, smearing Bodan’s pillow top soft tenor over a romantic arraignment. He’s always been an exquisite storyteller, armed with a disarming, … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Kaytranada, “Leave Me Alone” (f/ Shay Lia)

Posted on August 13, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Kaytranada “Leave Me Alone” (f/ Shay Lia) So Bad EP (out this fall on XL) The lead single from Kaytranada’s new effort is a gorgeous, downtempo effort and yet another reminder of how well the 21 year-old treats female vocals. Kay builds a sweltering arrangement around the muted coo of fellow Montreal resident, Shay Lia. Like a lot of his work, “Leave Me Alone” lives in the the grey area between R&B and deep house, resulting in a track that … →

Hot Jam of the Day: DJ Khaled x Jeremih x August Alsina x Chris Brown x Future, “Hold You Down”

Posted on August 12, 2014 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

DJ Khaled “Hold You Down” (f/ Jeremih, August Alsina, Chris Brown, Future) I Changed A Lot (out this year on We The Best) DJ Khaled is probably an amazing dude. He’s the guy who knows absolutely everybody and has an encyclopedic contact list. He’s always down hang out, and he’ll probably even drive and smoke you out on the way. Basically, he seems like the best dude ever. For that reason, he’s responsible for some of the most fun crew … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Lemonade, “Come Down Softly”

Posted on August 7, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Lemonade “Come Down Softly” Minus Tide (out Sept 9 on Cascine) In the last few months, the Brooklyn-via-San Francisco outfit has quietly unleashed three tasty pre-release singles, and “Come Down Softly” is the kind of nostalgic synth ballad that they excel at. Frankly, I was surprised that their 2012 LP, Diver, didn’t make more of an impression, and it feels like they should be a much bigger band than they are. Hopefully Minus Tide will be the thing that finally breaks … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Merchandise, “Green Lady”

Posted on August 7, 2014 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Merchandise “Green Lady” After the End (out August 25 on 4AD) In the unrelenting deluge of new music that greets listeners every week, it’s impossible not to completely whiff on a number of very good bands. Merchandise is one of those bands for me. Even though I am complete sucker for their brand of moody, atmospheric The Smiths/The Cure/Depeche Mode worship, both of their critically acclaimed efforts — 2012’s Children of Desire and 2013’s Totale Night — flew right across my radar … →

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