Hot Jam of the Day: Hannah Diamond, “Attachment”

Posted on April 24, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Hannah Diamond “Attachment” Digital Single Following up peculiar pop gem, “Pink and Blue,” the esoteric vocalist returns with a similarly cracked heartbreak jam. On “Attachment,” the Londoner straddles the line between cute and crazy with grace and dexterity, prancing her “lovelorn chipmunk” vocals over a maximalist, neon synth arraignment. Like her debut single, there are huge K-Pop and J-Pop undertones here, which add a freshness to her simple pop melodies. It’s hard to tell what the future holds for Diamond, but a … →

Hot Jam of the Day: WIFE, “Heart is a Far Light”

Posted on April 22, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

WIFE “Heart is a Far Light” What’s Between (out 06.10 on Tri Angle) If first single, “Heart is a Far Light,” is any indication, the Altar of Plagues frontman’s debut LP for Tri Angle is set to be one of the most bewitching, atmospheric of the year. Based around a taut guitar part and James Kelly’s hypnotic, layered voices, the track beautifully unravels to a piece much larger than the sum of its spare, minimalistic parts. The Irishman’s vulnerable vocals disarm the listener, giving the … →

Album of the Week: August Alsina, Testimony

Posted on April 19, 2014 by TP1.COM in Album of the Week, Featured | Comments Off

August Alsina Testimony Out now on Radio Killa/ Def Jam In the last couple of years, millions of words have been written about the deconstruction of R&B. The common narrative reads that the antiquated, oft-problematic genre needed a re-think, a shot in the arm. Artists like the Weeknd, Frank Ocean, and Miguel were crowned as the men for the job — the forward-thinking minds ready to drag R&B into the 21st century (read: make traditionally black music palatable to white audiences). Before … →

Images & Words: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, “Live in NYC”

Posted on April 17, 2014 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart “Live in NYC” Songs taken from Days of Abandon (out 05.13 on Slumberland) The Pains of Being Pure at Heart treated a small group of lucky people to a preview of their third LP, rolling through six new tracks. Judging by these cuts, Kip Berman and co. are about to unleash the best work of their career, and the new songs absolutely nail the balance beetween buoyant and melancholy that makes so much of the source … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Koreless, “Sun” (String Quintet Live at Maida Vale)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Koreless “Sun” (String Qunitet Live At Maida Vale) Digital Single Here’s the first taste of Welsh producer Lewis Roberts’ collaboration with a string quintet at BBC’s legendary Maida Vale studios. They take on the second track of his outstanding Yungen EP, and the result is overwhelming and gorgeous. Lead by a haunting cielo, “Sun” opens up into an exuberant, sweeping melody with a palpable cinematic quality. Roberts doesn’t bring in his signature synth until about halfway through, and it integrates beautifully with … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Sd Laika, “Great God Pan”

Posted on April 16, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

SD Laika “Great God Pan” That’s Harakiri (out 04.28 on Tri Angle) I’ve devoted plenty of words to spooky Wisconsin producer, Peter Runge, in recent weeks, but we just got the second taste of his uber-hyped debut effort for Tri Angle. “Great God Pan” isn’t quite as harrowing as the outstanding, “Meshes,” but it packs the same slaughterhouse vibezzz. It’s impossible to really call anything original nowadays, but Runge is coming close here, as it’s extremely hard to put your finger on … →

Images & Words: Tommy Kruise, “Hers”

Posted on April 16, 2014 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Tommy Kruise “Hers” Upcoming EP This is a really beautiful clip, in which the Montreal native chronicles the story of one of his fans, Bogdan Chiochiu. Chiochiu suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome and uses music to help him navigate through his life, much like so many others (myself included). Though its protagonist is not where he wants to be at the moment, there is a real undercurrent of hope and an underlying beauty that runs through the whole clip. It is expertly soundtracked by the buoyant Quebecois producer, whose … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Kid Smpl, “Silo Tear”

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

Kid Smpl “Silo Tear” Silo Tear EP (out 05.05 on Hush Hush) The Seattle producer’s enveloping sound lies somewhere between the dancefloor and the factory floor, gorgeously weaving between an alluring human touch and the cold steel of heavy machinery. Opening with some post-Burial vocal longings, “Silo Tear” glides into an aqueous, mantric groove, punctuated with sporadic percussion and drippy sonic filigree. It ultimately resolves to an industrial, chaotic movement before disappearing without a trace. It’s an excellent stand-alone piece, but it’s the kind of … →

Hot Jam of the Day: Lana Del Rey, “West Coast”

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

Lana Del Rey “West Coast” Ultraviolence (out this summer on Interscope) Though she’s released a string of dross since the stunning 2011 singles, “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans,” the 27 year-old manages to recapture some of that Old Hollywood magic that made her early work remarkable. It could be down to the touch of producer Dan Auerbach, but I’d also imagine that stepping away from the harsh glow of the limelight was a good thing for Ms. Lana. All of her post-“Blue … →

Hot Jam of the Day: MNEK, “Every Little Word”

Posted on April 14, 2014 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

MNEK “Every Little Word” Upcoming Debut LP (out soon on Virgin) After a handful of fantastic singles and a slew of production credits, the 19 year-old is finally ready for his close-up. Lead single, “Every Little Word,” distills much of what makes the Londoner (né Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike) such a rising star. Built around a buoyant arraignment “Every Little Word” matches inch-perfect craft with progressive, sticky songwriting, resulting in a great pop song that sounds great too. Though MNEK’s work is littered with … →

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