Hot Jam of the Day (06.08.12): Jens Lekman, “Erica America”

Posted on June 11, 2012 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

Jens Lekman “Erica America” I Know What Love Isn’t (Secretly Canadian) In Jens Lekman’s world, even bad break-ups sound beautiful. According to reports, I Know What Love Isn’t — the successor to his just-about-perfect 2007 Night Falls Over Kortedala — is a bonafide break-up album, apparently along the same lines as Beck’s seminal Sea Change. While the subject matter may prove similar, from this and first single “The End of the World is Bigger Than Love,” it seems unlikely to be such a downcast affair. Though both tracks feature decidedly melancholic undertones, … →

Hot Jam of the Day (06.07.12): Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, “Baby”

Posted on June 8, 2012 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti “Baby” Mature Themes (4AD) When choosing a debut single for a highly-anticipated album, it seems a strange decision to pick a true-to-the-original cover of a song that has been out for over 30 years, but this is Ariel Pink, and strange is his modus operandi. The track itself — a faithful remake of Donnie and Joe Emerson’s just-about-perfect 1979 single — is typically a brilliant, soulful, and lo-fi. Pink may not be known for his predictability, but he’s … →

Hot Jam of the Day (06.06.12): The-Dream, “Dope Bitch” (f/ Pusha T)

Posted on June 7, 2012 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

The-Dream “Dope Bitch” (f/ Pusha T) Love IV MMXII (Radio Killa) One of the great things about starting your own site is that you never have to argue with your editor about whether you are writing about The-Dream too much. Mainstream R&B rarely plays well on indie-rock publications, but it almost always plays well on my headphones. While “Dope Bitch” doesn’t capture the imagination quite like the Love IV MMXII‘s unfuckwitable lead single “ROC” did, Terius “The-Dream” Nash’s pretty good … →

Hot Jam of the Day (06.05.12): Grizzly Bear, “Sleeping Ute”

Posted on June 7, 2012 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

Grizzly Bear “Sleeping Ute” From Still Untitled New Album (out 9/18) It was an absolutely incredible week for music, but as I was busy with finals, I have fallen behind on my coverage. But don’t worry, I will make it up in the next few days. Of all the incredible tracks that dropped this week, none can trump the first single from this incredibly influential, BK avant-folk outfit’s highly-anticipated fourth LP. “Sleeping Ute” combines the jangly, guitar-driven, freewheeling style of … →

Stream This Shiat: The Tallest Man on Earth, There’s No Leaving Now

Posted on June 5, 2012 by TP1.COM in Columns | Leave a comment

The Tallest Man on Earth There’s No Leaving Now (Dead Oceans) For those of you who can’t wait till next Tuesday, you can stream the exquisite new album from Swedish folk singer Kristian Matsson. NPR always gets the best streams. Stream it here. Also, check out lead single “1904” below. Right click for DL. The_Tallest_Man_on_Earth: “1904” Shout out to the homie Kayte Rossi for the tip.

Hot Jams of the Day (06.04.12): Paradis, “Hemisphere” & “Je M’ennuie”

Posted on June 5, 2012 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

Paradis “Hémisphère” & “Je M’ennuie” Hémisphère (Beats in Space) Oh my god, this is so good. This is the secretive, Parisian duo’s second incredible 12″ of the last 12 months, and it’s even better than the first, 2011’s brooding, exquisite “Parfait Tirage.” The former is a characteristically moody, vocal-driven track that displays a palpable cinematic essence, while the former cuts a more ambient, though equally devastating figure. In their short career, the group has shown a remarkable ability to craft expansive, urbane atmospheric dance … →

Hot Jam of the Day (06.01.12): Giselle, “Silk” (Cosmic Kids Remix)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

Giselle “Silk” Silk We first heard this Australian vocalist’s doe-eyed, sultry stylings on Flight Facilities’ interwebz-fave “Crave You,” but now she’s back with her breezy, languid first single. While I didn’t fall in love with the original mix, serial remixers Cosmic Kids’ version is the perfect summer jam. Giselle’s alluring vocals drift over a chunky, meandering bass line that crawls like it had just woken up from a particularly meaty bender. After her performance on “Crave You,” I have to say I’m … →

Hot Jam of the Day (05.30.12): Miracles Club, “The Wheel”

Posted on June 1, 2012 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

The Miracles Club “The Wheel” Ecstasy (Compilation from Ecstasy Records) As if Thunder Penguin need more reason to crush on Portland, up pops a filthy new compilation from rising Portland progressive dance label, Ecstasy Records. Its lead single is this playful, darkly alluring new single from The Miracles Club, a group fronted by PDX deep-house stalwart Honey Owens. Like so much of the truly exceptional dance music coming out of the city, “The Wheel” is both instinctively and intellectually appealing. In other … →

Hot Jam of the Day (05.29.12): Disclosure, “Control” (f/ Ria Ritchie)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

Disclosure “Control” The Face (Greco-Roman) I’ve been a huge fan of this South London duo since last year’s severely underrated “I Love….That You Know,” and since then, they have been cranking out infectious, progressive post-dubstep with remarkable consistency. Consisting of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence, the duo is set to release their long-awaited four-track EP next Tuesday on simmering German/British label Greco-Roman. This is the second single from The Face, succeeding the aptly-titled “Boiling,” which doubles as one of the very … →

Hot Jams of the Day (05.28.12): D’Eon, “Transparency (pt. II)” & “Now You Do”

Posted on May 31, 2012 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Leave a comment

D’Eon “Transparency (pt. II)” & “Now You Do” LP (Hippos In Tanks) It’s always gonna be a good day when you are greeted by two expansive, new tracks from the mercurial, esoteric Montreal native. The former is an update on one of my favorite songs of 2011, the latter is a brand new thought, and both are absolutely scintillating. In the last few years, we’ve been lucky enough to experience a fascinating new crop of R&B artists determined to push the genre forward. Artists … →

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