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[Chill] Maribou State – The Clown (feat. Pedestrian)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - April 28, 2015

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The Clown (feat. Pedestrian)

Maribou State‘s debut album is quickly becoming one of our most anticipated of the summer. Building on an array of the UK’s finest electronic styles, the production duo feel like an organic progression from their roots. This may be more evident than ever on their smooth, emotional, Pedestrian-featuring latest single. “The Clown” builds around a grand piano melody that when combined with a falsetto brings James Blake to mind before a percussive-driven groove emerges. The house tempo bolsters the flawless vocals and combines with occasional warped synths that tie together the songs’s steadily developing structure. It’s a colorful tune that draws at your heart strings and gets your head nodding simultaneously. Vibe above–Maribou State’s Portraits drops June 2nd and is available for pre-order here.

[MP3 Playlist] Indie Dojo (April 2015 Round #5)

Posted by Allegra Azzopardi - April 28, 2015

We all procrastinate at some point or another. And although music can be a huge motivator (think bass bumping gym playlist) it can also be the leader of all procrastinational activities. Seriously though. How many times have you thought about nothing else but laying on your floor and listening to music all day long? Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? The ultimate procrastination station. But hey, it’s ok to waste time every once in a while. If you are laying down in a cloud of your own happiness, what else matters, right? So here’s a playlist to go along with your motivational or procrastinational day. It is your life…you can do whatever you damn well please.

’Cheers Elephant – Speak Think’

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’Shana Cleveland & The Sandcastles – Itching Around’

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’Fraternal Twin – Skin Gets Hot’

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’Mat Shoare – In Good Time’

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’Wales – Lose My Mind’

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Madison – That Fever [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - April 27, 2015

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That Fever

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This Monday has been brimming with charming, ear-grabbing, attention-getting, and impressive tunes, and this premiere is no different.

We’ve been hip to DIY artist Madison for a few months now after writing up a tune she did with The Twelves. Now looking ahead to her upcoming EP, Wonderland, she’s dropping “That Fever,” which glows with a mix of new pop styling and a classic vibe that could be easily imagined with the most gorgeous of Bond girls.

Something about the echoing percussion, wavering guitar notes, and attitude-rich staccato vocal styling combine to make a cinematic experience, seemingly perfect for a musical breakdown or montage in a film. It’s engaging, memorable, and encompassing, demanding your attention for the full three-minute duration.

Aside from the notable musical abilities, this impressive woman is also doing her part to help shelter animals. Half of the proceeds from her upcoming EP release (coming July 21), will go to the rescue where she adopted her pup, Alabama.

Make sure to follow her on Facebook for updates on that EP.

[Indie/Pop] Peter Bjorn and John – High Up (Take Me To The Top)

Posted by Weston Pagano - April 26, 2015

Peter Bjorn and John
High Up (Take Me To The Top)

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“Over the moon” is how indie pop masters Peter Bjorn and John said they felt releasing their first new original material since Gimme Some came out four long years ago, and that’s exactly where ‘High Up (Take Me To The Top)’ will bring you as well.

This soaring tune is propelled by off-kilter percussion reminiscent of their 2009 LP Living Thing, but is perhaps a sign of things to come as it stemmed from “forthcoming album-sessions” co-written with Patrick Berger, who is best known for producing artists including Robyn and Icona Pop.

‘High Up’ has been released on the Stockholm-based artist collective and record label INGRID, which Peter Bjorn and John co-founded along with fellow Swedes Lykke Li and Miike Snow, among others, and the track is featured on INGRID Volym 2, a Record Store Day exclusive double-LP of which there are only 500 copies.

[Indie/Rock] Wild Beasts – Woebegone Wanderers II

Posted by Weston Pagano - April 26, 2015

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Woebegone Wanderers II

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Contrary to what their name evokes, Wild Beasts continue to be some of the smoothest and softest songsmiths around with unreleased track ‘Woebegone Wanderers II,’ which was premiered on Jon Hopkins Radio 1 this week.

Recorded around the time of their last release, Present Tense, which was quietly one of the best albums of 2014, the song is a continuation of ‘Woebegone Wanderers’ which appeared on the British group’s debut Limbo, Panto way back in 2008.

After gently swirling around the space in your head in that signature brooding Wild Beasts style for around two minutes, ‘Woebegone Wanderers II’ dissolves into echoing glitter for the final third, floating off until you inevitably drag it back down for yet another listen.

[Indie/Rock] Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Can’t Keep Checking My Phone

Posted by Weston Pagano - April 26, 2015

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Can't Keep Checking My Phone

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If you’re reading this on a mobile device we apologize for the irony.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra have revealed ‘Can’t Keep Checking My Phone’ to be their second single ahead of their third LP Multi-Love which is due out May 26th, and it’s a hand-clapping psych-soul groove.

In a newsletter sent to fans, frontman and multi-instrumentalist Ruban Nielson explains it’s about “missing somebody and that point where you refuse to accept online ‘connectivity’ as a substitute for being with someone IRL.”

Opening with a bit of meandering horns and classical guitar, ‘Can’t Keep Checking My Phone’ bounces around lyrical topics that include eating crickets, the aurora borealis, and wondering if the universe is really a hologram, all before putting the phone down and regrettably picking it up once again.

“Do you fall in love with the idea of someone? Or the chemicals they give off in person? Either way, I’ve got to get off my phone,” Nielson concludes.

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[Giving Back] Lincoln Jesser – Tops

Posted by Clayton Warwick - April 23, 2015

Lincoln Jesser
Tops

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Los Angeles-based producer Lincoln Jesser is fighting global diseases with his widely popular hit, “Tops.” Released last year, this song garnered the adoration of the blogosphere, racking up over 300 thousand plays on Soundcloud.

Today, he’s re-releasing this song and donating it to Cadence & Cause to help raise money. In addition to being able to purchase this song, fans will also have the chance to buy a private Skype call with him, with proceeds going directly to the cause. When asked why Jesser chose this cause to support, he said:

There are millions of people, young and old, dying every year because they don’t have access to effective vaccines. Some of these kids would otherwise grow up to have amazing impacts on our world. The change in your pocket could change that reality.

You can purchase the mentioned items by clicking here. Head over and do your part to help eradicate global disease.