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

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Can't Keep Checking My Phone

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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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[Electronica] Max Cooper & Tom Hodge – Fragmented Self pt. 1 EP

Rarely does the concept of pairing musically polar opposites pan out as both artists had intended, but the instrumental fraternization between electronic producer Max Cooper and classical composer Tom Hodge has resulted in a beautifully unique grouping of tracks. The first half of their joint effort, entitled the Fragmented Self pt. 1 EP is forward thinking music to say the least, beginning with the title track, which combines Hodge’s contemporary orchestrations with Max Cooper’s glitchy and confrontational cut up samples of the very same movements. At first listen “Fragmented Self” may come off as a bit rough, but when truly dissected is some of the more ambitious and exploratory music crafted within the last few years. Following up is  “Von Der Klippe Fallen”, which again couples tech heavy warehouse elements with classical piano and a scooting bassline; while ending tune “Quantet” (also available as a free download) plays as the most melodic of the bunch, employing a dreamy synth charge behind a wall of refined strings. If your palate for music functions as the type which needs to be pushed and challenged, Fragmented Self pt. 1 should absolutely be worthy of a few jog-throughs. Stream Max Cooper & Tom Hodge’s first collaborative EP in its entirety below.

’Max Cooper and Tom Hodge – Fragments Of Self’
’Max Cooper and Tom Hodge – Von Der Klippe Fallen’
’Max Cooper and Tom Hodge – Quantet’
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[Electronic] Fort Romeau – Stay True

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Stay True

Within the last few years, the renaissance of true house music and its niche genres has been breathtaking at times. Along with that shift in consciousness towards more electronics sounds, a new crop of musicians have gravitated towards lending their skills towards the dance community. Fort Romeau, the alias of former La Roux keyboardist Mike Greene has repeatedly impressed our ears with a unique blend of  garage and house rhythms, and his latest tune shines a completely different light on the Fort Romeau project. The title track off of a forthcoming EP on Ghostly, “Stay True” is a slow burning gem which strays a little further away from classic house and into a slightly new experimental territory. The beat scoots effortlessly upon an 80’s inspired, brooding synth progression and kick-clap line, creating a languid piece of music, and one we were thrilled to share. Check it out above… it’s really good.

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[EXCLUSIVE] Maps & Atlases – The Charm (Absofacto Remix)

Experimental popster Absofacto is back with another unique remix. This time he has chosen to work on a tune from the ever-so-introcate math-rock group, Maps & Atlases. This combination is a music nerd’s dream come true.

Absofacto has taken the song, The Charm, and created something entirely different. The original track, which can be found on Maps & Atlases full length cd Perch Patchwork, is a minimalist track that focuses on the voice of Davison, and tribal style drums.

This remix still focuses on Davison’s vocals, only Absofacto has added a repeating guitar sample that mimics the technical style of guitar work from some of Maps & Atlases other work. It’s delicately produced, and absolutely fantastic.

Maps & Atlases – The Charm (Absofacto Remix)

’Maps & Atlases – The Charm (Absofacto Remix)’
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[Psychedelic/Pop] Bye Bye Blackbird – Pure

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Chances are you probably haven’t heard much about Bye Bye Blackbird, the solo project of San Fran’s Mikey Sanders, but I’ve got a hunch that’s about to change. Coming seemingly out of nowhere, Sanders takes the whateveryouwanttocallit genre by the horns and really makes it his own. In “Pure”, it definitely takes a couple of seconds before you can even catch your bearings, but as soon as you do, there’s nothing left to do but sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the ride. I think this song title might be an abbreviation for what the original title may have been, perhaps “Pure Sonic Bliss”. If you are digging these tunes and want a little bit more Bye Bye Blackbird action, you can download Sanders’ free EP entitled Happy High which was released quasi-recently through Arcade Sound Ltd.

Bye Bye Blackbird – Pure

’Bye Bye Blackbird – Pure’

Bye Bye Blackbird – Happy High

’Bye Bye Blackbird – Happy High’

Article was written by Guest Blogger Chris from dailybeatz.com

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[Fresh/Experimental] Ratatat Releases LP4 June 4th + New Tracks

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Ratatat – DRUGS

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Prepare yourself because on June 8th, New York City electro due, Ratatat will finally be releasing their full-lenth LP4. They recorded the album at the same Old Soul Studios in Catskill, N.Y., where, as Paste describes it, is where they found the wealth of old synths, harpsichords, grand pianos, and other keyboard instruments evident throughout the last effort.

Ratatat – Grape Juicy City

The duo consisting of guitarist Mike Stroud and synthesizer, bass player, and producer Evan Mast, were my first introduction to the experimental genre with their synthesized /electronic/ experimental/ trip/hop style. They are able to produce multi-instrumental beats that are not only non-intrusive but incredibly organic. No matter how synthesized some of the melodies may appear, their music stays grounded to a genuine acoustic feel that makes the entire experience feel very natural. Ratatat caters to everyone, using enough rhythmic bass lines to please hip/hop fans of the like of Kid Cudi, while still creating provocative and melodic psychedelic guitar solos for the hardcore experimental junkies.

Ratatat – BARE FEAST
Ratatat – MAHALO

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[Experimental] Pantha Du Prince – Black Noise

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There is something wholly nostalgic about outdated video technology; the colors feel a certain way, wrapping the image in a staticy, visual warmness. Working under the Pantha du Prince moniker, Hendrick Weber has dedicated his latest album, by name at the least, to the randomness and ambiguity in those images. Black Noise takes on a limited tonal range, nothing fluctuating too far beyond the muted tones of microhouse’s 4-4 beat and a minimalist affinity for found/oddball percussion. Instead, he allows synth lines, organic percussion, unusual samples, and monolithic beats to cross over into each other’s auditory space, creating a blurred line between elements that make up an electronic composition. The result is eleven hypnotic tracks, each one a little masterpiece in its own right, that blend together to equal the inherent, random beauty of television static. Read full review at inyourspeakers.com

Pantha Du Prince – The Splendour

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