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Written by Nick Leitzke
The holiday season is behind us, but I continue to dwell on it because that’s what I do. Every year a friend of mine makes a holiday mix. What astounds me is his persistence. Year after year he fills a CD to capacity with Christmas music. The …
Should be burning the iPod:
Hyperdub: 5 Years of Hyperdub
Chances are, if you like garage, grime, two step, dubstep, or any other genre involving bass-riddled, detective movie soundtrack qualitites, then 5 Years of Hyperdub was probably on your list of must-haves this year. If you have no idea what I’m talking …
Written by Joe Lambert
Seriously, who could’ve predicted mainstream America would dig this? Seeing as how his show lasted a grand total of one half season, they didn’t. Six years later, the big guy’s rapping. If anything, 2009 will be remembered as the year Zach Galifianakis became a celebrity with his …
Photos courtesy of Ryan Muir
Written by Nick Leitzke
We approach the end of 2009 ready to create best-of lists and dish accolades upon our favorite artists. As the end draws near, however, I am overcome with a sense of loss. Where did this year go? They say each year goes by …
The Junior Boys have always provided us with an infusion of pop, house, and dark vocals. Their newest release, Begone Dull Care doesn’t disappoint. Their rise to notoriety is becoming recognized with songs like Parallel Lines.
What better song for a Friday than Electric Jones’ Hot Natured. Electric Jones (aka Jamie Jones), from the UK, has released a few indie dance tracks on the Wolf + Lamb Label, which taps into some of his disco influences. Hot Natured has the fuel and fire to …
“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” Carl Sagan truly had a beautiful mind, and this song–which reached such popularity that Jack White released a 7-inch of it on his label, Third Man Records–is glistening proof. Chances are, you’ve …
Kid Adrift is really making a splash over in the UK, earning a BBC rep and some Muse comparisons; the latter of which reveals itself to be quite disappointing, considering Kid Adrift is very good and very far away from being self-indulgent. He released an EP back in August …
French artist, Vitalic released Flashmob, which carries his arousing mix of electro, techno, and indie dance. Poison Lips is one of the tracks that sticks out and smacks you in the face with its drive through the city lights appeal.
Elbow are work ethic. They’ve never released a poor album, never settled for good enough, and ‘Grounds for Divorce,’ the decidedly standout track from this year’s The Seldom Seen Kid, is sonic proof of their enviable steadfastness. Salutations to the guys with a low profile and a huge …