New Music

Tart Vandelay – “Spin”

October 13, 2016

Rochester-based act Tart Vandelay have a unique new song on their hands called “Spin.” The song is based predominantly around a looping vocal sample and sparse percussion, falling somewhere on the spectrum between an Adele song and “Killing Me Softly” by The Fugees. Fans of either of those acts or St. Vincent would dig Tart Vandelay. “Spin” is off of Tart Vandelay’s latest release, Frontier Pioneer. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/285418356″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Najii Person – Personal

October 11, 2016

Najii Person has a great name that he calls upon for his aptly-named single “Personal.” The St. Louis rapper talks to a girl that he’s looking to reach another level with. That level that you only have with a select few, and Najii hints that she is the his only, “I usually don’t talk about personal shit, you was the only one I was trying to get personal with.” There’s a really great production breakdown on the back half of the track, where Najii gets to crooning to his confidant with some wild backing sounds and vocals. It’s a complete flip from “Personal’s” rapping on the front, which acknowledges in the transition where Najii says, “and then I’d say some snake shit to her like..” Person’s creativity is on full display on the track, listen below and find more here. 

Jay Fletch – “Money Can Change Everything”

October 11, 2016

Calgary’s finest is on display on “Money Can Change Everything” from the city’s Jay Fletch. Canada’s rap scene has been on fire, and Jay flexes his abilities on the carefully dreary, heavy beat for “Money.” He’s composed but reflective on a knockout hook where he raps “I swear to God money can change everything, tryna live my life, be a better man. Talk about the sun and the rain I’m the weather man.” Jay’s finances are definitely on display, but the track is more about personal relations and self-improvement. Jay’s got a killer, accessible sound emblematic of his country. Check out more from him here and listen to “Money Can Change Everything” below.

DeAndre – “Paper Trail”

October 11, 2016

Dorcester, Massachusetts’ rapper DeAndre is a natural storyteller, and his single “Paper Trail” sucks you in from the very beginning. He starts with “I woke up real early on a Sunday afternoon, checked my phone, looks like I’ll be getting some head so soon,” and it’s clever and hilarious in the same line. He immediately gets onto great lyricism and commentary on the following line “I sip a couple brew, sit and watch the news and I only see the blues, like the only knuckle head from high school that was cool, caught another case.” He continues on to talk tongue-in-cheekly about race relations, his love life, and more with personality bursting through the words. Ripe with lyrical content, “Paper Trail” gets even more strong with a thunderous chorus, where DeAndre plays with some pounding horns. Listen to “Paper Trail” below and more from DeAndre here.

Sol Virani (SOL) – “NO Hard Feelings”

October 11, 2016

“You were so familiar now I’m standing nowhere near you,” says Sol Virani on his single “NO Hard Feelings.” The track is a pledge to the stagnant people from Sol’s past. Sol has no interest in whether they were coattail riders or caught up in themselves, he just raps with a refined sound way beyond them. In conjunction with a banging beat, Sol raps with a ferocity that only comes from a real place. On the hook, Sol almost teases the ghosts with a catchy hook. Listen to “NO Hard Feelings” below and more from the New Orleans rapper here.

bigOmuziq – “pursuit 2.0”

October 11, 2016

In a catchy hip hop/house fusion, Michigan’s bigO’s “pursuit 2.0” talks of the passion, power and ultimately pursuit of love. He’s a rapper by trade but bigO’s voice makes for an awesome melodic piece of fun on the chorus. The verses cover bigO’s particularly tumultuous relationship with a former love. Production is a head bobber and a shoulder shaker, with a driving bottom half. Listen to “pursuit 2.0” below and check out more from bigO here.

Duvol – “Stress” Feat. Cardiff Brothers

October 11, 2016

18-year-old Rhode Island-esian rapper/producer Duvol’s “Stress” is a masterclass in vibing off of killer production. With polish and ease, he whips through the epic and ultimately playful beat for the single. Highlights include the internal rhyming on the line “Stylin’ and wildin’ we’re coming out of Rhode Island, when you see me I’m smilin’ cause this paper been pilin.'” The beat flips into a slower feel for the outro, but the flow remains on point. Listen to Duvol’s latest project My Face Belongs on Radio, and check out “Stress” below.

PAPA – “Comfort’s A Killer”

October 9, 2016

About their new jam, “Comfort’s A Killer,” PAPA says it best, “Just because somebody wears a robe doesn’t make them any closer to God than Chuck Berry. Rock and roll is holy to me. Our sound is our temple. To dance is to pray. Pray like a motherf***er.” Well said, guys. Fans of Scissor Sisters, Matt & Kim, or Fitz & The Tantrums would be into PAPA’s raucous sound. Check out PAPA’s new album, Kick At The Dust, here.

Little Children – “Chasing the Sun (feat. Anna Levander)”

October 9, 2016

Little Children is the moniker of Swedish singer-songwriter Linus Lutti. He teamed up with fellow Swede Anna Levander to create “Chasing The Sun,” an urgent indie-pop number that features distant guitars, electronic drums, and an urgent vibe. Fans of Kurt Vile or M. Ward will love Little Children. Little Children’s latest, f.f, will be available via iTunes on October 21. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/284297981″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Tanya Gallagher – “Virginia”

October 9, 2016

Tanya Gallagher was born and raised in Pensacola, FL, but her timeless Americana folk has a sound that spans the country. “Virginia” is a breath of down-home fresh air – Gallagher’s hushed delivery and the song’s gentle swooning is enough to chill anyone out. Fans of Edward Sharpe or Sarah Jaffe should feel right at home. Gallagher’s latest, Virginia, can be purchased via iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/268381370″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Acrylics – “One In Seven”

October 9, 2016

New York City duo Jason Klauber and Molly Shea are. Acrylics. “One In Seven” is a super-pleasant indie-pop song. It flip-flops between a 7/8 and 8/8 time signature, giving it a slightly angular feel. About “One In Seven,” Acrylics say, “the song is about persistence of memory and the ongoing presence of past scars propelling you into the future.” Fans of MGMT or Peter, Bjorn, & John should give this a spin. Acrylics’ latest release, DADA Minor, is out now via PaperCup Music. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283625558″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Kyle Morton – “Survivalist Fantasy”

October 9, 2016

Typhoon frontman Kyle Morton is releasing a solo album called What Will Destroy You. He specializes in folksy acoustic jams with a tinge of Local Natives-style indie rock tossed in. We were particularly taken aback by a percussion-filled break in the otherwise stripped-down track. Fans of Bon Iver or Elliot Smith would dig Kyle’s style. If you want to purchase Kyle Morton’s stuff, check out this link. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/280007950″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Denis The Night & The Panic Party – “Androgynous Love”

October 8, 2016

Denis The Night & The Panic Party is an idiosyncratic collective born two years ago featuring members from Italy and United Kingdom. “Androgynous Love” combines elements of electro-psychedelia, shoegaze, noise, and avant-garde, eschewing traditional norms of music and image. Normally we’d make a comparison to other acts but, Denis & co. are hard to define – they’re worth a listen for that reason alone. Cosmic Youth is out now via Wall of Sound Records. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283611574″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Flying Ibex – “Could Have Gone Your Way”

October 8, 2016

Flying Ibex combines electronica, psych-pop, and afro-beat into something intriguing. The act came together when discussing Brazilian music and a shared love for Dylan. “Could Have Gone Your Way” mixes a simple Casio keyboard tone with Barnaby Keen’s quasi-baritone delivery. The result sounds a bit like Jamiroquai mixed with CHVRCHES. You can purchase music from Flying Ibex here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283758636″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

LUXXURY – “What Do Ya Really Want?”

October 8, 2016

Controversial producer LUXXURY has been banned from many streaming platforms… YouTube isn’t involved – so we’re happy to write about his new jam, “What Do Ya Really Want?.” The song is a slow-disco jam with a hint of malaise, reminding us all that summer always has to come to an end. Fans of Holy Ghost or Empire of the Sun will dig LUXXURY. LUXXURY has lots of music for sale – check it out on Bandcamp.