It’s as simple as searching for someone’s record online, that I stumble on a label that’s pushing some amazing vinyl. Case in point: Electric Cowbell Records out of New York. I went on their site looking for this Superhuman Happiness 7″, and came out with a handful of other 45’s. Can’t complain. I damn near fell out of my chair when I heard this Sway Machinery track. Had to get it.
Fun record from this new york based band. Peep “The Hounds” on a 7″ and keep vinyl alive! This is taken from their new EP, The Physical EP. This video might distract you from the fact that this is a cool song (the album version is much better). I can’t quite put my finger on the vocals. They remind me of another group, but I can’t remember!
Spaced out g-funk instrumental goodness from this Tokyo based producer. Buy this record, and hit the ten freeway.
I was searching for some Alabama Shakes vinyl, and it looks like Third Man, Jack White’s own record label, released a live 7″ of a couple of tracks from this southern soul-rock band.
Then I happened upon this really cool iPhone case, made out of die-cut 45’s from Third Man Records! Just when you thought people ran out of creative ideas for records (besides actually playing them, of course).
Now, if you haven’t had a chance to witness the Alabama Shakes, check out their live session on KCRW back in January. Big up to my man, Nate Martel, for putting me on to this fresh group.
Really looking forward to this documentary. Long Beach heads can see this at The Art Theater on Friday, May 4th at 11:30pm. It is important for us to take the time to learn and cherish the memory of Bob Marley. His messages still ring true today in so many ways.
Esperanza has shown so much versatility, AND she’s pushing a positive message?! Dig that. How can Bieber fans hate?
Esperanza Spaulding’s “Radio Music Society” is scheduled for release on March 20th.
I really dig this band. Great compositions and super cool lyrics. I ran into Noah Arroyo, the bassist for The Truffles, at Beat Swapmeet this past Sunday, and he gave me a copy. It’s been in my car since. Can’t stop playing it. New school psych soul sounds, combined with quirky vocals, from the Inland Empire. I love it. Dig the guitar work by Carlos Arevalo.
Support the band directly through Bandcamp, or ask your local record stores to pick this up!
This one caught me off guard, and I’m lovin it! Shogun Orchestra is based out of New Zealand, and their debut album will be released on German based Jakarta Records on March 31st. Afro-Jazz goodness. I wasn’t sure what was going on with the intro baseline. Sounded like a Ray Charles remix at first, but then the horns came in…Nuff said.
Super Sleeper! I can’t believe this came out A YEAR AGO. I hate myself for missing that. Been a fan of Nikko since her Love Seen album came out in 2010. Gorgeous vocals over quite simple, but very intoxicating, production.
“Picture” can be found on Nikko’s “Love Letters From: Yellow” album.
A year later and this song still haunts me. Shouts to my man Dan Damage aka Samurai for putting me on to this.
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