An intriguing flip-flop happens in the Seattle bard's latest. If his previous material was whisper-close yet emotionally distant, his newest is rugged and available. From its aching alt-country melodies to its American-summer lyrics, "Caught in the Trees" can recall Jeff Tweedy.
Turns out, the so-called Netflix box could be even cooler than initially thought.
The tiny black device from Roku was introduced to the world in May as the first box that could stream Netflix's "Watch it Now" option directly to a television.
But the company is saying there could be more where that came from.
Roku's vice president of consumer products, Tim Twerdahl, said Wednesday that, yes, more content partners are coming, but, no, he's not saying who just yet. That makes the $99 price tag look that much more attractive.
So who will it … Read more
They were a childlike, bass-obsessed duo called L'Trimm and were responsible for the kitchy Miami bass track still loved today, called "Bass That Goes Boom"--a tribute to subwoofers. If you're thinking, "Girls after my own heart!" then you're in for a treat, because the defunct duo is at least slightly reborn in rapper Lady Tigra coming back on the scene. Her new track with MC Lyte--"Stole My Radio"--is a chilly smooth comeback track, while "Bass On Thee Bottom" will no doubt be bangin' in clubland and … Read more
The Rapture's mix of relentless rhythms, jagged guitars, and pitched vocals gets twisted smartly in W.A.S. works. Instead of the DFA's true house beats, we get drums that are just wilder and more bloodthirsty than rock--an apt way to consider the whole mad science of the thing.
Say what you will about Ryan Adams--the musicians surrounding him seem to be uniformly talented, with the added advantage of not being annoying! Working in part with that circle, LA's Baylin has turned out a doozie in "Firesight": it's the crisp and heartfelt alt-country we always long for.
If a Galaga machine could sing a song, it might come out a bit like Ratatat's latest. "LP3" turns to keyboards, spewing forth a pile of vintage effects. But the disc is much more than a catalogue of funny noises. In the hands of these two, retro blips can be the stuff of a ballad.
As another branch of the Hieroglyphics hip-hop tree, Opio is the latest to sprout a solo project. The Souls of Mischief member glides his distinct vocal delivery over blossoming homegrown beats. Although his sonic seed was planted years ago, it continues to grow as a refreshing new sound, helping to further diversify Oakland's musical landscape.
The young British fingerstylist plays with 12 strings on his acoustic--we'd guess he could handle about 17. Blackshaw emerges from the lush modes of Fahey and Kottke but his lines wander less. His works are cyclical, enveloping, and more formally guided than we might first notice.
It's a good time to be a budding pop-punker in Las Vegas; odds are someone in your high school English class already has a record deal. For the Cab, Panic at the Disco did the networking, and it's easy to hear what they liked. Both bands mix vulnerable lyrics with lean and mean guitar power.
Argy can move a dance floor of sweaty bodies with house music without resorting to the hands-in-the-air syncopated beats that often have wailing house divas behind them. His sound is still house but much more refined and multilayered--which you'll hear on "Poke Her Flat."
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