Bat For Lashes - "A Wall" Video

New video for the stellar track, "A Wall" by Bat for Lashes.

Exitmusic - "Passage" Video

Listened to these guys earlier in the year but have fell in love with them recently. The singer also starred in Boardwalk Empire but to me she should just sing all the time. Check out this track and video for "Passage". Enjoy Exitmusic.

The Silent Signals - "Games Without Frontiers"

Check out the Silent Signals awesome version of Peter Gabriel's classic, "Games Without Frontiers".

Musicology NYC Best of 2012 (1-15) List by Nick Greto

15 Kindness – World, You Need a Change of Mind :  A dance-punk LP that was quite a surprise earlier this year.

14 Liars – WIXIW:  Liars.  Always solid but this is their best LP since Drum's Not Dead

13 Guts – Paradise for All:  Dope beats!

12 Gojira – L’Enfant Sauvage:  Metal. that you must see live to believe.

11 Gonzalez- Solo Piano II:  Number one fall-asleep LP of 2012.  Also, nice to pay attention to.

10 Flying Lotus – Until the Quiet Comes:  FlyLo with a softer album than Cosmogramma but still damn good.

9 XXYYXX – XXYYXX:  More beats.  Heard this kid was 17 when this was recorded.  Awesome.

8 Kendrick Lamar – good kid, mAAd City:  Didn't love his mix tapes so this was a surprise.

7 Chromatics – Kill for Love:  Smooth.  And opening with a Neil Young cover?

6 Wild Nothing – Nocturne - This one really grew on me this year.  Only a few guitar albums on here.  For fans of the Cure and the Smiths.

5 Passion Pitt – Gossamer Party LP of the year?  Maybe.  More like, damn, this is fun ...But sad.  My favorite kind of LP.

4 Frank Ocean – Channel Orange:  First part of the Year of R&B trilogy (see below).  If you would have told me this wasn't my fav of the year when it dropped I'd'a told ya, you crazy.

3 Michael Kiwanuka – Home Again:  Crazy that Terry Callier passes the same year this dude hits it big.  Classic album.  Immediately.

2 Alt-J – An Awesome Wave:  A very, very creative rock album.  So nice to hear rock songs sounding so unique.  Expecting great things from these dudes.

1 Miguel – Kaleidoscope Dream -  Woah!  Where did this come from?  So damn good.  And who expected it?  I added this after reading about it on Pitchfork.  Pitchfork of all places!  And before I played it I went in with such hesitation.  It is so great to be surprised by something this good.  Every track on this is awesome.

Here is a playlist I put together that has a song from just about every album that I liked last year.  I should also mention that Wildcookie was a discovery this year and if you haven't hear them, you need to.

I love list season.

Musicology NYC Best of 2012 (16-50) List by Nick Greto

I promised myself I would only do a top 20 this year and then I would list the rest without numbers. For some reason that never happened. I will be making notes as we get closer to number one. That should happen tomorrow or Wednesday. Regardless, here is the MusicologyNYC top albums of 2012.

50	Titus Andronicus – Local Business
49	Shins – Port Of Morrow
48	Bat For Lashes – The Haunted Man
47	Crybaby – Crybaby
46	Metz – METZ
45	The xx – Coexist
44	Angel Olsen – Half Way Home
43	Diiv – Oshin
42	Max Richter – Recomposed: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
41	Janka Nabay – En Yay Sah
40	Damien Jurado – Maraqopa
39	Joey Bada$$ - 1999
38	Indian Handcrafts – Civil Disobedience for Losers
37	Lemonade – Diver
36	Cat Power – Sun
35	Jessica Pratt - Jessica Pratt
34	The Sword – Apocryphon
33	Musette – Drape Me In Velvet
32	Walkmen – Heaven
31	Odisee – People Hear What They See
30	Julien Dyne – Glimpe
29	Sharon Van Etten – Tramp
28	Jens Lekman – I Know What Love Isn’t
27	Baroness – Yellow & Green
26	Exitmusic – Passage
25	Tanlines – Mixed Emotions
24	Tame Impala – Lonerism
23	Andrew Bird – Break it Yourself
22	Mirroring – Foreign Body
21	Beach House – Bloom
20	John Talabot – Fin
19	Now, Now – Threads
18	Grimes – Visions
17	Fiona Apple - The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do
16	Lee Fields – Faithful Man

The xx Covering Wham!'s "Last Christmas"

It is a cover but there is a much different vibe to the xx version of this Christmas classic.

Jane's Addiction - "Ted Just Admit It"

Appropriate for today. Newscasters have high ratings on days like these. Take a look at what you are buying each and every day.  Turn off your TV and live.

Isaac Delusion - "Midnight Sun" Video

Been digging on this new Isaac Delusional EP. Here's a video from it to wet your appetite. EP follows.

The Knife "Shaking The Habitual", to be released in April 2013!

Holy o! News of the day. New LP from the Knife is due in April. They will also be touring Europe but not the US as of yet.  News here.

Paul McCartney + Dave Grohl and friends - "Cut Me Some Slack" (Jam)

That "Nirvana" "reunion" everyone is talking about that isn't a "Nirvana" "reunion" at all.

Isbells - "Elation" Video

Something about Isbells. Check out "Elation" and make the call. I've been listening to their EP a bit. Check that out via Rdio below.

Debo Band - "Asha Gedawo" (Live on KEXP)

Digging this album by Debo Band. Interesting and fun "'Golden Age' of Ethiopia" sound.

Guts - "Laisser Lucie Faire"

This new Guts album is my favorite album of the moment. Click play either on youtube or rdio and you'll find out soon enough.

Megan Wyler - "Through the Noise"

Cool new track from Megan Wyler.  She's a London based artist and her soundcloud has all of her music that is available ta this point.  Keep an eye on her.  Great voice.

Soft Continent - "Scars"

Digging this tune by Atlanta's Soft Continent.  The second song is a little twangy but still decent.  Here is hoping there is a full length coming soon and it sounds more like "Scars".

Eels - "Peach Blossom" Video

A new Eels tune and video:

Eels - "Peach Blossom" from stereogum on Vimeo.

Other Lives and Indians at Music Hall of Williamsburg 11/29/12

Amazing show last night as newly signed 4AD artist and up and comer, Indians took the stage with a beautiful mixed set of acoustic and electronic tunes, followed by the full on classic-rock-merges-with-modern-rock sound of Other Lives. I snapped a few pictures but as usual they do the sound no justice. 

Indians:

Other Lives:

Jesse Boykins III and MeLo-X - “Black Orpheus” Video

This LP has caused quite a debate with some music friends. Some love it, some hate it. Get a hint of what the album Zulu Guru sounds like with the video for "Black Orpheus" and then check out the whole album by Jesse Boykins III and MeLo-X.

Boston Bun - "Housecall"

This is pretty awesome. Great video too. Enjoy Boston Bun and "Housecall"

Local Natives - "Breakers" Video

How bout a new Local Natives video?:

Wildcat! Wildcat! - "Mr. Quiche" Video

Cool tune by what could be a cool band. Digging what I hear from Wildcat! Wildcat! so far.

Darwin Deez - "Free (The Editorial Me)" Video

Not sure how to feel about the new Darwin Deez. Anyone think that lightening can strike twice?

Angel Haze - "Love Of My Life" Video

Been some really decent hip hop out there as of late. Angel Haze looks to be hopping on that train with Joey Bada$$. Check out her new video for "Love of My Life".

Radiation City "Hide From the Night" Video

A new video for Radiation City tune, "Hide From the Night".

Pools - "Chlorine Cologne"

Here is the other track that I have been listening to this weekend as promised. Check out Pools. Looking forward to more from this label, Spills.

Miguel - "The Thrill" Yours Truly

The energy and passion is one of the things that makes Miguel so awesome. Check it out on Your Truly.

Jeedo - "Make it Boom"

Been listening to this cool as hell track from Jeedo all weekend. And I will also share another similar artist later. Great stuff and can't wait to hear more.

The Sword - "The Veil of Isis" Video

The Sword and a weird new video for a killer track. Enjoy, "The Veil of Isis" below.

Mikky Ekko - "Pull Me Down" Video

A cool new track and video by Mikky Ekko to start the weekend off.

The Sword at Webster Hall 11/14/12

Amazing night at Webster Hall last night. The Sword just about ripped the roof of the place with their Sabbath-esque rock. It's only a matter of time before they are playing arenas (if we can rewind 20 years and they are already there, maybe). Here are some photos from the show that give no justice to the sound.

Beach House - "Wild" Video

Always nice to hear a Beach House song. Check out the video for "Wild".

George Ezra - "Over the Creek" (acoustic)

Woah! Really cool stuff that I stumbled on via a friend. Check out George Ezra below.

Wild Belle "Keep You'" Video

An interesting new video from Wild Belle.

Alt-J "Buffalo"

One of our favorite albums from this year is from Alt-J.  Check out a new song featuring Mountain Man  from the soundtrack from the upcoming Silver Lining Playbook (which was actually filmed in my hometown of Delaware County, PA).  

The National Rifle at Cake Shop this Friday

Ya'll, the National Rifle LP that comes out in early 2013 is awesome.   Seriously, good work.  Take my word for it or just press play for a preview of the song "Coke Beat" which has been in my head for weeks.

Better yet, they are playing Cake Shop at 152 Ludlow Street on the LES  this Friday and previewing the entire album.  Gotta get there, NYC.

Purity Ring - "Lofticries" Video

Cool new video from a band that may make a number of year end lists when they start in a few weeks. Wait and see if Purity Ring is on our year end best of list and watch "Lofticries" now.

Wife - "Trials" Video

Getting more and more excited to get my hands on a Wife LP.  Check out "Trials" below.  Love the creepy website too.

oOoOO at Glasslands 11/08/12

Awesome show last night at Glasslands in Williamsburg.  oOoOO  played a dark and deep set of his witch-house sounds that satiated a crowd who only wanted to move. oOoOO, himself kept his heads down and let the music do the talking.  And talk it did.  I snapped a few photos that I thought you would enjoy.  But you must check out oOoOO on soundcloud below if you haven't yet.  Then I guarantee you'll want to check him out next time he performs.

Wife - "Bodies" Video

Killer tune from an Irish black metal doing cool, flowing, dark electronic. He goes by Wife. Dig into the song   "Bodies" but enjoy the wild video as well.

The Weeknd - "The Zone" feat. Drake Video

The Weeknd working with Drake. Remember when everyone was like, "who is this dude?" Now everyone know.

Bullion - Love Me Oh Please Love Me

Been digging this Bullion EP.  Hoping to hear more from this guy.

Crybaby - "I Cherish The Heartbreak" Mahogany Session

Finding something interesting in the stories and vocals of Crybaby. Check him out playing on a dirt road.

Shilpa Ray - "Nocturnal Emissions" Video

Cool new video by the one and only Shilpa Ray. Enjoy a world where women decide on men's reproductive rights. Sound as silly as the opposite which happens daily. "Nocturnal Emissions" is below.

Mikky Ekko - "Feel Like the End" Video

Gorgeous tune and video from Mikky Ekko.

The Philistines Jr. - "Anyone's Ghost" (The National Cover)

Perfect cover of this National song, "Anyone's Ghost".  Happy Halloween, ya'll.

The Invisible - "Generational" Video

Been digging this track by the Invisible. Check out "Generational" below. It's got quite a bass line.

M83 "Steve McQueen" Video

A new M83 video for your enjoyment.

Depeche Mode - In-Studio Collage 2012

A new Depeche Mode tune and some tour dates. US dates too come soon and a new LP as well. This new track sounds cool.



Depeche Mode 2013 Tour Dates

May
7 - Tel Aviv, Israel @ Hayarkon Park

10 - Athens, Greece @ Terra Vibe

12 - Sofia, Bulgaria @ Georgi Asparuhov Stadium

15 - Bucharest, Romania @ National Stadium

17 - Istanbul, Turkey @ Kucukciftlik Park

19 - Belgrade, Russia @ Usce Park

21 - Budapest, Hungray @ Puskas Ferenc Stadium

23 - Zagreb, Republic of Croatia @ Hippodrome

25 - Bratislava, Slovakia @ Inter Stadium

28 - London, United Kingdom @ O2 Arena

June
1 - Munich, United Kingdom @ Olympic Stadium

3 - Stuttgart, Germany @ Mercedes-Benz Arena

5 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Commerzbank Arena

7 - Berne, Switzerland @ Stade De Suisse

9 - Berlin, Germany@ Olympic Stadium

11 - Leipzig, Germany @ Red Bull Arena

13 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Parken

15 - Paris, France @ Stade De France

17 - Hamburg, Germany @ Imtech Arena

22 - Moscow, Russia @ Locomotive Stadium

24 - St. Petersburg, Russia @ SKK Arena

27 - Borlange, Sweden @ Peace & Love Festival

29 - Kiev, Ukraine @ Olympic Stadium

July
3 - Dusseldorf, Germany @ Esprit Arena

7 - Werchter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter

11 - Bilbao, Spain @ Bilbao BBK Live

13 - Lisbon, Portugal @ Optimus Alive! Festival

16 - Nimes, France @ Antic Arina

18 - Milan, Italy @ San Siro Stadium

20 - Rome, Italy @ Olympic Stadium

23 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Olympic Stadium

25 -Warsaw, Poland @ National Stadium

27 - Vilnius, Lithuania @ Vingis Park

29 - Minsk, Belarus @ Minsk Arena

Wild Nothing - "Paradise" Video

This album has slowly grown and grown. Dig on the new Wild Nothing video for "Paradise" featuring Michelle Williams.

Action Bronson - "The Symbol" Video

Action Bronson new video has pimps and food. What more could you ask for? New album called Rare Chandeliers is due soon.  Always stoked for new Action and check out that art!

Rainy Milo - "This Thing Of Ours" Video

Cool new stuff from Rainy Milo. A Gif video for her track "This Thing of Ours" and also get her new mixtape here.

Local Natives - "Breakers"

A big thank you to Local Natives for making Thursday a little better! Check out their new track "Breakers" from their upcoming LP, Hummingbird, due 01/29/13.

Grizzly Bear - "Yet Again" Video

Here's a band for years that I have been trying to love but I still only use them for background music. I've seen them live and that won me over a little but it wasn't sustainable. I gave up soon after. Giving the new LP another spin this morning and wondering, what am I missing? Why do people fall so hard for Grizzly Bear? Anyway, watch "Yet Again" below, 'cause you know that you are "supposed to" love these dudes.

The 1975 - "Sex" Video

Ben digging a few songs by this band The 1975. Here's a track from their upcoming Sex EP.

Pinback - "Sherman" Video

It's been awhile since I liked a Pinback jam. Check out a new tune called "Sherman" from Information Retrieved. Track names and tour dates follow.



PINBACK, INFORMATION RETRIEVED

1. Proceed To Memory
2. Glide
3. Drawstring
4. Sherman
5. His Phase
6. Diminished
7. True North
8. A Request
9. Denslow, You Idiot!
10. Sediment

PINBACK TOUR

November 9            Philadelphia, PA             Underground Arts
November 10            Boston, MA            Royale Nightclub
November 11            Washington, DC            Black Cat
November 12            New York, NY            Irving Plaza
November 14            Durham, NC            Motorco
November 15            Atlanta, GA            Terminal West
November 16            Nashville, TN            Exit/In
November 17            Chicago, IL            Metro
November 18            Madison, WI            High Noon Saloon
November 20            Ann Arbor, MI            Blind Pig
November 21            Toronto, ON            Lee’s Palace
December 8            Hamburg, Germany            Hafenklang
December 9            Berlin, Germany            Bi Nuu
December 10            Amsterdam, Netherlands            Bitterzoet
December 11            Gent, Belgium            Vooruit
December 12            Paris, France            La Maroquinerie
December 13            London, England            Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
January 17            Los Angeles, CA            El Rey Theatre
January 19            San Francisco, CA            Bimbo’s 365 Club
January 20            Sacramento, CA            Harlow’s
January 22            Vancouver, BC            Venue
January 23            Seattle, WA            Showbox at the Market
January 24            Portland, OR            Wonder Ballroom
January 25            Boise, ID            Knitting Factory
January 26            Salt Lake City, UT            The Depot
January 27            Englewood, CO            Gothic Theatre
January 29            Aspen, CO            Belly Up
January 30            Albuquerque, NM            Sunshine Theatre
January 31            Phoenix, AZ            The Crescent Ballroom
February 1            San Diego, CA            House of Blues

THREE MILE PILOT TOUR

November 30            Brussels, Belgium            Autumn Falls
December 1            Duisburg, Germany            Grammatikoff
December 2            Paris, France            Le Petit Bain
December 3            Stuttgart, Germany            Schocken
December 4            Munich, Germany            Feierwerk
December 5            Zurich, Switzerland            Viadukt Bogen F
December 6            Hertogenbosch, Netherlands            W2

Bon Iver - "Beth/Rest" Video

The song "Beth/Rest" from the most recent Bon Iver LP is equally awesome and 80's cheese. The video is about the same.

ERAAS - "Briar Path"

Really into this new band called Eraas. Check out the tune "Biar Path" and the whole album via Rdio. Sorta dark and twisted rock.

The xx - "Chained" Video

Cool new video by the XX.

Lana Del Rey - "Ride" Video

Man, I go back and forth on Lana Del Rey. This video for "Ride" has me listening to Born to Die again. Watch the epic "Ride" below.

The Virgins will play at Brooklyn Bowl October 17

Been digging the Virgins lately and just got an email that they will be at Brooklyn Bowl October 17 as part of the CMJ Music Marathon. More exciting (maybe) a new album is due next year.

Sharon Van Etten - "Magic Chords" Video

It's been fun watching Sharon Van Etten get bigger and bigger,seemingly everyday. Wonder if she would have had this video a year or so ago. Cool stuff, though NSFW.

Miguel - "Adorn" - Live on David Letterman

Well, if his performance on Letterman last night doesn't get you pumped to see Miguel live, nothing will. Checkout "Adorn" below.

Taken By Trees - "Large" Video

New Taken by Trees video for "Large. Please enjoy.

Miguel - "The Thrill" Video

This is my number one album right now. Check out why when you listen to "The Thrill" by Miguel. It's been awhile since Pitchfork surprised me like this, but they were spot on with his new album Kaleidoscope Dream. This LP is solid. Listen to the whole thing below the black and white video that is actually clips from a party for Miguel's girlfriend.

Portico Quartet featuring Cornelia - "Steepless" Video

Been listening to these guys over the last few days and it seems that they have a new LP coming out soon in the US. Enjoy "Steepless" by Portico Quartet. And man, great vocals by Cornelia.

Nas - "Cherry Wine" ft. Amy Winehouse Video

This is my favorite track on the new Nas LP. Check it out featuring Amy Winehouse:

Stubborn Heart - "Need Someone" Video

This is pretty damn awesome. Check out Stubborn Heart and their "Need Someone" video as well as their Soundcloud. Really looking forward to this LP after stumbling on this today. Please get in my (virtual) hands soon.

AlunaGeorge - "Watching Over You" Video

Been loving what I have heard from AlunaGeorge. Funky and sexy and modern and cool. Enjoy "Watching Over You" below. This is from PitchforkTV who essentially get every cool video first, or so it seems.

Menomena - "Plumage" Video

Not that I have listened to too much from the new Menomena LP but I typically like their stuff. Check out this new track and video for "Plumage"

Beacon Play Bowery Ballroom on October 23rd

Saw these guys a few months back at Piano's and they were damn good. Check out an old video as well as their new EP For Now and see Beacon live if you can.

Upcoming Tour Dates /

10/17 - The Frequency - Madison, WI !
10/18 - Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL !
10/19 - Cosmic Charlie's - Lexington, KY !
10/20 - Blind Pig - Ann Arbor, MI !
10/21 - The Basement - Columbus, OH !
10/23 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY !
10/24 - TT The Bears - Cambridge, MA ! ^
10/25 - North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA ! ^
10/26 - Rock And Roll Hotel - Washington, DC ! ^

! with El Ten Eleven
^ with Michna 

Jens Lekman - "Become Someone Else's" Video

The new Jens Lekman has quietly moved into the heavy rotation of my Rdio account. It's a damn good record. Jens does not misstep in my estimation. Check out the new video from I Know What Love Isn't, "Become Someone Else's".

Sohn "The Wheel"

Rad track that I discovered through a friend.  Check out "The Wheel" by Sohn.

Bat For Lashes - "All Your Gold" Video

Cool tune and video for the track "All Your Gold" from the new Bat For Lashes LP, The Haunted Man which will be released October 15, 2012.

Chords - "The Dude" Video

Curious what my readers think of this. Is this cheesy or fresh? Gonna give it a few more spins before I decide. Regardless, I wanted to share cause it got me thinking. Check out "The Dude" by Chords. Maybe give it a spin without viewing the video first.

GRiZ - "Mad Liberation"

A friend turned me on to this.  Pretty interesting stuff.  Download or listen to Griz via soundcloud.

Asaf Avidan & the Mojos - "One Day / Reckoning Song" (Wankelmut Remix)

This song is dope. Check out three different videos by Asaf Avidan and the Mojos remixed by Wankelmut.

Wax Tailor (feat Aloe Blacc) - "Time To Go" Video

The new Wax Tailor LP is on heavy rotation at MusicologyNYC headquarters. The track "Time to Go" is pretty awesome and features the amazing Aloe Blacc.

Natalie Duncan - "Devil In Me" on Jools Holland

If you are ready to start your Thursday off right, get into the funky piano and soulful vocals of Natalie Duncan.

Daphni - "Pairs" Video

As if Caribou isn't awesome enough Dan Snaith hits us with his new project Daphni. Dig into and dance out to "Pairs".

CITIZENS! - "True Romance" Video

It is always nice to watch hipsters make out while mass hysteria ensues around them, right? Especially when it is accompanied by this band Citizens!. Been really digging this track and their most recent EP. Hear why below.

Charli XCX - "So Far Away" Video

Trippy and cute new video for "So Far Away" by Charli XCX.

Flying Lotus - "Putty Boy Strut" Video

More Flying Lotus music as that Until The Quiet Comes release date of October 2 gets closer. Cool tune and an awesome animated video for "Putty Boy Strut".

Fiona Apple - "Every Single Night" Video

Fiona Apple may be on my year end list for best LPs.  I believe The Idler Wheel... to be her best work to date.

Check out the video for "Every Single Night" below.

Cold Specks - "Elephant Head" / "Heavy Hands" from la Blogotheque

This Cold Specks a Capella and accompanied beauty is from la Blogotheque's A Take Away Show.  

"Taking shelter in a nearby household, we decend on the darkest, dankest corner of a warm and welcoming loft so that the ominous sound of Cold Specks can at once warm and chill the space, filling it to the rafters with vibrations that haunt as they comfort, question as they resolve." 

Cold Specks | Elephant Head / Heavy Hands | A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

The White Lamp - "It's You" [Futureboogie Recs]

Some dope new stuff that is seemingly from outer space.  Digging what I am hearing from The White Lamp. 

Cat Power - "Cherokee" Video

A cool new Cat Power directed by, and starred in video for the tune, "Cherokee" from her most recent LP Sun. Chan Marshall can do no wrong in my eyes. Or at least she hasn't yet.

Sr. Sly - "Found You Out" Video

Sr. Sly has me hooked since I hear "Ghost" a bit ago. Hopefully you will enjoy "Found You Out".

Poolside - "Only Everything" Video

I am really into this Poolside LP. You can a glimpse into it below.

Nude Beach - "Radio" Video

Been listening to these guys a bunch in the last few weeks. They sound nothing like I expected. Catch those Replacements/ Elvis Costello influences and enjoy Nude Beach's "Radio".

Atoms for Peace - "Default"

A new track from the new Thom Yorke fronted Atoms for Peace.

6th Borough Project - "If the Feelings Right?"

This 6th Borough Project track is a bit old (summer 2011) but I am sharing cause, well...that bass line. Don't think this is the official video so you can watch or just listen.

Flying Lotus - "Until The Quiet Comes" Video

I am watching this now for the first time. Always, always, always excited for new Flying Lotus. Enjoy "Until The Quiet Comes" and check out that J Dilla shirt.

Julia Holter and Nite Jewel (Ramona Gonzalez) - "What We See" Video

This track by Julia Holter and Nite Jewel is quite gorgeous.  I dig home video feel of the video too.  Check out "What We See" from Light From Los Angeles, a compilation LP by Dublab.  The full track list is below.

Light From Los Angeles: JULIA HOLTER + NITE JEWEL from dublab on Vimeo.

Dublab Presents: Light From Los Angeles Tracklist:
01. Carlos Nino and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – Mezame
02. Yuk. and Teebs – Estara
03. Suzanne Kraft and Brogan Bentley – Coasts
04. Farmer Dave Scher – Beautiful Venice Day
05. ESP – 627
06. Dntel – Breakwater
07. Nite Jewel and Julia Holter – What We See
08. Ras G – Bus Ride
09. Butchy Fuego – Giant Slice
10. Onkyovision – Eye Light
11. Sun Araw – Evening Meditations
12. Languis – In Search of Summer
13. Lucky Dragons – KCRW Supporters
14. Sweatson Klank – All This Time
15. The Long Lost – Your Own Backyard

Martina Topley Bird, Mark Lanegan and Warpaint - "Crystalised"

This is interesting.  Lots going on.  I believe it's Massive Attack and xx or something.  Right, it just sounds good.    

Cat Power "Cherokee" teaser

Digging the new Cat Power LP so far. Here's the trailer for the video for "Cherokee" we should see soon. Chan herself directed it.

Melody's Echo Chamber - "I Follow You" Video

Dreamy video and tune by Melody's Echo Chamber.

Zadeh - "Unknown"

Some craziness here.  Check out this song by Zadeh called "Unknown" below.

JJ DOOM - "Guv'nor" Video

Hi All, I noticed this release a day or two after it came out and I dig it. I dig anything that Doom does, I suppose. On this one he is working with producer and rapper, Jneiro Jarel. Watch "Guv'nor" below.

Chungking - "Making Music" Video

I am way behind on these dudes but woah is this song rad or what? Dig on some Chungking.  Will wait patiently for some new music from them.

Janka Nabay & the Bubu Gang - "Somebody" Video

Been digging on Janka Nabay & the Bubu Gang for a week or so. Enjoy his video for the song "Somebody" and sound of with your thoughts in comments.

Flying Lotus - "See Thru To U (feat. Erykah Badu)"

This took me a second but then it hit me. Woah! New Flying Lotus! I thought the "Featuring Erykah Badu" part was not gonna work (although I love her work, as well) but it does. Well. Enjoy the drum-heavy track with a touch of Thundercat for good measure below. His new LP "Until the Quiet Comes" is due October2 in the US.  Can't wait.

Gojira at The Studio at Webster Hall, 8/14/12

What an awesome show at The Studio at Webster Hall, last night. Gojira is a French metal band that plays with intensity and intricacy. If you don't know them, listen to their new LP on Rdio below.

Daughter - "Smother"

Excited to hear more music from the wonderful Daughter. For now we get "Smother" to hold us over until their debut LP.

Hot Sugar - Making Music

Curious, right? Check out more from Hot Sugar's new LP on Rdio below. Apparently this dude creates all his music live and without a studio.

Alpines - "Chances" Video

UK group Alpines and their sexy video for "Chances". Would love to check out an LP or EP or some just anymore music.

Tomas Barfod - "The Bell"

Tomas Barfod said that this was on his hard drive for sometime and he just never shared.  Why not, sir.  It's quite awesome.

Hercules and Love Affair w/ Antony - "Blind" (Live)

I adore this tune and it's nice to see it done live for the first time ever with Antony Hegarty accompanying Hercules and Love Affair. Been meaning to post this for a day or so, but really just wish I was there. Sounds awesome.

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - "Shame" Video

Decent track by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib gets itself a video.

The xx - "Chained" Video

More new music by the xx.

Pablo Nouvelle - "You Do Me Wrong"

Woah!  Love this track and just about everything on Pablo Nouvelle's soundcloud.  Expecting big things, now.

Tom Waits - "Hell Broke Luce" Video

Tom Waits has been teasing with news over the last week or so and this is his big reveal. A new video for "Hell Broke Luce". Enjoy.

ANTIBALAS

I was sent a link for a great article via the NYT by a friend on the great Antibalas. They have just released a new LP that falls in line with their earlier stuff. This is a great album to put on when you are having an outdoor party or when you feel like moving. Been a fan for years, have seen them live a few times but that article and my friend bring up a great point, if you don't know Antibalas, you need to...now.

Apollo Brown - "God's Creation (instrumental)"

Here's something I am probably late in discovering but I am really into Apollo Brown's solo instrumental stuff. You can listen to other stuff but I am recommending this Clouds LP.

Antony and the Johnsons - "Cut the World"

A new video for the only new song on the new Antony and the Johnsons live LP that will be out tomorrow. And it has Wilem Dafoe and feels very Antony.

The Shins - "It's Only Life" Video"

The Shins had a new album earlier this year that was pretty damn good. This was one of my favorite tracks and now "It's only Life" has a video.

Isaac Tichauer - "Devotion" Album

Dope new stuff from newcomer Isaac Tichauer. Lend an ear.

Matthew Dear - Her Fantasy (Poolside Remix) by ghostly

Been loving some Poolside these last few weeks.  What do ya'll think of their remix of this Matthew Dear track?

Passion Pit - "Constant Conversations" Video

I imagine it is only a matter of time before the Passion Pit LP is showing up in my Rdio heavy rotation. It's a tortured but damn good album. Check out "Constant Conversations".

The xx - "Swept Away" (NEW SONG live in LA @ The Fonda 07.23.12)

As if you aren't excited enough for a new album by the xx, here's another reason to be "Swept Away".




  Coexisit:
 01. Angels
 02. Chained
 03. Fiction
 04. Try
 05. Reunion
 06. Sunset
 07. Missing
 08. Tides
 09. Unfold
 10. Swept Away
 11. Our Song

Tour Dates:
 08/02 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
 08/09 – Sibinek, CR @ Terraneo Festival
 08/10 – Budapest, HR @ Sziget Festival
 08/11 – St Pere, FR @ La Route du Rock
 08/18 – St. Polten, AT @ Frequency Festival
 08/19 – Biddinhuizen, NL @ Lowlands Festival
 08/31 – Laois, IE @ Electric Picnic
 09/07 – Isle of Wight, UK @ Bestival
 10/05 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
 10/06 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theater
 10/07 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 
10/10 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pool at the Cosmopolitan
 10/11 – San Diego, CA @ Soma
 10/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
 10/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery
 10/14 – San Francisco, CA @ Treasure Island Music Festival
 10/16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
 10/17 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater
 10/19 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
 10/20 – Chicago, IL @ Congress Theater
 10/21 – Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theatre
 10/24 – Quebec City, Quebec @ Imperial De Quebec
 10/25 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
 10/28 – Bronx, NY @ Paradise Theater
 10/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
 10/30 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live

Sigur Rós - "Varúð" Video

So glad Sigur Ros is back to their old sound. It's seldom that I discourage change in artists but they just sound better when they are melancholic and uplifting all at once. My sister saw them live last night in Philly and was wowed. I saw them back on the () tour and felt the same. If you haven't seen them...you need to. For now a new video for "Varúð".

Sigur Rós: Varúð from Sigur Rós Valtari Mystery Films on Vimeo.

Liars - "Brats" Video

It seems every LiarsLP is a bit under-rated. This years WIXIW is no different. This video is for my favorite track on the LP, the dance-y "Brats".

Suff Daddy - "Drinks" Video

Been listening to a lot of this dude who might sound a little Dilla like. New Suff Daddy video for your eyes and ears.

Jessie Ware - Devotion (Album Teaser)

Get Excited. Jessie Ware's Devotion will be out in August.

SBTRKT - "Gloss"

One of our favorite artists from last year is back.  Check out this new SBTRKT track called "Gloss".  

SBTRKT - GLOSS

Angus Stone - "Bird On The Buffalo" Video

Not usual Musicology NYC content here but digging this dude Angus Stone's modern Neil Young/Paul Simon/Bob Dylan-esque LP. Listen to "Bird on the Buffalo"

Dennis Coffey - "Scorpio" - RIP Bob Babbitt

Definitely was not aware who Bob Babbitt was but whoa! RIP sir. Check him out with Dennis Coffey and the Detroit Guitar Band.

Tomas Barfod - "November Skies" Video

This dude Tomas Barfod is on my Rdio heavy rotation for a reason. Check out "November Skies"

Other Lives - "Dust Bowl III" Video

I'm a bit hungover on the last Other Lives LP. It was damn good and here's a taste of it with a cool video.

Jens Lekman - "Erica America" Video

Not sure how I missed this new Jens Lekman video for "Erica America". I heard it live a bit ago and I liked it. It keeps me excited for a new LP by Jens. Watch it below.

Niki & The Dove - "Tomorrow" (Live at YouTube Presents) and "Dance Floor"

Still excited for this Niki & the Dove album to get to the states. What do you think? Get the mixtape to hold you over. That is if you dig it.

The xx - "Angels" Video

Woah! Oh how I have missed new music by the xx. The video, though not much going on. Is fun to watch while you listen to the dark love song. Behold, "Angels".

Jack White - "Freedom At 21" Video

A new Jack White video with ladies and Hype Williams working the lens. Watch "Freedom At 21" below.

Jessie Ware - "Wildest Moments" Black Cab Sessions

Everything I hear from Jessie Ware gets me more and more excited to hear Devotion when it drops in August. Check out this intimate performance of "Wildest Moments" in a black cab.

Edison Beat Tape 3 El Guapo

Some cool beats here. And if you like E

dison Beat Tape 3 get 1 and 2. Via 900 Bats.