Ears Are For Feeling

Video of the Week: Snowmine - Tidal Wave

This is my first experience with this band and I like it. Apparently they have taken a turn form their previous (which I can definitely recommend aswell) and have become more pop-orientated. I would normally not be a fan of this, but in this case I don't mind it. And here's why. This track is such an original mix of some well-known pop-elements, a sweet guitar riff, synth tunes and some underestimated lyrics that it surpasses the level of an 'ordinary' pop song. And the video is not bad either. Actually it's pretty sweet. Sometimes, putting some scenery shots together completely does the trick. A beautifully depicted love story in 4:16. 

But I am still curious what's your opinion?

Enjoy!

 

Album cover of Snowmine's previous work.

Daily Pick #342

After a few nice and intersting remixes by Lxury, now it's time for some "self-made material". And this EP released on GrecoRoman records has some interesting vibes to it. Lxury might be one of those great acts finishing off a festival day for the next few years.

Lxury - Permanent Power

Album: Playground EP

Label: GrecoRoman Music

 

More new stuff: Angel Olsen material from the deluxe box is appearing on the www, good stuff yet again.

September playlist is coming together nicely, check it on the youtube channel.

And a few more updates:

Dutch Indie:

Alamo Race Track - Apples

Favorites:

Allah-Las - Recurring

Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union

Live:

Mas Ysa - Years

Editors @ London Calling 2005

 London Calling Autumn 2014

All new bookings included.

 

Cheers!

BKS '14 Highlights: Jessy Lanza

Jessy Lanza out of Ontario was one of the more exotic acts on last edition of Best Kept Secret festival 2014. A festival with no other comparable act to Jessy Lanza, with her electro R&B, that holds more than you would expect after a quick listen. Firstly I was surprised (never seen her perform before) by the fact that she is very active with the synth and with effects. She definitely scored some points on that one. Secondly I was surprised on how easily Jessy took the crowd by the hand and guided us through the show, with absolute bombshell of a track Keep Moving as a finisher. Even though I perceived her presence on stage as if she was a bit shy and perhaps not knowing what to expect from the Dutch crowd, overall her show was impressive, clearly enjoying her own material. The songs going from energetic and danceable, to somewhat slower R&B songs, with more soul. In the end, all a band or artist needs to succeed are good songs, and Jessy Lanza has plenty.

 

photo from: indiestyle.be

Video of the Week: Washed Out - Weightless

People who regularly check ouy my blog know that Washed Out is an artist that returns to Earsareforfeeling every once in a while. Today I'm using him to breathe new life in my Video of the Week item.

As a single to August LP Paracosm, a stunning video was made to Weightless. As one of the more slowly, more ecstatic Washed Out tracks, the video breathes out the same vibe perfectly. Reading the Youtube reactions some of the first fans feel the same way. The video unbelievably accurately follows the way I feel when watching this, somewhat long, track+video. Then again, in that timespan, you get a full explanation of what love is about and what Washed Out's music is about.

 

2013: Moderat

10. Moderat - II, August 6th, Monkeytown Records, Electronica/Alternative Techno/Alternative Dance

As a first-day fan of Apparat's music, listening to Moderat was more than obvious. The collaboration between Modeselektor and Apparat showed of their capability to produce great tracks for many different music-lovers with their absolute bomb hit single "Bad Kingdom". Which is probably among people I know personally, the most mentioned alternative track all year. The broader aspect of their album seems somewhat more under-appreciated, but amongst my personal favourites of the year are Ilona and Let in the Light. Overall, every songs is able to feel relaxed while in the meantime holding the listener in a certain tension, which is unmatched. Then, finally, if you consider all the different styles used on this LP, you can only say this is the best electronic album of the year.

 

Daily Pick #313

 

MØ - Pilgrim (Digitalism Remix)

Album: Not Released

Going into the new year with a bang thanks to this awesome remix by Digitalism, of a song by yet another great Scandinavian indie-pop artist.

 

 

 

Daily Pick #312

Christmas is over, time to review the year. I started writing about, and describing the best 20 albums of 2013. Which is quite a task, there was so much interesting and beautiful music. Anyways, one of the definite highlights, I realized, is Jagwar Ma's album Howlin'. And listening to that album, for the I-don't-know-how-many-th time, I figured: I really like this track. Enjoy!

Jagwar Ma - Let Her Go

Album: Howlin' 2013

 

 

 

Daily Pick #284

Factory Floor - Here Again

Album: Factory Floor (2013)

 

Daily Pick #273

St. Lucia - Elevate

Album: Single Release (2013)

 

Daily Pick #239

Kate Boy - The Way We Are

Album: Unreleased

 

Daily Pick #222

Kirk Spencer Ft. Safia May - Kukcu

Album: Wonderland EP (EP)

 

Daily Pick #214

Kirk Spencer - Kukcu

Album: Wonderland (2013)

 

Daily Pick #210

Neon Indian - Polish Girl

Album: Era Extrana (2011)

 

Daily Pick #207

Delphic - Red Lights

Album: Acolyte (2010)

 

Daily Pick #198

Applescal Ft. David Douglas - Boys

Album: Dreaming in Key (2013)

 

Daily Pick #159

Goose - Low Mode

Album: Bring It On (2006)

 

Northern Lights

I'm excited, because again, Scandinavia seems to have delivered to us, a new indie electro sensation in the form of Kate Boy. Other than the name would suggest this is an actual band, from Sweden. With the right modern House influences, and resembling a band like The Knife, this song makes me happy.

The video itself is just simple but it breathes the same mood as the song. While this is the only thing we now from this band until now, this brings expectations. Well, let's first see if this one can hit the clubs, I think so.

Check it. 

How Do You Do?

After their stunning performance on Lowlands yesterday night(wish I was there, thank you dutch television!), I felt inspired to listen to the many cool tracks Hot Chip has given us over the years, and  decided to give them the honor of having the title 'Video of the Week'.  The featured song is How Do You Do?, a fun and easy-going track with the typical Hot Chip sound. Gotta love the way they used the green screen!

Enjoy!