Due to lack of new discoveries, time and inspiration I wasn't very active as of late.
This has got my juices flowing though. Saw a show from this guy on London Calling, Amsterdam almostt 2 years ago. This confirms what I've been suspecting. D.D Dumbo is a guy to keep your eye on.
D.D Dumbo - Satan
Record: Satan (2016)
Label: 4AD Records
A genre I fell in love with during my time on high school. And.. this is one of the best approaches to it. For fans of: Pete and the Pirates, yes, a name out of the archives! This record is released soon and will be one the indie-releases to watch in April and definitely a band that could get some attention coming festival season.
(what a lovely Telecaster by the way)
Enjoy!
Teleman - Düsseldorf
Album: Brilliant Sanity (2016)
Label: Moshi Moshi Records
Another one act that is up for abig year in 2016. It just doesn't get more typical, when it comes to American indie right now, but if this doesn't cheer you up, I don't know what will...
Anyway this happy pop-punk duo deliver energetic tracks and people are catching on now. Always need a few acts like this on every festival. Just to lighten the mood and to give an opportunity for relativation.
Enjoy!
Diet Cig - Scene Sick
Album: Unreleased
Label: Father Daughter Records
Today I listened to a complete version of Vega Intl. Night School, Neon Indian's 2015 release and it's fascinating. Chill-wave king Neon Indian seems to have outdone himself, with a record that will echo through mainstream genres for the next year, with potential remixes, club anthems and catchyness for many kinds of music-listeners.
It has the warm, exotic, yet surprising nightlife vibe that comes natural to the Indian. The style we have come to love since Deadbeat Summer, yet more energetic this time.
Let's wait and see how it will stand the test of time. But for now I'm totally loving this record.
Here's a quick taste:
One of my first major thumbs up of 2015. Froth, a band with a particular exotic ring to it. Can't really place it yet. But as in so many cases, the garage tones that echo through this track are what gets me excited.
Froth - Saccharine Sunshine
Album: Bleak (2015)
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.
Onfortunately, Arcade Fire's we exist didn't win an EMA. (What A Surprise)
So I guess I'll just have to continue spreading the word about good, yet underappreciated music.
Today, a band is returning with new material. A band I truly love. Dutch Uncles.
Their math-like off-beat synth-pop is more intense than you can hear at first listen.
Now with soul added to the mix. is a breakthrough on the cards here? Yes. Go out and go see this band.
Tomorrow, many playlist updates and another highlight from London Calling.
Enjoy!
A nice adittion to the line-up of London Calling 14 was Gap Dream. And he definitely proved the audience a point. He proved that he can keep the attention of an audience across all of his tracks, without rushing things and showing variation. He was building the tracks brick by brick. Danceable tracks no less. Music made for enjoyment, that's for sure.
I hope to see Gap Dream next festival season!
Enjoy!
D.D Dumbo is an artist so original (he's playing solo, yes solo) that it is hard to compare him to anything else. I'm just getting an Alt-J feel, that's all I can say, which is a positive thing for sure.
He is featured on London Calling within a few weeks.
Speaking of that festival, very, very onfortunate that Phantogram and John Wizards had to be cancelled, luckily the line-up turned up pretty good anyway as you can clearly hear in the updated playlist: London Calling Autumn 2014
Playlist Updates (Channel: here) :
Favorites:
Bat for Lashes - Oh Yeah
Burning Hearts - Sea Birds
Coasts - Golden City
Empires - How Good Does It Feel
Liars - Mess on a Mission
D.D Dumbo - Tropical Oceans
Bad Breeding - Age of Nothing
Spoon - Do You
The Amazing Snakeheads - Here It Comes Again
And there is now an electronic playlist by Ears Are For Feeling:
Thanks for the views and subscriptions.
Enjoy!
I moved this weekend and I quickly realized one weekend of "Golden Oldies" on the radio is enough for me.
So let's get back to some better music.
I went to new Doornroosje almost two weeks ago.
First gig, first day of the new building, I went to check out Doornroosje in Nijmegen (next to the station).
Nice looking building, very good sound quality (I was actually pretty amazed) but still feels cosy. Anyhow, the old building will be missed.
I Know SOHN was great and all on the first trial day of the new venue of Doornroosje,
but the true surprise was Fyfe. Maybe not so if you already knew one of his tracks from the web.
The vibe in their songs live was impressive, especially cosidering they are only with two. Good stage presence, the crowd was catching on quick.
First track was the most impressive and has both the intense vibes and some beautiful lyrics and will probably be one of their key songs for years to come, yes years, because they truly have potential.
Enjoy.
Tomorrow: Best of August, A concert calendar update, and a crazy daily pick.
A While ago I posted Pin Tweaks' material. and this sort of reminds me of that. Lots of echo, synth and strong lyrics. I'm talking about the new Dorsal Fins track 'Monday Tuesday'. Synthpop seems to be having its second youth. No complaints here. Especially when the songs have enough catchyness to last for weeks.
Definetely an act to watch out for.
Tonight I'm finally checking out SOHN at newly opened Doornroosje. Should you believe the hype or not?
Updates:
Favorites
Parquet Courts – Instant Disassembly
Parquet Courts – Black and White
Majical Cloudz – Childhood’s end
Peaking Lights – Breakdown
Bag Raiders – Way Back Home
SOHN – Tempest
SOHN - Tremors
How about another summer anthem? The star of this Indie-Pop band is rising and if this is a taste of what the album is going to be like, i reckon it is rising fast.
Generationals - Gold Silver Diamond
Album: Alix (September 2014)
Label: Polyvinyl Records
Most intriguing track right now: experimental pop with a deep and epic sound, by an Italian duo.
Niagara - Fat Kaoss
Album: Don't Take It Personally (September 2014)
One of the hottest things right now. Coming of an album, released 2nd of June, I have been listening to like crazy this last week, and this is my favourite track, for sure. This one I have not seen highlighted yet, so I felt the urge. The originality of this is.... refreshing, truly. Considering their musical background is in Folk, makes this even more interesting to listen to.
Sylvan Esso - Dress
Album: Sylvan Esso (2014)
Label: Carpark Records
One of the acts of BKS '14 that did not ring a bell immediately, and it took some effort, but I really like their tracks, this being their flagship. Outside of the Netherlands this band seems to have picked up some popularity, within it, not so much. Still, this is one amazing track. I'm talking about Thumpers. Feel the energy, since this Indie-Pop is stacked with it.
Thumpers - Unkinder ( A Tougher Love )
Album: Galore (2014)
Who is this Dutch guy popping up on Coachella and SXSW festival programs? I don't care, but his music and art are stunning.
Young & Sick - Continuum
Album: Unreleased
Elephant - Shapeshifter
Album: Single Release (2013)
Findlay - Greasy Love
Album: Off & On (EP) (2013)
Cults - Go Outside
Album: Cults 7" (EP)(2010)
The Map Room - Pilot
Album: The Map Room (2013)
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