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May 20

I’m not over this….

I’m just taking a break.

I started this blog to re-connect to the community of artists and music lovers that I care so much about. Well…it worked. Now, I find myself blessed to be busy producing, mixing, and recording some amazing artists.

One day soon I hope to return to sharing the music that I discover on a daily basis, but until then I want to thank all the awesome people who have read this little blog and supported me getting back in the game. I am forever thankful.

-jason


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Mar 12

Quadron

“Hey Love”

On repeat. 


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Feb 13

“Wet & Dripping” (New Version)

Aan

While this new version of “Wet & Dripping” from Portland experimental folk outfit Aan’s upcoming record, is not terribly different from the version that appeared on their 2010 EP I Could Be Girl For You, it does reach out from the crowd of music noise and say “Play me again!”.  Loving those bass/guitar stabs.  

While your enjoying this cut, check out their new Mystery Life 7”.

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Peace California Daze Ep Delicious listen Led Zeppelin Rain Song British rock awesome epic

Jan 18

*****NEW FAVORITE*****

Peace

“California Daze”

How did I not know about this band from Birmingham, England?!!  I have been listening to Peace’s debut Ep Delicious non-stop for the last week.  Released by Columbia last September, the four song exploration of all great things British rock culminates, for me, in this nod to Zeppelin’s “Rain Song”.

Really though the whole EP is quite ridiculous…like these guys are gonna be super famous ridiculous.  And who the hell produced/engineered/mixed this?  It sounds amazing.  Are we seeing the return of guitars via a Stone Roses nostalgia lens??  Let’s hope so.

I am gushing…yeah, but you know I never do that, so it has to carry some weight.

Peace are expected to release their debut full length on 3/25/13 via Columbia.  Check the forst single “Wraith”.   

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Jan 07

Hundred Waters

“Caverns”

Back in May of last year I had the honor of producing a 7” for Hundred Waters at Stadium Red in Harlem.  We recorded alternate acoustic versions of Vistor and Caverns from their debut full length.  

Yours Truly was on hand to capture the gorgeous solo piano performance that followed, just the second and final take from Nicole.

You can order the limited Stadium Red Sessions vinyl release directly from Small Plates. 


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Dec 04

*****KARATE CHOPS*****

MMOSS

“Hands”

Been sitting on this charming lo-fi psych LP for a couple weeks, but it’s time for another Karate Chops so we must share.

While Only Children comes off like classic 60’s folk-pop psych at first blush, (or demoes from a new Tame Impala record) it never loses it’s way and is quite the satisfying listen.  

This is the type of record vinyl enthusiasts live for, inviting, sly, and better with every listen.


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Nov 30

Villagers

“The Waves”

The track’s rad, the video is rad.  Loving the forward thinking sound. Looking forward to the LP Awayland out on Domino on 4/9/13.


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Nov 28

Michael McDonald

“Sweet Freedom”

There is so much right and wrong with this 80’s gem.


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Nov 13

Haerts

“Wings”

I’m a little late to the party on this one, but it’s still worth posting the hypnotic debut from this Brooklyn duo.  The St. Lucia-produced track conjures vibes of Stevie Nicks doing a collab with Thompson Twins.  

Check the video too.

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Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra Do It With A Rockstar NSFW funny video rock alt watch awesome

Nov 10

Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra

“Do It With A Rockstar” (NSFW)

There is a shit-ton of awesome going on here.


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Indoor Voices So Smart slow smooth noise beautiful video listen

Nov 07

Check out this video for “So Smart” from Indoor Voices new EP S/T which I mixed:

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Indoor Voices - So smart

Judging by how much I’ve been posting them lately, my inbox has been flooded over with excellent music videos. Here is the latest from Toronto artist Jonathan Relph in a collaboration with director Scott Kaija and feating the dead-eyed gaze of Irene Cortes that I’m thrilled to premiere for y’all. Heady, beautiful stuff.

Get this self-titled EP on ltd. wax from Bleeding Gold Records.

Previously: “After (feat. Sandra Vu)”


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Nov 06

Millionyoung

“Lovin”

I must admit, I was not crazy about Mike Diaz’s, aka Millionyoung, previous LP effort Replicants.  However, if this first single from his forthcoming Variable LP, out on Old Flame Records on Feb. 12th, is any indication, I am probably gonna be a fan. 

This is just the right amount of relax.

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Nov 05

****KARATE CHOPSS****

Yeah so I have been a crappy absentee blogger since my work in the studio has been picking up over the past few months.  In an effort to not suck I have enlisted the help of my fellow music nerd discovery machine, Josh Iden, to submit some jams under the guise of KARATE CHOPSS  (the extra s is for none of your business).  For now, it will still be me writing the content but Mr. Iden will be doing the discovery since I am obviously doing such a half-assed job.

Let’s begin:

Antique Pony

“Happy Families”

These kids, yes, kids are from Glasgow, Scotland and they seem to have a fuck everything mentality, except that their debut effort, Museum Of Blood is pretty fucking awesome.

Coming across like a blend of 70’s Itali-B horror movie soundtrack and The Unicorns Who Will Cut Our Hair When We’re Gone?the art-rock weirdo three piece seem to have a knack for writing challenging tracks that still manage to keep you listening.  

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Jessica Pratt Night Faces acoustic 60s authentic stirring listen

Nov 05

Jessica Pratt

“Night Faces”

This is how you do stripped down and honest…with talent and passion.

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Doesn’t this sound like if Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham never joined Fleetwood Mac, and instead retired to a small farm where they continued to herd sheep for a living and occasionally sing by the campfire?


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Oct 29

Scorpions

“Rock You Like A Hurricane”

Every time I look out the window I hear this song in my head, but I hear it sung by my brother in this really annoying exaggerated “huurracahyayeen”.  Ahhhh, memories.



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