Monthly Archives: April 2019

Listen: Black Midi – “Talking Heads” [2019]

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Very Warm

Top hype band of 2019 black midi are putting their money where their mouth is by following up their outrageously tight, glorious live shows with studio recordings that actually do justice to their live energy. “Talking Heads” is one of … Continue reading →

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Listen: Kornél Kovács – “Purple Skies” [2019]

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Very Warm

Although Kornél Kovács new album Stockholm Marathon doesn’t reach the euphoric highs of his last album The Bells, there are some really blissful moments like on opener “Purple Skies”. The whole record features guest vocals from Swedish electronic duo Rebecca & Fiona, which … Continue reading →

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Listen: Pou Vannary – “You’ve Got A Friend” [1970s/2015]

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Very Warm

I’ve had this compilation Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll sitting in my library for a few years now and I haven’t really delved into it until now. It’s actually the soundtrack to a touching documentary about Cambodia’s music … Continue reading →

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Listen: Reptaliens – “Venetian Blinds” [2019]

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Very Warm

Portland group Reptaliens released their sophomore LP VALIS on Captured Tracks this past Friday (4/26), and I’ve been lucky enough to dig on it for a bit before its release. It’s one of those records where I wish I knew about … Continue reading →

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Listen: Aly-Us – “Follow Me” [1992]

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Very Warm

Only fair for me to hop on sharing this absolute classic. To anyone who thinks they can’t get into house music, take a listen to this. Really poignant lyrics that still ring true today, perhaps even more than ever. And … Continue reading →

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Listen: Sun Araw – “Deep Temple” [2010]

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Very Warm

Shout out to those who celebrate this weirdo holiday.

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Playlist – Rose Garden, 2AM: A Hallucination Infatuation

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Very Warm

After listening to my favorite playlist Essential Oil Dimension on loop for nearly a year, I decided that a spiritual successor should come soon. And thus, we have ROSE GARDEN, 2AM. While it doesn’t have as much of a fleshed … Continue reading →

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Listen: United Sacred Harp Musical Association – “New Prospect (#320)” [1959?]

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Very Warm

I just recently discovered the legacy of Alan Lomax, a prolific ethnomusicologist that traveled the world recording traditional folk music and other assorted performances that aren’t usually covered or mass-produced in the industry. I recently got into this great collection … Continue reading →

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Recommended Albums: March 2019

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Very Warm

We had a surplus of GREAT music this month so I did something controversial and went over my 10 album limit. Lovely variety of moods and textures on this list. Long-established artists and brand new pups on the scene. It’s … Continue reading →

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Listen: Tiger & Woods – “Come and Get My Lovin” [2016]

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Very Warm

Posting this mid-day on a Wednesday as a kind of energy shot – you can get through this!

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