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Usually cool dude stuff.

SXSW 2019 RECAP

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Very Warm

After battling through dehydration-like symptoms and a following phlegm-based sickness, I’ve finally completed my full recap of all 48 bands (51 total performances) I saw at SXSW 2019. It’s a new record for me in terms of “content consumed”, which … Continue reading →

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Listen: Elsa Hewitt – “Rolling In Your Wall” [2019]

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Very Warm

UK musician Elsa Hewitt has been at the game of slightly off-kilter electronic heart-warmers for a minute now, but I’m just coming around to her music with her most recent album, Citrus Paradisi, released March 1 via her own label, … Continue reading →

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Listen: Friendly Fires – “Lack Of Love” (Charles B. & Adonis Cover) [2019]

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Very Warm

This blog has essentially become a Friendly Fires fanblog, but who cares when they put out bangers like this? “Lack Of Love” is a cover of a classic, acid-touched dance cut from 1988 by Charles B. and Adonis, a tune … Continue reading →

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Listen: Scott Walker (RIP) – “Rhymes Of Goodbye” [1969]

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Very Warm

RIP Scott Walker, a true genius.

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Listen: Tame Impala – “Patience” [2019]

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Very Warm

Everyone’s fav Australian long-haired pop rock boys are back with a new tune, following the announcement of multiple festival headline gigs. No album announcement yet, but I mean c’mon. It’s obviously on the way. The song prominently features some hand … Continue reading →

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Listen: Jessy Lanza – “Kathy Lee” [2013]

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Very Warm

Nothing new here, just a quick appreciation post for the illustrious Jessy Lanza and her masterful use of a minimal groove. There are not that many parts that make up this song: a shaker, a spare drum beat with a … Continue reading →

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Listen: Cassiano – “Onda” [1977]

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Very Warm

Went on a little string of online digging (not very deep, but mining for soul & groove is a relatively new thing for me), and found this cut that has been stuck in my head for a full week now. … Continue reading →

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Listen: Vumani – “Guy Fawkes” [1986]

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Very Warm

Was tuned into a weirdo internet radio station and got hooked up with this absolute heat from South Africa. Later found that it was also shared on god-blog/label Awesome Tapes from Africa, which makes sense. They gotta give this an … Continue reading →

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Listen: Masayoshi Takanaka – “Oh! Tengo Suerte” [1979]

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Very Warm

It’s Sunday night, right on the precipice of Monday. An awful feeling. Dig yourself out of that dark place with Masayoshi Takanaka’s infectious “Oh! Tengo Suerte” which employs a triple threat of smile-inducing action. What does this mean? It means … Continue reading →

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Listen: 7FO – “竜のぬけがら Ryu no Nukegara” [2018]

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Very Warm

I was recently introduced to fantastic weirdo label EM Records out of Japan, who have been releasing and reissuing truly unique and singular records for at least 20 years now. I’ll hopefully be posting about my introductory release, Takao’s Stealth, … Continue reading →

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