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Listen: Ben Seretan – “8pm Crickets” [2021]

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Very Warm

The past few weeks in NYC have been blessed by the slow, true onset of Spring. No flashes of false spring here folks. It’s been pretty steady, with clear days and generally warmer temperatures. This makes the days of gray … Continue reading →

Posted in Listen, Music | Tagged 2021, ambient, Ben Seretan, field recording, Listen, piano | Leave a comment

2010s Retrospective: 10 Years of Discoveries, Obsessions and True Moments

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Very Warm

Well folks, welcome to my most indulgent, most confessional, most self-referential and truly most vain post on the blog. This is probably playing it up, but I’ve written a lot about myself on here. The dang header image is literally … Continue reading →

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Musical Association, Vampire Weekend, Vanessa De Mata, Vanishing Twin, Vince Staples, Vumani, Washed Out, Wave Racer, Wavves, Waxahatchee, Wednesday Campanella, Weed, Weyes Blood, Whitney, Wild Beasts, Wild Nothing, Women, Wu Fei, Xiu Xiu, Y La Bamba, Yeasayer, Yo La Tengo, Young Galaxy, Young Thug, Yuck, Yves Tumor, Zola Jesus, Zoo Kid | Leave a comment

Listen: They Hate Change & Fire-Toolz – “Scene!” [2021]

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Very Warm

Oh man – exciting, genre-breaking labels Hausu Mountain and Deathbomb Arc have come together in a fusion dance like freakin jetsetting experimental music super saiyans on an upcoming project, Arc Mountain, combining artists on their rosters for a collab album … Continue reading →

Posted in Listen, Music | Tagged 2021, Electronic, experimental, Fire-Toolz, Hip Hop, They Hate Change | Leave a comment

Listen: Daniel Bachman – “Coronach” [2021]

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Very Warm

Hang onto your guitar straps cause there’s a new Daniel Bachman album Axacan coming May 7 via Three Lobed Records!! If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, hopefully you’re familiar with Bachman’s work. While his earlier 10s output was … Continue reading →

Posted in Listen, Music | Tagged 2021, Daniel Bachman, experimental, Folk | Leave a comment

Listen: Carlos Niño & Friends – “Pleasewakeupalittlefaster, Please… (with Jamael Dean)” [2021]

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Very Warm

Over the last two years I’ve come to respect or worship pretty much everything Chicago label International Anthem puts out. The Resavoir record from 2019 especially hits for me, but they’ve got plenty of heat on the catalog. Most of … Continue reading →

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Listen: Giant Claw – “Disworld (feat. NTsKi)” [2021]

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Very Warm

Red alert! There’s a new Giant Claw record on the horizon! If you’re unfamiliar, Giant Claw AKA Keith Rankin is in my mind one of the best and brightest minds in experimental music today, and his instantly recognizable art has … Continue reading →

Posted in Listen, Music | Tagged 2021, Electronic, experimental, Giant Claw | Leave a comment

Listen: Hildegard – “Jour 2” [2021]

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Very Warm

Probably my most listened-to song of 2021 so far is “Jour 2” by Hildegard, a new superduo of Helena Deland and ouri. Even the video is great! A mixture of distant future + old fashioned styles. The song itself though. … Continue reading →

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Recommended Albums: February 2021

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Very Warm

I had a bit of difficulty picking 10 records to feature for February 2021. Not because there was a dearth in good music – more the opposite. Lots of high-profile indie releases finally hitting, as well as majorly-hyped newcomers cutting … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Aerial East, Anika Pyle, Best of 2021, Black Country New Road, Brijean, Cassandra Jenkins, danny l harle, Floatie, Horsegirl, Jimmy Edgar, Karima Walker, Katy Kirby, Lael Neale, Mouse on Mars, Myd, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, Psymon Spine, recommended albums, Sloping, Smerz, Spirit Of The Beehive, The Weather Station, Virginia Wing | Leave a comment

Listen: John Andrews & The Yawns – “New California Blue” [2021]

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Very Warm

Out today, “New California Blue” is the first single off the upcoming John Andrews & The Yawns album Cookbook, coming May 14 via Woodsist. If you’re unfamiliar with John Andrews directly, you’re likely familiar with projects he’s been involved with in … Continue reading →

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10 Best Songs: St. Vincent

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Very Warm

I noticed St. Vincent has some new music coming in the coming days, so to stay timely I thought I’d cobble together my favorite St. V tracks to celebrate. If you’re unfamiliar, St. Vincent is the artist’s name for Annie … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Music

Listen: Ben Seretan – “8pm Crickets” [2021]

Listen: They Hate Change & Fire-Toolz – “Scene!” [2021]

Listen: Daniel Bachman – “Coronach” [2021]

Listen: Carlos Niño & Friends – “Pleasewakeupalittlefaster, Please… (with Jamael Dean)” [2021]

Listen: Giant Claw – “Disworld (feat. NTsKi)” [2021]

Listen: Hildegard – “Jour 2” [2021]

Recommended Albums: February 2021

Listen: John Andrews & The Yawns – “New California Blue” [2021]

10 Best Songs: St. Vincent

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