Category Archives: Music

Listen: Erika de Casier – “Intimate” [2019]

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Very Warm

A friend of mine recently put me onto this brand new album from newcomer Erika de Casier, which almost perfectly aligns with some of my all-time favorite artists like Smerz, SASSY 009 and Jessy Lanza. It’s not as intense and … Continue reading →

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Listen: NOIA – “Ciudad del Humo” [2019]

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Very Warm

I’ve been following Spanish musician NOIA since her debut EP back in 2016. Her song “Nostalgia del Futuro” is still on constant rotation for me – listen to that HERE. I actually saw her open for El Guincho in 2017 … Continue reading →

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Listen: Jessie Ware – “Running (Disclosure Remix)” [2012]

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Very Warm

For the uninitiated, one of the best songs of the decade, regardless if it’s a remix or not. A PEAK of Soundcloud house remixes. The original song is great, but the early Disclosure magic is THICK on this track. Marvelous … Continue reading →

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Playlist: Blush Vortex – A Pining Daydream

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Very Warm

I made this playlist for a friend who had been looking for songs that were similar to the stuff played on a certain late night CBC Radio 3 show. I’m blanking on the name of the DJ, but the friend … Continue reading →

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Recommended Albums: April 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Very Warm

For this month’s edition of Recommended Albums, I had a bit of trouble bringing my list to 10. There were a few albums that came out this month that I was really excited to listen to leading up to their … Continue reading →

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Listen: Holly Herndon – “Frontier” [2019]

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Very Warm

Somehow, someway, I was able to anticipate that the electronic music genius (and certified doctor!) Holly Herndon was going to be deriving great inspiration from the assaulting and euphoric harmonies of Sacred Harp singing. I mean, it makes sense. Her … Continue reading →

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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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