mmm, fresh

New Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Stereogum

noreply@blogger.com (Big Papa Ray) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:59:00 +0000

New Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Stereogum

It's new Hot Chip, it's good Hot Chip, and it's fucking adorable Hot Chip.All things that are good. With the previously released track, "Take it in" in mind, I am delighted to see the direction of this new album.2/9/10 can't come fast enough.

New Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Stereogum

noreply@blogger.com (Big Papa Ray) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:47:00 +0000

It's new Hot Chip. It's good Hot Chip. It's cute Hot Chip.
With the previous track in mind, 2/9/10 can't come fast enough.
I'm delighted to see the direction of the album.

New Hot Chip - "One Life Stand" - Stereogum

New: Patrick Wolf - Wild Life

noreply@blogger.com (gf) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:41:00 +0000

Dance! Enjoy!

Monthly Mix #2: Electrobic

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:29:00 +0000

After about month of gathering and arranging, it's here!
A little mixture of some electronicish music that caught my ear in October. Many choices were lyrically based, some "fivestarsong" based, all relevance based and might just follow a storyline.
Click the title below to download the .zip!

ELECTROBIC
01. Fischerspooner - Cloud
02. Patrick Wolf - Hard Times
03. Justice - Phantom
04. The Presets - Yippiyo-ay
05. Mount Sims - How We Do
06. Professor Murder - Free Stress Test
07. Stakka Bo - Monsters
08. TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me
09. of Montreal - Death of a Shade of Hue
10. Just Jack - Disco Friends
11. TV on the Radio - Stork & Owl
12. The Dandy Warhols - You Were the Last High
13. Fischerspooner - A Kick in the Teeth
14. Radiohead - All I Need
15. Hot Chip - So Glad to See You
16. Metric - Grow Up and Blow Away
17. Hot Chip - No Fit State
18. Adem - Launch Yourself

Monthly Mix #1: Rêves D'été

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:00:00 +0000

After a hiatus of about six months, mmm, fresh is back!
Coming atcha is a summer 2009 inspired mix straight from the iTunes playlist, yo.
Click the title to download the .zip file. Free as always!

Rêves D'été
01. Datarock - Computer Camp Love
An extremely cute play on melody & lyrics from Grease.
02. St. Vincent - The Strangers
Oh, St. Vincent. You do no wrong.
03. Atmosphere - The Jackpot and Swept Away
This follows Atmosphere's usual bitter tone with clever lyrics and a super catchy beat.
04. Art Brut - Summer Job
A good majority of my summer was spent scooping ice cream for beach-side tourists.
"If you want me sober and straight, I'm afraid I'm gonna be a little bit late."
05. of Montreal - Beware Our Nubile Miscreants
Some genius from their most recent album Skeletal Lamping
06. Cake - Opera Singer
Great song. Future goal.
07. Beirut - Postcards from Italy
Mmm, the Italian Alps were lovely.
08. The Presets - Girl and the Sea
They give a killer show.
09. Smashing Pumpkins - The Beginning is the End is the Beginning
Makes me wanna smash something, if you know what I mean (;
10. Cold War Kids - Hang Me Up to Dry
High five for summer break-ups.
11. Bright Eyes - From a Balance Beam
Yeah, yeah. I know. But it's a pretty choice chanson.
12. Ben Kweller - Different But the Same
Inspiring lyrics for those dreary, lonely nights.
13. Broken Social Scene - Looks Just Like the Sun
Dreamy, dazy, delicious.
14. Atmosphere - Sunshine
Storyline of a day that started out with a massive hangover and morphed into a fun, sunny bike ride.
15. of Montreal - The Repudiated Immortals
Intoxicating and not nearly as long as I'd like it to be.
16. TV On the Radio - Poppy
Lovely, romantic nights in Paris without expectations.
17. Phoenix - Long Distance Call (25 Hours A Day Mix)
An extremely adorable mix of an already adorable song.
18. The Strokes - The End Has No End
I like to end mixes with this one. Nice summery feel.

So there you have the track list.
Interested?

noreply@blogger.com (Big Papa Ray) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:37:00 +0000

Handsome Furs - "I'm Confused" (MP3)

New Handsome Furs, kids.

Probably my favorite husband wife duo making music, this new venture really isn't anything new or risky or groundbreaking. Which is totally fine with me, Plague Park was fucking excellent, and Face Control is more of the same. Favorite track is probably number 2, Evangeline. Persistant bass line, great electric hook, and Dan Boeckner's wailing "Oh Ohhhhhhh, Evangeline..."

It's just great. Listen to it. Album is out 3/10.

But it's already leaked elsewhere for anybody that cares.....

The Doctors Prescription: Devo

noreply@blogger.com (gf) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:34:00 +0000

Post-post-modern man.

sooooooooo good.

Daily Dig #25: There's nothing like this built today. You'll never see a finer ship or recieve a better tip in your life.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:25:00 +0000

Interpol - Take You On a Cruise

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Daily Dig #24: They want it fast, but they don't want flaws. I'm a girl's best friend. Can you cut? I can cut cause I'm a rough gem.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:26:00 +0000

Islands - Rough Gem
It's hard to imagine the Islands being new to anyone's ears, but if anything, here's a nice little "gem", if you will. As can usually be expected, there's great lyrical imagery and sweet up-beats.

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Daily Dig #23: I am still alive in love and wide-eyed in my time; not a mummy shrinking in its cloths.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:23:00 +0000

Why? - Fatalist Palmistry

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Daily Dig #22: Slight of hand won't separate your body from the dirt you're standing on today

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Modest Mouse - You're the Good Things
Modest Mouse's EP Everywhere And His Nasty Parlour Tricks is frequently one of my favorite albums. Depth of lyrical content and musical creativity is something Modest Mouse never fails to excel in.

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Daily Dig #21: All roads lead toward the same blocked intersection; I am coming home to you with my own blood in my mouth.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:30:00 +0000

The Mountain Goats - Sax Rohmer #1

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Daily Dig #20: I could not recall a more perfect fall cause when I looked up into your eyes, it didn't hurt at all.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:30:00 +0000

The Postal Service - Be Still My Heart
We've all heard Such Great Heights and the various, excessive covers of it, which can never, will never, and should never measure up to the original, imvho. Be Still My Heart is one of their lesser known songs. I'm sure I found it by pure luck. It's one of their best (yes, I said it; best) songs.

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[happy three months, darling]

Daily Dig #19: If Noah had the benefit of hindsight on his ship, he could have snatched two unicorns and left behind the m. f-ing pigs.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:14:00 +0000

Aesop Rock - Pigs
This isn't one you'll want to share with Mom & Pop, kay?
Yeah, yeah, it's been a while. I'm taking nineteen hours.
Things is crazy. Wish me luck at the callback tonight!

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SQUAREPUSHERS-LUCENT EP

noreply@blogger.com (Big Papa Ray) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:50:00 +0000

So. I was going to totally fucking post Antidotes, because I am listening to it right now, but look at that, it's right below this post.

So instead,

Squarepusher-Lucent EP

It's pretty epic. Breakbeats, mostly. Did you ever play Streets of Rage? Yeah, this is basically the soundtrack to that game.

It's a great set of tracks ot listen to while you're playing your online games, as I do frequently.

I will probably edit this to add a download link.....

But there's a torrentreactor link if you care.

Complimentary Compilation #1: Retrograde

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:55:00 +0000

With tunes by Fiest, Radiohead, the Blow, Yo La Tengo, Eels, +/-, and more.
Right click to download RETROGRADE

Allow me to apologize for the lack of Daily Digs these past few days.
The spring semester has officially begun and things are a bit hectic at the University.
Daily Digs should be returned to their regular daily dosage by next week.
For now, enjoy Retrograde (rather than fretting about Mercury's current retrograde).

Antidotes

noreply@blogger.com (gf) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:15:00 +0000

Do I even have to say anything else? FOALS speak for themselves.

Music and tour dates

Daily Dig #18: We'll both be pale and gloomy. If I am a monster, she is a monster too.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:25:00 +0000

Stakka Bo - Monsters

From the soundtrack for the film Spun.

Daily Dig #17: Brothers like me know to be squeaky clean, play it cool for the parents.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head - Me + Yr Daughter
Natalie Portman's Shaved Head's debut album Glistening Pleasure explodes with high energy, dirty beats, and sometimes humorously ridiculous lyrics (as in Beard Lust). All I can say about this track is... well, if I were to ever consider participating in an amateur drag show, this would be my performance song of choice. I'll leave you with that scorching mental image and attempt to win back your respect at another time.

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Battle

noreply@blogger.com (gf) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:06:00 +0000

It has been a quiet year from Patrick Wolf. After releasing his album the Magic Position in February 2007 he has spent some time touring, playing festivals, and writing new music for his upcoming album Battle. The forthcoming album will be produced by Alec Empire of Atari Teenage Riot and Digital Hardcore fame. Epic.

Patrick Wolf blogs...

"So, with my label, there are two ways to go about things. The dangerous route, that many are taking is to take money from city investors… and then basically they have a huge share in your band and a say or filter on your creative output – basically like being on a major label. Or, the second option is "Bandstocks" which to me sounds the most exciting, and is the route I have chose.

Basically, anyone can invest in a share of the album soon to be released. The more people that invest, the better the packaging, the better the mastering, the bigger the budget for videos and tours etc… the more fantastic the album is… the bigger the tribe… the bigger the battle, and bigger the victory in my language. If you need the finer details then go over to www.bandstocks.com, to hear some snippets of the album, and read all about it! All those that invest get the opportunity to come to secret rehearsals, and to get a limited edition amazing version of the album, get the album first, get first dibs on tickets for the tour. I'll invite you all over for a big homemade Wolf stew and a round of grog when I win my Grammy…"

It seems Mr. Wolf isn't seeing enough contributions, and I personally would hate to see Battle lost.

There is a mix up on his Myspace if you wish to hear.

Daily Dig #16: The ice of Boston is muddy and reflects no light in day or night and I slip on it every time.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:34:00 +0000

The Dismemberment Plan - The Ice of Boston

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The One

noreply@blogger.com (gf) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:43:00 +0000

Does anyone feel like dancing? I have an album for you. Shinichi Osawa's The One. This DJ and former Bassist of Mondo Grosso has taken the European club scene by storm by putting out solid drum lines, warbling a plenty, and a slew of remixes to many popular songs. I listened to The One while driving around yesterday and man did I feel great.

Osawa has done a little work with Digitalism, Felix Da Housecat, and Ayumi Hamasaki.

Music and tour dates here.

Daily Dig #15: Are you hoping for a miracle?

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Steve Aoki - Helicopter
(Weird Science Remix, Feat. Peaches, With Bloc Party
As a Bloc Party listener, I'll check out practically any remix of their music. Especially Helicopter. The song takes a completely different tone in this one. Steve Aoki is an editing genius which is obvious after listening to three or more tracks from the meticulous album Pillowface And His Airplane Chronicles.

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Daily Dig #14: Somehow, it got easy to laugh out loud.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:12:00 +0000

The Walkmen - We've Been Had

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Daily Dig #13: Milk and honey pouring down like money.

noreply@blogger.com (Scout Finch) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:26:00 +0000

Beck - Milk & Honey

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