Ken Taylor’s Gremlins

They are already sold out unfortunately, i would have loved to have owned one of these.

Alabama Shakes

In a time where every band seems to have adopted a synth player or dj, its comforting to discover a band that brings some "soul" back to music. Alabama Shakes could have easily been a band from a past time, with their raspy southern vocals and memorable classic blues guitar riffs. It's this familiarity that makes their music so enjoyable. Even though they only have a four song EP out, i feel confident in saying these guys will be something big in the future.

Wise Blood

 

Wise Blood is the work of Chris Laufman. He (and live, with his band) brings some wickedly wacked-out beats, loops, lo-fi layers and samples to create a magically trippy hip-pop-electro-dream world that can be compared to something like... well, actually, I have no idea.  - ohmyrockness.com

His newish EP These Wings have been on repeat on my Ipod ever since I got it. The first song i posted is called Loud Mouths, and is kind of his hit song, the second, Darlin Your Sweet, is just my personal favorite off his EP.  Let me know what you guys think.

The Silent Giants Art Prints

Silent Giants sells art prints of bands, movies, and other subjects. If you like any of them and would like to purchase them head over here.

Let me know what you guys think.

von Scaramouche

von Scaramouche is an online gallery which specializes in limited edition prints from a variety of artists. If you'd like to purchase any of these, head over here.

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Track of the Day: DGAF by Acrobatics

 

 

Band You Should Check Out: The Mhurs

 

There's nothing like discovering a band in which after hearing one song you want to track down and listen to everything else they have put out. The Mhurs is a great example of one of those bands. Although they have been together for over 4 years, they only have a handful of songs to their name. Rumor has it that they are working on a debut album to be released sometime this year.

I fell in love with The Mhurs as soon as I heard “I’m Sorry Forever”. It opens with an eery guitar line and the slightest of bass touches hinting at what’s to follow: an absolutely immense main riff with bluesy verses and a big, filthy guitar solo for a bridge that could have been ripped straight from the fingers of Jack White.

Check it out below and let me know what you think.

Scenes From the Suburbs

Director Spike Jonze teams up with Arcade Fire to create a thirty-minute short film inspired by their critically acclaimed album, The Suburbs, and its themes of war and coming of age in suburbia. Co-written by Jonze & Arcade Fire’s Win Butler & Will Butler, this companion piece to the album follows the narrator, living in a suburban dystopia, trying to piece together fragmented memories from when he was a teenager, and his experiences with his friends as they grow apart. –SXSW

Here is the trailer

You can watch below for now, could get taken down any day though.


Scenes From The Suburbs (30min) from video star on Vimeo.

Band You Should Check Out: The Steelwells

The Steelwells have had a steady rise in the California music scene, gathering a ever growing army of loyal and dedicated fans. Comparisons in the music press to the Beach boys and Wilco sit comfortably with the band, who in such a short space of time seem to have carved out their own niche in an otherwise fickle – and at times elitist – California music scene.- Ian P

The Steelwells - El Capitan

Band You Should Check Out: Girl Unit

With only one official release and a smattering of remixes and other tracks to his name, Girl Unit nonetheless displays a keen ear for US street sounds, whether it be ghettotech and juke or radio-ready hip-hop and R&B. His track "Wut" has been blowing up all over the internet lately and I thought I'd share it with all of you. Let me know what you think.

Girl Unit - Wut

1988 Screen Prints

1988 offers 80s/90s themed screen prints from a variety of different artists. If you want to buy one of these, head over here.

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Band You Should Check Out: Cloud Control

Cloud Control is an Australian indie rock/folk band that has been making some waves down under. They recently won Best Live Musical Act and Record of the Year from Sydney Music, Arts & Culture (SMAC) Awards. Check them out and let me know what you think.

PS: It starts a little slow, but if you hang in there it gets pretty awesome.

Cloud Control - Gold Canary

Blood and Thunder

Blood and Thunder make gig art prints for a variety of indie bands. If you want to pick one up, head here.

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Rapper You Should Check Out: Chiddy Bang

Chiddy Bang is a four piece hip-hop/electronica outlet from Philadelphia. Chiddy Bang blends hard hitting lyricism from front man Chidera “Proto” Anamege, original electronica afro-beat and jazz influenced production from keyboardist Noah Beresin and drummer Zach Sewall, and additional production and vocals from guitarist Pat Braz.”

Chiddy Bang - Hey London

Tiny Showcase Artwork

Tiny Showcase offers a variety of screen prints, paintings and other art media for sale from a wide variety of artists. Check them out here if you'd like to buy any of them.

Let me know that you guys think.

Band You Should Check Out: Blitzen Trapper

Blitzen Trapper plays spaced out alternative country/folk/indie rock music. Think a mixture of The Grateful Dead and The Kinks. The song that i'm posting for them isn't the best representation of their sound, but it is one of my favorite by the band. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Blitzen Trapper - Furr

Aesthetic Apparatus

Aesthetic Apparatus sells gig posters, art prints, merch and other art. If you like what you see, head over here.

Let me know what you guys think.

Band You Should Check Out: The Mae Shi

The Mae Shi is an experimental punk band that combines tides of vocal harmonies, video game MIDI programming and Casio beats that creates quite a sound. Unfortunately this band has already broken up, but at least they left us with one great album. Check out their highlight bellow.

The Mae Shi - Run To Your Grave

Disturbia Clothing

Disturbia Clothing sells clothes and art prints. If you like to buy any of these, head over here .

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Band You Should Check Out: Vitalic

Vitalic is the alter ego of Pascal Arbez, a French programmer/multi-instrumentalist who blends electro, techno, and house -- as well as elements of classical, rock, Italo-disco, and '70s electronic music -- into a sound that recalls the work of fellow countrymen Daft Punk and Air, but has its own hard-edged playfulness. - Heather Phares

Vitalic - Second Lives

WTF Movie of the Week: Enter the Void

This film is about the afterlife of a drug dealing teen living in Japan. The visuals in this movie are beautiful and has a very psychedelic feel to it. The only problem that i had with this film is it is a little repetitive, but i think that was the point. Check out the trailer below.

MAKENONSENSE

MAKENONSENSE creates abstract prints from film, video games, and celebrities. If you want to buy any of these go here.

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Rapper You Should Check Out: Bleubird

Jacques Bruna, better known by his stage name Bleubird. is an American rapper originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is known for his rapid-fire delivery, comic relief, lyrical wit, and freestyle ability.

I don't think that a lot of conventional rap fans will like this guy, but if you have an open mind and are looking for something new you might enjoy this.

Bleubird - Writer

Todd Slater

Todd Slater is an artist that makes art prints and poster for musicians, films, and other artwork. If you want to buy any of these, head over here.

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