Thursday, November 3, 2011

The XX nounces work on their 2nd album. Woo hoo!



From beginning to end, The Xx's debut self-titled album is an amazing display of post punk, indie, synth pop, and moody tunes.  I first heard about them at Coachella 2010 which is when they dropped their first album.  Very excited to hear what they're cooking up for 2012 and am hoping they tour So Cal asap!  The biggest track off of the their debut is "Crystallised", and was featured for the HBO promotions of  the hit series True Blood.  Since the band has gone on hiatus the only person to my knowledge that has been keeping busy is Jaime Xx.  Jamie who is the percussionist / Synths for the band has been putting out some pretty good production and remixes for the likes of Florence and the Machine, Radiohead, and Adele (to name his more mainstream projects) with a nice origianl twist.  He has even done an essential mix for BBC's Radio One that is definately worth a listen. Can't wait for the new album!

ZZT's New Album Party's Over Earth.




http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=14822

Brilliant new album from beginging to end.  Available on vinyl and cassette tape!
• Complete with fast-forward and rewind functions
• Nostalgic warbly sound
• Plays in that shitty car of yours
• Have the album weeks before anyone else
• Rip it to digital for mega-props from blog-sucking scum

M83



Quality tune from M83.  I've been giving it a lot of rotation in the clubs lately.  If they're album is even half as good as "Midnight City", then we are all in for a serious treat.