Ween - “Did You See Me?”
Pennsylvania’s own are performing tonight at Brooklyn’s McCarren Park Pool, and I am giddy with excitement. Enjoy one of their slower and more melodic tracks, off 2005’s “Shinola” (Volume 1). Reversing traditional form, the song starts with the instrumental build, with the vocals following after the climax. Also watch out for the ‘beep-boops’ towards the end, recorded off what I believe is an ARP synthesizer.
Since I forgot to do Muxtape Monday this week, I felt it necessary to redeem myself.
So here it is: a perfect mix for a rainy day.
Hello Tokyo - “Girls” (Beastie Boys cover)
At Tuneage, we’re lucky enough to receive emails from people around the world who have fun, interesting music projects. One such project comes from Spanish pop/electronic site Buffet Libre in the form of their latest project, Rewind.
Rewind takes current bands and has them covering and remixing their favorite 80s songs. There are currently over 60 tracks from bands like Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Dragonette, Hello Tokyo, the Cloud Room, and a ton more covering classics like “The Safety Dance”, “Take On Me”, and “Blue Monday”. It’s a great project idea that oozes nostalgia for those of us who have a soft spot for the 80s.
One of my favorites so far is Hello Tokyo’s cover of the Beastie Boys’ classic, “Girls”. The cover doesn’t stray too far from the original, but still manages to feel fresh (so if you liked the original, and I trust that you did, I think you’ll like this too). Once you’re done with this, head over to Buffet Libre and check out the other 59 tracks; I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Emiliana Torrini - “Me and Armeni”
Emilia Torrini has a beautiful voice. That may not be news to anyone, but how about this: she has a new album due called Me and Armeni, and this will be the first single from it.
My prediction is that this song is going to be huge this Summer. It’s got that perfect lazy, breezy feel to it, with just a little tinge of Reggae. I kind of get the feeling that just listening to this song might make the sun come out.
Anyway, the album is due early September on Rough Trade Records.
Leaders of the New School - “What’s Next?”
My craving for old school hip-hop this week took the unexpected cure, Leaders of the New School. They’re the group before Busta Rhymes busted into popularity. “What’s Next?” playfully bounces with dialogue (Chips Ahoy, muffins, balls) and intros with Busta rapping. It’s no wonder Leaders brought him so much attention. From their T.I.M.E.: The Inner Mind’s Eye album, this song is also their climax as it hit #1 on the 1993 Billboards before the band’s breakup.
Busta Rhymes has a new album Blessed due in September featuring artists Mary J. Blige, Common, Akon, John Legend, Nas, and others.
Santogold - “Icarus”
Diplo’s label, Mad Decent, released Top Ranking last week, and it’s one of the hottest summer mixes you’re going to hear this year.
Just as Diplo killed it on MIA’s Piracy Funds Terrorism mix that dropped before her debut, he does it again with Brooklyn’s own Santogold, mixing up jams off her recent debut album.
“Killed it” is putting it mildly, in this case.
As the review says, most of the Santogold material is off her debut album, but there are also a couple of previously unreleased tracks on there. “Guns of Brooklyn” is one of them, and this is another.
You can buy the full mix, which also features the likes of Kid Cudi, Ratatat, and Radioclit, here.
Dr. Dog - “Hang On”
This is one of my favorite songs off of Dr. Dog’s new album, “Fate,” which comes out today on Park The Van Records.
I didn’t really get Dr. Dog til I saw them live a few months ago. Then the pieces started to come together. I was ridiculously impressed by their ability to harmonize so well. That’s probably my favorite element of their music. It gives their songs such a rich sound.
Dr. Dog’s music has such a way of coming together as well as being able to blend elements of music from a different era and still make it sound new and ‘fresh.’ Their music has a vintage feel to it… taking something old and revamping it to represent the present.
They’ll be on tour all of this year and into 2009. You should definitely catch them when they come to town. It’s a hell of a live show.
Maps & Atlases - “Big Bopper Anthems”
Beyond the dexterous finger style and howling vocals of this Chicago four-piece lie songs bursting with energy and emotion. I highly recommend their live show as they truly shine when playing these wild licks on a stage in front of real people.
Have a listen and let us know what you think.
Bon Iver - “Flume” (from their Daytrotter session)
Daytrotter posted a session with Bon Iver today. We love Bon Iver. A lot. We posted “Flume” from their album For Emma, Forever Ago all the way back in February. This is their Daytrotter version, one of four songs from the album that they performed. The full session is here. Enjoy.
Saul Williams - “Black Stacey”
Poet, rapper, and actor Williams started in the slam poetry scene in the mid 90’s but has been releasing albums of his intimately descriptive stories since 2000. His third album, the Trent Reznor produced The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!, recently made headlines for being initially released online only for $5 or $0 depending on quality 8 months before the July 8th physical release.
The self-titled second album is a lot more inconspicuous musically, but the lyrical narrative is always the major force. “Black Stacey” tells the story of a kid insecure with himself and his race growing up. The violins and flute make the end of the song perfect, but the real beauty is after telling the story he calls out everyone else for having insecurities and hiding behind them.
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