The Weeknd aka Abel Tesfaye is up to his old tricks again on his latest ep Thursday, but I’d venture to say this release may be more concise than House of Balloons.
Head on over to Atlanta Music Guide for my review and download the Weeknd – Thursday free below:
The Weeknd – Thursday (.zip)
The Weeknd – Rolling Stone (.mp3)
No words to describe how amazing this sounds. Get it Florence. Producer Paul Epworth seems impressed with the new album.
Hat tip to Consequence of Sound.
UPDATE: The new album will be out in November and P4K has a solid interview with the oldest looking 26 year old I’ve ever seen.
I previously placed singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche‘s “Private Caller” on JayeL Audio 6-9-11, but this track was definitely worth revisiting. Lerche’s unique voice sounds even better in the acoustic setting below.
Sondre Lerche – Private Caller (free .mp3)
Pick up Sondre Lerche’s self-titled 6th album here now and catch him on his upcoming US tour.
11/10/11 Dallas, TX House of Blues
11/11/11 Austin, TX Parish
11/12/11 Houston, TX Fitzgerald’s w/Peter Wolf Crier
11/13/11 New Orleans, LA One-Eyed Jack’s w/Peter Wolf Crier
11/15/11 Orlando, FL Social w/Peter Wolf Crier
11/16/11 Tampa, FL The Capitol Theatre w/Peter Wolf Crier
11/17/11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room w/Peter Wolf Crier
11/18/11 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbit’s w/Peter Wolf Crier
11/19/11 Athens, GA 40-Watt Club w/Peter Wolf Crier
11/21/11 Cincinnati, OH 20th Century Theatre w/Peter Wolf Crier
11/22/11 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
11/23/11 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe w/Peter Wolf Crier
12/02/11 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg w/Peter Wolf Crier
Neon Gold Records is on fire with their musical finds as usual (just look at their recent releases). “It’s Around You” starts with some JT-esque beat boxing amid murky synth. Just when you think you know where the song is headed, ANR breaks into a funky, harmony filled anthem worthy of an instant head nod. Stream it below and see.
ANR – It’s Around You by 10Kislands via All Things Good
I’d been a Features fan previously, but it wasn’t until I saw their live show at The Earl last February that I became a full convert. My friend had urged me to go and I am glad I did because their set was a blistering hour of backwoods influenced rock.
Preview the entire album below and check out their album release party at The Earl next Friday:
Recently, I had the opportunity to do some freelance writing for Atlanta Music Guide. AMG is a Ticket Alternative site I read daily and have won a few contests from, so I was thrilled at the chance. I won’t be neglecting my duties over here at JayeL Audio, but this is a great opportunity to get my writing in one more place on the interwebs.
Head on over to AMG for my review of The Features’ recent stellar album The Wilderness.
Purchase The Features – Wilderness:
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If I wasn’t going to my bachelor party in Chi-Town, I would most definitely be at this show.
The Features Fall Tour
08.19.11 – Cosmic Charlies – Lexington, KY
08.25.11 – Zanzabar – Louisville, KY
08.26.11 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA (tickets)
08.27.11 – Mercy Lounge – Nashville, TN
09.06.11 – Club AE – Pittsburgh, PA
09.07.11 – Musica – Akron, OH
09.08.11 – Magic Stick – Detroit, MI
09.09.11 – Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
09.10.11 – Old Rock House – St. Louis, MO
09.11.11 – Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
09.13.11 – Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO
09.14.11 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
09.16.11 – El Corazon Lounge – Seattle, WA
09.17.11 – Bunk Bar – Portland, OR
09.19.11 – Bottom of the Hill – San Francisco, CA
09.20.11 – The Wire – Upland, CA
I’m hoping to do some catching up this weekend before next weekend’s whirlwind bachelor party in Chi-town. For now, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis get together with some John Legend-sounding character named Ray Dalton for a piano-infused banger. Laura – you should probably get ready for this to be on repeat…
Macklemore X Ryan Lewis – Can’t Hold Us Feat. Ray Dalton by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Purchase via Soundcloud (above) or on iTunes. Courtesy of 2dopeboyz.
DISCLAIMER: This post has nothing to do with dubstep.
I’ve been avoiding mash-ups lately, due to a) the insane amount of original music out this summer and b) the lack of anything worth sharing.
Now comes new act The Abrahammer with a solid mash-up album that will easily reinvigorate your waning interest in the genre. He was even recently featured on genius site Mash-Up Breakdown for those interested in second by second sample breakdowns of How Dubstep Music Destroyed My Life.
The two standouts so far are “I’m Still On The Cake” and “Hold the Right to Spin”. Those two tracks make up a worldwind of samples in 9 minutes but the combinations of “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy” with “Such Great Heights” and later “Mrs Officer” with “Whats My Age Again” are particularly memorable.
How Dubstep Music Destroyed My Life by The Abrahammer
My only complaint is the use of cartoon themes (pretty sure I heard Inspector Gadget in there). A few other producers have sent music my way with those and its a good chance I’ll hit delete instantly. I’m glad I stuck around for this one.
Other mash-ups that have caught my ear recently:
Say Stars (Drake x Hidden Cat) by DJ Fergie Ferg
The White Panda – Shooting Superstars (Bag Raiders vs Eminem) props Thomas
A lot have people have criticized the resurrection of Music Midtown. All I can say is:
A) Its the largest festival in Atlanta and you don’t have to drive 4 hours away
B) The ticket cost is about what Coldplay would cost to see on their own and probably what Black Keys fans will be paying soon
C) Even if you don’t enjoy Coldplay, the Black Keys know what they are doing (and don’t have an ATL stop otherwise)
D) The smaller bands are much better than you think. I guarantee you’ve heard Young the Giant’s “My Body”, The Joy Formidable have been getting rave reviews on the road and The Postelles blew me away earlier this year
E) Support Atlanta artists. Manchester Orchestra and The Constellations have been paying dues for awhile and are sure to put on a good show
F) Band of Skulls might be the sleeper band of the lineup with their bluesy garage rock. They’ll make an excellent appetizer for The Black Keys
G) Turns out Cage the Elephant have more in their arsenal than “Ain’t No Rest For The Weekend”. Check out their latest album Thank You Happy Birthday
H) Music Midtown takes place in the most beautiful park in Atlanta, Piedmont Park
I) Organizers know its not the “old Music Midtown”, but it is a start that could lead to something bigger and better. In the state that the music industry is currently, there is no way that would be possible. Why do you think fests like Bonnaroo and Lolla cost so much.
Bottom line: If you don’t like it, don’t go. Maybe this link will brighten your day instead.
That is all. See you at Piedmont Park in September.
Music Midtown 2K11 – DOWNLOAD (.rar)
1. Coldplay – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
2. Coldplay – Lost!
3. Coldplay – God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (live)
4. Coldplay – Strawberry Swing
5. Coldplay – Violet Hill
6. The Black Keys – Chop and Change
7. The Black Keys – I Got Mine
8. The Black Keys – Strange Desire
9. The Black Keys – She’s Long Gone
10. Cage the Elephant – Shake Me Down
11. Cage the Elephant – Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked
12. Cage the Elephant – Around My Head
13. The Joy Formidable – Whirring
14. The Joy Formidable – Austere
15. The Joy Formidable – A Heavy Abacus
16. Young the Giant – St. Walker
17. Young the Giant – My Body
18. Band of Skulls – I Know What I Am
19. Band of Skulls – Friends
20. Band of Skulls – Light of the Morning
21. Manchester Orchestra – April Fool
22. Manchester Orchestra – Pensacola
23. The Constellations – Felicia
24. The Constellations – We’re Here To Save The Day
25. Mona – Listen To Your Love
26. The Postelles – White Night
27. The Postelles – 123 Stop
Pick-up your tickets here and view the schedule here.
Comment aplenty below, por favor.
I debated back and forth on waiting for Watch the Throne to drop to include some tracks, but I’m betting on that being a front to back classic. You’ll just have to pick that up on your own. Speaking of dream teams, hip-hop has been all about collaboration so far this summer. Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y are working on a joint mixtape, while Kyle Lucas & Captain Midnite try to recreate the magic from I Brought Dead Flowers To A Funeral. Elsewhere, Project Pat & Juicy J come together on “Kelly Green”, the best Three 6 Mafia-related cut I’ve heard since “Stay Fly”, J.Cole helps Wale with a sure-fire single on “Bad Girls Club” and Common and Nas collaborate on a No I.D. produced joint certain to satisfy old head hip-hop fans. Somehow, even Game got Dr. Dre and Snoop together on a West Coast club banger (despite the awful chorus). So far, my non-collaborative favorites include Jon Connor’s ode to a Flint hip-hop legend, Drake’s lead single from Take Care and Hoodie Allen‘s reflective wordplay on “Flipping Out”. Yeah, I couldn’t pick one this time.
MIXTAPE: Lord of the Narks: The Fellowship of the Nark – DOWNLOAD (.rar)
1. Royce Da 5’9″ – Legendary
2. Drake – Headlines
3. Common – Ghetto Dreams ft Nas
4. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Otis
5. Wale – Bad Girls Club ft J. Cole
6. Hoodie Allen – Flipping Out
7. Game – Pot Of Gold ft Chris Brown
8. Big Sean – Wait For Me ft Lupe Fiasco
9. Project Pat & Juicy J – Kelly Green
10. 50 Cent – Outlaw
11. Pusha T – Trouble On My Mind ft Tyler, the Creator
12. Wiz Khalifa – Flowers ft Curren$y & Big Sean
13. Game – Drug Test ft Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
14. Kyle Lucas & Captain Midnite – Your Tragedy
15. Drake – Dreams Money Can Buy
16. Yelawolf – Gangsta of Love ft CyHi Da Prynce
17. Asher Roth – Another One Down ft DA Wallach of Chester French
18. 50 Cent – I’m On It
19. Obie Trice – Battle Cry
20. Jon Connor – Ain’t No Future (MC Breed Tribute)
21. 2Pac – Road 2 Glory
22. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Wings
Bonus Tracks:
Mac Miller – Just a Kid (.mp3)
Cobe Obeah – My Sickness (.mp3)
Let me know your favorites below. Tom is still kicking tail in the comments section.
Props to Logan on the artwork. Hopefully, you can work this non-sensical series into the rest of the LOTR movies.
Mayer Hawthorne puts some of his own soulful funk on Chromeo‘s addictive cut “When The Night Falls”. It doesn’t get more smooth than that. Stream below or Download here.
When The Night Falls (Mayer Hawthorne Cover) by Chromeo
Scoop up Chromeo’s When The Night Falls Remix EP on iTunes which features remixes from Hercules & Love Affair, Breakbot, and Lifelike.
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CHROMEO TOUR DATES
8/6 – LOS ANGELES, CA – HARD Summer Festval, LA State Historic Park
8/12 – BONDVILLE, VT – Royal Family Affair, Stratton Mountain
8/13 – BANGOR, ME – KahBang Festvial, Bangor Waterfront
8/14 – HAMPTONS, NY – Music to Know Festival, Runway 4 Festival Grounds
9/4 – NEW YORK, NY – Electic Zoo Festival, Randalls Island
9/14 – DALLAS, TX – House of Blues
9/16 – HOUSTON, TX – House of Blues
9/17 – AUSTIN, TX – Austin City Limits *
9/18 – NEW ORLEANS, LA – House of Blues
9/20 – MIAMI, FL – Fillmore
9/21 – ORLANDO, FL – Beacham Theater
9/22 – ATLANTA GA – Masquerade (Heaven Stage) (buy tix)
9/24 – MONTREAL, QC – Metropolis (Pop Montreal) *
9/26 – DETROIT, MI – Majestic (buy tix)
9/27 – COLUMBUS, OH – Newport Music Hall
9/28 – PITTSBURGH, PA – Stage AE
9/30 – CHICAGO, IL – House of Blues *
10/3 – MILWAUKEE, WI – Turner Hall
10/4 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN – First Avenue
10/6 – BOULDER, CO – Boulder Theater
10/7 – DENVER, CO – Ogden
10/8 – ASPEN, CO – Belly Up
10/10 – SEATTLE, WA – Showbox Sodo
10/11 – PORTLAND, OR – Roseland
10/12 – ARCATA, CA – Arcata Community Center
10/13 – RENO, NV – Knitting Factory
10/17 – SAN DIEGO, CA- House of Blues **
10/18 – TEMPE, AZ – Marquee Theatre **
10/20 – KANSAS CITY, MO – Midland Theater **
10/21 – TULSA, OK – Cain’s Ballroom **
10/22 – OXFORD, MS – The Lyric **
10/24 – ST. LOUIS, MO – The Pageant **
10/25 – NASHVILLE, TN – Cannery Ballroom **
10/27 – RICHMOND, VA – The National **
10/28 – ASHEVILLE, NC – MoogFest *
10/29 – WASHINGTON, DC – Filmore *
10/31 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – Electric Factory **
11/1 – BOSTON, MA – House of Blues **
11/2 – TORONTO, ON – Sound Academy **
* without Mayer Hawthorne
** with Breakbot
