Tagged: experimental
Daily Inspiration: Julia Holter, “Für Felix”
Satisfying the collective demand for all things Julia Holter-related, Dummy points us to this old video for an early recording of “Für Felix.” Directed three years ago by Eric Fensler, it features Holter as a … read more »
Stream: Battles, “White Electric” (Shabazz Palaces Remix)
The cool thing about Battles is that although their music is distinct and hyper-complicated, it still manages to be open to interpretation. The band and their label, Warp, obviously know this just as well as … read more »
Stream: Julia Holter, “In the Same Room”
“In the Same Room” is the second offering from homegrown LA experimentalist Julia Holter’s upcoming album, Ekstasis, to be released March 8th by RVNG. At the outset it’s catchy and incredibly optimistic, Holter’s crystal-clear vocals … read more »
Steve Reich to Perform Radiohead Inspired Piece
Next year, composer Steve Reich will debut a new work entitled “Radio Rewrite” at London’s Southbank Centre. The piece, to be performed by 13 musicians on March 5, 2013, is based on two Radiohead songs, … read more »
Video: Jacaszek, “Dare Gale”
You might’ve never considered how lovely majolica tiles look when shot on hazily unfocused Super 8 film, but no need to tax your brain because Polish musician Michal Jacaszcek and artist Pedro Maia have gone … read more »
Stream Gonjasufi’s Album MU.ZZ.LE
Sumach Ecks bka Gonjasufi started doing yoga after quitting his job pumping jet fuel into airplanes in San Diego, and his fearless, wildly genre-hopping output is a good case for a regular practice. Produced entirely … read more »
Download Bathetic Records’ Expressway Compilation
When I first moved to New York, I came with just my clothes and a few books. I left all my CDs and records at home. Ripping what I could, figuring anything I left behind … read more »
Video: Dustin Wong, “Diagonally Talking Echo”
Dustin Wong plays his guitar exceptionally well. It’s not that he’s the only dude creating hypnotic loops of complex guitar finger work, but he is definitely one of the few that is able to take … read more »
Hear New Music from Brian DeGraw of Gang Gang Dance
The music in this video of Brian DeGraw on his own sounds like the makings of new Gang Gang Dance music—tinny percussion, uptown rhythm, a casual bloop. But he goes heavy minus the group, and … read more »
Nicolas Jaar, “With Just One Glance” MP3
It seems we are not the only ones who slept on this newish Nicolas Jaar track, which he released over the holiday break. Take that for timeliness, internet! In any case, “With Just One Glance” … read more »
