Video: Sorcerer, “Push 2 Freeze”
- story Matthew Schnipper
Chance are your laptop probably came with something that edits video. We’re willing to bet Sorcerer aka Dan Judd, one half of Windsurf, worked on at least half of “Push 2 Freeze” on his computer, too. Taking a fairly strong cue from Windsurf (if he said this was a Windsurf song there would be nothing there to disprove that) and one from the pretty little guitar strokes of Studio, Sorcerer has a pretty good claim to OG beach music, being right by the bay in San Francisco. He ain’t got no lo-fi neither, no afternoon haze translated into sad bedroom guy pop noise. No sun-staring snare drum click clack. Beach Fossils, Holiday Shores, Wavves—look out—high stakes ocean players are coming to collect.
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Grawesome: Sam Grawe’s Personal Collection
- story THE FADER
When we found out that Windsurf member Sam Grawe was the Editor-in-Chief of Dwell magazine back in FADER #55, we wanted to know how the rest of his apartment matched up to that wild, striped studio rug above. Luckily, Apartment Therapy got the full tour of Sam’s interiors—as well as his massive owl collection—and it’s pretty GRAWESOME. We tried to find out the symbolism behind owls on our own, but the best the internet came up with was that they’re “cats with wings,” which might actually help explain this photo. Anyway, check out Grain Edit’s peak into Grawe’s bookshelf favorites. Maybe while he’s on his show-and-tell kick he can write our next vinyl archeology.
Video: Windsurf, “Weird Energy”
- story THE FADER
Fucking Miami Vice, bitches! HAHA. Fucking Rad. Is that Rad? Remember that shit? Man.
FADER/Southern Comfort 7-inch Series #10: Wavves and Windsurf
- story THE FADER
Two killer exclusive tracks grace each side of the newest installment of the FADER/Southern
Comfort 7-inch series. We’ve got a bit of an aquatic theme between Mario Hugo’s psychedelic water swirl layout and the liquidity of Wavves and Windsurf. As Wavves, San Diegan Nathan Williams has been busy tearing up 2009 like a half pipe with his noise-drenched bubblegum. He scrawled down his lo-fi anthem “Friends Were Gone” in a couple of hours over broken drums. Windsurf’s track “Vapour Trails” contrasts nicely with a laidback instrumental groove
appropriate for, say, spending the afternoon on your boat. Though what
really pushes this track straight into full-on lounge is the island boogie percussion.
Free (!) copies of the split are available until supplies run out.
Email us with your name and address to get some vinyl action. Or, you know, just download the mp3s for free below. Those aren’t limited to 500.
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posted on Apr 21, 2009 in MP3 / STREAMS tags electronic/dance, FADER/SoCo 7-inch, freeload, rock, Wavves, Windsurf
Exclusive Freeload: Windsurf, “The Big Island” + Gen F
- story THE FADER
When we first heard “Pocket Check” by San Francisco’s Windsurf we spent a while trying to decide if it was the soundtrack to a chilled out adventure in space or an epic beach session. Once their album Coastlines finally hit our desks we thought we’d finally have our answer. Not quite. It turns out the rest of the album walks the same line as “Pocket Check,” conjuring mental images of both sand between our toes and floating around eating space ice cream. But honestly, the economy is rough, money is tight and “The Big Island” is a seven-and-a-half minute staccato guitar plus Club Med congo jam that works almost as well as a real life vacation. Download “The Big Island” exclusively below, and read our Gen F on the band from FADER Number 55 after the jump.
Download: Windsurf, “The Big Island”
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posted on Nov 10, 2008 in MP3 / STREAMS tags electronic/dance, experimental, freeload, rock, Windsurf
Freeload: Windsurf, “Magicwand” And Others At Barackrock.org
- story THE FADER
Musicians and artists alike are banding together at Barack Rock, a new site with free downloads with original art and a myriad of information and links about donating to Barack Obama’s campaign, volunteering time and registering to vote. You’re encouraged to download for free just as you are encouraged to participate. We’re doing both, but on the listening tip our favorite song is “Magicwand” by San Francisco’s breezy Windsurf. Check the outer space art, too.
Download: Windsurf, “Magicwand” (and others)
Audio: The FADER Issue 55 Podcast
- story THE FADER
Now that summer’s here and you’ve read our totally conveniently released (and titled) summer music issue, you’re probably looking for some music to listen to while you eat ice cream in the park or ride the train in the evening. Well, crack the windows wherever you are, because we’ve got heaters upon heaters upon heaters contained within this podcast. Including the music of polar opposite, yet both awesome cover stars Estelle and Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Crookers’ over the top club music, the new NYC hitmakers Sean C & LV and Ryan Leslie, the dark pop of Abe Vigoda, cumbia’s new low-fi dance scene and a solid selection of Gen Fs, including Whalebones, Windsurf, 77Klash and a lot more.
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Check the tracklist after jump.
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posted on Jun 25, 2008 in MP3 / STREAMS tags 77Klash, Abe Vigoda, Crookers, Drakkar Sauna, Ebony Bones, Estelle, F55 Podcast, Lindstrom, Ryan Leslie, Rye Rye, Sean C & LV, Whalebones, Windsurf
