Thursday, August 29, 2019

Jam of the Day: Rare DM - "Jade"


Rare DM, a.k.a. multi-instrumentalist Erin Hoagg, has released her debut record Vanta Black, which takes a gothy take on minimalist electronica. "Jade" is a languid track full of dark synths, with a few twinkly ones that provide a bit of heart and beauty to a song about a destructive relationship. I highly recommend the full album.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Jam of the Day: Lana Del Rey - "The Greatest"


"The Greatest" lives up to its title; being probably Lana Del Rey's best song. It's a haunting meditation on love and loss, and the sad state of the world.

Friday, August 23, 2019

Jam of the Day: The 1975 - "People"


Who knew they had this in them? The 1975 release this blistering rock track that is a call to arms for people to wake up and take this world back.

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Jam of the Day: Blanck Mass - "Love is a Parasite"


Animated Violence Mild, Fuck Buttons' member Benjamin John Power's fourth album under his Blanck Mass moniker, is a monolithic and intense repurposing of 80s and 90s industrial music. "Love is a Parasite" takes the full-on fury of Nine Inch Nails and Ministry and amps it up even further.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Jam of the Day: Angel Olsen - "All Mirrors"


Sweeping, dramatic title track to Angel Olsen's upcoming record. Her voice has never been more commanding.

Monday, August 19, 2019

Jam of the Day: Bat for Lashes - "The Hunger"


From her 80s themed concept album Lost Girls, Bat for Lashes previews the record with the sweeping track "The Hunger," which is presumably named after the cult 80s film.

Friday, August 16, 2019

Jam of the Day: Ride - "End Game"


Shoegaze titans Ride return with their new album This Is Not A Safe Space. I am captivated by the moody track "End Game" that blends their ferocious guitar attack with a more contemplative, Church-esque atmosphere.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Jam of the Day: Alex Siegel - "Dreamers"


Languid and chill track from Alex Siegel to get you through Thursday and on to Friday. Enjoy.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Jam of the Day: MUNA - "Number One Fan"


LA electro-pop trio MUNA preview a song off their upcoming record Saves the World. "Number One Fan" is an unabashedly 80's synthpop throwback.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Jam of the Day: NIMMO - "No More"


London duo NIMMO's new song "No More" is a disco-tinged dance track that is about trying to find the courage to get over a relationship, and exalting in the rush that comes from taking that leap. This is such a great dance track. Check out their excellent record The Power.

Monday, August 12, 2019

Jam of the Day: Dayglow - "Can I Call You Tonight?"


Sometimes you need to start your Monday off with a sunny, shining indie-pop song. Indie band Dayglow hit it out of the park with the sweet song about tentative love. Play it loud and sing along.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Jam of the Day: Little Boots - "Jump"


The criminally underrated UK singer/producer returns with her new EP called Jump. The title track is an ode to taking a leap of faith.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Jam of the Day: Slum Sociable - "Déjà Vu"


Melbourne duo Slum Sociable return with a new Ep called L.I.F. "Déjà Vu" is an uptempo track with driving drum beats and sweeping synth strings.

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Jam of the Day: DIIV - "Skin Game"


"Skin Game" is the first track released from DIIV's upcoming record Deceiver. While it starts out as a dreamy, shoegaze pop track, it explodes at the end into a distorted guitar raveup.