Friday, February 28, 2020

Jam of the Day: Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams - "The Runaround"


On "The Runaround," the latest preview of Sujan Stevens' upcoming record Aporia which he did with his stepfather Lowell Brams, you can tell Stevens has listened to a lot of Boards of Canada. I am really liking this metallic sounding track.

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Jam of the Day: Yppah - "Tree Ghost"


Multi-instrumentalist Yppah blends elements of rock, shoegaze, ambient, and electronica into his own sound. You can think of Yppah as Tyco's younger goth brother giving the music a slightly dark edge. "Tree Ghost" is a pulsing, undulating track that has an amazing build to it. You can find it on his latest record Sunset in the Deep End.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Jam of the Day: Loathe - "Screaming"


UK metalcore outfit Loathe shows their versatility on the track "Screaming," incorporating hints of emo and shoegaze (emogazecore?) with vocals that alternate between melodic and guttural. It is off their brilliant new record I Let It In And It Took Everything.

Monday, February 24, 2020

Jam of the Day: Purity Ring - "stardew"


After a five year absence, Purity Ring returns with their upcoming album WOMB. First single "stardew" shows the duo further exploring a sleeker, more maximalist sound.

Friday, February 21, 2020

Jam of the Day: The Weeknd - "After Hours"


The Weeknd returns to his roots with the moody, atmospheric title track to his upcoming record.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Jam of the Day: DRAMA - "Days And Days"


Chicago duo DRAMA cultivates a moody, emotional sound on their new record Dance Without Me. "Days and Days" sounds like Sade crashing into The xx.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Jam of the Day - Grimes - "Delete Forever"


From Grimes' upcoming record Miss Anthropocene, "Delete Forever" is a haunting, almost country-like song about the opioid crisis that was written the day Lil Peep died.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Jam of the Day: Billie Eilish - "No Time To Die"


Classic James Bond theme motifs mix effortlessly with Billie's sound. One of the best Bond themes in a long time.

Friday, February 7, 2020

Jam of the Day: Clock Opera - "Run"


Clock Opera return with their amazing new record Carousel. "Run" is all driving drums, swirling synths, samples, stark piano chords, and Guy Connelly's warm falsetto singing about being true to who you are.

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Jam of the Day: Caribou - "Never Come Back"


Caribou, otherwise known as Canadian producer Dan Snaith, is about to release his first album since 2014, a loosely conceptual record called Suddenly. "Never Come Back" is a throwback to high-energy house music with lots of keyboard stabs, pitch-shifted samples, and swirling synths.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Jam of the Day: Altopalo - "Honey"


Experimental rock band Altopalo returns with a new single "Honey" off their upcoming record farawayfromeveryoneyouknow. According to the band, the song is "a love song to Lexapro," and sounds like Radiohead produced by Flume.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Jam of the Day: Rumours - "Distance"


Belgian electronic quartet Rumours has recently released their EP How Many Roses. "Distance" sounds like if Chvrches decided to go in a very goth-pop route. It is super dramatic and cinematic.

Monday, February 3, 2020

Jam of the Day: Half Waif - "Ordinary Talk"


Haif Waif shares the single "Ordinary Talk" off her upcoming record The Caretaker. It's a gorgeous and powerful song about self-care and appreciating the quiet, simple moments in life.