The Return Of Justice

Just a quick little post tonight, but the other day I was thinking to myself, "Man, I hope Justice releases some new stuff soon..."


And look here. 

This is a little taste of what we can expect from the boys of Justice some time in the near future. The song is called Civilization, and a small sample of it was used in an Adidas advertisement not too long ago. What I'm posting tonight however, is the full high quality track. So enjoy, and start crossing your fingers for a release date soon.


Justice - Civilzation

Bob Your Head & Dance

Now how's this for a blog: three posts, three nights in a row. Way to go THBTHRMSSSION. Yeah, those were some MSTRKRFT-esque abbreviations right there. What'chu gon' do about it?


Formalities aside, I've taken a quick break from the Indie groove I've been in after realizing that Mustard Pimp just posted the sixth episode of their Catastrophe Mixtape. With that being said, how about a little house?

I gotta say, Mustard Pimp always comes consistently with banging House music. For that, I thank you Mustard Pimp. And I'm sure I'm not the only one when I say, keep up the good work. 


Mustard Pimp - Catastrophe Vol 6

This Is Our Versailles

I am ecstatic to bring you this glorious, brand spankin' new album by the incredibly talented boys of Protest The Hero. Scurrilous was just released today is Protest's third studio album, and I'd like to call it my favourite so far, but that would be rude to the other two. If you don't know them, Protest The Hero is an incredible Progressive Metal band from Whitby, Ontario, known for their incredible lyricism, difficult time signatures and rhythms, and their mind-blowingly technical guitar work. After releasing a couple of EPs, Protest's first album Kezia dropped in 2005. Blowing minds everywhere, they began to tour and their fan base grew far beyond the boarders of Canada. In 2008, Protest The Hero released the album Fortress, which showed the guys had learnt a hell of a lot more since their last album. 


As far as Scurrilous is concerned, it is definitely a different sounding Protest. But it's not a bad thing! I was originally a little bit hesitant to really give it a chance; I had moved on from Fortress a while ago. However, after listening to the entire album, I was impressed. After listening a second time, I was dumbfounded. This album is definitely more melodic, with less screaming and growls than the Fortress; and this also is not a bad thing. This album is a clear picture of lead singer Rody Walker's vast vocal range. It's a definite step away from the current standard of Metal, where as the lyrics are sung to you, not yelled at you (there's still nothing wrong with that either). And on top of that, the lyricism of this album is absolutely incredible. Big kudos to Rody Walker and Arif Mirabdolbaghi for some truly gorgeous musical prose. I had always enjoyed Protest for their lyrics, and following Fortress with such magical and imaginative lyrics, Scurrilous did not let me down. 


Now, I'd love to post the entire album here, but I'm pretty sure that may be frowned upon. So, as painful as it was, I picked you out a selection of songs that really tickled my ear drums. Enjoy!




[EDIT: I forgot to mention that the album is the sound of gophers cannibalizing each other, fangs barred, and claws extended; vicious gaping maws. Thanks Rob]



Protest The Hero - Hair-Trigger
Protest The Hero - Tandem
Protest The Hero - Tapestry
Protest The Hero - The Reign Of Undending Terror
Protest The Hero - Termites

Spring!

Spring has sprung, which means
it's time for sweaters at night, 
and some Indie Rock.


Yeah, I went all Haiku on that one. Yeah, it took me a good 15 minutes to write. And yeah, it's Indie Rock time.


Something about the Spring just makes me want to take advantage of the sun, defrost my bones, and listen to some sweet Indie Rock. Just kinda makes you forget all of the other things in your life that are going on, like a mini vacation...but in your head. I just finally escaped from the grasp of House and Dubstep, and into the warm grasp of Indie Rock, which gives me a chance to listen to all of the great albums I've missed while at Dubstep shows, or at my desk with my brain plugged into endless amounts of House music via headphones. 


Anyways, here's a nice playlist of some sweet Indie songs that'll help you enjoy the coming spring weather (cause apparently we're getting snow tomorrow here in Jersey). I guess I can't really call this the "Tuesday Two" since two songs is hardly a playlist. So here's the "Tuesday Ten". Yeah. Rolls of the tongue. 


Note: This may not become a recurring post


Tuesday Ten cause alliteration is awesome!...: Indie & Indie Rock


So today I chose a bunch of Indie songs that I really enjoy on a sunny day, however the last two songs I let my iTunes decide what was going to be played (of course in the same genre). So enjoy!




Girls - Laura
The Rural Alberta Advantage - Muscle Relaxants
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! - Heavy Metal
Bombay Bicycle Club - Always Like This
Cloud Nothings - Turning On
Bright Eyes - Triple Spiral
Look See Proof - Casualty
Breakbreakbreaks - Why Tell The Truth (When It's Easier To Lie)
Cloud Nothings - Heartbeat
Vampire Weekend - California English

Ahhh yeahhhhhhhhhhhh...

Leopard Print Pillbox Hat

Hi guys!

So two nights ago, I went to a concert here in wonderful NYC and saw Bombay Bicycle Club live. And all I have to say is, if anyone has the chance to see them on their current tour it, DO IT. These guys are INCREDIBLE live.

I posted one of their songs, Dust on the Ground, a while back in this post. However, they pulled a Bob Dylan last night.

The band's first album, I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose, was all electric. They mixed synthesized sounds with their, sometimes eerie, guitar rifts. It made for a upbeat, bang your head a bit album. It had some of the similar sounds of most of the British bands coming out lately, but Jack Steadman's vocals are just out of this world. He also has a knack for clever lyrics.

Magnet - Bombay Bicycle Club


Always Like This - Bombway Bicycle Club

Cancel On My Again - Bombay Bicycle Club


On their latest album, Flaws, they pulled a 180. It was all acoustic. It had the feeling of a Bon Iver stylize. Smooth lyrics with even smoother guitar picking.

Here's some samples
Rinse Me Down - Bombay Bicycle Club

Jewel - Bombay Bicycle Club

Flaws - Bombay Bicycle Club



Going to the concert on Monday, I had the expectation of standing, crying, on the floor just being drifted away on his cloudy voice and wonderful guitar picking. What I got was a complete Bob Dylan, circa 1965. They walk on stage with their electric guitars and just start rockin' it. Jack Steadman even uses the same style guitar as Bob during that time period, Fender Stratocaster. And the title of their first album, I'm sure is Dylan influenced. Crazy. However, I didn't feel the same way as those at the Newport Folk Festival did. I loved it. It was exactly what I needed- an upbeat Monday evening to get me through the weekend.

So check these guys out. I'm sure you will enjoy them!

-Meredith

Starry Eyed

Hello followers!

I am back with vengeance! I have actually be really into Tumblr lately, so my apologizes for being away. However, I have found some ROOOOOCCCKIINNNNNG BEATS in the past month.

If you wanna follow me, here's my link! Follow me!

I seriously have done nothing but been working, homework, and listening to new music. I have been making so many new friends over the last couple of weeks who also have caught the electronic bug...

Here are some fantastic jams I have had on repeat this week.


Zedd - Autonomy (Cold Blank Remix)

So this is originally by Zedd, a German house dj who is quickly getting famous. He just was announced on the line up for Ultra in Miami. He is currently signed to mau5trap and is playing with huge names like Skrillex. Here is his SoundCloud with lots of his remixes. Cold Blank (Christopher Gaspar Isla and Manuel Luquin) are a Los Angeles based Electronic House duo who are blowing up too! Here's their SoundCloud. Freshhhhhh!



MiMOSA - Lullabyte

This is off MiMOSA's album called Hostilis. Mimosa is a dubstep/glitch hop/dub-hop dj. He currently works in LA but is originally from the Bay Area. His other albums are Flux for Life, Psychedelic Stereo, and Silver Lining. Here's his SoundCloud. His beats are prettty sick. Very chill.
He's also coming to NYC!!! For those of you in the area, he's playing at Irving Plaza on March 31st. Here's the link for tix and info!



Skrillex - Fucking Die 1
Skrillex - Fucking Die 2 (€€ Cooper Mix)

Oldie but Goodie. Literally this has been on REPEAT for the last week and a half. It's my new anthem haha. I didn't get to see him perform at Webster Hall :'(...MAU!!! Hopefully he will come to Electric Zoo this year!!! He just got picked up at Ultra too so congrats to him!!
I'm sure most of you guys know who Skrillex is/know he's getting huge, etc, etc... His new album is DOPE, too. I just think he's incredible and just the cutest haha! Here's his SoundCloud as well!

I love that all these artists are using SoundCloud. I think it's the new way to interact with fans. I.E. bringing the fans closer to the musician, hopefully breaking down the barriers of of "celebrity". I'm all for it.

Also, I have this great track I just discovered today.. from 2008 but oh well. Not dubstep but still wicked good.

Kleerup - Until We Bleed (Featuring Lykke Li)

Half Hour o' House

Alright everyone, sorry for that little break in posting. Hopefully I'll come from my trip to Toronto with a whole bunch of new stuff to share. In the meantime, here's another good solid mix for you guys. "DJ S-Mart" is a DJ from Toronto who I'll hopefully have a chance to spin with in a week or so. Anyways, if you're lookin' for a half hour of really big bumpin' House tunes to play at your pre-drink, your post-bar, or on your bathroom floor, here's a mix for you.

DJ S-Mart - Pants Off, Dance Off Mix
DJ S-Mart - Pants Off, Dance Off Mix (Feb. 2011) by zombi.disco