BadHat Posted October 30, 2013 I found this group thanks to Radio Lab, but I found it's super relaxing for Dota 2. It's about the length of a match and because it's so rhythmic it keeps rage to a minimum. WARNING: It may sound like a murderer is stalking you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcY5czIND-A Heh, I found this album through a blog I follow and then noticed they were on Radiolab after the fact. Which also reminded me that I need to start listening to Radiolab again. Here's something else that's rhythmic and repetitive and good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted October 30, 2013 In the same vein as the Baroness discussion (because they've been touring and they're from the same town), I've been listening to Royal Thunder nonstop since discovering them. They're basically a heavier Heart: I've also been listening to a lot of Wolf People who are a super Britishy fake 70s psych band. Musically they remind me a lot of Damnation-era Opeth. They alternate between being really good and so-goofy-it's-funny-and-good pretty regularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted November 4, 2013 Moby still manages to bowl me over from time to time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted November 4, 2013 Somehow missed that one of my favourite electronica artists released a new album this year. His previous one from 2010 remains a cornerstone of every playlist I build, alongside a select few others like Gorillaz's Demon Days and Royksopp's everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted November 10, 2013 Any UK person has likely heard this group's songs a million times over in certain adverts, but I'm finding a lot of good beyond the high-exposure tracks. They have a very good grasp of how to build up a crescendo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qptBI9flBDY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meIqG_CABdQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ihavefivehat Posted November 12, 2013 Newsflash, Billie Holiday is amazing! Ok, so that's obvious, but I just heard her earliest recordings from the mid 30s for the first time and my appreciation for her has reached new levels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubixsQube Posted November 15, 2013 I have been listening to this Starcadian fellow quite a bit recently. Here's a video for the song HE^RT, from their recent release Sunset Blood. If you like, say, Daft Punk, or Kavinsky, you will enjoy this! I guarantee it. Good for driving around at night in a big city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted November 17, 2013 I wouldn't listen to this all the time, but I enjoyed watching it once. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=r7ANZ8Osnz4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick R Posted November 17, 2013 This is the most important song, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted November 17, 2013 Patters, that Jamie Lenman double bill was fantastic. Unusual and good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted November 21, 2013 I just found out about vaporwave. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ki-fATpXa00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Posted November 21, 2013 I really like M. Ward. He feels very Bob Dylan-esque while still having a style of his own. I'm actually making concepts of a game that revolve includes this song and explores the song's theme. It just gets my creative juices flowing like crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Bakker Posted November 21, 2013 M. Ward opened for Neutral Milk Hotel here in Melbourne the other night - thought he was pretty cool! Great voice. I'm a pretty big fan of NMH, and they were transcendent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Posted November 21, 2013 M. Ward opened for Neutral Milk Hotel here in Melbourne the other night - thought he was pretty cool! Great voice. I'm a pretty big fan of NMH, and they were transcendent. Whoah, just checked out NMH. Thanks for that, they are pretty good! Now for some sweet beats from the legendary Nujabes. Such a wonderful musician and human being, I still can't believe he passed away in 2010. R.I.B. (Rest in Beats) Also, expect a lot of links to Nujabes and other trip-hop/rap artists. :x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted November 21, 2013 It happened. Someone recommended Neutral Milk Hotel and the other person did not say "Oh yeah, I have 'Holland, 1945' on a mix-cd!" Let the flood-gates open! Now I get to recommend Neutral Milk Hotel to strangers again. The curse is broken! I AM FREE!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted November 22, 2013 I saw Jeff Mangum at a music festival two summers ago. I was sitting around the middle of the field (outdoor park fest). Two songs into the set, he asked that all amplification, as well as the lighting, be turned off. No one beyond the first 5 rows of the audience could hear or see anything. Most disappointing live show I've ever been to. His recordings are great, but seriously, fuck that guy. If you don't want to perform to a crowd, don't tour. I wouldn't hold it against you. It's not like I didn't know the guy had some anxiety issues. If you are touring, don't pull that shit and alienate an entire festival of potential fans. You piss off way more people doing what he did than just saying "I regret I am unable to play tonight". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted November 22, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=001VqAwIDn0 I saw Jeff Mangum at a music festival two summers ago. I was sitting around the middle of the field (outdoor park fest). Two songs into the set, he asked that all amplification, as well as the lighting, be turned off. No one beyond the first 5 rows of the audience could hear or see anything. Most disappointing live show I've ever been to. His recordings are great, but seriously, fuck that guy. If you don't want to perform to a crowd, don't tour. I wouldn't hold it against you. It's not like I didn't know the guy had some anxiety issues. If you are touring, don't pull that shit and alienate an entire festival of potential fans. You piss off way more people doing what he did than just saying "I regret I am unable to play tonight". Don't go to a Cat Power show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melmer Posted November 22, 2013 All I've been listening to this week is Metronomy. Great stuff! Especially this remix album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLastBaron Posted November 22, 2013 I had a similar experience seeing Jeff Mangum, but it wasn't at a festival it was his own show. He got angry people were taking pictures on their phones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted November 22, 2013 I had a similar experience seeing Jeff Mangum, but it wasn't at a festival it was his own show. He got angry people were taking pictures on their phones. What a hipster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Bakker Posted November 23, 2013 Hah, sounds like I got lucky, or maybe that he's gotten more comfortable with performing? There were posters up saying "the artist requests no photography" and the crowd actually complied, which was a nice surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLastBaron Posted November 23, 2013 Well he was solo when I saw him so maybe he's just less of a dick when he has band members with him and he can't just walk off stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenetic Pony Posted November 24, 2013 This is the coolest damned song that never got the recognition it could have: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Posted November 25, 2013 It's great to listen when working. Or sleeping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
