Category Archives: MP3s

Memory Tapes: Today is Our Life // MP3

Posted on 01/25/2011 by LD

It seems like all of 2009 and 2010′s big names in chillwave are maturing and trying to push their sound away from the subgenre that everybody loves to hate. In this case, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. This Memory … Continue reading →

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Starfucker: Reptilians // ALBUM REVIEW // MP3

Posted on 01/24/2011 by LD

Polyvinyl artist Starfucker (or STRFKR for presumably promotional purposes) are releasing their second full length in March. Compared to their ambitious, self-titled debut, ‘Reptilians’ is a more relaxed and less spontaneous album. It’s the kind of album that I want … Continue reading →

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MillionYoung – Replicants // ALBUM REVIEW // MP3

Posted on 01/19/2011 by LD

One of the best Chillwave acts of 2009 and 2010, MillionYoung aka Mike Diaz, is starting 2011 off strong with a debut LP composed of 11 sparkling sun-drenched gems during the coldest months of the year. MillionYoung has been a … Continue reading →

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Teen Daze Starts All-Free All-Digital Label, Releases New Track “Together” // MUSIC // NEWS // MP3

Posted on 01/19/2011 by LD

The press release has officially arrived. Teen Daze will be starting a digital label to help bring good, free music to the masses. I couldn’t be more excited about this project. As an added bonus, we get a new Teen … Continue reading →

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Blackbird Blackbird: Sunsigns / The Clouds Are Rising // MP3

Posted on 01/18/2011 by LD

Blackbird Blackbird continues his prolific experimentation with a two and a half minute demo that was posted on Soundcloud today titled “The Clouds Are Rising” and a freaky Phantom of the Opera inspired track called “Sunsigns” which may be his … Continue reading →

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Panda Bear: Atiba Song // MP3

Posted on 01/17/2011 by LD

Panda Bear’s upcoming LP Tomboy doesn’t come out for another three months, but this song was found in a skateboard video. It’s a swirling psychedelic affair reminiscent of Merriweather Post Pavilion. Listen to / download below. Warning: I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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Keep Shelly In Athens: Hauntin’ Me // MP3

Posted on 01/17/2011 by LD

This song is perfect to listen to while watching it snow outside your window in the Chicago suburbs. The A-side from Keep Shelly In Athens’ upcoming 7″ on Transparent Records, ‘Hauntin’ Me’ is heavy on the dreaminess and light on … Continue reading →

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Toro y Moi – Still Sound (Teen Daze Remix) // MP3

Posted on 01/15/2011 by LD

Teen Daze is like a King Midas for my ears. Listen to / download below. Toro y Moi – Still Sound (Teen Daze Remix)

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Mister Heavenly: Mister Heavenly / Pineapple Girl // MP3

Posted on 01/14/2011 by LD

Indie supergroup Mister Heavenly is made up of Nick Thorburn from Islands, Joe Plummer from Modest Mouse and Honus Honus from Man Man. Sometimes Michael Cera plays bass at their live shows. Sometimes I can hardly believe that this band … Continue reading →

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Akron/Family: Akron/Family II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT // ALBUM REVIEW // MP3

Posted on 01/14/2011 by LD

It’s odd that Akron/Family’s most listenable psychedelic rock record to date would have the most bizarre back story that I’ve heard in a while. We’ll get to that later. The most important thing you need to know about ‘Akron/Family II: … Continue reading →

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