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Track Reviews

Premiere: Die Mason Die – Hold My Crown

Die Mason Die channel a darker side of their folky roots with new track, “Hold My Crown”. This, the second song to see release from the UK trio, offers up another exciting glimpse at the band’s unfettered intuition. On “Hold My Crown”, the colorful vocals of 19 year old frontman Samuel Mason trudge through the vast depths of emotive story telling with natural ease. Both technically and structurally, the band’s less-traditional approach is uniquely succinct to the 3:30 pop song delivered. Check out “Hold My Crown” below and keep an eye out for the debut EP from Die Mason Die this November.

Die Mason Die – Hold My Crown

Die Mason Die england (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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10-22-12

GHXST – Doomgirl

NYC based rockers Ghxst effectively mix 90’s alternative rock and a touch of the blues with their own distorted experimental style, delightfully dark and bawdy vocals, and unmistakable guitar excess. The aptly labeled deth-grunge trio who are originally from Britian site their musical influences as Jesus and Mary Chain, White Zombie, and Sonic Youth. Check out their irresistibly fierce track “Black Camaro” (video below) for its raw washed-out-bad-kid sensibility, booming damaged vocals, and relentless guitar grind. By Erin Feathers

GHXST – Doomgirl

GHXST (Info)

Rating 8.3

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10-22-12

RAVE’S FAVE: Brick & Morter – Bangs

This song makes me think of Placebo’s “Pure Morning”, but it’s a little heavier. I was sure these dudes had to be British but no, they’re from New Jersey. Over the next few weeks, they will be playing dates around the eastern third of the country. By Bruce Rave

Brick & Morter – Bangs

Brick & Morter (Facebook)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also, for the benefit of you Europeans the show will now be replayed Wednesday mornings 2-4a Pacific/5 -7a Eastern, so they too can hear it at a civilized time. Listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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10-22-12

Project 46 & Mar!no – Wut! (Original Mix)

Wut! indeed!? Project 46 links up with fellow c’nuck club talent Mar!no with this latest free download in celebration of making the DJMAG Top 100 DJ. Shit, we’ll celebrate too… espcially if it means another weekend banger for our speakers. Get in on this party, press play and pick up the track below!

Project 46 & Mar!no – Wut! (Original Mix)

Project 46 canada (Soundcloud)

Rating 8

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10-19-12

LIPS – Super Rich Kid (Frank Ocean Cover)

New Zealand electro-poptress LIPS hops on the Frank Ocean caravan of covers with this latest playful take on “Super Rich Kid”. Let her airy interpretation and attention to melody carry you away to somewhere more pleasant, somewhere fitting for a super rich kid. All aboard! Infinite cover stops up next.

LIPS – Super Rich Kids (Frank Ocean Cover)

The Black Seeds newzealand (Facebook)

Rating 8.0

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10-19-12

Keaton Henson – Kronos

Keaton Henson has been a favorite around here since we first stumbled on his Dear… LP earlier this year. Turns out the album was a bit of re-release that had barely ever seen the light of day. So it came as a pleasant suprise when we heard a new rocking track from Keaton titled “Kronos” from a forthcoming new EP release called Sweetheart, What Have you Done To Us. “Kronos” busts out, with a power previously untapped, within the song’s first few measures. Like a well channeled sweet release to the impressive restraints held in check throughout Dear…. Preview “Kronos” below and keep an eye out for Keaton’s new EP dropping early November.

Keaton Henson – Kronos

Keaton Henson england (Facebook)

Rating 8.7

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10-19-12

Crystal Fighters – Follow (Benga Remix)

London based producer Benga has just dropped this new remix of the Crystal Figthers fave “Follow”. From the first measure, this trotting rework hits it’s groove and never looks back. The track is available for free download at the soundcloud link below.

Benga (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.2

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10-18-12

Jhameel – Thinking About You (Frank Ocean Cover)

Jhameel offers this latest new take on “Thinking About You”. A fine choice for his tenor with an interesting pizzicato rework to go along. Check out the track below.

Jhameel – Thinking About You (Frank Ocean Cover)

Jhameel california (Facebook)

Rating 8

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10-18-12

Peter and Kerry – Split For The City

“Split For The City” is the new single from London duo Peter and Kerry. We first introduced the band with their track “Knees” as a favorite of ours in early 2011, and it’s evident the band has kept busy conjuring up more delectable pop tracks of the finest quality. The complementing back and fourth vocals of Peter Lyons and Kerry Leatham is engaging, like story telling with a saccharine hook that you can’t resist. Grab “Split For The City” on the group’s forthcoming debut album La Trimouille available November 26th via Tape Club/Believe.

Peter and Kerry (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.2

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10-18-12

The Faults – Leather Jacket

Scorching blues rock here by way of Sydney duo Tom and Oli aka The Faults. These dudes serve up plenty of hiss with their pop throwback to those classic days of the White Stripes. Be sure to check out The Faults new sophomore EP Patients.

The Faults – Leather Jacket

The Faults (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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10-18-12

Breton – Population Density

“Population Density” is the new single from Breton, which comes complete with the bands signature attack and one seriously epic bridge. The UK collective from London will release the track, along with “Governing Correctly” plus Heavy P remix, on November 5th via FatCat Records. The band also recently dropped a new video for the track which you can check out below. One thing for sure, fresh off their successful stint in the States, “Population Density” is one way to keep the momentum going. Keep your radars tuned for more to come from the prolific Breton Labs crew.

Breton – Population Density

Breton england (Official) (Purchase)

Rating 8.4

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10-17-12

Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice (Feat. Drake)

One of the more anticipated good kid, m.A.A.d city has emerged, the (awesome) Janet Jackson-sampling “Poetic Justice” featuring Drake. The smoothest sounds in the cut. Cooler than cool.

Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice (Feat. Drake)

Kendrick Lamar california (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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10-17-12