It just dawned on me that the XX are working on their sophomore record as we speak and it's easily the most anticipated release in stereo-land. You can visit their blog and start counting down the days(hello summer 2012), while listening to their inspirations - which include Cocteau Twins and The Streets' classic "Blinded by the Lights."
Meanwhile streaming here is the Flufftronix dub bootleg of "Infinity" that had me digging dubstep for nearly three whole months.
John Hughes ‘The Reckless Club’ Project by Butcher Billy
ha. pretty dope.
An electronic-shoegazing anthem coming to us all the way from Nashville? The track is "Golden" by Future Unlimited.
Sometimes it’s like someone took a knife baby Edgy and dull and cut a six-inch valley Through the middle of my soul At night I wake up with the sheets soaking wet And a freight train running through the Middle of my head Only you can cool my desire
I’m on fire.
Bon Iver recently released the single "Calgary," which contains on the flip-side a gorgeous cover of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me."
It's unreal good. My mom may just crap her pants.
The Wisconsin band is slated to perform at Berkeley's Greek Theater on September 22.
Three months and counting.