The boys of Broken Bells, who were behind my favorite album of last year, have announced a new EP is on the way. Meyrin Fields will feature four new tracks (including "Meyrin Fields"). This is pretty damn good news since Mercer and Danger Mouse have been pretty lackadaisical committing to any future collaboration.
Broken Bells – Windows
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I feel like it's my moral duty to remind everyone that the four year wait for a new Lupe Fiasco album is over today. I've been spinning Lasers non-stop for the last week, and despite all the Atlantic bullshit behind it (that's a rant for another time – love ya, Lu!), it's really fucking good. Lupe's a man with a message and his thoughts on positivity, personal growth, and an end to hypocrisy still come through loud and clear. Society and the rap world both need this man so go buy the album and absorb it.
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"Miss Smits is an uncommonly musical guitarist : she has nimble fingers, a prismatic sence of timbre, and a serene dignity that informs all she plays." – Tim Page, New York Times.
Raphaella Smits is a gem in the world of classical guitar. Her playing has taken my breath away for years and TWD would like to feature her performance of Franz Schubert's Standchen on today's Episodes in Virtuosity.
In addition, you counted correct… She is performing on an eight string guitar here.
Raphaella Smits: Standchen
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The Union Trade have released a highly diggable EP called Why We Need Night. It's an evocative and dynamic collection of post-rock songs you need to hear.
Gorilla Warfare Tactics' rise to prominence is just like their music: vintage. The boys have people talking through pure talent and hard work. No PR blasts, pandering, or famous friends. After dropping a few stellar tracks out of nowhere, they've already completed a debut EP, Premier, and it's one of the best debut hip hops albums I've heard in awhile.
Gorilla Warfare Tactics – Temptations
Gorilla Warfare Tactics – Dream Green
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Now we're gonna get all meta on your asses! We've been doing The Blogger Lowdown for months now, introducing you to the people behind the scenes of our favorite blogs. I recently came to the realization that you guys out there in internet-land probably know more about who runs other blogs than you do about your humble Digsters. So here is the first of three Blogger Lowdown: Digster Editions, where you get to know the inner workings of the TWD writers' brains. Don't be scared, we're a lot of fun!
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It's time once again for Weekly Roundup. Read on for some music sent our way this week that we dug and some news, sites, and stories we wanted to share with all of you.
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Evan Dando: Stop My Head
The recent TWD Throwbacks featured the wonderful song and video for Blur's Coffee and TV. The quirky and charming animation in this video got me thinking about my other favorite animated indie rock videos from my high school days. This brings me to Evan Dando and the 2003 release of the Jon Brion produced solo album entitled Baby I'm Bored.
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It's been four days since I put the call out for straight-forward, even-keeled, unpretentious, honest pop rock. Apparently the indie rock gods heard my calls and graced me with the newest EP from Baltimore-based band Eureka Birds.
Eureka Birds – That Mountain Is A Volcano
Eureka Birds – There Was Light
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Honestly I had kind of forgotten about Mirah. I was a big fan of C'mon Miracle in college, but haven't listened to anything from her since. I do love Thao though, and I'm a recent convert to tUnE-YaRdS' crazy productions, so this team-up is pretty overwhelming.
Thao & Mirah (ft. tUnE-YaRdS) – Eleven
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