The quack is back. We’ve been needing a jiving summer haircut with some funky, tried-and-true style. A-Trak and Armand van Helden have provided us with a mighty fine one at that. Buy it here!
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The quack is back. We’ve been needing a jiving summer haircut with some funky, tried-and-true style. A-Trak and Armand van Helden have provided us with a mighty fine one at that. Buy it here!
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Private Label | Tickets | Event Info
Private Label’s spring season comes to a close with the opener for Season 4: Private Label Summers. A coincidence? Perhaps. The finale/starter has quite the groovy assortment of artists. Poolside, Goldroom, and Zimmer will provide Friday night’s soundtrack. You know the drill: win the contest or buy the tickets. Either way, you don’t want to miss this night. Check after the jump for tunes from the funky bunch.
Standard procedure. The contest ends at 5PM Friday June 14th! The more ways you enter, the better your chance is to win. Be ready to check your e-mail/twitter, because I’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the winner is chosen.
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Private Label | Tickets | Event Info
Private Label’s spring season comes to a close with the opener for Season 4: Private Label Summers. A coincidence? Perhaps. The finale/starter has quite the groovy assortment of artists. Poolside, Goldroom, and Zimmer will provide Friday night’s soundtrack. You know the drill: win the contest or buy the tickets. Either way, you don’t want to miss this night. Check after the jump for tunes from the funky bunch.
Standard procedure. The contest ends at 5PM Friday June 14th! The more ways you enter, the better your chance is to win. Be ready to check your e-mail/twitter, because I’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the winner is chosen.
Good music coming out of Australia is becoming a way of life nowadays. Case in point: Jagwar Ma. Jagwar Ma (Jono Ma & Gabriel Winterfield) take on a huge role in this ‘revival’ scene that the music world is experiencing right now. Their debut Howlin’ is a veritable psychedelia experience. What makes them unique is their flawless combination of genres from the 60’s through the 90’s – sometimes even in the same song (‘Exercise’). You’ll catch hints of The Chemical Brothers, John Lennon, Primal Scream and The Beach Boys just to name drop a few.
Now we know those are names you don’t ever see next to each other when considering musical style, but bear with us. If you were alive or have musical influences from these periods then you’ll get what we mean when you start listening. Keep your eyes and ears on this duo; they’re destined for greatness. Buy their debut using the link above!
Entice your Mind
Jagwar Ma – That Loneliness
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Jagwar%20Ma/04%20That%20Loneliness.mp3]
Jagwar Ma – Exercise
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Jagwar%20Ma/09%20Exercise.mp3]
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Good music coming out of Australia is becoming a way of life nowadays. Case in point: Jagwar Ma. Jagwar Ma (Jono Ma & Gabriel Winterfield) take on a huge role in this ‘revival’ scene that the music world is experiencing right now. Their debut Howlin’ is a veritable psychedelia experience. What makes them unique is their flawless combination of genres from the 60’s through the 90’s – sometimes even in the same song (‘Exercise’). You’ll catch hints of The Chemical Brothers, John Lennon, Primal Scream and The Beach Boys just to name drop a few.
Now we know those are names you don’t ever see next to each other when considering musical style, but bear with us. If you were alive or have musical influences from these periods then you’ll get what we mean when you start listening. Keep your eyes and ears on this duo; they’re destined for greatness. Buy their debut using the link above!
Entice your Mind
Jagwar Ma – That Loneliness
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Jagwar%20Ma/04%20That%20Loneliness.mp3]
Jagwar Ma – Exercise
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Jagwar%20Ma/09%20Exercise.mp3]
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Private Label | Tickets | Event Info
There are only 2 weeks left of Private Label’s spring season, but that doesn’t mean its slowing down. This week we have Miami Horror, Touch Sensitive, Young Diamond, and Good Night Keaton easing us into our weekend shenanigans with 80’s infused disco-house vibes. Win our contest below or buy your tickets above. Details after the jump!
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Private Label | Tickets | Event Info
There are only 2 weeks left of Private Label’s spring season, but that doesn’t mean its slowing down. This week we have Miami Horror, Touch Sensitive, Young Diamond, and Good Night Keaton easing us into our weekend shenanigans with 80’s infused disco-house vibes. Win our contest below or buy your tickets above. Details after the jump!
Folktronica phenoms Crystal Fighters’ follow up to Star of Love made its way to the masses last week. Since their first album came out in 2010, there had been little word of new material until the latter end of 2012, when they released their collaboration with Feed Me titled ‘Love is All I Got’. The sextet addressed their recess as a means of finding the roots of their sound amidst the drudgery of popular music. We’ll give that to them.
Cave Rave comes to us as a call to ‘the freedom of utopic spaces’. Thematically, the album progresses like an exotic fete filled with love, laughter, and smiles – the best of life, music, and people. Lively beats mixed in with catchy guitar riffs make for perfect celebration music no matter your aural preferences. Album opener ‘Wave’ is a triumphant cry to the universe and togetherness; it brings to mind Arcade Fire. The rising cheer continues until ‘Bridge of Bones’ where the tempo calms for a state of reflection – call this the sunset. ‘Are We One’ culminates as the most electro infused track, which fits perfectly with the sentiments that we are all one energy. It is nigh upon bizarre to consider frowning or resisting movement while listening to Cave Rave.
LA Residents, don’t miss their June 4th show at the El Rey Theatre. They play with CAD approved Australians: ALPINE. Buy your tickets here and enjoy a slice of utopia with us!
Tracklist
1. Wave
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/01%20Wave.mp3]
2. LA Calling
3. You & I
4. Separator
5. No Man
6. Bridge of Bones
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/06%20Bridge%20Of%20Bones.mp3]
7. Love Nature
8. Are We One
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/08%20Are%20We%20One.mp3]
9. These Nights
10. Everywhere
Bonus
One of the coolest music videos ever.
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Crystal Fighters | Cave Rave | Tickets for LA 6/4
Folktronica phenoms Crystal Fighters’ follow up to Star of Love made its way to the masses last week. Since their first album came out in 2010, there had been little word of new material until the latter end of 2012, when they released their collaboration with Feed Me titled ‘Love is All I Got’. The sextet addressed their recess as a means of finding the roots of their sound amidst the drudgery of popular music. We’ll give that to them.
Cave Rave comes to us as a call to ‘the freedom of utopic spaces’. Thematically, the album progresses like an exotic fete filled with love, laughter, and smiles – the best of life, music, and people. Lively beats mixed in with catchy guitar riffs make for perfect celebration music no matter your aural preferences. Album opener ‘Wave’ is a triumphant cry to the universe and togetherness; it brings to mind Arcade Fire. The rising cheer continues until ‘Bridge of Bones’ where the tempo calms for a state of reflection – call this the sunset. ‘Are We One’ culminates as the most electro infused track, which fits perfectly with the sentiments that we are all one energy. It is nigh upon bizarre to consider frowning or resisting movement while listening to Cave Rave.
LA Residents, don’t miss their June 4th show at the El Rey Theatre. They play with CAD approved Australians: ALPINE. Buy your tickets here and enjoy a slice of utopia with us!
Tracklist
1. Wave
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/01%20Wave.mp3]
2. LA Calling
3. You & I
4. Separator
5. No Man
6. Bridge of Bones
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/06%20Bridge%20Of%20Bones.mp3]
7. Love Nature
8. Are We One
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/crystal%20fighters/08%20Are%20We%20One.mp3]
9. These Nights
10. Everywhere
Bonus
One of the coolest music videos ever.
In preparation (and anticipation) for the wonder that will be HARD Summer 2013, the Gary Richards gang have started a mini mix series dubbed “Future Stars”. The first four mixes are by Paper Diamond, the boys over at Body High, Green Lantern, and Justin Jay. The artists definitely fit the mix series’ claim, if they are not already past it. Catch the details after the jump.
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In preparation (and anticipation) for the wonder that will be HARD Summer 2013, the Gary Richards gang have started a mini mix series dubbed “Future Stars”. The first four mixes are by Paper Diamond, the boys over at Body High, Green Lantern, and Justin Jay. The artists definitely fit the mix series’ claim, if they are not already past it. Catch the details after the jump.
SPEAK are Troupe Gammage, Nick Hurt, Joey Delahoussaye, and Jake Stewart. They are an indie synthpop rock ensemble based in our nation’s Live Music Capital: Austin, Texas. With their well-crafted and catchy melodies and contagiously happy vibes, we can only tell that they would put on a great live show. A recent A Capella project of theirs speaks wonders to their musical affinity outside of the realm of indie. Case in point: the Alicia Keys cover provided below. Its absolutely beautiful.
We were first introduced to this band when they covered Daft Punk‘s Digital Love (a C+A+D favourite) about a year ago; they add their happy, pop vibe to the track perfectly. Since then, we hadn’t really kept up with their work – to our own misfortune. Thanks to RAC, we were happily reacquainted when he spotlighted their newest single, Peaks. It is really good – as should be expected of their work. Check out their Soundcloud here and download some free stuff!
SPEAK – Peaks
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/SPEAK_-_Peaks.mp3]
Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (SPEAK A Capella Cover)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/05_Alicia_Keys_-_If_I_Ain%27t_Got_You_%28SPEAK_A_Cappella_Cover%29.mp3]
SPEAK – Digital Love
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/01%20Digital%20Love%20%28new%29.mp3]
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SPEAK are Troupe Gammage, Nick Hurt, Joey Delahoussaye, and Jake Stewart. They are an indie synthpop rock ensemble based in our nation’s Live Music Capital: Austin, Texas. With their well-crafted and catchy melodies and contagiously happy vibes, we can only tell that they would put on a great live show. A recent A Capella project of theirs speaks wonders to their musical affinity outside of the realm of indie. Case in point: the Alicia Keys cover provided below. Its absolutely beautiful.
We were first introduced to this band when they covered Daft Punk‘s Digital Love (a C+A+D favourite) about a year ago; they add their happy, pop vibe to the track perfectly. Since then, we hadn’t really kept up with their work – to our own misfortune. Thanks to RAC, we were happily reacquainted when he spotlighted their newest single, Peaks. It is really good – as should be expected of their work. Check out their Soundcloud here and download some free stuff!
SPEAK – Peaks
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/SPEAK_-_Peaks.mp3]
Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (SPEAK A Capella Cover)
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/05_Alicia_Keys_-_If_I_Ain%27t_Got_You_%28SPEAK_A_Cappella_Cover%29.mp3]
SPEAK – Digital Love
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/SPEAK/01%20Digital%20Love%20%28new%29.mp3]
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