November 25 2009

Veteran Bavarian indie band The Notwist managed to solicit this rare Grizzly Bear remix for their upcoming single, "Come In," which is coinciding with a one-off UK show with The Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra at London's Union Chapel on December 12 (the single's out two days later and that's the cover art above). Grizzly Bear don't really summon anything unexpected here–some crusty, accordioning drums and patches of woodwinds, leaving the copacetic hook unscathed–but considering they have only done one of these previously (for Feist's "My Moon My Man,") it's like, who cares?
The Notwist - Boneless (Grizzly Bear Remix)
Previously:
Grizzly Bear - Cheerleader
Grizzly Bear - He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss)
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The Notwist's RCRD LBL Page

Every part of this Best Coast song adds to its effortlessness: the slow open, the major/minor chord changes, the harmonies that blow in for the refrain, the bridge mantra ("I hate sleeping alone.") This is what we wish Weezer records still sounded like, obvious gender issues aside. Buy the full single on iTunes.
Best Coast - When I'm With You
Previously:
Best Coast - Something In The Way
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November 24 2009

(Photo: Marty Watson)
Instrumental metal is either your thing or it isn't, unless we're talking about Pelican. They're not Sunn O))), you know? Dudes aren't soft, but the sludge they kick around is more cerebral than it is oppressive. And you don't have to know Calculus to find the first beat of a measure. And some dude who really worships Phil Anselmo isn't deepthroating the mic. It's approachable stuff. "Specks Of Light" is from their new LP for Southern Lord, What We All Come To Need. They're also headed out on tour come Saturday–those dates are after the break.
Pelican - Specks Of Light
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I know what you're thinking, but Othello Woolf isn't just a copy of that other theatrical singing Wolf from London. One less 'o' for a start, and his sound is more louche and relaxed than Patrick's heavy breathing, Golden Silvers' remix of "Stand" acknowledging that with bass that bomps along neatly and funked guitars that strut like a man who's cool with what he's got.
Sounds Like: David Byrne and Brian Eno, new Late Of The Pier, Cameo's "Word Up"
Othello Woolf - Stand (Golden Silvers Remix)
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(Photo: Will Calcutt)
The Audion live show known as Hecatomb finally reaches New York this Saturday (11/28), specifically the main room of Bleecker St.'s Le Poisson Rouge. We're giving away a pair of tickets to this one-time performance–to enter, email contests@rcrdlbl.com with the subject "AUDION" and we'll holler on Friday if you've won. For those searching for a taste of the experience, these videos should offer some insight.
Audion - That's That
Audion - Stoplight
Audion - It's Full Of Blinding Light
Audion - Look At The Moon
Audion - I Am The Car
Audion - Rubber
Audion - Billy Says Go
Claude VonStroke - Who's Afraid Of Detroit? (Audion Remix)
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We’re feeling the basement baby slide of Phil and the Osophers’ unreleased and woeful lounge ballad “Wandering Soul,” slated to score the upcoming indie flick Un Petite Zone De Turbulences. If the track’s any indication, we expect long shots of Marseilles and Unione Corse corpses in back alleys (please let this be true). More ramshackle, wallpaper-peeling surf is available below; album Parallelo is out now and can be snapped up here.
Sounds like: Abe Vigoda, Black Lips
Phil and the Osophers - Wandering Soul
Phil and the Osophers - Cheap Livin
Phil and the Osophers - Uses Of A Man
Previously:
Phil and the Osophers - Third World American
Phil and the Osophers - High Art
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(Photo: Michael Mann)
XLR8R emailed with Jay Haze.
Bok Bok listed some favorite new dubplates for self-titled.
Major Lazer unveiled their new, insanely weird video for "Keep It Goin' Louder."
Small Black played in The Tripwire's kitchen.
Stereogum premiered a new video from Sleepy Sun.
The FADER interviewed Mary Anne Hobbs and Danny Wang.
Drowned In Sound had 10 Questions for James Murphy.
Woods played at the Whitney for Pitchfork TV.
The Bug's King Midas Sound project put together the newest FACT mix.
Fool's Gold art director Dust La Rock selected some jams for 12 Oz. Prophet. Via Loren.
IFC's new Dinner With The Band show, featuring Kid Sister, YACHT and others, premieres tonight at 11PM. Via Hillary.
And Geologist of Animal Collective talked with Vulture about their new EP and sampling the Grateful Dead.

2009 was mostly absent of Shy Child, as the New York drums and keytar duo took their time working on new LP Liquid Love, which is due in March. When announcing the album earlier this month, they also let go of "Criss Cross," a brawny, saturated disco cut that is going to be super hard for two dudes to replicate live, unless they somehow grew a few arms while they were away. Thing has layers. For now, London is the only place to see it unfold live–their sole December show is at the Camden Barfly on December 11th.
Shy Child - Criss Cross
Previously:
Shy Child - Astronaut
Shy Child - Murder Capital
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November 23 2009
Sebastien Tellier's Sexuality album was, in a word, succulent, so we can understand–nay, appreciate–the milking of it for one last 12-inch. Even better is that Record Makers decided (again), to print the Fingers of Steel / L’Amour et la Violence EP on pink marble vinyl (shocker these dudes are into indulgence). Below, grab the Hypnolove flip that appears on the a-side and an exclusive, unreleased, totally left-field downtempo version from London youngin' Toby Toast.
Sounds like: Lindstrøm & Christabelle, Aphex Twin, Skream without the wobble
Sebastien Tellier - Fingers Of Steel (Toby Toast Topspin Remix)
Sebastien Tellier - Fingers Of Steel (Hypnolove Remix)
Previously:
Sebastien Tellier - Kilometer (Moulinex Remix)
Sebastien Tellier - Sexual Sportswear (Donovan Remix)
Sebastien Tellier - L'Amour et La Violence (Boys Noize Remix)
Sebastien Tellier's RCRD LBL Page