December is traditionally a pretty dire month for album releases, and this year is no exception — but still, having said that, there’s enough noteworthy records dropping over the next four weeks to at least make our regular monthly “Albums You Need to Hear” post worth writing. It’s not just box sets and fancy reissues, either! The headline attraction this month is clearly the new Scott Walker record, which stands as one of the most remarkable things anyone’s released in 2012 and also a testament to the danger of starting your end-of-year-lists in November, but we’ve also tracked down a bunch of other releases that will do a fine job of bulking out your Christmas stocking. As ever, do let us know in the comments section what’s on your shopping list this month. … Read More
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What Did Chillwave Mean, Anyway?
It’s almost summer, and there’s a new Toro Y Moi album out this week. Both these facts have got us thinking about the genre that dare not speak its name, the curious faux-retro sound that flourished briefly during 2008 and 2009. We are, of course, talking about chillwave, and since we’re coming up to the third anniversary of the alleged Summer of Chillwave — and we’ve just passed the fifth anniversary of the album that started it all — we thought we’d amuse ourselves by looking at the genre with a bit of historical separation, and asking what it all meant. … Read More
5 Albums to Stream for Free This Week: Memory Tapes, Gillian Welch
Monday is a day for ennui and spiritual fatigue, so let us ease the existential pain a little with a selection of this week’s most noteworthy streaming albums. Judging by the largely downtempo nature of what’s surfaced on the web for this week, everyone is feeling pretty much the same we are – there’s wistful synthpop and mournful alt-country aplenty. These should get you through the day, and then you can go home and watch the copy of True Blood that you DVRed last night. … Read More
The Flavorpill Mixtape: Bon Iver, Ladytron, Memory Tapes
Another week, another round of grabby new tracks for us to hand over to you, dear Flavorpill readers. This week we have Bon Iver’s haunting new number “Calgary,” Makin Frienz’s jittery “Situation,” and a new installment from the too-long-reclusive Ladytron. Dig on in, and remember to right click + “Save As” to download each track or follow the link to download the whole mix at the bottom of the post. … Read More
The Flavorpill Mixtape XXXI: Special Northside Festival Edition
Since it’s now officially summer, we figured we’d give our fellow music lovers more than just weekly mixtapes. This weekend, don’t miss our Northside Festival showcase in Williamsburg with performances from Oberhofer, Twin Shadow, Grandchildren, and Drink Up Buttercup. To get you psyched for the show, we’ve compiled a mixtape featuring all four acts plus six other Northside bands you need to check out while you’re there. Right Click + Save As after the jump. … Read More
The Flavorpill Mixtape XXVIII: Kid Cudi, Francis and the Lights, Morning Benders
Of course, your weekly mixtape consists of June’s obligatory summer jams. But this time, we’re also including some low-key tracks you can listen to inside and enjoy the underappreciated wonders of air conditioning. These ten tracks, featuring the latest from the Morning Benders, Francis and the Lights, Tanlines, and more, will help get your mind off that shirt sticking to your back. After the jump, Right Click + Save As to download the songs individually or scroll to the bottom for the entire mixtape. … Read More
The Flavorpill Mixtape IV: Free Downloads From Grizzly Bear, A-Trak, and The Very Best
Exciting news: Your latest Flavorpill Mixtape has arrived. Your ears are salivating. Your fingers are ready to click ctrl + left click and “save as.” Ten essential downloads from this past week in music after the jump — all free for the taking! Take a listen, and then leave us a comment with what you think. … Read More
Viva la Mix #19: Downloads From No Age, Karen O, YACHT, and Vega
Today’s mix will give you a taste of what music will sound like in the near future a.k.a. September. So give your fingers a little warm-up stretch and get ready to “Right Click, Save Link As,” because after the jump we present 10 essential downloads from our latest Viva Radio show that we consider required listening at Flavorpill HQ.… Read More
Viva la Mix #18: Downloads From Radiohead, Atlas Sound, Wavves, and Washed Out
We prematurely mourned the end of summer in last week’s mix. We still have time before the cold sets in — let’s celebrate. Give your fingers a little warm-up stretch and get ready to “Right Click, Save Link As,” because after the jump we present 10 essential downloads from our latest Viva Radio show that we consider required listening at Flavorpill HQ.… Read More
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