Múm- We Have A Map of the Piano

Múm is an experimental pop-electronica group from Iceland that released "We have a Map of the Piano" on their second album titled Finally We Are No One in 2002. The track starts with a mysterious percussion and progresses to what almost sounds like a classical piece. The beat is ambient and downtempo combined with delicate and whispery female vocals.

Sounds similar to Aphex Twin,  Cocorosie

Happy listening :)
MF

Noteworthy Soundtrack : Music from "The Imposter"

For starters, if you have not yet seen The Imposter ... Go watch it now (streaming on Netflix)!

The documentary created by Bart Layton is an incredibly well done psychological thriller that will leave you astounded. On top of the compelling story, the soundtrack is A+ for both the film and the trailer which uses"You Rascal You"  by Hanni el Khatib.

Listen below :





Watch Trailer Below :




Happy listening & Happy watching :)
MF

"The problem is all inside your head she said to me.
The answer is easy if you take it logically.
I'd like to help you in your struggle to be free"

Simon & Garfunkel "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"

Testerosa Music- ZHU x Gallant

Grammy nominated Stephen Zhu, better known as ZHU absolutely never ceases to impress me. He is so experimental within the electronic space without ever compromising melody or fluidity in the production of his tracks. Plus, he's got those incredibly cool sultry & delicate vocals that pair ever so nicely with his beats.

"Testerosa Music", is his most recently released track and its pretty firrrrrre.  It's got great energy and movement throughout like his previous track release "As Crazy as it Is" but instead of the reggae edge he gives us a progressive rock bassline.

Happy listening :)
MF

Percussions - Digital Arpeggios

You may think Percussions the DJ sounds similar to something you've heard on my blog before although this is my first post of any of his tracks. However, Percussions really is just Four Tet disguised as his alter ego. Not sure why exactly he chose to release various tracks under a different name but regardless of his name, he comes through with that same incredibly captivating trancy electronic sound. "Digital Appreggios" is his latest release from August of this year. Its melody is sophisticated and mystical as we've seen previously from Four Tet but with a much more playful and energetic vibe that will put you into the happiest of moods.

Happy listening :)
MF

Moon Hooch- Number 9

Moon Hooch is a Brooklyn-based trio consisting of 2 Saxophonists and 1 drummer. The three musicians met and created the band while attending the New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music in 2010. Their sound combines a mix of instrumental jazz, jam dance music, and edgy rock. Moon Hooch announced themselves as a new genre that they like to call "cave music."

"Number 9" is the first track off of their self-titled debut album released in 2013, in which 10 of the 14 tracks are nameless (Number x), numbers in neither ascending or descending order. "Number 9" begins with the voice generated NYC subway alert that the train is arriving:
                       

 "Ladies and gentleman, the next L train is now arriving on the 

Manhattan-bound track. Please stand away from the platform edge"

It is interesting they decided to sample this since before the release of their first album they got their start as street performers commonly found in front of the Met or down in the NYC subway stations (meaning this repetitive phrase was engrained in their heads even more than your typical New Yorker). The track is an a catchy, energetic brassy tune with a dynamic percussion. Its exciting and textured and it makes me want to dance!

Happy listening :)
MF

This Week in NYC:

The Bowery Ballroom

M 10/5 - Stars & Geographer
W 10/7 - Luna
Su 10/11 - Blitzen Trapper

TERMINAL 5
W 10/7 - Tame Impala
Th 10/8 - Jack Garratt

Knitting Factory Brooklyn
Th 10/8 - The California Honeydrops

Sugar Hill Disco & Restaurant
Th 10/8 - Chet Faker

Radio City Music Hall
Fr 10/9 - The Wood Brothers

Kings Theatre
Sa 10/10- Yo La Tengo

The Capitol Theatre
Sa 10/10 - Mac Demarco & Delicate Steve

Music Hall of Williamsburg
Sa 10/10 - Algiers

GO SEE LIVE MUSIC ! :)
MF

Rudimental ft. Bobby Womack - New Day

Happy listening :)
MF

Moon Taxi- All Day & All Night

Moon Taxi is an alternative indie rock band from Nashville that recently released their 4th album. "All Day & All Night" is off the brand new album Daybreaker.  The melody provides an uplifting and playful energy good when you are in the mood for a nice easy listen.


Happy listening :)
MF

Razor Love by Neil Young

Neil Young is an artist that has really aged well for me, Growing up, I expressed an avid interest in the rock & roll music my parents played but blues/folk took a little longer to resonate with me. Neil Young's music took even longer and I found myself connecting to it on a track by track basis. The first Neil Young song I ever loved was "Albuquerque" and this track "Razor Love" was the second.

I discovered "Razor Love" while watching the show Transparent (which happens to have one of the best soundtracks ever produced). There is just something so special about this brassy gentle melody that startles the spirit and fills the listener with sharp emotion. Its absolutely beautiful.

Happy listening :)
MF

Caroline Smith - Bloodstyle

CAROLINE SMITH is an indie folk singer/songwriter from Minneapolis. "Bloodstyle"  is a relaxing down-tempo track with a simple but serene bassline. 

Happy listening :)
MF

Jonathan Wilson- Desert Raven

Jonathan Wilson is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist & keyboardist who made his debut into the recording  industry in a 1999 with a band called Muscadine. Muscadine released one album that rendered unsuccessful and quickly split up. Wilson's solo albums were well received by critics and he had the ability to work with some big names like Erykah Badu, Phil Lesh, and Elvis Costello. His music a soft, bluesy folk rock retrospective to rock music that came out of the late 60's/early 70s. 

"Desert Raven" is a track off Jonthan Wilson's 2011 album titled Gentle Spirit. The track starts with a mysterious intro that stirs the imagination before it progresses into this perfectly gentle bluesy melody. 

Happy listening :)
MF