Escape Sounds

Micachu - Just in Case

Kyle — 2009-03-24 18:38:51

After listening to the extremely fun and musically tricky Golden Phone I took it upon myself to grab the full album, jewellery, and was subsequently attacked by even more fits of happy. What Micachu does well is violate musical expectations the same way a great pun might point out a spot of absurdity in language.

My favorite track so far has been Just in Case. The intense and blustery echos that immediately attack after a brief lull of noise are entrancing, and the bits of bell-like pans add sprinkles of sugar. Do yourself a favor and give this track a chance, and if you don't like it, try Golden Phone

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The American Analog Set - The Postman (Styrofoam Remix)

Kyle — 2009-03-16 11:39:56

I recently came across a little bit saying that the amanset would be playing SXSW, and this confirms it. They'll be gracing Club Deville on March 20th, and the newly spawned Wooden Birds have a few gigs as well. For those of us who never got a chance to see the amanset before Andrew moved on to different projects, it's an exciting thing. Sadly, I won't be in Austin any time soon so I'll just have to be satisfied with the fact that there could be some more non-austin reunions.

Until then, I'm happy listening to one of my favorite emotronic artists remix their material.

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West Indian Girl - To Die in LA (Nynex Remix)

Kyle — 2009-03-11 15:42:19

I found this in my songs-to-listen pile, and now it won't stop playing for some reason. The main synth riff rings M83 (which of course rings many things decades old), and the constant rock beat holds weight like a stampede. I'm going to have to explore this library which apparently has just as many remixes as original tracks. The 4th on the Floor remixes album is still TBA.

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The Beatles do Rock Band

Kyle — 2009-03-05 10:53:03

Last year Harmonix announced that they were in collaboration with Apple Corps to create a unique Beatles game that would involve Rock Band (and Guitar Hero) instruments so it comes as no surprise that they will, in fact, slap the Rock Band logo on the case. In all honesty, I haven't touched these addictive music games since I was in school last May, but this new one might provide a reason to jump back on the bandwagon. In the four-player setting, the best songs are the ones everyone can enjoy and celebrate so Beatles tracks seem like the perfect addition.

We just have to wait until September.

Giantess - You Were Young

Kyle — 2009-02-26 07:49:16

M just got tipped off to Giantess and hence tipped me off to this new electrocandy called You Were Young. It sounds nothing like similarly named effort from Sam's Town, and is much more danceable. Riddled with all the right cliches, it even has the classic, lo pass buildup that was found in so many of my favorite trance songs back in 2001.

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