Video: Flying Lotus | Putty Boy Strut
A couple days back, FlyLo premiered a mischievously eerie anime video for “Putty Boy Strut,” one of the few tracks that have surfaced from his forthcoming release, Until the Quiet Comes. Anticipation is steadily rising with each glimpse we’ve been offered into the workings of the record.
See previously:
Flying Lotus x Frank Ocean | Binge Eating Without You
Short Film: Flying Lotus | Until The Quiet Comes
Flying Lotus | See Thru To U (ft. Erykah Badu)
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Short Film: Flying Lotus | Until The Quiet Comes
In anticipation for Steven Ellison’s [a.k.a. Flying Lotus 's] upcoming album, Los Angeles based director Kahlil Joseph created a short film featuring music from the LP forthcoming on Warp Records . The tracks featured in the short consist of: See Thru to U feat. Erykah Badu , Hunger feat. Niki Randa , and Getting There feat. Niki Randa.
The piece is shot beautifully; colours are provoking and camera angles seem as if the film could be frozen in place at any second, resulting in a tasteful photograph.
Pre-order Until The Quiet Comes, here .
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Video: Azealia Banks | 1991
Hours ago, Ms. Banks issued the visual accompaniment to 1991. This is the latest instalment in her fashionably clad rampage over the rap game.
See Previously: Azealia Banks | Liquorice (Video)
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Video: Grimes | Genesis
[Claire Boucher, a.k.a, Grimes]
The video for Genesis is one step into the weird workings of Claire Boucher’s mind. The self-directed piece features Grimes and stripper/rapper Brooke Candy spiritually gallivanting in front of various settings. Genesis is taken from the album, Visions , out now on 4AD / Arbutus .
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Video: LOL Boys | Changes (Shlohmo Remix)
Just a moment after it’s release, Shlohmo ‘s cut-up woozy and emotive take on LOL Boys ‘ “Changes” receives a visual accompaniment, courtesy of Video Marsh . Henry must be pleased-
See previously: LOL Boys | Changes (Shlohmo Remix)
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Video: A$AP Rocky | Purple Kisses
It’s so easy to fall in love-
As you may have expected, A$AP ‘s latest syrup-drenched single comes equipped with a NSFW video, directed by the pretty motherfucker himself.
Through a smoky haze, the camera pans in slo-mo over the illicit nocturnal activities of A$AP and friends while the man’s voice rides high over a blurry Buddy Holly sample.
“Purple Kisses” can be found on A$AP ‘s forthcoming mixtape Lord$ Never Worry, which will feature the mob in their entirety.
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Ryan Hemsworth | Charly Wingate
21-year-old Ryan Hemsworth is the latest member to join the “professionally unprofessional” Wedidit crew and when asked to describe his sound as a type of food, he probably couldn’t have given a better answer.
“Kitchen sink cookies, and well baked. There are a lot of artists making kitchen sink cookies and taking them out before the buzzer goes off or putting more than they should into them. Fresh buttery cookies off the pan into your ears.”
(via
Yours Truly
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“Charly Wingate,” the first single to be let go from Hemsworth’s forthcoming EP Last Words, is a subtly sinister jam- a smoky, rap-smeared lullaby woven together by infectious beats that keep your head bobbing long after the song is though. Octave Abaji and Hector de la Vallee of the Fusils a Pompe Graphic Squad composed the accompanying video.
Last Words drops on August 21 st complete with reworks by Shlohmo and friends.
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The xx | Chained
We used to get closer than this-
The xx ‘s sophomore LP was composed and recorded mainly in a room lined with black velvet. The room wasn’t exactly soundproof and the material worked to muffle the noise. One can only imagine the effect that writing in that atmosphere would have on the soundscapes of the record.
“Chained” is the second song to emerge from Coexist and is accompanied by a psychedelic video (which resembles something like an eardrum), just like the first, “Angels.” In an interview with Pitchfork , singer/guitarist Romy Croft confessed that this time around, some of the songs were written “from a more observational role,” rather than from direct experience. However, that change doesn’t seem to even slightly affect the intimate nature of their sound. Stream the official version of “Chains” below.
See previously: The xx | Angels
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Video: TNGHT | Bugg’n
Peter Marsden and Dominic Flannigan shot, directed and animated the first video off of TNGHT ‘s exceptional debut record. The visual translation is just as quirky and captivating as you would expect, considering the nature (and title) of the lead single, “Bugg’n.”
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Video: 8prn | About Me ft. Francesca Belcourt
8prn is a young, Vancouver-based producer known legally by the name of Patrick Holland. Aligned with Jellyfish Recordings , Patrick has been said to offer eager listeners “downtempo IDM, filled with field recordings, off-kilter beats, lo-fi samples, and tweaked vocals.” [-via 2012.newformsfestival.com ]
The single, About Me, has been set free by the artist but 4 months ago; featuring the likes of an original recording from also Vancouver-based vocalist, Francesca Belcourt . The chemistry between Patrick and Francesca is nothing short of delectable.
In anticipation of Vancouver’s New Forms Festival , we here at Low-Life are looking forward to pay witness to 8prn, amongst other artists, the weekend of September 14th, 2012 at the Waldorf Hotel.
Download || About Me ft. Francesca Belcourt – 8prn [recommended]
Below is the official video for About Me, portraying the two artists recording the single ‘off of the floor’ (-live.)
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Video: LOL Boys | Changes
Jerome (pictured above) of LOL Boys put together this visual accompaniment to the title track of their debut EP, Changes. The video features a slew of friends and friends of friends grooving to their summery, soulful single. It’s worth a moment of your time.
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Groundislava | TV Dreams Video/Tomas Barfod Remix
Groundislava ‘s much-anticipated TV Dream EP is out now on the eclectic Friends of Friends imprint and, as per usual, the album comes equipped with some bonus treats as well.
Earlier today, Jasper Patterson premiered the video for the title track as well as a remix, courtesy of FoF affiliate Tomas Barfod . Patterson commissioned The Great Nordic Sword Fights , a multimedia story-telling duo, to bring his sound to image and we suspect that the result is more than he could have hoped for. Watch the video, compiled of vintage film clips, below and see for yourself.
Barfod’s take on the nostalgic, 80s inspired track is a pleasant surprise also. Through extending the tune to seven minutes and emphasizing that four-to-the-floor kick, the Danish producer manages to mold “TV Dream” into a more accessible, dance-floor oriented tune while maintaining those sophisticated video game vibes.
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Video: TNGHT | Higher Ground
‘Whilst everyone’s making trap, were just making something else.”
TNGHT , the boisterous super-group comprised of Hudson Mohawke and Lunice , released the video for the single, Higher Ground, yesterday morning. The video propels already high anticipation for the self-titled EP’s release on July 23rd/24th through Warp , and Lucky Me records.
Pre Order the TNGHT EP here .
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The xx | Angels
This morning, The xx debuted the the first taste of their upcoming album Coexist. The track titled “ Angels ” is a sombre yet heartwarming piece that leaves you extremely satisfied. Much like older work, this track is brimming with honest emotion and a tempered ambiance that proves The xx show no signs of musical aging.
Pre-order Coexist here .
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Video: Lorn | Diamond
Lorn’s video for “Diamond” featuring one of a kind animation, courtesy of Max Friedrich. Full screen recommended.
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Video: Om Unit | Dark Sunrise (Feat Tamara Blessa)
Civil Music brings you a refined visual paring to the bewitching centre-fold off Om Unit ‘s forthcoming Aeolian EP. Part of the recording process took place at Red Bull Studios London . The collection will be released 30/07/12 on Civil Music 12.” Aeolian features not only the ravishing voice of Tamara Blessa , but also collaborations with low-end pillars, Kromestar , and Reso , as well as an edit by LA’s Sweatson Klank . Video is shot and directed by Dan Hankinson .
Album artwork By Kutmah http://www.kutmah.com
Pre-order at http://www.civilmusic.com/buy/aeolian-0/
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Bless,
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KLVN VMBER LONDON | Low MF Key (Prod. by SpaceGhostPurrp)
[Music Video for Low MF Key]
RVIDER KLVN affiliate, Amber London , was truly initiated in to the KLVN when SpaceGhostPurrp situated Low MF Key as the opening track for his 2012 mix tape, God of Black . The 18 years-young Houston MC emulates early 1990′s G-Funk with her raw delivery and style; drawing noticable resemblance to the illustrious Brotha Lynch Hung . Rumour has it that SpaceGhostPurrp refers to Ms. London as the female version of himself, a tantalizing tidbit of information undoubtedly.
Keep an ear to the ground as Amber London’s new mix tape is in the oven, titled, Stay True To the Phonk.
Download || Low MF Key – Amber London (prod. by Spaceghostpurrp) [recommended]
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Video: Jeremiah Jae | Monday [Dir. by Flying Lotus]
[Jeremiah Jae]
Brainfeeder head Flying Lotus has directed the simple, up close and personal video for Jeremiah Jae ’s single, “Money.” Here’s what he had to say about it on his Twitter -
wanted to make a music video that felt simple, honest and intimate for my buddy .. watch those eyes.
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Azealia Banks | Liquorice (Video)
Just shy of an hour ago, Azealia Banks released via her tumblr , a bewitching video to couple her new single “Liquorice”. We at Low-life are enamoured with her oozing confidence, that is captured justly within these frames. The “americana” aesthetic juxtaposed by an urban icon. She is unstoppable.
Bless,
Rader
Video: Lorn | ‘Ghosst(s)’
‘Ghosst(s) is the demonstration of the passage from life to death, from a presence to an absence. Various stages are linked together and constituted the transformation of an alive body into an abstract entity.’
‘Ghosst(s)’ is off of the forthcoming Lorn album ‘Ask The Dust’ ZEN187 to be released on Ninja Tune , June 19th 2012; directed & animated by CRCR
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Video: Square Pusher | Dark Steering
Adding to an expansive discography of mind-bogglingly intricate frenetic experimental (acid-tinged) drum and bass music, Tom Jenkinson (a.k.a. Squarepusher ) just put out his latest album Ufabulum on Warp .
Compared to his debut LP Feed Me Weird Things (1996) , on “Dark Steering”, Squarepusher sounds less focused on articulating hyper-stimulated breaks and more focused on developing a narrative through synth orchestration. However, the baffling complexity and explosive energy of his rhythms remain unchanged.
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Simian Mobile Disco | Unpatterns LP
James and Jas of Simian Mobile Disco dropped the Unpatterns LP today on Wichita Recordings . The duo will be conjuring up magic live via subtractive synthesis at Fabric in London this Friday evening to celebrate the release; (tickets and info here ).
The publishers have generously and wisely made the entire LP available for free streaming. (And thankfully, they have opted to leave out the frustrating fade ins/outs that are typical of many SoundCloud “previews” these days).
If you haven’t heard their classic debut LP Attack Decay Sustain Release LP, and you like to dance, I suggest you get your hands on it and stick it on a quality system when the mood strikes you. (Their second LP, Temporary Pleasure , also offers a handful of gems such as, “Cruel Intentions”).
Back in the late ‘90s, James and Jas were studying folklore and physics respectively at Manchester University, while crafting experimental electronic jams in the spare room of their shared house. Although he eventually dropped out of his program, Jas’s grounding in quantum physics served him later on in music: the drum pattern on SMD’s early white label “Tits & Acid” was based on the matrix mechanics of Werner Heisenberg.
http://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1937896
Also, here is the new video for “Pareidolia.”
(“Pareidolia”: a psychological phenomenon involving a vague and random stimulus (often an image or sound) being perceived as significant).
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Video: Darkside | A1
Six months ago, Clown & Sunset unshackled the first recordings of this collaborative entity. Today they released this video, directed by Clown & Sunset’s associate and “in-house filmmaker”, Ryan Staake . The immersive qualities of the EP are far from lost as we follow these shrouded figures through a synchronic visual interpretation of the modern classic A1.
“ DARKSIDE began when a converter plug exploded in Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington ’s Berlin hotel room during their summer tour. When the smoke cleared, their white Genelec speakers were fried. But rather than retiring for the night, they plugged into a computer and merged sounds, forming DARKSIDE.”
(via CSA)
Bless,
Rader
Video: SpaceGhostPurrp | The Black God
[SpaceGhostPurrp]
SpaceGhostPurrp recently released the self-directed video for “The Black God,” off of his upcoming mix-tape, Mysterious Phonk: Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrp . Mysterious Phonk will be Purrp’s first release off of 4AD , which is scheduled to drop on June 12th.
Shouts to Fraser Rowland for the tip-
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