Moody bedroom basement artist Daniel Smith has prepped his sophomore release, Before Now, Was Then, under the name Weaver at the Loom. Fans of Dan’s lauded 2007 EP, I was Searching and I Found will appreciate a continuation of the ambient textures and opulent vocal layering on this new effort.[...]
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May 7th, 2012 - 11:04 am § in Local: Minneapolis, MP3s
Rocking the new Friends by Fire EP, mp3s galore
Local Minneapolis new wave synth trio Friends By Fire are debuting their new EP today, Sister Waves. This is serious, grown-up band material, my friends. The band is tight. The synths are infectious. The vocals are energetic. And there are some lyrical moments here that merit attention (e.g., “[...]
May 4th, 2012 - 8:38 am § in Album Reviews, MP3s
Gold Fields shimmer as daybreak comes
The sun rose at 7 a.m. in Minneapolis today, merely to set three hours later as a black storm enveloped the southwest suburbs and leaked a hydrogen oxygen mix upon the cement jungle parking ramp I stare at through the window at my desk. I played Sigur Ros in the quiet darkness. First Saeglopur and [[...]
May 1st, 2012 - 6:43 pm § in MP3s
Sleepy Sun mp3 download, play The Entry 5/3
San Fran pysch-rock group Sleepy Sun are sharing the single off their new LP, Spine Hits. The band’s sound is evolving, maturing and mellowing a bit. It will be interesting how the live show translates for fans both new and old. MP3: Sleepy Sun – “Stivey Pond” Sleep Sun play [...]
April 24th, 2012 - 4:10 pm § in Album Reviews, MP3s
Stuck in my CD player: Loquat’s We Could Be Arsonists
I’m stuck on Loquat‘s new LP, We Could Be Arsonists. Literally, I mean. It’s stuck in my car’s CD player and has been since it came in the mail weeks ago. And that means I’ve been spinning it quite a lot. Lucky them, and lucky me. Although I rarely go for female vocalis[...]
April 18th, 2012 - 11:11 am § in MP3s
Jonka want you to rock this track (every other day)
Brooklyn electro-pop duo Jonka are sharing “Every Other Day” from their forthcoming album, Pinks and Blues. MP3: Jonka – “Every Other Day” Dig the track? Put in your bite guard and try the video:[...]
Bands I should probably write about = Bands you should probably check out
If you’ve been reading Perfect Porridge for any length of time you know I have email angst. We receive too many pitches and there isn’t enough time to read them, let along write a proper review or write-up of any sort. Here are some of the pitches I marked for follow-up recently. I figur[...]
March 23rd, 2012 - 11:01 am § in MP3s, Music - News
New download from Beats Antique, play The Brick on 4/14
Experimental world fusion and electronic music trio Beats Antique are offering their latest single off Elektrafone as a free download for the price of an email address. Someone commented on the YouTube video,” I’m pretty sure someone just put music to steampunk,” and I think tha[...]
March 12th, 2012 - 2:00 pm § in MP3s
Punches share new track off forthcoming EP
If you like dancing while singing the words “we’re dancing” at the same time you’re dancing, this track is for you. MP3: Punches – “Dancing Together” (ft. Tiffany Roth of Midnight Magic) Punches’ It Can Only Get Better EP is out March 27th.[...]
March 9th, 2012 - 2:35 pm § in Album Reviews, MP3s
Ben Thompson better not have a tigerhawk tattoo
San Fran electro artist Ben Thompson shared his latest electro house/acid house single. It’s called, “Dance Commander” and is “named after a guy who comes to every show and commands the dance floor.” I think we all know that guy. Meanwhile, Ben boasts to have a tattoo t[...]
