blind pilot

12 Jun

Today’s Indie: One Red Thread / Blind Pilot

‘now at best we would make our dreams with something used’

I spent last weekend in the rain soaked hills of Northern Oregon to celebrate a high school friend’s wedding, and lost myself in the trees and fog and found myself back in love with the Pacific Northwest, despite my souvenir of a summer cold. Accordingly, I wanted to bring some Oregon back to the Bay, and am sharing one of my favorite bands from Portland, Blind Pilot, today. This is a group I fell in love with years ago, and while my love hasn’t spilled over in the same way for their newer music, I haven’t ruled them out yet. In the meantime, One Red Thread is off of Blind Pilot’s 2009 album, 3 Rounds and a Sound. The title track, while already shared on TUATI long ago, is also not to be missed.

3 Rounds and a Sound / Blind Pilot

‘now I see you, ’til kingdom come / you’re the one I want / to see me for all the stupid shit I’ve done’

PNW #indie / tory

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signs of the civilised

11 Jun

Today’s Untz: Signs of the Civilized (Foxkit Remix) / Bravestation

Toronto based Bravestation is new to me today. I came across them and this sun soaked remix by Foxnit through Anoraak’s soundcloud likes. Ahh the way we find music…

At any rate, Bravestation’s genre is self defined as new wave ‘Quirky tribal pop tunes.’ They actually have an album out due this July. I’ll have to give them a solid listen as they are more geared towards the indie portion of this blog. Their original tune is really cool and I highly suggest checking it out. Go stream it here.

Ok on to the remix. Foxkit aka Chris Upton is a bass player/music producer currently playing bass for Mr. Little Jeans. From the looks of it he seems to be focusing more on his band, but man, he might have to give this a whirl. You can tell he’s based in LA with these dreamy synth lines reminiscent of something you’d hear on Binary’s Record Label. It’s got dreamwave written all over it and I for one, will be riding this wave straight into a dreamy sunset. #untz / tom

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hot chip party

8 Jun

Today’s Indie: If I Was Your Girlfriend (Hot Chip Cover) / Prince   ///   Motion Sickness / Hot Chip   ///   Flutes / Hot Chip

 

 

 

So the indie extraordinaire and goddess of all things awesome is out of town up in the Pac NW gettin silly and listening to dAHnce music. That leaves me to fulfill the indie portion of today’s post.

So we have Hot Chip who’s new album ‘In Our Heads’ is due out on the 11th. They obviously have an electronic element to them so today’s post should come at no surprise. Have a great weekend. We’ll see you on Monday! #indie / tom

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stronger

8 Jun

Today’s Untz: Stronger (Miguel Campbell Remix) / Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

A sweet sweet jam has been released upon us just in time for the weekend. Miguel Campbell’s remix of TEED’s track ‘Stronger’ is a fun groover with an addicting bass line. ‘Stronger’ is a great tune on it’s own. The video has been out for some time so it’s nice to hear a fresh take on it.

Miguel has been galvanized by the house music scene since the early 90’s and has also been a DJ since that time. In 2006 he founded his own label: Outcross Records and in 2010 he became the newest addition to Hot Creations. Both the Hot Creation label and Miguel have been on here before. Miguel is also part of MAM which features Matt Hughes.

The remix is due out on June 18th. Also don’t forget about TheUntzAndTheIndie favorite, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, who’s album, ‘Trouble,’ is due out June 12th. #untz / tom

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she’s on fire

6 Jun

Today’s Untz: She’s On Fire (Maya Jane Coles Remix)

Bo Saris has made a modern but classical Motown track with slick vocals and soulful grooves which has also been remixed by Maya Jane Coles. She’s one of the biggest names in house right now who was just in town here in SF a week or so ago with Maceo Plex.

“Fans (and there are many) of Coles distinct brand of house music will instantly recognise her hand in the proceedings. ‘She’s On Fire’ is a certified dancefloor weapon, guaranteed to earn a permanent home in the best DJs boxes and soundtrack sunshine moments in bars and on terraces across Europe this Summer.”

I’m gonna go ahead and put this into my current list of favorite tracks of 2012. #untz / tom

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departure

6 Jun

Today’s Indie: Departure / Germany Germany

I love Germany Germany and was delighted to come across a new single by him this morning off his upcoming album, Blank Mind Empty Heart, out this July. Instead of washing the song with rain like in Take Me Home Tonight, Drew Harris wraps Departure with chirping birds… you can almost see the sunshine pouring in with its sound. While the word departure can evoke a sense of loss with leaving, this kind of departure feels like the good kind — off to the quiet, sun soaked sands of Mexico, or that feeling of releif that comes with getting away from something (or someone) you need to get away from. Looking forward to more next month. #indie / tory

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slow it down

4 Jun

Today’s Indie: Slow it Down / The Lumineers

‘act like you’ve been here before / smile less and dress up some more’

Welp, it is a rainy Monday, and I am in a bit of an emo mood today, so here is an emo track and a happy dog (our dear friend T, rocking some killer protective booties on our camping trip up the Lost Coast). As I mentioned last week, I just discovered Colorado’s The Lumineers, and life wont be the same. While Slow it Down is decidedly more glum than the band’s upbeat Ho Hey, there is something so pulling in lead singer Wesley Schultz’ despair ridden vocals and tale of trying to move through life when you feel like part of you is missing. As it says at the end, ‘don’t you frown when you’re feelin’ like that / only love can dig you out of this.’ #indie / tory

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miracle

4 Jun

Today’s Untz: Miracle (Viceroy Remix) / Ghost Beach

Ahhh it’s Monday, but we have a new tune from Viceroy to lift our spirits. This time around he turns the original which already has elements of a tropical sound, into an even more beach friendly track. We get a little more bongo action in the remix while the original has a deeper synth bass groove.

I think they both compliment each other extremely well. It’s reminiscent of a recent post on the new Flight Facilities song. Both the MAM remix in that case and the original have been getting equal play time. The same occurs here.

Regardless of your preference (not that you have to choose one), both the original and Viceroy’s remix will take you to a place where the sun always shines and smiles reign supreme. #untz (and indie?) / tom

 

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off the wall

1 Jun

Today’s Untz: Off The Wall (GMGN Remix) / Michael Jackson

After recently coming across a Michael Jackson Afrojack remix and not liking it, I needed to have the King Of Pop redeemed via the way of the untz. Music is subjective and judging by the likes on Hypem, many people enjoyed it so I’m not hating. I’m just a huge MJ fan that’s a bit picky when it comes to remixes.

Good Morning Good Night (GMGN), AKA Ben Adams, turns a classic into a disco infused house track that would be ripe for any dancefloor. The kind of dance floor where the space in the music allows you to bust out some serious dance moves. The kind of dance moves that don’t just involve jumping straight up in the air with your fist pumping… not that there’s anything wrong with that.

It’s Friday, the sun is shining, and the weather is sweet. So listen to this here track and let it make you move your dancing feet. In the words of MJ…

‘So tonight
Gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
An’ just enjoy yourself
Groove
Let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain’t so bad at all
If you live it off the wall’

#untz / tom

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boogie lights

1 Jun

Today’s Indie: Boogie Lights / Work Drugs

‘it feels so good / it feels so good to dream’

Even with a short week, Friday could not come soon enough. Celebrate with this new Work Drugs song, which has California summer written all over it. The track is off the group’s upcoming album, Absolute Bearing, out this July.  Work Drugs self identify as ‘Philadelphia’s premier Bat Mitzvah and Quinceanera party band.’ A pretty lofty title to carry out, but the boys do it well. Buckle up and let’s go for a drive down Route 1. #indie / tory

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