Indie | W8′s Indie Compilation (Part IV)
Posted by W8 on February 1, 2012
I was set on using Balance by Future Islands for the video on this post, and was then struck by this incredibly cool video of a gentlemen by the name of Giorgio turning a usually mundane situation into something special, passionately making his order at the Sonic drive-thru in a tender, lovely way that still has me smiling. Giorgio must have brightened up her day, and thanks to the internet – a lot of ours as well. Continuing with that same indie vibe, we’ve got the fourth compilation for download, 19 records in total, tracklist after the jump.
Alternative, Hip-Hop, Indie | WZRD (KiD CuDi & Dot Da Genius) ft. Desire – Teleport 2 Me, Jamie
Posted by W8 on January 31, 2012
Its been a pleasure watching musical genres of all kinds go from an abstract state into one colorful art form. There’s no greater evidence of this than Kid Cudi, known for dabbling in a variety of sounds and tempos, never could he simply be just a rapper. Teleport 2 Me, Jamie leans towards being an alternative indie record, and far from ever being acknowledged solely as hip hop. Actually, this track happens to sample from one of my favorite indie records, Under Your Spell by Desire. That’s a great thing, right when the game seems to have lost its oxygen, Kid Cudi’s musical diversity enters with a breath of fresh air.
Get it on iTunes.
DOWNLOAD: WZRD (KiD CuDi & Dot Da Genius) ft. Desire – Teleport 2 Me, Jamie
Indie | W8′s Indie Compilation (Part III)
Posted by W8 on December 26, 2011
It seems Indie Thursday has now become an all-encompassing Indie Compilation series, why? – there’s too much love to have segregated all to just one day. This particular compilation is one of my favorites so far, definitely a few of the most treasured indie tracks of the year sprinkled in with some gems that haven’t aged a bit. The previews below are sneak peaks of what’s contained in the zip, when you download the collection there’s about half as more extra presents inside. If you’re new on FNT and indie appeals to you, check the previous first and second compilations. After spending most of the night compiling this for your joyous awakening, it’s time for me to sleep walk over to my bed, hit the alarm before it goes off, and awake with you for yet more exasperating Christmas gatherings. I recommend you get this.
W8′s Indie Compilation (Part III) zip
Listen: Big Spider’s Back – Black Chow
Listen: Glowbug – The Shows
Listen: Baths – Pop Song
Listen: The Temper Trap – Love Lost
Listen: Austra – Lose It
Indie | Work Drugs – Dirty Dreams
Posted by W8 on December 11, 2011
Work Drugs is a Philadelphia based sedative-wave smooth-fi duo. They make music specifically for dancing, boating, yachting, sexting, and living says Tom Crystal and Ben Louisiana who make up the group. Perfect track for a lazy Sunday.
Download: Work Drugs – Dirty Dreams
Indie | W8′s Indie Thursday (Part II)
Posted by W8 on December 1, 2011
As the snow begins to fall here in Canada indie tends to fade from my playlist because of how summer oriented the sounds are. My sympathy goes out to you fortunate ones still occupying a warm climate, I feel your pain. After the positive response of last months Indie Thursday I took it upon myself to compile another collection of my favorite indie tracks of today. The more you like and comment on these indie posts equals the amount of energy I put into making them so feedback is nice.
DOWNLOAD: W8′s Indie Thursday (Part II)
Indie, Pop, Reggae | Radical Something – Sun Down [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on November 23, 2011
In lieu of the holiday season starting, Radical Something drops a unifying jam that is really driven by a strong hook by Josh Cocktail. Loggy doesn’t disappoint with his vibrant vocals as usual along with great production by Big Red. This track is not connected to any project in particular, just something to hold you over until your thanksgiving feast.
“We’re only as strong as the bonds we have with the friends & family we love.” – Radical Something
Albums, Indie | Tycho – A Walk
Posted by W8 on November 4, 2011
Scott Hansen, better known as Tycho is back with his new LP Dive. Definitely one of his many projects that take place in my hierarchy of chill records. A calm refreshment that floats me through time on a dreamy elevation, feels like being freshly dried by the sun. Tycho’s music deserves a better world than ours, not to mention his use of braille in the top right corner of this LP for the blind is genius. If you like what you hear, buy everything Tycho here.
Download: Tycho – A Walk
BONUS
Download: Tycho – Coastal Brake
Indie | Bijan – Letters
Posted by BIGLIFE on November 3, 2011
I’m not serving the average cup of FNT banger or hip hop tea with this one. Much to the contrary, this is caught somewhere in between an indie hop and Grieves track. I can definitely dig the change of pace, hopefully you can too…
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DOWNLOAD: Bijan – Letters
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