It is euphoria when you listen to a hip-hop classic (ie. Digable Planets Blowout Comb, A Tribe Called Quest Midnight Marauders, The Pharcyde Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde or of course Wu-Tang’s Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers). Well during my first listen to cloud.’s most recent, Pimp Steak, I experienced that same euphoria – this album isn’t going to leave my iPod, my playlists or my car for years. Yeah, that’s a bold statement, but I haven’t heard beat conducting this impressive since Dilla’s Donuts – and as on par and comparable to [in terms of quality, not aesthetic, output or the like] Madlib’s Beat Konducta volumes. A great vibe from Pimp Steak is that cloud. is offering the album FOR FREE via a MySpace blog and only asking for donation. Get it here. If you’re in NY, cloud. is conveniently playing a show Monday at Glasslands, an art gallery opening on Friday and you can rest assured knowing that he’ll be playing at a FMLY event asap.
myspace praise: “Yo Cloud man, the more I listen to Pimp Steak, the more it souinds like an underground classic! On the real, one of the illest instrumental beat compilations i’ve heard ever!”
“j dilla changed my life”
“nothing like waking up in the clouds”
Alright, so I’m not great at picking out quotes, but you get it, now go get it. While you’re at it, pick up his beat tape Ice Cream Cola right hurr. Both are must haves and both are free, but suggested donation.
Noah -- November 29, 2008 -- Uncategorized. Tags:talkdemonic.
In light of Talkdemonic’s September release of Eyes At Half Mast, which we’ve been bumpin’ for a better portion of the year, the Portland duo has released a video for the track “Duality of Deathening.” For those either interested in string and drum arrangements, cyborg societies or maybe even both – here’s a video specially for you.
Talkdemonic also made a recent appearance on Daytrotter and unveiled a new track, “CSJ9.”
“This is a brand new song that was written right before we left for tour and is kind of a departure for us on some levels. The drums are all covered by t-shirts and towels so they sound somewhat muted, inspired by dead 70’s muted drum sounds a la Neil Young’s “On the Beach” which opens up more space for the viola to float over everything.”
Noah -- November 28, 2008 -- Uncategorized. Tags:glass ghost.
Glass Ghost is a year old project out of Brooklyn with Eliot Krimsky (of Flying, plays keyboards and voice) and Mike Johnson (drums). It’s the magic of falsetto, emotionally evocative keyboard and a one man african drum group that initially caught my ear, but their interest in candid street photographs that kept me on the page long enough to begin bobbing my head. Shifting beats with repetitive harmonies are exactly what to look for, and the vocals really just make their tunes more ghostly and transparent – all qualities which ask the listener to draw more from what is heard. They’ll be playing December 1 at Glasslands with Ava Luna, The Wailing Wall and Kunal Gupta – a sweet show that should be checked out. Glass Ghost’s Physical EP is out now for $5, go here to find out how to get your hands on it.
So it may be a little sad that I’ve noticed this, but Lil’ Wayne’s new mixtape art is inspired by a character from Tekken 5. I hope that Weezy is a fan.
In Hood Internet news, the mashers of musical cheese have put together one of their most spot-on tracks featuring Department of Eagles and Britney Spears. I’ll let you be the judge.
So it may be a little sad that I’ve noticed this, but Lil’ Wayne’s new mixtape art is inspired by a character from Tekken 5. I hope that Weezy is a fan.
In Hood Internet news, the mashers of musical cheese have put together one of their most spot-on tracks featuring Department of Eagles and Britney Spears. I’ll let you be the judge.
So it may be a little sad that I’ve noticed this, but Lil’ Wayne’s new mixtape art is inspired by a character from Tekken 5. I hope that Weezy is a fan.
In Hood Internet news, the mashers of musical cheese have put together one of their most spot-on tracks featuring Department of Eagles and Britney Spears. I’ll let you be the judge.
So we added a last.fm counter to our page and it’d be great if everyone could contribute to it. You’ll be able to see what you’re listening to on itunes in real time (with a 60sec lag) displayed on the blog and that way we’ll also know what you’re jamming out to. Community Rocks!
If you’d like to join theFMLY last.fm please visit this link and sign in. username: theFMLY password: iwantfmly Don’t be afraid to upload your listening history.
“round the world like a yo-yo walk ya dog fetch. connect four, spectacular in a scrabble session. paper airplanes turn your jenga into 9/11. we stay hungry just like hippos. counting monopoly money, we’re fuckin’ rich yo.”
Noah23 recently gave an album of rarities from this year away via MySpace. Here’s the mediafire link and I highly recommend the download. Noah23 continues to fascinate me, especially with his open admittance of how drugs affect his music and his unusual hippie upbringing [for a Canadian]. His cultural references are spot on and for those who haven’t began listening to his music I suggest you do so.
Upside Down Bluejay Tracklisting: 1. This A Way That A Way (produced by Lord Kufu) 2. Help (produced by Smear) 3. Smoke (produced by En2ak) 4. Sky Father (produced by Leon Murphy) 5. Lentils (produced by Subtitle) 6. Rice Crispy (produced by Mr Soch) 7. Google Plex (produced by Lmnz 8. Ripe Figs Remix feat. Bleubird (produced by Playpad Circus) 9. Poker Without Cards (produced by Madadam) 10. Fulcanelli (produced by DJ Moves 11. Musical Electric Chairs (produced by Unconventional Science) 12. Bad Acid (produced by Madadam) KILLER!!! 13. Emerald Table (produced by K-the-I) 14. Abyss (produced by Dreamcode) 15. Best Bitter (produced by Chuckchee) 16. Anarcho Taoist feat. Livestock (produced by Leon Murphy) 17. House on Wheels feat. Greg Pepper (produced by Madadam & G Pep) 18. Peacock Angel (produced by Madadam) 19. Blue 80 Hut feat. Lord Kufu (produced by Lord Kufu) 20. Ancient Ice (produced by Mr Soch) 21. Sigma Octantis (produced by Savillion) 22. Coming from the Cold feat. Optikz, Sharky & T-Dot (produced by Classified) 23. Aquarius Pharoah ILL Shit Remix (produced by Madadam)
Don’t forget to pick up a copy of Rock Paper Scissors from thecatacombz.com or hold off until the vinyl is released. There are some really sick beats and flows, but I’ve still gotta recommend Quicksand to any fan of modern versatile hip-hop.
An album I never talked about this year is Dosh’s Wolves and Wishes released in May via anticon. With contributions from Bonnie ’Prince’ Billy, Andrew Bird, Fog, Odd Nosdam and the usual suspects, Mike Lewis and Jeremy Ylvisaker. A FMLY review of the album will be up relatively soon, but if you haven’t had a chance to check out the album it makes a great holiday gift. Visit the DoshFMLY website here and pick up some cheap CD’s, vinyl and other goodies.
ATP NY (All Tomorrow’s Parties) 2009 have announced their initial lineup of just a few bands, but already I am dying of anxiety. Buy your $235 tickets here.
FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER – DON’T LOOK BACK/COMEDY DAVID CROSS – CURATING COMEDY SUICIDE PERFORMING FIRST LP DIRTY THREE PERFORMING OCEAN SONGS
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER – CURATED BY ATP PANDA BEAR ANTI-POP CONSORTIUM ANIMAL COLLECTIVE ATLAS SOUND
“KTXT (88.1 FM) out of Texas posted their list of the 10 most disappointing albums of 2008 on their blog The Couch. This is what they came up with…
10. Weezer – The Red Album 9. The Raveonettes – Lust Lust Lust 8. Mars Volta – The Bedlam In Goliath 7. Black Kids – Partie Traumatic 6. CSS – Donkey 5. Ghostland Observatory – Robotique Majestique 4. Wolf Parade – At Mount Zoomer 3. Beck – Modern Guilt 2. Cold War Kids – Loyalty to Loyalty 1. Ryan Adams and the Cardinals – Cardinology” [via bv]
Don’t forget to listen to Alice’s Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie today. After all, it’s Thanksgiving!
And lastly, Jeffrey Lewis has made a history of Rough Trade video that I highly recommend. Check it out!
FMLY isn’t really that Thanksgiving festive, but we certainly enjoy a great homecooked meal. Have a great dinner everyone and if you get something out of it then more power to ya. I’ll be a bit outside of New York City in Warwick romping around in the forest if anyone wants to come join. Don’t forget to RSVP to our event we’ve overwhelmed you with HERE.
“Please join One Voice For Equality in a dignified ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Harvey Milk, a gay rights pioneer and the first openly gay man elected to public office.
Joining hand in hand, we will silently line the sidewalks of Santa Monica Blvd, meeting at San Vicente and then stretching east and west. Please bring candles.
Our vision is to create an aerial view of a candlelit equal sign , a visual symbol of our goal: equality for all. We request that participants maintain a peaceful, dignified and positive presence to show our city, nation and world that our anger at the passage of Proposition 8 is being directed towards positive action. We are human beings who deserve to be heard and are entitled to equal protection under the laws of the United States.
November 27th, 2008 @ 7pm on the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and San Vincente in West Hollywood.
We need as many volunteers possible. Please sign up now to help build this important action. Contact OneVoiceForEquality@LIVE.com for more information.”
What a great big fuckin’ coincidence! Lucky Dragons, just hours after I posted on them, have been added to FMLY’s DO-WHATEVER-THE-FUCK-YOU-WANNA-DO-AND-BE-WHOEVER-THE-FUCK-YOU-WANNA-BE night of debauchery, booty-beats and dancing with Ninjasonik, Japanther, Funeral Party and Blackblack.
we love LD for just excelling in all categories and being such involved and dedicated artists. sara and luke are a dream team of beautiful minds and we’re so pumped to get them on board.
Don’t forget to rsvp via facebook here. Tickets at the door are $10, but are reduced to $5 if you send an email to rsvp@thefmly.com. Have a delicious Thanksgiving, especially to the vegans out there.
What a great big fuckin’ coincidence! Lucky Dragons, just hours after I posted on them, have been added to FMLY’s DO-WHATEVER-THE-FUCK-YOU-WANNA-DO-AND-BE-WHOEVER-THE-FUCK-YOU-WANNA-BE night of debauchery, booty-beats and dancing with Ninjasonik, Japanther, Funeral Party and Blackblack.
we love LD for just excelling in all categories and being such involved and dedicated artists. sara and luke are a dream team of beautiful minds and we’re so pumped to get them on board.
Don’t forget to rsvp via facebook here. Tickets at the door are $10, but are reduced to $5 if you send an email to rsvp@thefmly.com. Have a delicious Thanksgiving, especially to the vegans out there.
Thank You Come Again
Lady Bird Lake Trail
March 20, 3PM
w/ dead gaze, easyboy, mistlefinger, big whup + pizza!, white fang, jonesin', tempo no tempo, dream panther
FMLY Group Hug
Dominican Joe, 515 South Congress
March 20, 8pm
w/ MillionYoung, Truman Peyote, Michael Parallax, Wampire, Idiot Glee, I Am The Dot, Magic Man, Philip Seymour Hoffman fbook event
Los Angeles
FMLY RIDE
WESTSIDE and EASTSIDE
March 13th 2010
The Entrance Band, Insects vs. Robots, Rumspringa, Las Cafeteras, The Light Rays, 60-Watt Kid, DJDT, Hiking, Neon Navajo fbook event
Thank you, Come Again
March 13th 2010
Romulus, Gabriela Maia, Stellaluna, Little Smoke, Good News Reporting, Presstones, More TBA fbook event
Drawlings
McWorld
March 24th Evan Voytas, WAMPIRE, Battlehooch, Pizza! + Afterparty for Tobacco (of Black Moth Super Rainbow) and The Hood Internet
McWorld
March 25th Fbook event
FMLY RIDE
April 3rd 2010
Dinowalrus, Tempo No Tempo
May 1
Santa Cruz
FMLY RIDE
April 3rd 2010
Pacific and Water
Boston
FMLY / Breakfast of Champs Fest
PPALMM's Chinatown Loft
April 16
New York
FMLY / Breakfast of Champs Fest
April 18
Tobacco (of Black Moth Super Rainbow) & Philip Seymour Hoffman
The Knitting Factory
April 24 fbook event
IcyDemons, Truman Peyote, Trouble Books
Glasslands
May 2
San Francisco
Thank you Come Again
The Neighbors, Wes Leslie, Shaw, Maus Haus, Mistlefinger, Goliath the Giver
March 21st
Dolores Park f book event
Questions? Comments? Want to play a FMLY event? Want to learn how you can play an integral role in your FMLY? Shoot us an email anytime, we're usually around. We also accept demos, songs you're into, songs you've made and bribes.
