Need to scratch that Western Gothic itch you have? The Handsome Family is just the right fit. The duo has released a new song titled “The Oldest Water.” The melody is just a taste of their new album, Hollow, set to release on September 8th. The music is suitable for easy listening.
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mxdwn weighs in on two new singles from Lazerbeak – “On the Sparrow” & “Maggie Valley” – the last pair prior to the release of masterful new album Lava Bangers II (out 11/11)
Minneapolis producer Lazerbeak has recently released two brand new singles titled, “On the Sparrow” and “Maggie Valley,” which serve as preparation for and a glimpse into the artist’s upcoming LP, Lava Bangers II. The new record also happens to be a sequel, following Lava Bangers, which was released ten years ago in 2012.
“On the Sparrow” embodies more of a gospel sound with a smooth, slow, and almost soulful melody and tempo that carefully builds. Meanwhile, “Maggie Valley” is more upbeat with its electronic influences more prevalent throughout.
mxdwn premieres You, Me and This Fuckin’ Guy’s new video “FBI”
You, Me, and This Fuckin’ Guy is a LA-based musical project with some familiar faces. The art-rock duo LoveyDove that features veteran musicians Dan West and Azaelia Snail has teamed up with John S. Hall of NYC’s King Missile (remember “Detachable Penis”?) for this new project. Today we’re premiering a new song from their album Garden Variety Fuckers, an artsy, spoken-word piece called “FBI” that’s set over the backdrop of archival footage. READ MORE…
LA punks SP’s share new video “Rise/Fall” at mxdwn
For many Americans, the work felt like it was done after Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election. For Los Angeles punks the SP’s, this is no time to rest on our laurels. Their new song and video for “Rise/Fall,” which we’re premiering today, is about just that. READ MORE…
mxdwn debuts Dylan Chambers’ new single, “Breakdown,” calling it “a positive, energetic track with a cathartic message.”
Chambers has collaborated with the likes of John Alagia, Haley Reinhart and Dave Koz and released his debut EP in 2016. Today mxdwn has the pleasure to premiere his newest single “Breakdown,” a positive, energetic track with a cathartic message that is perfect for the start of a new year.
mxdwn premieres Night Stone’s “Be Loved” featuring MMYYKK from astralblak
Last week two members of the Doomtree hip-hop collective, Lazerbeak and ICETEP, announced a new electronic project called Night Stone. Today, we’re premiering the newest single from their upcoming self-titled debut album, a funk-based hip-hop track called “Be Loved” that pulls elements from the past as well as carving out a futuristic new sound. The new album will be out on May 15, 2020 on Doomtree Records. READ MORE…