Bing Bong Twins

Dubstep, its what all the cats on the block are hypin about. As 21st century humans we have come to have to love Bass and its raw greatness. Logically, our lust for Bass has grown too large be satisfied through hip hop theatrics yet, logically again, a solution has been found. The result is the grimiest, dirty, loudest Bass you're ears can ever indulge in, Dubstep. It's a little like what grunge did to rock in the 90's, except transcended onto dank dance beats and great melodies. But lets not forget, Bass is king. Wobble is its noble knight, and will always remind you who is king. If you get thorugh this mix you're going to be covered in grime, enjoy!


The Bing Bong Twins- Business as Usual (1:14:04)

These peps are from Reno, Nevada and throw down some of the sickest bass you may ever hear.

UPDATE: Game Face (37:31)

Such a dope mix, shorter, sweeter, more jeezy. what else could you ever want?

Megafaun- Gather, Form & Fly

This my friends is pure folk bliss. I mean truly, these guys are as folk as fuck, (for lack of a better term) just check this rad photo:



Megafaun consists of brothers Brad and Phil Cook along with fellow Wisconsin native Joe Westerlund. The trio, plus longtime friend Justin Vernon (a.k.a. Bon Iver), made the cross country move together from WI to NC as the band DeYarmond Edison, ultimately splitting in 2006. Since the split and the subsequent creation of Megafaun the band has released two albums and played in over 250 shows (that's pretty gritty). Yet out of this same spirit GF&F was birthed; it was self-recorded in three bedrooms, a kitchen, a yoga studio, a living room, a basement, and in a forbidden university piano studio that they had to break into to find an in-tune piano. Grunge masters for sure, but then again what better way to make folk.

This album will help you rediscover the energy that first elevated this genre to relative modern success. It's American like you wouldn't believe, at some times they stray dangerously close to country, and trust me I really dislike country, yet they manage to straddle the line beautifully with strong lyrics and suitable progressive melodies. All of the drum lines, if not distorted, are upbeat and the instrumentation above it flows together superbly. All of this mixes together in a final product that is reminiscent of Phil Elvrum and the Portland crew in all its glories. Oh and a drunk listening is absolutely recommended.

Gather, Form, & Fly

Dark Night of the Soul

By the time you reach these words you may have suspected that by either the title, or the art, or the colors, that this is some kind of Gothic music blog. Unfortunately, it's not, at least not audibly. Hopefully you cats won't mind that much. Meaning, Meaning, Meaning; Music.

The first album I've picked is a peculiar one in all rights. Dark Night of the Soul is the brain child of Dangermouse (produced the Gorillaz's Demon Days, Beck's Modern Guilt, and countless others) and Sparklehorse (from the band Sparklehorse). After writing and producing most of the album a slew of collaborators were brought together to cameo and refine the album including; James Mercer of The Shins, The Flaming Lips, Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals, Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, Frank Black of the Pixies, Iggy Pop, Nina Persson of The Cardigans, Suzanne Vega, Vic Chesnutt, David Lynch, and Scott Spillane of Neutral Milk Hotel (oops long list).

The project also incorporated David Lynch (Blue Velvet, Inland Empire) to take a series of photographs corresponding to the songs.

All in all this album would be one of the best of 2009, except it will never be released, due to contract "issues" with the EMI label. So here it floats amongst the internet in eternal limbo. The album is incredibly powerful amongst a modern pop genre where so many bands succeed just by drifting along aimlessly. It reminds of a stroll through a mysterious darkness, in which light is seldom seen but always recognized (sought after?) It's beautiful yet haunting, surreal and dark, but sometimes comical and comforting. Its production is incredibly done by the industries best and is at all moments serene. With it's stellar lineup of cameos and limbo status it stands awkwardly between fame and Lethe which, ironically enough, mirrors the albums mood in an all too perfect way. Oh, and watch out for Iggy Pop he's a real curve ball.

1. Revenge (featuring The Flaming Lips)
2. Just War (featuring Gruff Rhys)
3. Jaykub (featuring Jason Lytle)
4. Little Girl (featuring Julian Casablancas)
5. Angel's Harp (featuring Frank Black)
6. Pain (featuring Iggy Pop)
7. Star Eyes (I Can't Catch It) (featuring David Lynch)
8. Everytime I'm With You (featuring Jason Lytle)
9. Insane Lullaby (featuring James Mercer of The Shins)
10. Daddy's Gone (featuring Nina Persson)
11. The Man Who Played God (featuring Suzanne Vega)
12. Grim Augury (featuring Vic Chestnutt)
13. Dark Night Of The Soul (featuring David Lynch)

Dark Night of the Soul