Khruangbin is a three-piece band from Texas, comprised of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Johnson on drums. Taking influence from 1960’s Thai funk – their name literally translates to “Engine Fly” in Thai – Khruangbin is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock…
110 Best Movies of the 21st Century
The hippest flicks of the third millennium. 50/50 A History of Violence A Separation Adaptation Adventureland All Is Lost Almost Famous Amelie American Hustle American Psycho Avatar Before Midnight Best in Show Birdman Black Swan Blow Borat Boyhood Burn After Reading Capote Catch Me If You Can Children of Men City of God Coherence Deathproof…
Ian Pooley, “Stonyridge Terrace”
Over the course of his more than twenty singles for Force Inc, the prime German label for forward-looking techno, Ian Pooley has been inspired by the minimalist sound of Detroit as well as deep house.
A Band of Bees, “(This is For The) Better Days”
The Bees (known as “A Band of Bees” in America) – British indie rock band’s feet firmly planted in 2000s with sprinkles of ’60s garage and psychedelia.
White Denim, “A Place to Start”
Ragged but right Austin, Texas combo that patches together a soulfully scatterbrained rock & roll assault.
Brazos, “Day Glo”
Austin-based jazzy, folky alternative rock band fronted by singer/songwriter Martin Crane.
Fleet Foxes, “In the Hot Hot Rays”
An overlooked gem from their early days.
Whitney
Dreamy folk rock out of my sweet home Chicago. This is music that grows on you like a vine as songs evolve into multi-instrumental soundscapes of reverie. Listen to their debut album, Light Upon the Lake. You’ll feeler cooler in no time.
Around the World
While by no means a definitive list, here are some international gems for your listening pleasure: Algeria Made In Medina, Rachid Taha (2000) Argentina Artaud, Pescado Rabioso (1973) Australia Lonerism, Tame Impala (2012) Austria Black Sea, Fennesz (2008) Bahamas Exuma, Exuma (1970) Belgium Djangology, Django Reinhardt (1949) Bermuda Oyster, Heather Nova (1994) Bosnia and Herzegovina…
Papooz
French duo’s slinky debut Green Juice is a subdued dance album that’ll make you want to boogie on a terrace in Paris with a cig on your lip. Give them a listen if you want to be hip.