despite a wide variety of offenses, the final straw was ironically something sweet.

there is a delicate yet powerful quality to the music of shlohmo. it's reach is simple yet lasting. it moves slowly and thoughtfully embellished, allowing for time to marinate and grasp. 

check out the new video, "just us", from the local beat wizard and see what i mean.

his beautiful debut full length, bad vibes, is out now via FOF music. 

-t

and your guess was just as good as mine.

have you ever found yourself in the good company of strangers long after last call trying to retrace exactly how you got there? was there shared eye-contact over an observation? a bar-side drink suggestion? perhaps it all stemmed from pointless small talk that found a life of it's own.

such questions are the basis for san francisco outfit dominant legs' new single, "where we trip the light". there is darkness in the unfamiliar, until a spark in friendship tends to illuminate the path for late-night adventure. listen to it below and think about the last time you saw the light.

 

-t

if one of us goes in, then we all go through it.

it's give and take. it's us versus them. it's you and me.

sometimes all it takes is just two simple elements with the right person to achieve the correct balance in perspective. the new video from husky-voiced future islands captures this accomplishment through a collage of young love.

the band's upcoming record, on the water, hits stores october 11th.

-t

you can get what you what, but you can't get me.

the dream hasn't done anything interesting since rocking questionable brown riding boots and knee high socks at his 2009 wedding to christina milian. but today he finally released something worth mentioning and thankfully it had nothing to do with his taste for sketch footwear. 

"wake me when it's over" is a nod to what made people fall for him in the first place - smooth, sensual and cocky. chronicling the pieces of a broken relationship, it's no surprise that it's all finger pointing and accusations. he's now divorced so whether this was inspired by his ex makes this breakup anthem even more interesting. 

stream the single on his official site.

-t

you’re so earthly and yet so heavenly. you don’t belong to this century.

penguin prison (aka new york's chris glover) makes irresistible 80s inspired pop gems that end up with the right amount of sweetness despite it's candy-coated exterior. his latest offering from his forthcoming self-titled debut will not only make you wanna sweat it out on the dance floor, but will definitely resonate with whatever your economic status may be.

penguin prison - "don't fuck with my money" (via disco naivete)

the penguin prison lp drops this october.

-t

i think my spaceship knows which way to go.

there comes a time in every individual, where breaking points become visible. whether it's sparked in the work place, the home or the bedroom - once exposed there is no turning back. 

for my future husband, he's been blinded by that hourglass figure for the last time. despite demanding her immediate exit, his message is still delivered with his signature charms and timeless affections.

mayer hawthorne - "the walk" (stream)

#mayermondays,

-t

it's where your secrets come to dance.

i prefer whiskey myself, but that is besides the point.

the rum diary invades the cinema this october.

-t

stay hungry, stay foolish.

many moons ago i found myself accidently camping in oregon and met a producer who went by the name groundislava. i'm sure if i passed him on the street he wouldn't recognize me. but if i did run into him again, i'd love to thank him for making this song. 

groundislava - "final impasse"

his self-titled debut full length is available now.

-t

i'm looking forward to the memories of right now.

often times i've found myself walking the streets of downtown los angeles wondering where i could find a handful of people that resemble myself to partake in a good old fashioned choreographed dance break. i guess i never found the special parking garage where this magic happens, but apparently charlotte gainsbourg did and you know what? i'm super jealous. 

check out CG dance, walk and take a tumble in the video for her new single, "terrible angels".

-t

nostalgia, it's delicate but potent.

RIP aaliyah. 

hudmo - "somebody" (aaliyah rework)

-t

consistency and individuality eventually yields liberty.

taking on a portishead track is no small task. do you stay true to the band's vision or rework the song to personify your own musical vision? local trio pollyn have taken the classic track, "mysterons" and substituted it's natural haunting quality with a unexpected collage of upbeat instrumentation. the new vibe still sits well, especially over some colored flashlights battling a dark backdrop.

"mysterons" is the b-side to the previously featured "how small are we".

pollyn's sophomore record, living in patterns, is due october 4th.

-t

we'll murder what matters to you and move on to your neighbors and kids.

one of the latest editions to stones throw's ever expanding eclectic roster is australia-by-way-of-south-africa's jonti. in preparation for the release of his full length debut twirligig this october, the multi-instrumentalist and overall jack of all musical trades has released his latest single, "hornet's nest".

a composite of sounds that range from recognizable and nostalgic to intricate, the song feels slightly delicate at just a little over 2 minutes. but like it's title suggests, it stings when provoked to leave a lasting impression. 

jonti - "hornet's nest" MP3

-t

the truth is in your belly.

in college i worked at both an independent coffee shop and the corporate giant: starbucks. i preferred the independent shop because we had a small roasting unit in house and about once a week i would watch our resident coffee roaster come in and work her magic, transforming a lackluster green bean into the stuff insomniacs fiend for. but after doing everything by hand and individually for two years, working at starbucks was a breeze - all you do is press buttons!

check out "green bean" by the hybrid media company.

special shoutout to the accompanying music provided by radical face (who is a new gorillajedi client).

-t

meditations in an emergency.

frenchmen doing amazing things above our standard eye level. exhibiting extreme balance and upper body strength, this video evokes both excitement and nervousness considering my enormous fear of heights.

"skyliners paris" by sebastien montaz-rosset

-t

dont give up on me and i won't give up on you.

taking cues from the spaghetti westerns of a disappearing era, the latest single from twin sister sounds like the cutest sundown face-off this side of the american southwest. 

in heaven drops september 27th.

-t

an argument with myself.

admittedly, the film origins of some of these lines are over my head, but damn if this isn't entertaining.

'movie line rhymes' by jordan laws

-t

a light from the middle of nowhere.

born and raised in southern california, all i really know at the end of the day is the sunshine and the lakers.

'a day in california' - ryan killackey

-t

troubles are on the rise, cause you're in disguise.

like the song itself, the latest the naked and famous clip takes a few minutes of foreplay before it hits it's climax. completely not safe for work, the special problems directed video is however the perfect counterpart for any afterhours activities.

the naked and famous - "the sun"

-t

and i feel crazy, cause i didn't say anything.

i've been a fan of aaron de la cruz since seeing his involvement in the la brea district mural a few months back. but the new video from arkitip below is an interesting contrast between the landscape of the huge mural and the delicate personalization of smaller volumes. 

the arkitip chronicles: studio visit with aaron de la cruz.

check out the installation at project space, which runs till september 1st.

 -t

the colors in my mind rearrange as i say goodbye.

straight out of your idle computer screensaver, check out the latest video from stones throw maestro, sir james pants.

james pants - "clouds over the pacific"

-t