In the run up to the release of their new album False Priest, of Montreal have relased a trippy as expected trailer, a single and now performed another new track song live on Fallon. "Sex Karma" is a mid-tempo funky groove. It shifts through various instrumental sections with ease, letting the vocals fill all the gaps. It is a pretty good number for a duet with Solange whose indie cred, as we all know, runs prettydeep. Less logical are the Mimes in the background but of course nothing is ever unexpected for Kevin Barnes. Though he does look a little sheepish standing next to Solange who towers over him.
of Montreal also perform the previously released "Coquette Coquette" which you can download here and see here.
Christopher Laufman makes soulful, sample based jams out of Pittsburgh under the name Wise Blood. He has a Myspace with a couple thousand hits and a Free EP that is blowing up the blogosphere. Christopher and I recently discussed a few things via emails, including cemeteries, relation to Flannery O'Connor, and a new EP for the song featured here,
BCB: You recently moved to Pittsburgh from Houston. Why was that?
CL: I took a semester off from school, as of right now, I'm working in a cemetery.
BCB: What are you studying in school?
CL: I was looking into archaeology.
BCB: What is it like working in a cemetery?
CL: I enjoy working in a cemetery, it gives you a good perspective.
BCB: Given that your bandcamp name is Haze Motes, a character from Flannery O'Connor's novel Wise Blood which is also your project name, I assume you are a fan. Why did you choose that name and what is your connection with O'Connor?
CL: I like the name, I like its different meanings. And I heard that we might be related. That's why I got into her writing at a young age.
BCB: You are currently unsigned but I could easily see your EP getting picked up and distributed by a label. Cymbals Eat Guitars like you too. What are your aspirations for your music? Is this a career or a project?
CL: I have big plans for the music. Hopefully they work out. I don't want to give anything away.
BCB: I read that you took guitar lessons as a kid. what is the ratio of samples to instruments on the EP?
CL: The whole album is essentially built upon different samples that I pieced 2gether, it's only the last song, "MI + AMORE" that's played on guitar.
BCB: "+" clocks in at just over 10 minutes. Is the shorter EP form something you are partial to? Is this part of future music?
CL: I wouldn't say that the length of the EP is intentional, but maybe it's telling.
BCB: Your music on bandcamp is tagged as "future music." Could you elaborate on this at all?
CL: I like that term, I saw it used to describe the music that Joker makes. I think it's a label 2 aspire to.
BCB: Nostalgia is a word that gets kicked around in a lot of music descriptions these days and I have seen it in terms of your music. Is this something you think about when writing?
CL: I try not include any nostalgic aspects in my music, I think everyone should be looking forward. Although, it's inevitable that at some point it will creep in there.
BCB: Your music seems really soulful to me, especially the Prince-y vocals (not to mention the track four Motown reference). There are also a lot of sample based Panda Bear or Atlas Sound-esque loop repetitions. What music do listen to and what has influenced your own writing?
CL: I've been trying to listen to music that reflects what I'm trying to make. Anything thats melodic with interesting surroundings.
BCB: Do you perform any of you music live? Or has it been mostly a recording project. Would you ever be interested in touring (and playing a show here in Seattle?)
CL: Right now I'm in the process of getting the EP ready to play live. I would definitely be interested in taking it different places, including Seattle. As soon as its ready I'll get on stage. I'm actually taking a week to get the live show 2gether starting on August 17th with a friend of mine, after it's complete I'll be ready to get out there and breath new life into all the material.
BCB: You also were working on video accompaniment for your songs. Are you still working on that?
CL: Yeah, I'm still trying to get some video 2gether, it's taking longer than I thought though. There is going to be a video out with a new song before the release of the next EP, it will involve the efforts of different people across the world all coming together online and creating something great.
Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes has a brother named Sean Pecknold who makes movies. He has made a Fleet Foxes tour documentary. Please watch it.
Talent such as Robin Pecknold possess is hard to come by. And as far as tour documentaries go, this one nearly perfectly captures the purity, profundity, and at times light spirit of Robin’s musical demeanor. The video was directed and produced by Robin’s brother Sean Pecknold who is nearly a god in his own regard. You’d have seen at least a few of his videos for such bands as Grizzly Bear and Beach House.
Everybody loves Best Coast. Especially the west coast, which is the best coast. That is why we should all go see them play with Sonny and the Sunsets in late october. Beat Radio also loves Best Coast. The Cover Lovers recently posted their cover of the fantastic "When Im With You" and its really good. Definitely worth a listen. If you like that one, Beat Radio also have a couple ofalbums on their bandcamp (the Ratatat meets analog drums "Golden Age" is recommended).
Hermanos Inglesos kinda translates to "English Brothers". However, they are not english (they are Belgian). But they are brothers and their las name is Engels (like that one guy). They have a great song and video. Its right above this text. Did you watch it? Most of their music is simply instrumental, but they found a good singer in MeMe. Stay tuned. For more go here.
I don't know what he has been up to recently but Kanye's new lyrics sound pretty solid a capella. He looks pretty snazzy too. Lots about slavery it sounds. "Mama's Boy" is certainly full of rage so it sounds like Kanye is taking the Eminem route in order to deal with things. This is really good stuff. Chilling in this format. If the rest of the album is like this, it could be his best work work to date. I can't wait to hear the beats.
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