flux.

This one takes us in a totally different direction than the last few did. Lately, I’ve felt inspired by the recent crop of seemingly zeitgeist-nailing bands with that darker, multi-dimensional and somewhat wistful sound. It feels totally perfect for the changing seasons and for the general transition into fall (think witchy: Deerhunter, oOoOO, Salem, Warpaint, Glasser).

While it’s easy to do the buzz band thang, I wanted to add my own style, you know – shake it up with some rock, hip hop, electro, and bits of cheddah tossed in in for fun.

This season inspires me. I hope to maybe pass some inspiration your way, too.

Intriguing Possibilities – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (from The Social Network OST)
Before and After Light – CFCF
Burnout Eyess – oOoOO
Shutterbug (Sub Swara Remix) – Sub Swara & Big Boi
You Can’t Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix) – Jeru The Damaja
What It Look Like (Todd Edwards Remix) – Spank Rock
All the Eastern Girls (Breton Remix) – Chapel Club
Love Demolition – Zowie*
Bubblegunk – Entrepreneurs
Let The Sun Shine (Outlier Remix) – Labrinth
Cocaine Blues – Escort
I’d Love to Change the World – Ten Years After

*See her first U.S. interview (with yours truly) on Indie Shuffle.

Here, some music videos I’ve been digging this week!

Deluka’s brand new video for the single ‘Cascade’, out now digitally. I love their sound and can’t wait for the full-length later this year! Get a free MP3 of this song: http://deluka.bandcamp.com/ And the EP here.

The debut solo single from Kele Okereke (formerly of Bloc Party) is “Tenderoni” – taken from his debut  ’The Boxer’ out 6/21. On his solo debut, Kele collaborates with the producer behind Spank Rock aka Alex Epton, aka Armani XXXchange.  Most of my close friends probably remember how OBSESSED I was with Bloc Party (the T-shirts, the shows…and don’t get me started on Matt the drummer) so I’m totally psyched for Kele’s debut. Goodbye to the skinny indie rocker with dreads we once knew and loved! Hello to an entirely different look with an entirely different sound.

The Chemical Brothers “Swoon”
Again, another amazing record to look forward to in June. From the album ‘Further’ due out June 22nd.

Ok-Ok, I know this is the #1 single on iTunes right now but I had to include it because – well – it’s kind of a cool video (and hey, at least it’s not X-tina)!!

hope you had a wonderful week.

besos!

nic.