Sunday, November 28, 2010

There Is Something In My Mind

Glasser - Apply


Apply is the standout track from Glasser's debut album, Ring, and is without a doubt one of this year's best songs. It all boils down to how the tribal drum rhythm perfectly matches Cameron Mesirow's siren-meets-jungle-queen vocals. I was hooked from the very first listen.

Picture Plane - Goth Star


I've known Pictureplane for a while, but never really listened to his music. Big mistake on my part. His music is noisy and poppy in the best possible way, so no wonder HEALTH are fans (they actually covered this song the last time they played in Copenhagen). The mashing of Fleetwood Mac's Seven Wonders with the pulsing synth and hard marching drums all combines to this beast of a song. I simply can't get enough of it.

Earl Sweatshirt - Couch (feat. Tyler, The Creator)


The beat is swag and the lyrics are crass. Definitely not for the sensitive and/or political correct, these are teenagers rapping about rape, murder, drugs and everything in between. There's a really sinister (and slightly juvenile) sense of humor and a hell of lot of creativity going on with these guys. My favorite bits are when the piano sample and distorted bass kick in (first time at 0:34), the "clitoris of Kelly Clarkson's dick"- line, and the pitched- down "stab him" at 3:04. It's so wrong that it's... well, still wrong, but also kind of funny and pretty damn great.

Keeping It Classy


I just thought I'd introduce you to the background on my desktop. Classy.

Sidebar: Gaga puts phone on head, Perry lactates... Bieber, your move.