“Without You” by Lapalux

Lapalux

Stuart Howard’s music feels accessible and removed all at once. Known more popularly as Lapalux, the Essex based producer has melded perfectly into Brainfeeder’s world of ambient, bass-filled downtempo stylings. We featured his music last year on Anon’s excellent mixtape. Unlike some of his contemporaries, the music of Lapalux never completely rests or relaxes. His songs swell with feeling only to enervate, emotional residue accumulating long after the song has ended.

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Alec Rojas

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May 15, 2013 - See more posts by Alec

Smith Westerns’ “Varsity” is the Perfect Song for Summer

Varsity - Smith Westerns

For some reason Smith Westerns’ single “Varsity” passed me by last March on its release. Fortunately the Chicago indie rockers have followed it up with a brand new video and I’m now in love with the track. Filled with youthful swagger and a jangly pop sensibility, the song is a joyful celebration of young love and the perfect soundtrack to your summer.

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Philip Kennedy

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May 13, 2013 - See more posts by Philip

“Turn Me Out”, an awesomely weird music video for Russ Chimes

Russ Chimes - Turn Me Out

Russ Chimes - Turn Me Out

Russ Chimes - Turn Me Out

Mathy & Fran, a London based directing duo, have made maybe one of my favorite videos of the year. The video is for the song “Turn Me Out” by Russ Chimes, a disco/house track that’s a super fun jam. This is one of those tracks you can listen to on repeat while you’re getting ready to go out. Mathy & Fran have taken that vibe and created an artsy, performance video that combines modern dance with minimal backgrounds and odd set-ups.

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Bobby Solomon

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May 7, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby

“Henrietta Maria”, a hand-drawn music video for Darren Hayman and the Long Parliament

"Henrietta Maria", a hand-drawn music video for Darren Hayman and the Long Parliament

"Henrietta Maria", a hand-drawn music video for Darren Hayman and the Long Parliament

It’s always nice when a musician can find an artist to collaborate with, creating a music video that can visually represent what a song is trying to say. That’s the case with the partnership of Darren Hayman and Daryl Waller, musician and artist, who’ve worked together on the music video for a song called “Henrietta Maria”.

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Bobby Solomon

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April 29, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby

‘A Dancing Shell’: A New Video from Wild Nothing

Wild Nothing 'A Dancing Shell' Music Video

Wild Nothing 'A Dancing Shell' Music Video

Wild Nothing is an astonishing band. Created and recorded solely by Jack Tatum in 2010 (though he now tours with a full line-up of musicians), the debut album, Gemini, riveted the indie music scene with its infectious dream pop sound. Gaining notoriety via the internet, the band’s second album, Nocturne, released last year, only extended the band’s adulation and even included the added bonus of a music video starring actress Michelle Williams.

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Andi Teran

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April 29, 2013 - See more posts by Andi