Vinyl Face

My fellow droogs! It's been a while since I've last posted. Between the 9 to 5 and life, my Vinyl Face endeavors took a slight hiatus. After dusting some old vinyl and getting back in the groove, It's good to back with this beautiful French seamstress of song.

Magical and deliciously delicate. With slow, hypnotic and mesmerizing tempos, the music and sound of Richard will spin in your head and stir in all directions, causing an instant addiction.

If the first album ("Lavender Daydreams) suggests a quality of writing and interpretation serrated, alternating between the sublime and the trivial, the second album (" Episodes ") reveals a high perched songwriting and sound reproduction breathtaking.

Here are samples from both albums:

A perfect blend of dream-pop synth magic has recently been released via Sub Pop. "Strange Pleasures" is Still Corners' sophomore release and it's filled with 80's shoe-gazing jams from start to finish. Reminds me a bit of Blouse, Minks, or most of Captured Track's releases. This is a solid pick.

It's been a while since I've been Vinyl Facing. The ol' day job has had me pleasantly tied to the computer pushing buttons and moving shapes. 

When I heard a sample from Alela Diane's forthcoming album, "About Farewell", I had to get back to writing and sharing some thoughts on music. 

Diane is a Portland based folkstress song-writer who delivered a wonderful record titled Wild Devine via Rough Trade. 

Yes. This is another Ty Segall post. You shouldn't be surprised. However, it still doesn't retract from the ever-lasting pleasure, of hearing new material from Ty. This one, is another wonderful release to look forward to on Record Store Day. 

Ty will be following-up last years RSD release, "Ty Rex", with a new set of T. Rex covers rightfully titled "Ty Rex 2". The 7" will arrive via Goner Records on April 20th. Listen to "The Motivator" below and warm up your fuzz-y little heart.

Psychedelic wizard Tim Presley, wants you to get your beak wet with this B-side from White Fence's, Cyclops Reap 7”. The track titled “Fragility” is less scuzzy and sounds more like Tim’s slower drifting jams.

After WU LYF's short but noticeable run, the band is back together sans lead singer Ellery Roberts. From what we can gather, these two released tracks are sure indication that they're doing just fine and dandy as Los Porco. With a name like this, how can anything go wrong.

The prolific Ty Segall is not resting for 2013 kids. Last year, he worked overtime to deliver three full-length albums and a 7". He collaborated with White Fences', Tim Presley with the release of Hair. His extra credit side gig Ty Segall Band, released "Slaughterhouse" in collaboration with Mikal  Cronin and Mr. Charles Moonheart.

Moonheart is joining forces with Ty again along side bassist Roland Cosio for this new project, Fuzz. So far, they've released a 7" via Trouble In Mind which sold out in an estimated 10 minutes. The 7" was re-pressed and sold out for a second time. If this is any indication of how this new 7" will be received, I'd suggest you act fast.

They'll be releasing "Sleigh Ride" April 16th, via In The Red. Midheaven however, is accepting pre-orders. Get your hands dirty.

You can listen to the new track over at SPIN.com

Elephant Stone are a wonderful psych band out of Montreal. Their beautiful 60's psych notes are playfully complimented by a delightful citar at times. In 2009, they released their debut album "The Seven Seas" which was received by some high acclaim. Their new s/t LP, is out now and can purchased via the Austin Psych Fest website here. You can listen to the entire album bellow to help you decide if this this is good choice for you. However, don't end up feeling like a fool for not picking up a first pressing on 180gm.

Out of Chicago, Sister Crystals delivers some wonderful, lo-fi dream-pop with, “For So Long”. They released an EP late 2011. You can download the album here through their bandcamp. Come May, they’ll be releasing their first s/t full-length via Walk-In Records. It’ll be worth checking-in often to see when they’ll post a pre-sale. For the time being, enjoy their song titled “For So Long” below which can also be downloaded for free (or generous donation) via their bandcamp. Enjoy!

San Francisco based Permanent Collection, released their debut 10 song LP, via Loglady Records and it's a hell of a listen. The sound consists of one part pop, one part shoegaze, with a punk spirit and energy.  The band’s punk infused, fuzzed out pop -- quite simply -- will leave your ears ringing, your heart stinging, and you wanting to come back for more. Carving out new territory for the band, this album will have your brain crooning and undoubtedly fall into your subconscious. The album is available via Loglady Records and limited to 500 copies on milky clear vinyl. Delicious.

Give it a gander here:

New York's Captured Tracks has released Slowdive's "Hide Yer Eyes" LP. The album was previously released "unofficially", by Alti Philosophi Records based out of Germany. This new release is limited to just 500 copies. Get one before you have to play Slowdive's other albums just to get you by your shoegazin' depression. Again. You can find the entire tracklist on Youtube. Highly recommended pick.

Dead Gaze, the moniker of Mississippi’s R. Cole Furlow, finally delivers an LP, that brings together the best tracks from his extensive back catalogue. Combining effortless pop songs with recordings that put an emphasis on texture, Dead Gaze has delivered a densely layered and engaging record. There is an exclusive deluxe digital edition also available from the FatCat store with two bonus tracks- "Warm Room, Warm Home" and "Trash All Your Worries".