Wheat And Whiskey

Another song I switched back and forth from on my commute this morning was Tame Impala’s “The Moment” off of their new album Currents. The entire album is a psychedelic R&B trip and I highly recommend it. I’ve been listening to their singles the past few months and knew the album was going to be amazing but finally had a chance to listen to the entire album. 

Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique has released their second single “Set Me Free” off their upcoming LP (it was just announced). It was a great way to star beautiful Friday morning, commuting to work, trying not to sashay down the street while listening to it. I actually remember her performing this when she was touring with Röyksopp last summer (amazing concert). Anything Robyn puts out is wonderful, fun, and fantastic. Let’s be real.

I have been OBSESSED with Róisín Murphy’s new album Hairless Toys. EVERY single time I listen to this album, I fall more and more in love with it. Unfortunately, a lot of people who I’ve shared it with were like “It’s no Overpowered.” Well no shit. It’s still Róisín Murphy in her amazing glory, just in a different way. It is an absolutely fantastic album that continues to grow as you continue to listen to it. Over and over and over again. Like Overpowered,  I think this will grow to be another cult classic. It’s just gonna take some time. 

For me though, it took less than a hot second. 

This editing job has been intense and great but I’ve slacked a little on this blog. Now that there’s some downtime I can write.

Hairless Toys, the new album from Roisin Murphy is out today after waiting for 8 whole years for another album! Although Overpowered kept me pretty sustained, I am living for this new album right now! I mean every song on this album is very intimate in its own form but cohesive as a whole. It’s everything I wanted and more!

What do you get when you combine the voice of Rye Rye, attitude of Azealia Banks, and beats similar to M.I.A.? 

Leikeli47 (pronounced lah-KAY-lee). 

My dumbass thought it was pronounced like Lykke Li. My bad. 

Anyway, I stumbled upon this album randomly and decided to give it a whirl. While running my fastest 6 mile-er today (gloating moment - 7:38 mile, whaaaat), I listened to it and really enjoyed it. It’s raw, it’s funny, it’s witty, and clever. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t poppin’ my shoulders as I was running.

If you want a few highlights, check out "F**k The Summer Up,” “Two Times a Charm,” and “Heard em Say.” Also, check out this skit on the album. Huh-larious.

If you haven’t figured it out by now how OBSESSED I am with Róisín Murphy, here’s another link to add to the list. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened to “Exploitation” off her upcoming Hairless Toys album. 

Yes. yes yes yes to Ciara’s new single “Dance Like We’re Making Love”! This is just another sexy jam to add under her incredible belt. I can only imagine what the video (fingers crossed) is going to be like. Ciara dancing is not only hypnotizing, but it makes you want to learn every.single.move while trying to look as sexy as she does (or maybe it’s just me). 

I’ve had this song in my head all day long from the moment I woke up. I’ve listened to this album non stop but today has been a “Future People” day for me. 

Check out NPR’s First Listen: Alabama Shakes Sound and Color. Their past two singles, “Gimme All Your Love,” “Don’t Wanna Fight,” and now “Future People” have been incredibly good. I love that waining voice of hers. I wish I could scream sing like that. Below is what NPR is saying about the album:

“Brittany Howard and her band develop a vision of rock, blues and Southern soul that reaches high but remains practical in its reclamation of what works.”

Zero 7 is now streaming their upcoming EP3 (EP1 and EP2 came out in the early days of their career) on Soundcloud. It features Jose Gonzalez, Only Girl, and Danny Pratt. They’ve already released “Last Night” featuring Jose Gonzales. It’s not their first collaboration with the Gonzalez, of course. For those who didn’t know that, check out their 2006 album The Garden, which also features Sia, one of the original female voices on their first album Simple Things. Hell, just check out their entire damn discography! I’ve been obsessed with them ever since I saw them in at the 9:30 Club in DC over 10 years ago. 

As much as I wish Sia would come back and do another collaboration with them, I won’t hold my breath. It was a match made in heaven! But she had to move on and grow, which of course she did. We’ve all seen what she’s become. A music genius! You go gurl!