Vacation, return from vacation (which inevitably means playing catch up at work), and we’re backed up! Here are some choice pics from the old inbox:

Stream

alt-J – “Fitzpleasure”
from An Awesome Wave
out now (official US release is 9/18–but you can get it)
A spacey, post-dub step track that’s been remixed by the likes of David Sitek and The Internet of Odd Future.

“Fitzpleasure” (David Sitek Remix)

“Fitzpleasure” (The Internet of Odd Future Remix)

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Prison for Kids – “Low Fevers” (Single)
Based out of Los Angeles, Prison for Kids are Christopher Dreisbach (vox, bass, guitar) and Cesar Ochoa (guitar). “Low Fevers” is one of a series of singles released by the duo. It’s hazy sound is accentuated by languid notes from the lead guitar. Definitely one to load up onto the headphones for your super chill summer mix.

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Conner Youngblood – “Gold”
on Sketches pt. 2
out later in 2012
“Gold” is the second release off of his forthcoming album Sketches pt. 2, due for release later this year. It’s a hazy combination of folk and fuzz that will easily get into your head. The Yale grad plans to drop a few more singles out before the LP, so keep your eyes and ears open.

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MP3s

Fotoshop – “Golden Chain”
The new single from Finnish musician, Jarno-Erik, is spacey, methodical, New Wave. Fotoshop’s sound is marked by elements of electro pop, dream pop, and shoegaze. “Golden Chain” is the second new single from Fotoshop, following “Worries”, which was released earlier this year.

Ian Koren - “La Perla del Sur”
Ian Koren is DYI type who performs in New York City. He’s working on a mixtape  of material that will be out and freely available soon. “La Perla del Sur” sounds as though The Smithereens went lo-fi. Nice, hook-laden, indie pop that shows a lot of promise.

Videos

Bravestation – “Western Thrills”
Beautiful ambient sounds pervade the gentle New Wave of Bravestation. Their debut release, Giants & Dreamers, was released on July 10. Get it here.

TEEPEE – “Time Meant Nothing” (Revera Session)
“Time Meant Nothing” is the first single release from TEEPEE in over a year. You order the single (a limited release) b/w a live recording of “Let’s Go All The Way” here. You can get a free digital copy via Bandcamp.

Another beautiful track from Prison for Kids. Spacey, dreamy guitars and vocals. Cryptic, haunting lyrics.

You can download this track (and others) for free on their soundcloud:

♥ aida

Prison for Kids: Blonde Baby from Mountain Fighting on Vimeo.

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The Wednesday night show at 3 Clubs (a gorgeous double-bar venue, with a small stage in its main room, very much in the vein of the Mint or the defunct Fairfax Ave Largo club, but with a darker, sexier look) featured three bands I did not know much about going in, but I left pleasantly surprised by them and quite inspired by their performances.

The first band to come on was Prison for Kids, a two-man group consisting of Christopher Dreisbach and Cesar Ochoa, but that also counted with the presence of Mike Cameron as guest bassist and Andrew Behjatnia as drummer. Dreisbach’s strong voice ranged from a gentle dreaminess to an exuberating passion, showcasing the band’s distinctive sound, unafraid of juxtaposing softer and louder beats. The transition to Ochoa’s vocals was also seamless, as he displayed great chemistry with Dreisbach on stage, striking their perfect musical balance. This was particularly true during the closing track of their set, one that started with a captivating soft intro before their guitars took over. Overall, it was an electric performance by a group that feels fully realized and ready for prime.

Guy Blakeslee (of The Entrance Band) was next after a relatively long set up time. However, he proved to be worth the wait and when his act began all my doubts raised by his unusual outfit and anxiety by the minor delay dissipated. His haunting voice, combined with some powerful guitar riffs, was as moving as anything I’ve heard in a live show in recent memory, on a quite epic set opener. Blakeslee was truly fearless during a couple of acapella songs, as he dug deep within himself and brought out his heart to put on display. It was definitely visceral, to say the least. This man is genuinely intense and radiates an overwhelming energy and it’s impossible not to get caught up in it.

Mike Cameron’s Los Angeles was the last of the night. This collective, with a wide range of guest vocalists, also features Nick Cullen on guitar and back-up vocals. They opened with some instrumental electronic tracks that made several people in the crowd immediately jump to the dance floor. Christopher Dreisbach, who provided some vocals for Los Angeles, did his part to inspire the audience also, dancing enthusiastically while on stage. Cameron’s presence was something to behold though. It was a show of pure confidence and pure energy, and the dancing crowd fed off of that energy and asked for more and Cameron continually gave it to them. It was a set that made everyone in the club want to jump out of their bones. Nothing but love for Mike Cameron’s exhilarating vocals: his voice becomes very brooding, in the style of an Ian Curtis, behind his synthesizer beats and the result is just intoxicating. Los Angeles feels like an electro ode to that city one can’t help to have a never-ending, torrid love/hate relationship with.

Mountain Fighting is proud to celebrate the release of the new video/single for Prison for Kids “Blonde Baby.” Already one of the most talked about bands on Mountain Fighting from their first controversial NSFW clip for their beautiful song “Long Gone.” Lyrically strong and melodically gorgeous, with hazy dreamlike vocals of Christopher Dreisbach, on a song which captures all of the breezy magic of the first Girls’ singles “Lust For Life” and “Morning Light,” with a shoegaze meets garage feel. Echoes of Lou Reed, Soft Boys, Kinks and young Bowie can all be found in the kaleidoscope of influences on this amazing 2nd single from Prison for Kids.

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