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Listener's Digest : October 26th - November 2nd


Well friends, it appears that the cold weather is quickly descending and everything released this week seems to be a response to that. All 5 songs are  downtempo, introspective, spooky, or some mix of all three. Needless to say, I have begun preparations to deal with the 6 month dark night of the soul we call Winter. I have  bought enough canned food to sustain myself until April, wrapped my naked body in aluminum foil and turned my heat up to 82 degrees. Until Spring, I will sit in this well insulated room and absorb new music, as well as various canned vegetables. I am completely certain that I will emerge sane and rested by April and perhaps more capable of creative jokes.

Earl Sweatshirt - "Chum:" Reappearing earlier this year, the much discussed missing member of the Odd Future camp released a new song on Thursday. "Chum" is lyrically introspective and features  basic  snare and piano loop. Earl appears to have moved beyond the violent adolescent posturing of his early work, which pretty much had him sent away in the first place. An interesting, albeit low key, track.


 Broadcast - "The Equestrian Vortex:"  While Broadcast works on a new album, which will posthumously feature Trish Keenan's vocals (recorded just before she suddenly died last year), they will be releasing the soundtrack  for Warp's pastiche of Italian horror movies, Berberian Sound Studio. "The Equestrian Vortex is the title track to the movie's film within a film. On it, Broadcast recreates 70's style movie music to tense effect through crashing minor key heavy pianos and percussion.

Atoms for Peace - "What the Eyeballs Did:" Earlier this Fall, Mac posted the haunting "Default," the new single from Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich's supergroup side project. "What the Eyeballs Did," is the b-side to that single and has a similar haunting groove to "Default." However, this song is structurally tighter and quicker paced, suggesting that the tension building in "Default"  bled over onto the b-side. A great song, just don't mind the excited DJ talking over it at the end.


Crystal Castles - "Affection:" Crystal Castles have come a long way from their abrasive chip tunes. On "Affection," Alice Glass's icy vocals  float over the melancholy/gothy synth and drums. This is the third song released off the long teased upcoming full length, set to be released later this month.


 Prince Rama - "Welcome to the Now Age:" Another track from Prince Rama's upcoming exploration of persona, Top 10 Hits of the End of the World. This time, the band "channels" Hyparxia (a fictitious popular band from the apocalypse) to create a downtempo sex anthem for any upcoming party you have in a space station.


What, were you not invited to the last space station party? It was great! Still not sure how I got back. Oh wait, now I remember.


Michael Torsell





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Listener's Digest: August 3 - August 10



So, I have been on vacation for the last week, but that does not mean I forgot about you, the readers of buffaBlog. No, I would never forget you, for you are all I have. No, I don't mean that. I mean that I am just dedicated to music blogging, and not that I am desperate for your collective approval. Haha, right guys? So, while I go cry in a corner, here are some of the best new songs from the last week.

Woods – “Size Meets the Sound;” How psyched am I about the new Woods album? The answer is totally psyched. Woods follow up the majestic stomper, “Cali in a Cup,” with another blissed out psychedelic low-fi gem. The band has quietly perfected their sound over the last few years without sacrificing anything to slickness.

Thee Oh Sees – “Flood’s New Light:” For a band so wildly prolific as Thee Oh Sees, their ability to continually impress and surprise is astounding. This new, straightforward rocker, with its catchy chorus, is another excellent addition to the band’s extensive discography. Just another reason you should not miss them at Town Ballroom in September.

Prince Rama – “So Destroyed:” From a conceptual album of radio hits from the time of the apocalypse, this track is a spacey psych dance song. If that description makes any sense, you are probably way weirder than I am and I want to look through your record collection. Here, Prince Rama is Rage Peace. "So Destroyed" features a catchy melody buried underneath white noise, A fun song and making the apocalypse seem like it might be a good time. It might also be a horrifying party before we all die, but hey, that’s the apocalypse for you.


Lindstrøm- "Rà-àkõ-st:" The Swedish electronic artist has released another long and epic dance song. A retro sounding synth melody and a propulsive baseline that moves the track forward, the song’s repetitive nature and groove is hypnotic. 

Stars – “Backlines:” It is weird to think of Stars as a veteran act, but here we are in 2012 and they have been around for some time. The third single off of their forthcoming LP, the Montreal group sounds poised and confident. A simple anthemic pop song, “Backlines” is further evidence of a band at the top of their game. Do yourself a favor and get the other two singles, especially “Theory of Relativity.”

Well, there you have it. I wiped the tears away from my face and you have another week of great music from some consistent favorites and bands I should probably pay closer attention to in the future. Until then, I will be thinking of more bad jokes to put here. 

Michael Torsell

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