Gruff Rhys "Shark Ridden Waters" (video)

Not a huge fan of either Super Furry Animals or Neon Neon but I love this track. Maybe its time I re-evaluate my feelings on SFA & NO Front Man Gruff Rhys also. I will be lining up to buy the solo album when it gets released in February 2011...

Mount Kimbie - Crooks and Lovers

I downloaded Mount Kimbie's album on a whim last night. I was able to hear 30 second previews of each song but really had no idea what I was getting into. It sounded interesting but downloading an album based on that alone can be an utter disaster. Mount Kimbie is far from that. Its utter perfection.

Right now, I am stuck inside on this gorgeous day with these beautiful tunes filling my brain in total peace. Although the tracks are stripped down to minimal beats, the melody and sound is lush and dense. I love how the album takes on a soundtrack feel with each song blending and complimenting each other. I'm only 30 minutes in and I already want to start "Crooks & Lovers" over again for another listen. Well just my luck, I am on the last song and ready to try again. Peace.

Mount Kimbie - Field by smithblogsatlanta

My Man Crush - The National

I am not sure if I should be coming out to the world today but I can't hold it back anymore. I have a huge man-crush on the National. I can't help it. Matt Berninger's voice is so damn hypnotic. The man could sing "Mary had a little lamb" and I would probably buy it. When I finally got my hands on their newest LP "High Violet" I was in love all over again.

I really enjoyed what they did with this album. There is a great mix between the clean and the distorted. That theme seems to permeate through each track. I am only on the first couple listens but each track holds up the high standards I have set for this Brooklyn group since release Alligator in 2005. Here are some of my favorites so far... enjoy.

Four Tet - There is Love in you

Four Tet's "there is love in you" is one of my favorite albums so far in 2010. Four Tet always delivers something different with each track and that is consistent with this new release. Some of his tracks are more on the IDM side and some are more beat heavy. One thing that is consistant is that the production is amazing, the tones are soothing, and the music takes you another place. Enjoy these beats and go see him if he comes near you! Here is a bonus, Four Tet's essential Mix from Radio One

Essential mix (January 2010) by Four Tet

You know what Febuary Means... NYPONYCLUB!

SBA long time favorite New Young Pony Club has their new album "the optimist" releasing in February in the UK with a US release date of March 1st. Here are a few videos to wet your appetite. I can't wait to hear what else they have been cooking up. If you like "Lost A Girl", the NYPC are giving it away for free on the website (link above).