Album Review : Grimes – Visions

The first entry for Album of 2012 has arrived.

I have been obsessed with Grimes (23-year old Claire Boucher) since finding out about her last year. Her tracks “Oblivion” and “Genesis” blew me away; and she deservedly topped everyone’s ‘Ones To Watch in 2012′ lists.

With expectations being high, I am pleased to say her third full length does not disappoint. In fact, it’s a 100 times better than I hoped it would be. And that’s a remarkable feat. Visions is “post-internet” music – like Bjork’s Post, but for the YouTube generation.

Grimes has crafted a cohesive piece of work, successfully mixing poppier elements into her traditionally atmospheric sound and fuses the eerie with the ethereal by layering her doll-like vocals on top.

Atmospheric, sometimes chilling and haunting – Visions is upbeat, faux futuristic dream-pop that demands repeated listens.

The lead single and one of many stand-out tracks on the album, “Genesis”, is out now. Check it out below.

“Genesis” by Grimes

 

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News: Sebastien Tellier Reveals Album Artwork

And that’s it right there. The album artwork for Sebastien Tellier’s forthcoming album, My God Is Blue, which is out March 20 via Record Makers. Love it!!

Tracklist :
01. Pépito Bleu
02. The Colour Of Your Mind
03. Sedulous
04. Cochon Ville
05. Magical Hurricane
06. Russian Attractions
07. Mayday
08. Draw Your World
09. My Poseidon
10. Against The Law
11. My God Is Blue
12. Yes It’s Possible

In case you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the video to “Pepito Bleu”, the first track to be taken off the album.

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Video : Desire – Don’t Call

The Ryan Gosling-starring Drive has no doubt raised Desire‘s profile. Their amazing track “Under Your Spell” was featured in the movie.

For those not in the know, Desire is a Canadian band made up of vocalist Megan Louise, producer Johnny Jewel (of Chromatics and Glass Candy) and Nat Walker (also of Chromatics).

They released their debut album, II, in June 2009 on Italians Do It Better and although it’s been 2 years since the release, they have just released a video for “Don’t Call”.

Check it out below.

 

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Mix O’Clock : The Magician – Magic Tape 19

The Magician returns with his first mixtape of 2012. As always, it’s pretty amazing. Not one dud on there.

You need it. Grab the mp3 here. Now.

Magic Tape 19 by The Magician

Tracklist:
01. Lancelot – We Can Dance (Goldroom Remix)
02. Moon Boots – Aretha
03. Parallel Dance Ensemble – Shopping Cart (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix)
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05. Friendly Fires – Hurting (Tensnake Dub Remix)
06. Mercury feat. Robert Owens – Candlelight
07. Disclosure – Flow
08. Patrick L & DJ Nibc – Call Me (Tiger Stripes Remix)
09. Todd Terje – Inspector Norse
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Introducing : Thomas Azier

Berlin-based artist and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Azier has been working hard the past 4 years honing his sound and it’s paying off nicely.

His debut EP, “Hylas 001″, is out now via his own imprint Hylas Records, with a full-length due early Spring.

Check out a cut off the EP, “Metropolitan Tribe”, below and grab the mp3 here. It’s free.

Metropolitan Tribe by Thomas Azier

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Incoming : Ladyhawke – Black, White & Blue

The first single off Ladyhawke‘s new album has arrived and I am very pleased to say it does not disappoint.

“Black, White & Blue” is the lead single off her highly anticipated sophomore album, Anxiety, and is set for release on March 19th via Modular / Island.

Give it a listen below and let me know what you think.

Black, White & Blue by Ladyhawke

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