(via JadaL)
JadaL is an Arabic rock band that’s been together for over 10 years and continues to release great music. The group’s third album, ‘Malyoun‘, came out this summer, and we have a music video for the horn-heavy title track.
JadaL:
(via M.anifest)
Thank you M.anifest for this photo. God bless you. Also, “B.E.A.R” is a great track.
M.anifest:
(via Playa Gótica)
Chilean disco punk that sounds like J-pop with awesome guitar freakouts? I love you, Playa Gótica.
Playa Gótica:
(via Balcony)
Balcony and Homicide’s “Memoar ’98” is an old song, released four years ago on the excellentReunion EP released via Grimloc Records. Now we have a new music video for the Indonesian hardcore metal song that sounds like hardcore metal trying to do rap and doing it surprisingly well (we have Homicide to thank for that). According to Rolling Stone Indonesia, the music video is dedicated to Balcony’s late guitarist Rev. “Jojon” Permana, who passed away two years ago.
Balcony/Grimloc Records:
(via BEJO)
This music video by Madrid rapper BEJO is, uh, something. I think it involves Magos, but only because the song is called “Mango.” There are six-eyed men and cartoonish parrots watching you. Unknowingly, you silently shake to BEJO’s subtle but strong beat. There are some sheep, I think. And a frying pan. So fresh.
BEJO:
(via Pejzaż)
When I listen to Warsaw producer Bartosz Kruczyński, aka Pejzaż, I don’t know if I’m listening to either trailer music for the new James Bond movie or some new European club music that would be James Bond-approved. Either way, I love it. Kruczyński is also the man behind Earth Trax, Ptaki, and The Phantom.
From Beehype: “With their laid-back, warm atmosphere, both songs might remind you about the most adorable things we have heard from Ninja Tune. But if you happen to live in Warsaw, you’ll find it a perfect sound illustration of this year’s sleepy summer in the city.”
Pejzaż:
(via MULA)
Dominican trio MULA makes the kind of weird dance pop that both hipsters and mainstream pop lovers can get down to. “Nunca Paran” changes so many times, it’s like five different songs in one, with each section groovy and excellent. I agree with club fonograma – the future belongs to this trio.
MULA:
(via Gaya)
Gaya is an India-born, Dubai-based artist that has the talent and smarts to add weirdness and mystery to contemporary pop singing. I agree with Beehype when they compare her to the likes of Björk, Joanna Newsom, and Fiona Apple.
Her new music video for “The Bous Who Cried Love” is understated and beautiful.
Gaya:
(via Modern Guns)
Modern Guns is an Indonesian melodic hardcore punk band based in Depok in the West Java province. Its new album, The Place Where I Left You (Armstretch Records), is worth the listen if you’re into Brand New, and you should be into Brand New (because they’re great!). You can check out the album on Spotify and iTunes as well.
The blend of emo, ambience, and punk works well here, whereas most bands fumble at sounding melodic and aggressive at the same time. Keep your eyes and ears out for more Modern Guns music coming out hopefully soon.
(via Liraz)
Israeli-born Liraz Charhi takes the music of her parents’ homeland of Iran and adds her own modern flair inspired by psychedelia and hip-hop. “Nozi Nozi” starts off with a familiar Middle Eastern oud and keyboard line with the steady percussion driving Charhi’s excellent singing. But halfway through the song, the groove changes to some lava lamp groove with just the drums and vocals. And then the beat changes again to some hip-hop beat that still matches Charhi’s voice.
Taken all together, “Nozi Nozi” sounds like something Tame Impala would sample. And speaking of Tame Impala, she does an excellent cover of “Elephant.”
According to her Bandcamp, expect a new release September 5th.
Liraz: