// AFTER THE BEEP //

Chris Staples recently released a 13 track compilation album 

recorded entirely on cell phones.  

Staples says, 

"I've been thinking, if a song is great you could record it on a walkman, or whatever is laying around and the soul of that great song will be communicated. It doesn't matter what kind of paper a great book is printed on as long as you can read it. Thats the analogy I always use. Anyway, all these songs were recorded on cell phones and nothing else. I have many very talented musicmaker friends, so thanks to them for participating."

http://chrisstaples.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-beep-a-compilation-recorded-on-phones

This is an incredibly honest album, with nothing to hide behind.  I stumbled upon it a few months ago while on a bit of a Chris Staples kick and still haven't grown tired of it.  I truly believe in the idea behind this album, and the deep breath it takes to reflect upon what music really is.

Modern music is so loud, and I don't mean the volume.  Listeners wait for a fat beat to drop or something to make them feel like dancing, and if the track doesn't deliver in the first 30 seconds they move on to something that will.  This album foregoes the decorations, but lacks nothing in beauty.  Artists such as Andy Hull, Chris Staples, Telekinesis, Bell Plaines, and more appear throughout.  This is an album to be intentionally listened to, and is worth every second of your time.

listen and enjoy.

Monarch - Self Titled

Monarch is an indie/synth-pop band that reigns from Los Angeles, CA.  With sounds similar to M83, Monarch's self titled is filled with heavy synths, glittery leads, and big vocal parts. Steam their album and while you're at it check them out on twitter/facebook.

Buy Monarch's Album Here: iTunes
Follow them on Twitter: MonarchOfficial
Like them on Facebook: monarch.band

SONG OF THE NIGHT // "Overboard" by Lapland

  A nice, easy listen for you to

  finish off the day with.

  Sincerely,

  v.s.

p.s. you can download the session for free here:
http://www.thewildhoneypie.com/lapland/

New Tycho Single "Spectre" / Awake Pre-Order

Tycho (Scott Hansen) has released a third single off of his forthcoming full length "Awake" titled  "Spectre".  Awake is due to drop 3-18-14 via Ghostly International following his past two full length releases "Dive" and the re-issue of "Past Is Prologue".  Stream the other two singles "Awake" and "Montana" below along with "Spectre".

Stream Awake:



Stream Montana:



Awake Pre-Order

1-800 DINOSAUR // New James Blake

1-800 Dinosaur is a brand new label preparing new releases from James Blake and more to come. The label was actually started by James and a few others, and what I've heard has got me very excited about what's to come from these guys. Official releases should be coming later this year, and they have already released several excellent tracks digitally. The first official release that has been announced is a 12" with a new track "And Holy Ghost," and a dub version of "Voyeur."

1-800 Dinosaur has released some tracks and radio shows on Sound Cloud that give a glimpse into where James Blake is going with his music. At the same time, some of the remixes are reminiscent of his first EP releases like "CMYK" and "Klavierwerke." You can stream the tracks they've released below, but be on the look out for more from these guys soon.

New Darius Single - "Espoir" // Full EP Stream // Romance EP Pre-Order

French house producer Darius has been turning heads and built up quite a following on soundcloud with a handful of singles and an EP.  His unique take on french house can be heard all over "Velour" with his unique melodies, sparkling lead lines, and airy vocal fillers. "Espoir" is the first single off of his upcoming EP "Romance".

Stream the EP in full via Soundcloud

Pre Order "Romance EP" here: iTunes Pre-Order

Darius's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dariusofficial

New Album from Com Truise "Wave 1"

The much anticipated wait is finally over,  Com Truise dropped his third album "Wave 1" via Ghostly International today.  Following the theme of retro-futurism displayed on his previous albums "Wave 1" is filled with modular sounds, super fat drum sounds,  bit crushed textures, thumpy bass lines, and tight leads. The movement through "Wave 1" invokes themes from a retro-futuristic sci-fi themed movie score taking you to the unexplored universe of Seth Haley's musical soundscapes.

Purchase "Wave 1" here: GHOSTLY STORE

Stream in full via soundcould:

S. Carey "Fire-scene" (Official Video)

As you may have heard S. Carey's anticipated sophomore album "Range of Light" is due to drop 4/1/2014 via JAGJAGUWAR. To help get you through the rough next month and half S. Carey has released a visually lush video to go along with his new single "Fire-scene".  Do yourself a favor and watch this beautiful video...... while you're at it Pre-Order the album via the link below.

PRE ORDER "Range of Light" here: PRE-ORDER

Visit his official site here: OFFICIAL SITE YO

Vinyl Snob Playlist V. 2 / / N A S H V I L L E / /

Being two weeks into February I have found myself in a transitional period of reflecting on the incredible music of 2013 and exploring the new music that 2014 holds.  To celebrate the music of 2013 and the new releases of 2014 we constructed Vinyl Snob's second volume: / / N A S H V I L L E / /

Stream Below via Spotify: