Video: Geographer “Kites”
Today, Geographer released a stripped-down version of their track “Kites” from the band’s latest album Myth. This version trades heavy synth overtones for a more traditional piano line, accompanied effectively by the cello and drums. The video was recorded as part of Dickies Sounds, an ongoing video project by the renowned workwear manufacturer. It’s nice to see a major company supporting independent artists in this fashion. Check out the stunning take on “Kites” below, and grab a copy of Myth on vinyl, .mp3 or CD via Amazon.
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Written by Rob Peoni
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Video: Black Fabio ft. Toni Royale “Reggie Miller”
Indianapolis’ Rad Summer dropped a new video for their Black Fabio project this morning. The track “Reggie Miller” features some caustic, misandristic rhymes courtesy of female MC Toni Royale with Oreo Jones closing things off nicely. The song originally appeared on the Black Fabio mixtape, available for free from Musical Family Tree. “Reggie Miller” features one of Action Jackson’s signature backbeats, with a synth-heavy sample that is certain to implant itself firmly in your psyche for the remainder of the day.
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Written by Rob Peoni
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Kishi Bashi Leaves of Montreal
Just over two months after releasing his debut LP 151a, of Montreal violinist K Ishibashi announced his departure from the Athens, GA rock group in a note via Facebook, saying:
“I’m both happy and sad to announce that Kishi Bashi is now my full-time job, thanks to your generous support. I’m happy for the obvious reasons, but extremely sad that I have to part ways with my of Montreal family for awhile.“
The writing has been on the wall for the last several weeks as the buzz around 151a has grown steadily. Kishi Bashi, as has been his moniker as a solo artist, has received wide praise for the record, which was recently selected by the staff of NPR Music as one of the best albums of the year. The staff has remained smitten since Kishi Bashi stopped by their offices for his Tiny Desk performance featured below. With such exposure, the question quickly became when, not if, the violinist would set out on his own.
The news is big for Indianapolis record label Joyful Noise Recordings, who released both 151a and Kishi Bashi’s 2011 EP Room for a Dream . Joyful Noise is also home to of Montreal. I recently had the pleasure of baring witness to Kishi Bashi’s considerable talent at the label’s Fountain Square headquarters. The intimate performance was not unlike the video above, with the violinist rendering a roomful of fortunate listeners speechless. Check out IndyRock Live’s review of the show for more.
Kishi Bashi officially kicks off his summer tour at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works on July 16. Check out his complete list of summer tour dates. I can promise a unique performance not quickly forgotten.
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Written by Rob Peoni