Fresh Track: Silver Server “Nobody”
Silver Server is the duo of hip-hop artist Jason Trefts & electronic jazz producer Jonah Dempcy who released the latest chillwave jam to catch our collective ears here on Thought on Tracks. “Nobody” is a synthed out 1980’s throwback space filler with only lyric being to title. But the beat supplies more than enough emotion and feeling that lets this track take on a life of its own. While there isn’t much info out there on the two as Silver Server, you can check out their other projects with Revolution Void (Dempcy) and Elemental Zazen (Trefts). If you like what you hear, head over to Bandcamp and purchase the track. We’ll be keeping our ears open to more material from the duo as the year moves on.
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“Nobody”
Written by Greg Dahman
Band to Watch: Father John Misty
A deep feeling of concern immediately struck me when former Fleet Foxes drummer Josh Tillman announced that he was leaving the band. Tillman delivered his final statement as a member of Fleet Foxes in a post on his Tumblr account by saying, “Back into the gaping maw of obscurity I go.” After seeing Fleet Foxes headline Pitchfork Music Festival last summer I began to classify them as one of the most complete bands in the entire music scene. The synergy between them was impeccable and consistent improvement implied a growing greatness for me. Slowly emerging from a disappointing departure is my introduction to his new “obscure” project.
Father John Misty is Tillman’s exclamation point to promote his Fleet Foxes departure. My introduction to his project presents itself with song, “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings”. This track describes the resting spots for rock legends Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone. The theme is bold, but should not be surprising to the listeners that follow.
Tillman is interesting. He is borderline captivating. Tillman is starting from scratch with an unbelievable resume attached. Father John Misty is a reassuring first step that is hard to doubt. Stream the single and watch the insane video featuring Aubrey Plaza below.
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Written by Brett McGrath
Video: Michael Kiwanuka “Lasan” (Live From Brussels)
A while back, we featured a new song from the U.K.’s Michael Kiwanuka. The song was entitled “Lasan” (Listen) and featured The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach on guitar. Today, Kiwanuka dropped a video for the track. This time, though he rocks the song solo on the streets of Brussels. Next week, Kiwanuka will Austin’s SXSW festival. I am anticipating his appearance to generate a significant stateside buzz for the performer, who has been consistently selling out venues overseas. Check out Kiwanuka’s SXSW schedule and peep his new video below:
Wed, March 14th, 3pm :: KCRW Official SXSW Showcase :: Austin Convention Centre
Fri, March 16th, 11:45pm :: Communion Records official show :: St David’s Historic Sanctuary
Sat, March 17th, 8pm :: John Mayer support :: Stubbs BBQ
Written by Rob Peoni
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