Onomatopoeia

Monday, July 14, 2014

Onomatopoeia Exclusive Download: /ˈjedˌīak/ - Keepin’ Busy EP

Originally I had planned on sharing more exclusives with y’all on the 4th of July weekend but my computer’s graphic card burned out days before leaving me high and dry until it could be replaced. It’s probably for the best as now I have something to share this Monday morning to combat that post World Cup lull many of us will be feeling.

Keepin’ Busy is just that, three more mashup/remix’s I passed my time working on that don't necessarily share anything thematically other than the come from me and are free to listen to and share. Featuring 2Pac, M.I.A., Eminem, Nate Dogg, BoardsOf Canada, Howie B and Glass Candy these three new tracks also mark the move into a new pro account on Sound Cloud. What does that mean exactly? It means I’ve given away over two hours of free exclusives to you, our readers until now, and have the intent to keep on doing so and on my own dime no less!

Seeds Of Change (2Pac vs. Boards Of Canada)

2Pac - "Changes" vs. Boards Of Canada - "New Seeds""

Recorded July 2014 in LIC, NY
111.43 BPM Key Gm

Glass M&M’s (Eminem. vs. Glass Candy)

Eminem - "Shake That" vs. Glass Candy - "Beautiful Object"

Recorded July 2014 in LIC, NY

143.31 BPM Key C#m

Bad Angels (M.I.A. vs. Howie B)

M.I.A. - "Bad Girls" vs. Howie B - "Angels Go Bald Too"

Recorded July 2014 in LIC, NY

143.31 BPM Key C#m

Art By Jediak

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Video: Woodkid – “The Golden Age”

Woodkid has completed his striking short film/long music video for his 2013 album of the same name, “The Golden Age.” This is the fourth song from the album to receive a video treatment from the man himself and as he has proven time and time again he has a great flair for the both the cinematic and dramatic.

The version of “The Golden Age” used in the video is a special extended edition, a collaboration with composer Max Richter. Check out the moving video and credits below…

Credits:
“The Golden Age”
Video Directed by Yoann Lemoine
Cinematography By Kasper Tuxen
Video Commissioner Pierre Le Ny
Produced By Iconoclast
Producer Roman Pichon Herrera
Line Producer Annabel Rosier
Visual Effects Yoann Lemoine
Flame Artist Hervé Thouement, Hugo Aymerich

Video: Hooray For Earth - "Keys"

Back in April I shared the latest sounds from New York’s Hooray For Earth who’s new album, Racy, is scheduled to drop on July 29^th. Today we got some visuals to share for those sounds as lead single “Keys” gets the video treatment. Directed by Beau Burrows & Tucker Bliss “Keys" reintroduces some of the Sci-Fi themes started on the True Loves LP. Watch as the astronauts face changes from one band member to another in what is a subtle approach but one that is actually quite cleverly executed in my opinion.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Video: White Lung – “In Your Home”

There aren't enough heavy bands with a strong female base that are getting press for the most part but Vancouver’s White Lung is one of my favorites and they return to the internet today with a new video from their absolutely killer album, Deep Fantasy. “In Your Home” sees the band having some fun in various costumes and animated scenarios, directed by Justin Gradin & Ben Jacques.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Video: Jungle - "Time"

One week before the release of their self-titled debut album via XL Recordings, Jungle have shared the clip for their latest single, “Time.” Directed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch alongside band member ‘J’, the guys stick to the inspiration they have been using thus far, dancing and you guessed it, more dancing.

Don't forget to grab more music from Jungle via our playlist series.

Listen: Death From Above 1979 - "Trainwreck 1979"

The reunited Death From Above 1979 have shared "Trainwreck 1979" from their forthcoming LP, The Physical World, which is scheduled to drop on September 9th. The band picks up right where they left off in 2004 with their simple yet effective punkrock-tinged dancefloor stompers sure to please new and old fans alike.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Listen: The Acid - "Liminal" (Full LP Stream)

The Acid are streaming their impressive and lengthy debut album, Liminal, in full via Soundcloud. The mysterious 3-piece continues where they left off on with their 2014 EP; moody songs that could live in Radiohead’s universe that have a quite beauty to them. Maybe with this release we will learn a bit more about the band whose known members and resumes include RY X, Adam Freeland and Steve Nalepa or maybe the music will continue to speak for itself.

Listen: Alt-J – “Left Hand Free”

After sharing “Hunger of The Pine” a couple weeks back Alt-J have shared a second tune from their forthcoming sophomore LP, This Is All Yours, due out on September 22. “Left Hand Free” is quite a bit different from the band’s established sound, dare I say there is a country/blues vibe happening here and less pockets of space in the song’s composition then we are used to hearing from the English band. What say’s you? Is it progression or is the change due to the departure of founding member Gwil Sainsbury?

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Video: WIFE - "Heart Is A Far Light"

I shared WIFE’s “Heart Is A Far Light” from his recently released What’s Between LP back in April as an audio stream so it’s only right that I share the new video that premiered today as well. The clip is full of creationist references that further add to the intimate ambiance of the song along side some artistic body shots and close up's of Kelly. Produced & Directed by Fiona Garden & WIFE.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Onomatopoeia Exclusive Download: /ˈjedˌīak/ - ☦he Rubiks Crude EP

Its day three of our holiday bonanza week of exclusives leading up to Uncle Sam’s birthday and Wednesday is going to be the most focused of the lot. Clocking in at twenty minutes☦he Rubiks Crude EP is a five song remix project dedicated to New York’s godfather of abstract Hip Hop, Mr. EL-P.

As a life-long super fan of Jamie’s work I know a lot of you find his one-two punch of off-kilter beat making and dense lyrical themes to be too hard to digest. This EP is dedicated to all of YOU folks out there in the hopes you might get something new out of the work in this altered context that leads to a further exploration of more music that is both different and a challenge to the status quo; Or maybe you will hear something that will just make you shake your ass and bob your head, whatever works!

Featuring music from Rihanna, Caribou, The Scissor Sisters, Josh Osho and Tommy Sparks.

EL - Rude Boy

EL-P - "EMG" vs. Rihanna - "Rude Boy"