Hey y’all. If you’re not down with it already — follow us on Twitter. I also have my DJ Station @ Blip.fm patched into our Twitter feed. I’ve Blipped a lot of these lately, but if you’re looking to catch some fresh tunes, here are a bunch to spin. These tunes have been keeping new music interesting for me lately! I hope you enjoy. These tracks flow across many genres, but, that’s just how I do! 
NEW DEFTONES. NEW DEFTONES. A new Deftones single dropped this week. BOOYA. Like a BOMB. I am so psyched to hear this new record. ‘Diamond Eyes’ comes out in May and you had better get ready for it! I heard an interview with Chino Moreno (lead vocals) this week, describing the entire record they had in the can vs. this new one that they recorded. As you may or may not know, ‘Eros’ was ready to go, but the traffic accident and subsequent coma of bass player Chi Cheng forced the band to refocus. Fresh with former Quicksand bassist Sergio Vega locked-in on the low-end, the band recorded an entire additional record. Chino described ‘Eros’ as being more avant-garde as opposed to the straight-up, true-to-Deftones-form ‘Diamond Eyes’. To say that I’m interested to hear the new record is an understatement.
I’ve got this Zeus record coming to me next week (thanks Marcello!). I’m really looking forward to it! The long-time backing back for fellow Arts & Crafts label-mate Jason Collett has struck out on its own. This video is absolutely amazing. I’m glad to see such inspirational art coming out of Canada!
This is a really beautiful song from The Middle East. It really just takes on new life as it progresses, ending in brilliant fashion. I was at work when I first heard this song and it took me away to a really great place for a few minutes. It’s a really inspirational track. I’m on-board with this Australian act…interested to hear more!
The good ‘ol Cancer Bats are taking hold on the global music scene. Despite this video being shot in Toronto, the band has its sights set on global interest and respect. That being said, the *actual* Beastie Boys didn’t exactly get snagged for this video and cover of their tune (which would have been really quite funny to see at the end of the clip), but I think this is really clever. The idea? Take all the alter-egos The Beastie Boys have portrayed in their videos over the years, add the shots and angles from the B-Boys video for “Sabotage” and recreate it…all in a plot to try to get the B-Boys IN the video. Funny stuff.
Jay Malinowski from Bedouin Soundclash has just released a solo record. BSC is one of my favourite Canadian bands, so this obviously hit my radar. I got an advance copy from the band’s Manager and it really grabbed me in a way I hadn’t expected. Gone are the heavy reggae vibes found on the BSC records, and in that place is a really honest singer-songwriter record. Check it out. The first single though? A BSC song! “Santa Monica” first appeared on BSC’s first record ‘Root Fire’. That being said, the band hardly ever performed the song (if they even did *at all*) for reasons unknown. I was immediately struck when I saw this on the album’s track-listing. Very exciting. I can’t wait to see if performed live (hopefully next week at The Rivoli here in Toronto).
Okay okay, this isn’t *new* music. Weezer’s ‘Red Album’ came out in 2008…but, how many of you actually know this song? I don’t think that this track got the attention that it deserved. This is classic Weezer. My favourite part? The “arts and crafts” bit in the 2nd verse. I’m lovin’ this track right now!!!
This record came out late last year, but I don’t think a lot of people know it. The band is The Bronx — which I have been following since their first record. They’re a gritty punk/rock band (check the track “Knifeman”), but they decided to release an authentic, English-language Mariachi record entitled ‘Mariachi El Bronx’. I think it’s a phenomenal record, and is definitely worth your attention!
Out of Montreal, CFCF is really pushing some boundaries with regards to chilled out beats. If you’re into Junior Boys, check this track (and, if you don’t know Junior Boys…get on it!). When I first got this from Trevor @ Paper Bag Records, I was floored by this track. I just put it on loop. It’s BANGIN’!!! Bang it out.
Did you ever expect to hear Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” sampled? Sounds a little risky no? Well, I think that Toronto’s Shaun Boothe has done it quite well. I love this track. Very clever.
I have been hearing this Tinie Tempah track on BBC Radio 1 quite often and I always jack the volume when it hits my ears. This is just a crazy, crazy track. Only the Brits could make a Hip Hop track like this! Some have told me that they don’t like the swagger of the lyrics, but, I think the bragging is done in proper Hip Hop tradition, and, in a very smart way. Bumpin’ track with top-notch production.
Okay, last track. I’ll keep it rollin’ on the British tip. This M.J. Cole, Nero-remixed track is such a chill, chill track. I love how it’s just drenched in reverb. Chill beats to mellow you out and beat you up.
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