HOLY SHIT. SO MUCH FREAKING FUN.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JXTc3Choroo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

MOAR FIDLAR

RAWR

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aSkfScoWBws" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

New for 2013, my favorite band running, Pretty Little Flower. Their blend of speed, noise, crust and death is still undefeated.

<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F77285475"></iframe>

Alright Metal/Prog afficionados. These kids are students of mine, and I may be biased but.. they're pretty damned good:
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vJ1lP8swwEw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I'm just going to leave this here.. Doom as ****

http://primitivemandoom.bandcamp.com/album/scorn

That wins on album art alone.

It's very cool.. but not cool like this

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrrxraTiH1qcm55e.jpg

That's the Bell Witch limited EP.

I'm obviously a slut for pimping local talent. Evidently this video hit reddit today and started racking up the upvotes. Anyway, this guy plays at our farmer's market all the time, and the harmonica player is a fairly recent graduate of my high school.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nLYc_TduONU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Listening to The White Album. It's really incredible how great the newest stereo remasters sound, even on the speakers built into my computer.

And one from the harmonica player's "main project."

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/78AgKIcrSs4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

The new Nails album is going to be the heaviest thing ever... Listen to this new song -- soooo good!!

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iis8Jvv5WaM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I'm looking forward to this. I picked up the new Nomads split with Treacherouskin - Violent ****ing World, very Nails-esque. I'd post but can't avoid evading the filter.

I'm not a huge Deathcore fan but the new track from The Last Ten Seconds of Life is pretty good

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YtVKcd6IBY0?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

2 new tracks (unmastered) from the upcoming Backslider 10". Philly fastcore.

<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=2583182508/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://backslider.bandcamp.com/album/consequences">Consequences by Backslider</a></iframe>

Spring is bringing some good shows to KC. Disapproval, Early Graves, Arsis, and of course Suffocation with Exhumed in Westport this April. Got my ticket today.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F1Fsbtg_-6s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Composed for the 48-Hour Film Festival short horror film entry "For The Team," written & directed by Kyle Burnett.

<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=2745419834/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://crypticus.bandcamp.com/album/for-the-team-original-score">&quot;For The Team&quot; Original Score by Patrick Bruss</a></iframe>

Holy shit. Killer Mike and El-P make their musical bromance official and announce formation of their group, Run the Jewels.

<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F87119225"></iframe>

Considering RAP Music and Cure for Cancer are still in heavy rotation for me over a year later, I'm stoked.

Listened to the new Dawes album today. They've taken a steady downward turn for me. Their first album was just magical. The second was fair. This one blew.

Now listening to the new James Blake album, which I've been waiting to do for a couple of days. Lots of the tracks were already leaked, so I knew what to expect. Still enjoying it. Will have to listen to it a few more times in various frames of mind to really get a good feel for it. Definite ear candy, though, when wearing headphones.

Yeah, that chick is gnarly. Unfortunately they no longer play together.

RIP Chi

Deftones - KOI NO YOKAN

YOU GUYS ARE bundle of sticksS IF YOU AREN'T LISTENING TO THAT bundle of sticks TYLER

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3lDqMx4rmFU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u6cYHzlpzDE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I gave it a spin during my workout a week or so ago and dug it. I need to listen again, though.

Yea, the production on it is stellar. I've played it for several non-cerebral hip hop fans (down south/pop rap fans) and everyone has said it was awesome.

<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=3738968146/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://a389recordings.bandcamp.com/album/a389-125-seven-sisters-of-sleep-opium-morals-12-cd">(A389-125) SEVEN SISTERS OF SLEEP Opium Morals 12&quot;/CD by A389 Recordings</a></iframe>

\m/

Prized score from yesterdays haul. Ringworm 1991 Demo. 300 copies were pressed in 2005, A389 released another 700 for Record Store Day yesterday, 350 in color and 350 in black. I'm trading it to my homeboy later today though, but have to jam it.

<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=3632502542/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://a389recordings.bandcamp.com/album/a389-035-ringworm-1991-demo-7">(A389-035) RINGWORM 1991 Demo 7&quot; by A389 Recordings</a></iframe>

I'm listening to the new Kid Cudi album and it is incredibly poor.

Southern Lord Beard Metal tour stopped in KC on Weds. I caught Early Graves, Enabler and KC stoners Keef Mountain. I picked up Enabler's new 7" ep. A little melodic for my taste.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/s2kkm6ujrB0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wM81TyMoNpc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Another release from El-P and Killer Mike's upcoming free collaboration "Run the Jewels." The first one, "Banana Clipper" embodied everything I love about these two dudes working together.

I haven't even gotten to listen to this one, as I'm saving it until I get home... but I'm posting it for you all regardless:

http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2013/...els-Get-It.mp3

Daft Punk and Pharrell - Get Lucky.

http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_...?v=bBJ9RnbK8G4

Welp, these dudes will be in KC on 6/15 with Spine (my favorite KC band) and I'll be out of the country. Best show of the Summer, likely.

I picked up the Abuse 7" last week, they'll be in KC on 6/08.

<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=2356840098/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://hygienerecords.bandcamp.com/album/abuse-a-new-low-7">ABUSE. - A New Low 7&quot; by ABUSE.</a></iframe>

<object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7cy-Mbe0q1Q?hl=en_US&amp;version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7cy-Mbe0q1Q?hl=en_US&amp;version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>

The buzz has been significant and this mixtape dropped a while back.. but just in case you haven't heard it, I present Chance the Rapper, AcidRap:

<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F90243750"></iframe>

Chance the rapper. For real doh.

Showcasing my range and the compromise that is marriage by attending the Hanni El Khatib show tonight in KC, so I'm listening to some of that right now, eh. I guess there is a teenage 3 piece from St. Joe called Radkey who's opening that has a Ramones/Bad Brains influence, could be interesting.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GF8aaTu2kg0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I thought I was burnt out on Vampire Weekend after absolutely wearing out their first album (and second to a lesser degree) with my kids.

Their latest release is excellent, though.

Big fan of these guys got stoned with them last time they were in St Louis

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KJ0bG_7L3Sw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Another good tip from NewChief (and Scott Pilgrim). I just listened to their album on grooveshark and I really like their sound.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bj7xLhMEvh0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

How can a man be strong,
If he can't even lift a telephone and say he's wrong?

Powerful stuff

The blogosphere is abuzz with the upcoming release of Deafheaven's new album Sunbather. The titular track is embedded below. Entire album can be streamed at Pitchfork. I confess, it's my kind of metal (does surprising things).

<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F93221623"></iframe>

Stream album - http://pitchfork.com/advance/120-sunbather/

I was a fan of the late 80s shoegaze genre (Jesus & Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, etc.). I'm reminded of those bands when I listen to Belong by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. I hadn't heard of this band before hearing a song of theirs in a movie recently. A quick search shows that MoreLemonPledge had this album as his 15th best of 2011. Good choice, MLP.

http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2011/...art-Belong.jpg

Enter the rabbit hole

A taste

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uMQb9LCNGxs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

The whole magilla

http://www.studiomultitracks.com/tag/queen/

The Sex Prisoner 2012 s/t 7" might have been the hardest thing I heard last year. Their back in 2013 with a new EP. Easily my favorite of the new wave of Crossed Out influenced PV bands. Only 100 pressed to white.

<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=2595718859/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=0687f5/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://badteethrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/sex-prisoner-state-property-e-p-btr-003">SEX PRISONER &quot;STATE PROPERTY E.P.&quot; (BTR 003) by Bad Teeth Recordings</a></iframe>

Listening to a local guy's new album. Bluesy, edgy Americana:

<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3871118294/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/notracklist=true/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://shawnjamessoul.bandcamp.com/album/the-bear">The Bear by Shawn James &amp; The Shapeshifters</a></iframe>

Brand new Budd Dwyer. If you were to emulsify (note to work emulsify into future band name) my entire music collection, save for my Trojan box sets, this is what would pour out. Brilliant blend.

<iframe style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 42px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=4023626745/size=small/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://buddxdwyer.bandcamp.com/album/never-satisfied">Never Satisfied by Budd Dwyer</a></iframe>

Has anyone bought or listened to ABR's newest album - Rescue and Restore?

Yup. Better than the leveler but not as good as Constellations... the horns still seem out of place.
I dig the album though... Not my AOTY though, not even close.

So now that Deafheaven's album has been out a whole, I'll pose a question to the CP metal fans. Is it as good as the hype, or is the hype caused by the atypical image of Deafheaven (pink album art, cheery album and song titles) causing hype among fans who are not actually metal fans?

This thought crossed my mind after seeing "Sunbather" getting tons of votes for best song of the summer. I mean, if it were a typical metal album cover and title, I don't think people would be saying it was a "summer anthem."

Listened to some of the songs last night.

Constellations would be so hard to beat.

But, the songs from R&R that I gave a whirl last night were really good.

Coke Bust, D.C. straight edge in KC tonight, early show.

<iframe style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 42px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2702656922/size=small/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://cokebust.bandcamp.com/album/split-7-with-vaccine">Split 7&quot; with Vaccine by Coke Bust</a></iframe>

Local badass collection, Shawn James and the Shapeshifters, has out a new video for first release off their album. It's pretty awesome:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jH28gaXGl-U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Giving the new Sigur Ros a spin. I'm digging the heavier use of drums and bass. Only listened through about three times now, but I can put this one on repeat and dig it from start to finish so far.

New Karnivool album is ****ing great. Listen to this masterpiece

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Pqf3ju-ryHg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZlW2wzYJGKA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

2 tracks from the Spine/The Repos split coming out next month. Spine (1st song) represents KC. Likely to be one of the hardest splits of '13.

<iframe style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 42px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1109874376/size=small/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://badteethrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/spine-the-repos-split-e-p-btr-004">SPINE/THE REPOS &quot;SPLIT E.P.&quot; (BTR 004) by Bad Teeth Recordings</a></iframe>

Ever had an album that you've tried to shake from your rotation?

Not because you didn't enjoy it. Just because you didn't want to burn yourself out on it.

That's where I'm at with Shields by Grizzly Bear. I just can't bring myself to stop playing it.

Funny to see this as it went on sale yesterday morning. Only 100 were pressed to lime green, 30 wents to the bands and 70 were made available to the public. I was fortunate enough to grab one. Another pressing in standard black is planned for later in the year.

Listened to a little bit and like it so far.

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/R2hexqs1qyA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Pretty sure this isn't an official video or anything, but it works.

His homey, Earl Sweatshirt, just dropped his album as well.... and it's freaking awesome.

Yeah, that popped up on my Rhapsody new album queue this morning and got me in the mood for some hip-hop.

Started browsing through this thread while listening and switched over to Tyler, the Creator and haven't went back.

I'm gonna give it a more thorough listen.

The A$AP Ferg album is also streaming on soundcloud, and is very good.

I've been digging on "The Night's Gambit" by Ka as well, which is a little different hip hop, but really cool.

This. Is. Awesome.

I've been looking for a sound like this.

Here's their bandcamp. Lots of stuff up there:
http://shawnjamessoul.bandcamp.com/

They tour pretty extensively, but they haven't made it out West further than Colorado, afaik. They're all around this area (CO/KS/MO/AR/OK) regularly.

Not sure if anyone has followed the K-Dot controversy over his "King of NY" line, but the ASAP Mob recently showed up on Flex and dropped some freestyle, riffing and freestyling on Kendrick's line. Fun stuff. These guys just seem to really love hanging out together and have a great time doing it. Not sure I've ever heard ASAP Twelvy before, but his spot is freaking badass.

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/u8wUn2in85I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/V7EJd23f9Wc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I actually enjoy this IWABO song. I don't know if I've been able to say that in quite a while.

<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9SwOCf4My2o" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe>




<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1Hn7t5JSR6w" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe>


Just something to think about.

**** yea it is. love this album

"Promised Aaron I'd put my fist up after I got my dick sucked"

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0FcDXL5Aw0o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

In recent Shawn James news, they were just up in the Lawrence/Wichita area. Look who they ran into:

https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/h...43822950_n.jpg

It's a Blunderbuss sort of morning for me.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ikoRfHm8fLc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

If you have the time, watch the entire Austin City Limits.

It's ****ing great.

I interviewed the singer for Chicago's Weekend Nachos this week for a local KC fanzine. Track off their upcoming 4th LP set for Nov.

<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F107313048"></iframe>

Kansas City's Sorry Excuse pregame, unfortunately these songs will never see the light of day.

<iframe style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=685527399/size=medium/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://sorryexcuse.bandcamp.com/album/s-t">S/T by Sorry Excuse</a></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/7E0fVfectDo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I'm not quite sure what the **** is going on with Arcade Fire; or if I even like it. I think I'll have to listen this one through a few more times.

I dig it. It's a little more derivative than what I expected a new AF track to be. Lots of LCD Soundsystem with some Daft Punk thrown in. They're riding the electro pop wave as well, I guess.

Anyway, I'm a sucker for long songs, so I'm a fan.