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The Indie Sabbath 07

  • February 22, 2014
  • Anna Murphy
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A Quick Word from the Authors:

This might be our completely subjective POV, but it seems like this week in music was full of “wtf” moments. From Pharell putting his infamous Grammys hat up for grabs on eBay (who knows, maybe it holds his priceless fountain of youth powers?) to Bonnaroo letting bygones be bygones and announcing former performer Kanye West as headliner (backstory: his disastrous 2008 show resulted in some all-caps rants by the rapper – but what else is new) to Pussy Riot being literally pummeled and pepper-sprayed by Sochi police (don't worry they're using the footage in a music video) – and the rumored possibility of Miley Cyrus dating Jared Leto? Suffice it to say, we’ve been adequately entertained by way of pop culture. 

But on a more indie note, apparently 50 Cent is leaving Interscope Records, his home of the past 12 years, to release his next album on Caroline. To be fair, it’s a division of Capitol Records, and part of the Universal Music Group family so he’s still showing the major labels some love.

While the big buzz around Bonnaroo is/has always been the headlining acts, we’re looking at the fine print at the bottom–as us indie darlings do. Because as we all know, sometimes it’s those stage sideshows that are the best festival experiences/glimpse of what's to come, and we can look back and say “I saw them when…”

And with that obnoxiously hipster statement, we’ll give you our top picks for the past week (or maybe month or two if we think they could still use some love). 

– Aaron Thomas & Anna Murphy



Bees Knees

The Bees Knees

We don't make you work to separate the milk from the cream

In case you only want to scratch the surface of the Sabbath we offer the cream of the crop, highlighting what should be indefinitely considered when crafting a playlist.
 
The Pasture: Inspired & the Sheep – "Fly Low"
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The Kindle: Betty Who – "Heartbreak Dream"
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The Tryptophan: Grizfolk – "The Struggle" (RAC Mix)
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The Indie Gift Basket

The Indie Gift Basket

Overview

  • The Pasture Less is more — slow-churned nights need a soundtrack too, and relaxation is underrated. 
  • The Kindle represents a peak of accessibility where the masses will be drawn to the raw energy exposed throughout.
  • Lastly, in The Tryptophan indie gets plugged. What ups the ante more than experimental electronics and synths?

The Pasture

The Pasture

Drawing from hushed textures the intersection between folk and translucent melodies can surprisingly be seamlessly navigated. So kick back, chill out or fall asleep – but be sure to stream the easy-going tracks below for the epitome of mellow. Highlights include Arthur Beatrice's gorgeous haunting yet bouyant track "Singles" and an unexpectedly awesome, piano-heavy Robyn cover from indie folk band Folly & The Hunter.

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The Kindle

The top forty that no one knows, the songs that you pop on that party playlist, the tracks you belt while driving 80 MPH on a dessert highway, or the jams you blast alone in your bedroom, rocking out with your socks on, solo style. Wherever you are, you’re in for a treat by way of indie beats. Highlights include Betty Who's  "Heartbreak Dream" which we've deemed the perfect track to scream; Mr Little Jeans' "Good Mistake," which can hardly be called a mistake but can certainly be called great; and "House of Cards" – an anthem of a track from Holy Holy that is almost as good as the TV show by the same name. 
 
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The Tryptophan

The Tryptophan

The Tryptophan is a playlist for the forward-minded individuals, filled with everything from airy ascending melodies to mind-bending beats that work to spark a progressive, yet equally grounded mindset. Highlights include RAC's mix of Grizfolk's "The Struggle" – a perfect genre-hybrid of a production, and Twin Shadow's remix of "Thea," a track off Goldfrapp's forthcoming remix album Tales of Us.
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Fresh Milk

DIG INTO MORE INDIE SABBATH

It’s simple–we’re bringing you three different playlists; one for you mellow manatees, one for you vibrant vipers and one for you hazy honey badgers. So whether you’re a homebody who needs a backtrack to lying on the couch or a rabble-rousing hipster looking to paint the town tonight, we’ve got a perfect playlist for you. Enjoy & as always, feedback welcome.
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