Indie Music Filter: Best Of April 2017 (PLAYLISTS)
Best Of April 2017
Check out new music from Phoenix, Sir Sly, HAIM, Refs, Small Black and many more. Something for everyone.
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Check out new music from Phoenix, Sir Sly, HAIM, Refs, Small Black and many more. Something for everyone.
Pick your streaming service below and get listening.
Small Black has released a new video for “Between Leos,” a track taken from the Brooklyn four piece’s third LP, Best Blues (Jagjaguwar). Directed by Jeremy S. Collins, who’s previously been responsible for music videos for Surfer Blood and Tan Vampires, “Between Leos” attempts the task of translating Small Black’s breezy jangle into visuals – literally.
“After listening to the song over and over, I became focused on all the different elements and sounds on the track and how together, they created such a full sound,” Collins says. “I wanted to do the opposite and separate each piece and give them their own lives – which is where the Foley artist idea came into mind.”
Following two Foley artists as they soundtrack a film in the studio, as well as the explosive personal turmoil by one of the sound engineers, the visual accompaniment for “Between Leos” builds a story within a story, the same layered complexity of Small Black’s sound manifesting in the video’s narratives.”
“Additionally, since the song builds as it goes, both musically & emotionally, I wanted the video to as well,” Collins continues. “Creating the engineers’ storylines, and also going into the film being worked on was a way to do this, and give some reference to the process itself.”
October is always one of the best months for new music. Like previous years, instead of scrambling to find enough songs to round out a playlist, I was forced to cut a few songs that I featured this month on the blog, but just didn’t fit right on the playlist. The result though is a fantastic mix that I hope you enjoy. Whether you prefer to listen via Soundcloud, Rdio or Spotify, I’ve got some brand new tunes from RAC, Niki & The Dove, Phoria, Hot Chip and many more.
Best of October 2015: Playlist (Rdio) / Best of October 2015: Playlist (Soundcloud) / Best of October 2015: Playlist (Spotify)
“No One Wants It To Happen To You” from Small Black, off their new album, Best Blues (out now on Jagjaguwar).
October is a month for long sleeves, chilly nights and post season baseball. Say goodbye to September with this playlist of new music from last month. Whether you prefer to listen via Soundcloud, Rdio or Spotify, I’ve got some brand new tunes from Wales, The Elwins, Brave Shores, Bravestation and many more.
Best of September 2015: Playlist (Rdio) / Best of September 2015: Playlist (Soundcloud) / Best of September 2015: Playlist (Spotify)