John Maus, when he’s taking time out from Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, has found the time to release some great solo records. 2007’s Love is Real was described as ‘an upbeat Joy Division’ which isn’t true but it gives you an idea of the sound. Like being deep in an an ocean of synths where everything echoes and everyone’s sad.
Do Your Best is a standout track and Too much Money is by far the most up-tempo track on the record.
MP3: John Maus - Do Your Best
MP3: John Maus - Too Much Money
Similarly, I’ve been obsessed with this Laurie Anderson track for weeks now. Dark, moody, seductive and apocalyptic, it like a neon light on a hot summer night. Love you Laurie.
MP3: Laurie Anderson - Speak My Language
I know all your favourite blogs (GvsB , PT and DD) have already covered ex-Ghosthustler Alan Palomo’s new project VEGA but he deserves the Waves at Night treatment. His first master-piece, “All Too Vivid” will be released very shortly on his label Vogue College Records; the 12″ containing four original tracks (including “All Too Vivid”) and some remixes.
Alan has also teamed up with and helped out Miami Horror for a track titled “Make You Mine” on his new EP “Bravado”, providing his vocals. Two tracks from the EP can be heard at MH’s myspace page. Oh, and Alan has also been busy working with Todd Edwards, pretty damn amazing hey!?!
“All Too Vivid” is a beautifully, well-crafted track containing a divine classic synthy-80’s feel that, when wielded with this perfect vocal of Alan’s, it makes the listener just melt and ooze in its goodness. Alan was kind enough to provide me with Kill the Noise’s dope remix aswell. Enjoy.
MP3: VEGA - All Too Vivid (Original Mix)
MP3: VEGA - All Too Vivid (Kill the Noise Remix)
After a lot of late nights, panic attacks and tantrums… all i can think is …Thank fuck we don’t have to look at the word press default anymore! Id like to thank Patch (also huge props to Steve for helping out) for all your hard work scripting this bad boy, all the other writers for awesome posts, JD for getting me onto this AND of course thanks to all the readers for not only your, umm, readinginging, but your input and opinions. It really feels like we have a little community going here! Hopefully you will like the things we have planned for you guys in the coming weeks (perhaps a forum but shh).
OK , so I got some tracks here, some new, some old, whatever…
Firstly Graffiti Island. Ive posted these guys before but have put out a couple of new songs and are gaining notoriety. They have a split release with male bonding coming up and pre orders will be available next week and then released on the 29th. Available through their myspace. Thanks Pete and Conan!
MP3: GRAFFITI ISLAND - DEMONIC CAT
MP3: GRAFFITI ISLAND - HEAD HUNTERS
Some Oldies.
MP3: ALAN VEGA W/ RIC OCASEK - WIPE OUT BEAT
MP3: MATERIAL - SECRET LIFE
MP3: TACO - PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ
Some Newies.
MP3: FUZZZ - MEGALITH
MP3: FUZZZ - THE MONK
And couple of weeks back someone was complaining about where the banger tracks went.
Well…
MP3: ART WHIPLASH - PARTY SEX AND BULLSHIT
MP3: ART WHIPLASH - QUAND TU REVIENS AU PETIT MATIN
MP3: CPTN GINGO BONGO - GET LOST
Happy Birthday Waves at Night!
Love,
Oscar Milde
