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Chillville Playlist - August 29, 2010

Posted 8/29/2010 8:30:00 AM
Right here. Right now. Right here. Right now. Right here. Right now. Right here here here here.
 
 - The Chemical Brothers - Seal
 - Warpaint - Billie Holiday ++
 - Primal Scream - Higher Than the Sun
 - Zero 7 - In the Waiting Line
 - Gayngs - The Gaudy Side of Town ++
 - Dido - Everything to Lose
 - The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (Club Seal's Dubstep Remix)
 - (8:30) Morcheeba - Crimson
 - Matthew Dear - Slowdance
 - Caribou - Bowls **
 - Broken Bells - The Ghost Inside ++
 - Mark Ronson - Bang Bang Bang (ft. Q-Tip & MNDR)
 - Unkle - Joy Factory (ft. Autolux)
 - Sia - Oh, Father
 - (9:00) Mazzy Star - Fade Into You
 - How to Dress Well - Ecstasy With JoJo
 - Toro y Moi - Low Shoulder ~~
 - RJD2 - Games ...


(08/29/10) Monty's Catch of the Day - Chad Valley

Posted 8/29/2010 8:25:00 AM
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Chad Valley is is actually a one man army out of the UK led by Hugo Manuel. Now Hugo is actually no stranger to the electronic music scene since he's a member from another band called Jonquil. However, Chad Valley has gone a more psychedelic route, with a bit of Chill-Wave on the side. Today's catch is an ethereal groove called "Anything" that always puts a smile on my face. The vocals remind me a bit of Grizzly Bear, but it's the deep-house beat mixed with dreamy electronics that steal the show. When I think of a "chill, electronic" song, then "Anything" would be my first thought of what that particular sound should be. You can kick back now, and listen to a clip of today's catch in the player above. Enjoy!


New Video from Toro y Moi

Posted 8/28/2010 7:19:00 PM
Here is the latest from Chill-Wave artist, Toro y Moi. It's a little track we like to call "Low Shoulder".
 


Picture Day - Crystal Castles, Twin Sister, and Memoryhouse

Posted 8/25/2010 11:20:00 PM
Here are some recent concert pictures from Crystal Castles @ Stubb's, and Twin Sister w/ Memoryhouse @ Emo's. To see more pics, then head on over to our Facebook page. You can even "Like Us" if you happen to be so daring.
 
Crystal Castles @ Stubb's
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Twin Sister @ Emo's
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Memoryhouse @ Emo's
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Chillville Playlist - August 22, 2010

Posted 8/22/2010 8:30:00 AM
"What Jefferson was saying was, Hey! You know, we left this England place 'cause it was bogus; so if we don't get some cool rules ourselves - pronto - we'll just be bogus too!"
 
 - Puracane - Summertime Rolls
 - David Usher - Black Black Heart
 - Patrick Lee - The Annointing
 - Sia - Clap Your Hands (Diplo Remix)
 - Toro y Moi - Talamak ~~
 - The Chemical Brothers - Another World
 - (8:30) Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground (The Umbrellas of Ladywell Mix #2)
 - Thievery Corporation - Revolution Solution (ft. Perry Ferrell)
 - Arcade Fire - Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)
 - Govinda - Rattle in the Machine **
 - The Roots - Dear God 2.0 (ft. Monsters of Folk)
 - Uffie - Add SUV (ft. Pharrell)
 - Radiohead - High and Dry
 - Unkle - Joy Factory (ft. Autolux)
 - (9:00) Air - Sexy ...


(08/22/10) Monty's Catch of the Day - Fever Ray

Posted 8/22/2010 8:25:00 AM
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Karin Dreijer Andersson is the swedish musician who is the driving force behind the dark & moody electronic band, Fever Ray (Andersson is also one hald of another Chillville band - The Knife).During her live shows, she has been known to bust out a classic cover from artists like Nick Cave and the great Peter Gabriel, which happens to be where today's "catch" comes in. Fever Ray released a studio version of Peter Gabriel's "Mercy Street" for only a 24 hour windown before it was made unavailable on their website. I was lucky enough to get the mp3 before the window closed, but don't fret...they will be releasing it on 7" and download later this year. Now in my opinion, FR is the perfect band to take on a classic Gabriel track since his earlier work was very experimental - very similar to Fever Ray's debut album that has been out since 2008. You ...


Chillville Playlist - August 15, 2010

Posted 8/15/2010 8:30:00 AM
How about a little Chillville on this hot August morning!
 
 - Flunk - Play
 - Yeasayer - 2080 ++
 - The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
 - Neon Indian - Mind Drips (Summer Dregs reMix)
 - School of Seven Bells - I L U **
 - Chromeo - Don't Turn the Lights On **
 - The Flaming Lips - It's Summertime ++
 - (8:30) Miike Snow - Silvia ++
 - The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio (Diwon Remix)
 - Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness (ft. Ratatat & MGMT)
 - Dan Black - Hypnotize ++
 - Thievery Corporation - Lebanese Blonde
 - Gold Panda - You (Seams Remix) **
 - Spoon - Who Makes Your Money ++
 - (9:00) Passion Pit - Little Secrets (Plus Move Remix)
 - Boards of Canada - Directine
 - Radiohead - House of Cards
 - Cold Cave - The Laurels of Erotomania ...


(08/15/10) Monty's Catch of the Day - Skream

Posted 8/15/2010 8:25:00 AM
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Skream is the U.K. producer/DJ who is one of the pioneers of the "Dubstep" sound that has risen in the past 10 years. He is best known for remixing the likes of Chromeo, Deadmau5, Dave Gahan, and Bat for Lashes; however, his remix for La Roux's "In For the Kill" is his most well-known piece of work to date. This little track has already made appearances on several commercials and even an episode on Entourage. Well, Skream is getting ready to release his 2nd full length album entitled Outside the Box. The first single happens to be my catch of the day, and it also reunites him with La Roux. "Finally" is a beautiful track that really shows how great of chemistry the two really have together. Hopefully, we will see some other great collaborations on the new album, but to be honest this one will be tough to beat. ...


Chillville Playlist - August 8, 2010

Posted 8/8/2010 8:30:00 AM
Come on feel the noize!!!
 
 - Major Lazer - Sound of Siren
 - MGMT - I Found a Whistle ~~
 - Hesta Prynn - Seven Sisters
 - Caribou - Odessa
 - Broken Bells - The Ghost Inside ++
 - Phantogram - As Far As I Can See
 - White Town - Your Woman
 - (8:30) Death in Vegas - Dirge
 - The Delta Mirror - Hold Me Down, Just Don't Let Me Go **
 - Morcheeba - Sao Paulo
 - Hooverphonic - 2 Wicky
 - Deastro - Get Frostied
 - Beck - Volcano (acoustic)
 - Gold Panda - You (Seams Remix) **
 - (9:00) White Lies - Death (Chase & Status Remix)
 - Air - Playground Love
 - Twin Sister - All Around and Away We Go (Teen Daze Remix) **
 - Band of Horses - Factory ++
 - Justice - TTHHEE PPAARRTTYY
 - MC 900 ft. Jesus - ...


(08/08/10) Monty's Catch of the Day - Foster the People

Posted 8/8/2010 8:25:00 AM
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Today's catch is from a band that was just formed in 2009 - Foster the People. Since their band is so young, there is not a lot to know about them. But I do know that Foster the People are out of L.A., and already have one of the catchiest, grooviest, and hottest summer track in the alternative genre. Today's catch is called "Pumped Up Kicks", and if this song doesn't put you in a good mood, then I don't know what will. It's definitely one of those songs that you will need when enjoying a cold one by the pool, or hanging out on the lake. You can listen to a clip of today's catch in the player above. Enjoy! 
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New Video for Broken Bells - "The Ghost Inside"

Posted 8/7/2010 6:30:00 PM
This is the latest video from Broken Bells (aka. Danger Mouse and James Mercer) featuring Christina Hendricks, who you may know as "Mad Men" secretary Joan Holloway. 


Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 Lineup

Posted 8/4/2010 10:24:00 PM
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Fun Fun Fun Fest is turning into an event that nicely compliments it's older siblings, ACL Fest and SXSW. This year's line-up announcement is just a perfect example of how this musical experience is growing in stature every new year. The most unique thing about FFFF is the incredible amount of genres represented including electronic, hip-hop, comedy, metal, punk, indie, and everything in-between. Here are some of the highlights:
 
The Chillville Experience
RJD2
Toro y Moi
Delorean
Cold Cave
and more...
 
The Big Ones
MGMT
GWAR
Bad Religion
and more...
 
Old School
Slick Rick
Devo
Suicidal Tendencies
and more...
 
Indie On the Rise
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
Best Coast
Dirty Projectors
Wavves
Deerhunter
and more...
 
Check out the full lineup right here. Fun Fun Fun Fest will be held at Waterloo Park on November 6-7.