Urban Alternative
[MP3] The Darcys – Chasing the Fall
We like the new single by Toronto’s The Darcys. Here’s the PR backgrounder:
Toronto duo The Darcys follow their summer sizzler, “Just Here With My Friends” [feat. Leah Fay of July Talk], with “Chasing The Fall”, sharing the single today, prior to its release tomorrow, October 12.
“Chasing the Fall” is about taking a tumble down the rabbit hole. It’s a night in your life that starts out strange and only continues into disarray. Discussing, Wes Marskell from the band stated, “I like the images of Zinfandel by the pool, casinos and heart-shaped jacuzzis, as they all have the kitsch of a love story in a bad movie. However, there’s an unlikeliness to the events, hitting the jackpot or rain in Palm Springs, and you get the feeling you’re letting someone take you on a ride that’s full of chaos. Once you’ve done it, you’ll do anything to do it again.”
Always the life of the party, The Darcys music is lush with vibrant synths, 808s and funk bass that makes their sound feel as at home in today’s modern pop landscape as it would in a crate of classic vinyl. Never shy of taking a risk, the critically acclaimed duo have created an expansive body of work that includes three full-length albums, a 20-minute instrumental piece, an atmospheric interpretation of Steely Dan’s AJA, and a number of collaborations. The band’s last studio record, 2016’s Centerfold, is a California postcard, rich with themes of escape. 2018 sees another evolution for The Darcys as they turn their gaze inward, writing songs with a maturity and social awareness not heard on previous releases. This isn’t to say the party is over, if anything it’s just begun.
[Album Stream] Listen to Ryan Hemsworth’s Elsewhere album!
The new Ryan Hemsworth album, Elsewhere is OUT! Do you love it??
[MP3] Two Recent Tracks from Jessie Reyes – Dear Yessie / F*** Being Friends
Both are flames!!! Looking forward to hearing the Being Human in Public EP project in full!
[MP3 + Music Video] Paris – Po’ed Up Feat. Gunna (Prod. By Marz)
Meet Paris, “Post Malone‘s new favorite artist!”
With music that can be described as My Chemical Romance coated hip hop comes 300 Entertainment’s new artist, Paris. This week, Paris is releasing visual to accompany the “Po’ed Up”remix by Gunna . This eccentric California native is gearing up for a tour across North America with multi-platinum artist Post Malone. (Tour dates after the jump)
(UPDATE: originally posted on 3/28, post now updated with new video to support Paris’s debut EP, One Night In Paris.)
[Album Stream] Sylo Nozra – mud mask (EP)
Toronto’s Sylo Nozra just dropped his mud mask EP. Peep game:
Toronto-based vocalist/producer Sylo Nozra has released his long-awaited album Mud Mask. The album premiered exclusively with i-D who stated “Sylo certainly delivers R&B’s hallmark heart-on-sleeve romance and raunch, but his slightly mumbled delivery shrouds it in a layer of mystique.” This album was co-produced by Sylo alongside frequent collaborator Goldchain, and Juno Award-winning producer Lantz (Jazz Cartier).
Mud Mask provides eight vibrant singles with smooth tempo soundscapes complimented with tropical rhythms. His syncopated instrumentation and sultry vocals will captivate listeners from beginning to end. Sylo’s impassioned melodies flow harmoniously within each of the tracks, while his lyrics explore various phases of relationships, and lessons learned during these processes.
What y’all think of it?