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Mix: TRMB | ‘Chill-Out Session II’

Nash Mariah — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:22:17 +0000

This is the second mix that I’ve made since I started this blog. If you’re looking for easy listening, this is just for you.

What’s new, 2013?

Nash Mariah — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:10:52 +0000

Just over 2 weeks into the new year and a number of amazing artists have released new material – some good, some bad, and some not even worth mentioning. Destiny’s Child and Justin Timberlake both released their comeback songs a few days ago, which were both pretty awful. I wrote about the DC song here, and, well, I told you that some songs weren’t worth mentioning so I’m sorry, Justin. The good news is there have also been some incredible songs released so far, so let’s rather focus on them.

The first 3 bands are are all releasing their sophomore albums in about a month and it’s like they’re working together to make my life overwhelmingly enjoyable. Youth Lagoon’s first album was pure perfection and was apparently recorded entirely in Trevor Powers’ bedroom. Yesterday he released the first song from Wondrous Bughouse, and it’s an amazing progression from his earlier work.

Yesterday, Beach Fossils also released a new song from their new album, Clash The Truth.

Starfucker released the first single from their new album back in December, called “While I’m alive”, which was really fun, and earlier this month they released another song called “Say To You” which shows off their more dreamy, emotional side which is the reason I love them so much to begin with.

Local Natives are also back with their new album, Hummingbird, which is out later this month. They released the first single, “Breakers”, a while back, and have now released another song ahead of their album’s release.

Cold War Kids are also back with their 4th studio album, Dear Miss Lonelyhearts, which, again, is out next month. Their first single, “Miracle Mile” just got released and is really bold and engaging, doing exactly what a first single should – Destiny’s Child and Justin Timblerlake take note!

50 Shades of Chill.

Nash Mariah — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:47:18 +0000

Chromatics are back with another perfect song taken from their upcoming After Dark 2 triple LP.

I recently discovered Mansions on the Moon while watching an episode of Made in Chelsea. They sound a lot like what I’d imagine Postal Service to sound like now if they were still making music today.

There’s something quite magical about combining hip hop with The Black Keys. After their collaboration with RZA I’ve been desperate to hear more like it and that’s exactly what you get in the mash-up done by Wick-It The Instigator which features Big Boi.

Flume’s debut album is doing incredibly well which is amazing for someone apart of a lesser appreciated genre, which he describes as “Flume Step”.

If you’re tired of listening to Alt-J I recommend listening to these guys.

New song from Beach Fossils.

Here’s another Australian band that’s starting to make a few waves. I’m convinced that their name is a synonym for a Pterodactyl who loves snacks.

TRMB Mix: Chill-out Session.

Nash Mariah — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:12:40 +0000

Allowing yourself to sit back and take it easy sometimes requires quite a lot of effort. In my case it also requires a suitable soundtrack. For this reason I’ve decided to put together a few songs perfect for such an occasion, which uses songs that I’ve found recently as well a few older ones. Enjoy.