Hot tip: If you have the chance to see Operators live, you go.
Check out their KEXP clip below for a hint at what I mean.
They have an EP simply titled EP 1 out right now, but that's it... for now.
music video of the day: "Mamma" by Blunt Chunks
Because she's lovely and playing tonight alongside some other hella lovely acts.
music video of the day: "Half" by ANAMAI
ANAMAI = Anna Mayberry from HSY + David Psutka aka Egyptrixxx
The debut ANAMAI record Sallows came out earlier this year on Buzz Records.
It's drone folk comforting chill & really fucking good.
The record release show is tomorrow at Cincecycle.
Blunt Chunks and Twist are also playing. Heck of a bill.
Be there.
music video of the day: "CATCH" by Allie X
Butterflies, butts and guts from the dark pop princess + ex resident of the 6ix.
Can't wait to see her fly.
music video of the day: "The Graduates" by Speedy Ortiz
Get googly yo.
Speedy Ortiz's new album Foil Deer is out now on Carpark.
Here's a photo I took of Sadie Dupuis at Chicago's Pitchfork Festival last year.
For more of my Pitchfork Chicago 2014 photos head over to Chart Attack.
music video of the day: "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg
Before there was Beats by Dre, there was The Chronic.
music video of the day: "The rest of us" by Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld
These sounds go so well with my constant swirling anxiety. I mean this in a good way.
It's comforting and driving at the same time. Pushing towards the other side of something.
Their collaborative album Never were the way she was on Constellation, April 28th.
music video of the day: "White Shadows" by Lyida Ainsworth
Drawn and directed by Tara Dougans. Lovely stuff.
If you've yet to hear it, make sure to give Lydia Ainsworth's debut Right From Real a listen.
Below are some shots I took of her at SXSW. For more head to Sidewalk Hustle.
music video of the day: "Damn That Valley" by U.S. Girls
Have had this one stuck in my head all day.
Can you imagine being a widow who's partner died in combat? Intense shit. Damn that valley.
music video of the day: "Just Us" by Shlohmo
Cus he's playing The Hoxton tonight. Come get wavvy.
music video of the day: "Kim's Caravan" by Courtney Barnett
Fucking eh.
Barnett's new album Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit is out now.
It's really good. Gave it to my dad for his birthday.
music video of the day: "Number One Dad" by Sasha Chapin
music video of the day: "All Hands On Deck" by Tinashe
Just started season two of The Wire. This remind me of that because the docks but less crime and more good moves and tight beats.
music video of the day: "What About The Sun?" by ginla
Swoon.
music video of the day: "Style" by Taylor Swift - covered by Thirdstory
Honestly I like this better than the original. Don't tell Taytay.
music video of the day: "Fucking Young" by Tyler, The Creator
UGH TYLER YES MY DUDE YOU GET IT YES
THIS SOME SPIKE JONZE MICHEL GONDRY LEVEL SHIT
also we were both born in 1991, call me
music video of the day: "Tropic Of Cancer" by Panda Bear
Dreamy sounds.
music video of the day: "fuk bread" by Thor Rixon
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH DAMN. HOLD THE BREAD. THIS BABY IS ALL JAM.
Thor Rixon is from Cape Town, South Africa & will change the way you eat + dance.
This all being said, I fucking love bread. Sorry Thor. Still love you.
To hear more head over to his bandcamp.
He also has a new album coming out sometime in the near future, titled Songs From The Bath.
music video of the day: "Spinter" by Torres
She's just such a bad ass.
music video of the day: "Never Gonna Love Again" by Lykke Li
Loneliness and heartbreak follow you everywhere and they are loudest right after the lights go out and the crowds quiet. Here’s an intimate glimpse of how it can be to live your dream whilst stuck in your dream. In the lonely wolf hour, the night becomes your stage, the stars your audience, the rain your memories. - Lykke Li