Where did the week go? How about a better question, who cares? That’s right, everyone’s favorite day of the week is back, and with it, Freeloader Friday. We have loads of music to satiate your hunger for new tunes this week — so sit back, relax, grab a pair of your favorite headphones and treat your ears to some tasty new tracks.
To kick things off, Palms premiere the first single off their anticipated, eponymous new record over on Pitchfork. The track, aptly titled “Patagonia,” is a dreamy, groove-laden soundscape that will send you floating in the clouds above the southern Andes of South America — no travel guide needed.
The free music rolls on with Tripwires‘ track premiere of “Shimmer,” a Noise-Pop number with enough hooks to have you singing along in no time. In addition, Cassettes Won’t Listen bring the grimy, funk-infused Electronica and Dfalt channels 90′s Trip-Hop sounds (think DJ Shadow with a twist) with their respective song streams. There’s no excuse for you to not bust a move this weekend.
If you’re in the mood for a full album stream then you’re in luck, as AM & Shawn Lee have released all the tracks of their new record before its official drop next week. From dance-y vibes to atmospheric, syncopated rhythms — the album is sure to suit any weekend adventure you have planned. Happy Listening!
Palms: “Patagonia” via Pitchfork
Palms out June 25 on Ipecac Recordings
Tripwires: “Shimmer” track premiere via DIY
Spacehopper out June 18 on Frenchkiss Records
Cassettes Won’t Listen: “Transmission” track premiere via Vibe
Transmission – Single out now on Daylight Curfew
Dfalt: “Moon Milkshakes” free track via Okayfuture
Helsinki Beat Tape: Part 1 out June 11 on Daylight Curfew
AM & Shawn Lee: Full album stream via Soundcheck
La Musique Numerique out May 7 on Park The Van
What started as just a bedroom affair resulted in something no one saw coming: Cassettes Won’t Listen.
CWL started in 2004 when Jason Drake picked up a microphone for the first time after years of producing Electronic inspired tracks and instrumental Hip Hop. The result: future fan favorite “Cutting Ballons.” Jason witnessed the MP3 show up on influential blogs and reach #1 on WOXY‘s Top 20, while his fan base steadily grew.
After three albums and a year of remixes for Diplo, Gold Panda and Homeboy Sandman, Cassettes Won’t Listen is back with a brand new EP, Casa. Mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, the 4-song EP shows what CWL has been up to since his last release.
While CWL has grown as an artist (he’s no longer working in his bedroom, that’s for sure!), his defining characteristics — the sparse arrangements, intimate lyrics, vocal quality and use of live drums, guitars and synths — are all still there. We’re sure fans of his earlier work, such as “Paper Float,” will have Casa on repeat!
Can’t wait any longer to hear what CWL has in store? Stream “Ignore It” the first track off the EP on Daylight Curfew.
Amidst all the excitement of the NBA playoffs, Adidas recently released their new adiZero Crazy Light sneaker. The shoe weighs less than 9.5 ounces, which is the lightest basketball sneaker on the market, and is worn by major NBA players including Jrue Holiday from the 76ers, James Anderson from the Spurs, and Tracy McGrady and Josh Smith from the Hawks.
The latest online campaign for the sneaker features “The Smarts” by Orchard artist, Dfalt. The track was released in 2011 on the band’s self-titled EP released by Cassettes Won’t Listen.
Check out the video below!
By Hannah Brooks and Alexandra Levine
Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Jason Drake, under his longtime moniker Cassettes Won’t Listen, released his new album EVINSPACEY yesterday, and it’s currently streaming in full on AOL Spinner and iTunes Ping.
Listen to EVINSPACEY [Daylight Curfew] on Spinner and on iTunes Ping
The first video from Cassettes Won’t Listen’s new album, EVINSPACEY was shot entirely on an iPhone 4 and was co-directed by Jason Drake and Vedette Lim. The video for “Perfect Day” juxtaposes the song’s theme by placing its central characters in the middle of a desert landscape, asking the viewer to decode the video’s storyline.
Cassettes Won’t Listen is also offering a free mixtape, 101, featuring his recent remixes of Gold Panda, The Death Set feat. Diplo, and Houses along with previous singles and material from EVINSPACEY. Making mixtape history, Ira Glass (This American Life‘s creator and host), lends his distinctive voice to introduce Cassettes Won’t Listen’s musical beginnings. CWL is no stranger to the public radio crowd, having been interviewed by Faith Salie on Fair Game, having hismusic featured on various NPR programs, and recently recording an original theme song for This American Life. CWL will also be performing with his hip-hop side project, The Freeze Tag, on an upcoming airing of WNYC’s Soundcheck.
The title, 101, references both the introduction to CWL’s body of work, as well as the famous Hollywood Freeway that runs through Los Angeles, his newly adopted hometown. The music reaches back to 2008′sSmall-Time Machine, 2009′s Into The Hillside, and finally the new record, EVINSPACEY (the “K” was dropped from the original title after receiving a cease and desist from Kevin Spacey’s legal team).
Cassettes Won’t Listen Hosts MTV2′s Subterranean Tonight! (Thursday 12/3)
Release New Single “Perfect Day” OUT NOW
Offer Free Download Of “Perfect Day” (Remix)
Click Here To Download “Perfect Day” (Remix) - http://www.cassetteswontlisten.com/music/perfectdayremix.mp3
Fresh from a year of releasing an instrumental album titled Into The Hillside, a free remix EP, Fremix, as well as countless remixes for bands such as Dappled Cities, The Dears, and Broken Spindles, Cassettes Won’t Listen (Jason Drake) has returned with a brand new single titled “Perfect Day”. A tune that warmly welcomes the upcoming winter months, “Perfect Day” tells the tale of a heartbroken astronaut as he sets his sights towards the unknown darkness of deep space while saying goodbye to those he loves at home. The single also features a remix produced by CWL.
Look out for Jason tonight (Thursday, December 3rd) as he hosts an episode of MTV2′s Subterranean. Formerly 120 Minutes, Subterranean is MTV2′s one and only video show focused on the independent music scene. Former hosts include Air, Phoenix, and The Dead Weather. Set your DVR’s!
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