Disappears to play Empty Bottle 9/20
The Disappears are heading out on tour again, with a stop scheduled at the Empty Bottle on September 20 with Weekend in support of their album,Era, due out August 27 on Kranky Records. The Chicago Reader described the lead single "Ultra" by saying, "Disappears have always infused their songs with spooky and creepy vibes, but "Ultra" is way weirder, heavier, and bleaker than anything they've done before." Check out the song below and The Disappears' upcoming tour dates.
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Donna Summer: "Love to Love You Baby (Giorgio Moroder remix)"
Photo By: Hedi Slimane for Dazed & Confused Magazine
Giorgio Moroder, who produced the original 1975 Donna Summer song "Love to Love You Baby," decided to release the remix at Sweden's Way Out Festival this weekend. The remix, 38 years in the making, was finished just before he landed in Scandinavia for the set. Before playing the song, the Daft Punk collaborator announced that "We just finished it last night on the plane, you guys hear it for the first time." Check out the song below.
[Video] Khalfani - "Missed Calls"
The latest release from Impolite Society's own Khalfani has him breaking apart the careful intricacies of incoming correspondence while wrestling with just what to do all while deftly maneuvering around the self-made beat with a curious Kendrick-esque flow. Check out the video direct by Lucid Perception below and be sure to catch Khalfani and the rest of Impolite Society September 14 for Kimball House Rock.
http://youtu.be/pwrPEAaZWww
[Video] Ghost Wave - "Country Rider"
New Zealand indie band, Ghost Wave, released a new video for their song "Country Rider" today via The Fader complete with free download which you can pick up by clicking here. The video is shot from first person point of view of what seems to be an average day in the life of one of the bandmates throughout the streets of New York City. The video is a montage of morning rituals, afternoon doobie breaks and late night subway drinking that matches the sound that the band describes on its Facebook page as "somewhere between the Flying Nun bands of the 80s, the British explosion of the 1960s and the wayfaring dubs of Lee 'Scratch' Perry." Check out the video and song below and be sure to check out the band's debut album Ages out August 27th in the U.S. on Flying Nun Records.
http://youtu.be/vipoIl4HwRY
REACT Presents Announces People Under The Stairs & Qwel & Maker
React Presents today announced a FREE People Under The Stairs show August 23 at The Mid with local duo Qwel & Maker. Should prove to be an interesting chance to see a hip-hop show at a venue known more for electronic artists and DJs. Thanks to the guys at React, all you need to get in is an RSVP at Clubtix.com.
[Video] Sway's Underground interviews Tree
Photo by Virgil Solis
Earlier this week we posted several interviews Sway did with local artists as part of "Chicago Week" on his web series "Sway's Underground". Yesterday an interview with Mr. SoulTrap himself, Tree, was released. While sitting in the New Era store on south State Street Tree discussed the state of the Chicago scene, the Soul-Trap movement and offers a few bars off the cuff as well, check out more below.
http://youtu.be/Hd_Wbp1ki-k
Highlife: "Myspace" (feat. Vic Mensa & Caleb James)
The latest from Save Money comes courtesy of Treated Crew member, Highlife. "Myspace's" frenetic, sputtering beat demonstrates Highlife's bread and butter and presents bit of an obstacle for Vic and Caleb, albeit one they deftly maneuver, bringing their own distinct style to the single. Highlife's upcoming self-titled debut album is on it's way, for now listen below and let us know what you think.
Sway's Universe swings through Chicago
Sway brought his Sway's Universe show to Chicago for a week to make the rounds with the city's bountiful young talent. While here, he had time to sit down with the likes of Sasha Go Hard, Twista, Lil Durk, King L and Lil Bibby at the New Era store on South State street. The former MTV VJ seems to have caught drill fever during his time in town-watch the video interviews below with the local MCs. For the rest of the interviews check out Sway's YouTube channel.
Sway & Sasha Go Hard
http://youtu.be/kSC3FW5zdc0
Sway & Twista
http://youtu.be/NkA6Xlttkqk
Sway & King L
http://youtu.be/SvKtEtmDbdY
Sway & Lil Bibby
http://youtu.be/2c-cEmIW4Ck
Sway & Lil Durk
http://youtu.be/f81BxHVCH_w