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[Night Out] Until The Ribbon Breaks @ The Studio at Webster Hall (09/16/2015)

I'd like to believe that Until The Ribbon Breaks was the reason why NYC weather finally got the memo and chilled out. Either way I doubt that Sprout and I could have asked for a nicer evening, aside from maybe witnessing a drunk girl stumble to the green room the second the band finished, which just made us stressed out on behalf of the band. When last we met the band at Mercury Lounge back in June it was admittedly a little clear that they were still getting their footing performing live as a full band. This time around, however, the four-piece was more confident in their abilities and it reflected in their delivery.

I was admittedly disappointed that the room wasn't sold out but that had more to do with the priorities of my fellow NYers than anything the band had control over. That said, those who were in attendance were definite devotees of the group. It was a bold move for them to open with, "2025", an earlier track of theirs that didn't end up on their debut full-length, A Lesson Unlearnt, but fans didn't even flinch and were supportive from the first beat to singer Pete Lawrie-Winfield's final belt in their closing song, "Goldfish". 

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#skoaradio 08/22/2015

Really feeling this weeks show, you guys.

Things have been a whirlwind at SKOA HQ so show notes have been a little neglected the past couple of weeks. DON'T WORRY I plan on backdating some posts so y'all have the hookup though! Super excited about the new jams from Peaches, CHVRCHES, and Jacuzzi Boys from this week's show so feel free to drop me a line to let me know what you thought of those!

Until next week, fam!

<3

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[Listen] HEALTH - 'DEATH MAGIC' (Full Album Stream)

Oh my GOD am I excited that you all can hear what I've been OBSESSING over for the past month. That's right, fam, the new HEALTH album, DEATH MAGIC is now available for streaming in full courtesy of the wonderful NPR (UK folks you can holler at Noisey UK for a listen).

Please tell me that upon listening to this record you feel prepared to go fight an intergalactic war or something else not of this world. I'm not sure if before this album I've ever listened to an album, looked back at the album title, and thought to myself, "Yep, that actually sums it up perfectly." Even the choice of all caps was the right call. I really can't get enough of this record, can you tell?

The wait for DEATH MAGIC to be unleashed on the masses is nearly over as it drops this very Friday (August 8th). There's still a little bit of time to pre-order the album if that is a thing that you do.

HEALTH ON TOUR

EU: 

11/10 - MOJO, Hamburg

12/10 - Pumpehuset, Copenhagen

13/10 - Berghain, Berlin

17/10 - Meet Fcatory, Prague

19/10 - Mousonturm, Frankfurt

20/10 - Wizeman, Stuttgart

22/10 - Paradiso Noord, Amsterdam

UK:

25/10 - Kazimier, Liverpool Music Week

26/10 - Stereo, Glasgow

27/10 - Gorilla, Manchester

28/10 - Heaven, London

30/10    Pitchfork Festival, Paris

 

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[Listen] The Colourist - Will You Wait For Me EP

I've been a fan of The Colourist for quite a long time since the days they were a band called Paper Thin Walls. However, as time has passed, the band reformed in 2009 under The Colourist moniker and received mainstream success with their hit single "Little Games" and ever since then they have hit the ground running after releasing their debut self titled LP in 2014.

Which brings us to current day and the release of the band's follow up EP, Will You Wait For Me, which you can pick up at digital retailers everywhere (iTunes, Amazon, Google Play) or stream via Spotify. The EP features the previously released single "When I'm Away" as well as 3  new songs from the band and delivers a delicious feel good indie electro pop vibe. You can check out 2 tracks ("When I'm Away" and "Romancing")  off the EP below and if you like what you hear head to one of the links above to check out the rest of the album.

The band's current California Coast Tour is coming to a close with 2 shows left in Cali, one happening tonight at the The Observatory Orange County for their EP release party and one tomorrow, August 1st at SOhO Restaurant and Music Venue. So if you're in the area grab some tickets at the band's website and check them out and tell em' Rocko sent you.

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[Listen] Grimace Federation - The Measure in Mixture EP

I'm back to the ye' olde stomping grounds! And it's New Music Friday? Sorry it's something I haven't gotten used to yet. But anyhow, a long time ago in the heyday of SKOA we featured content from this awesome Experimental/Psychadelic/Jazz  rock band from Philadelphia called Grimace Federation. I came across them way back before the days of writing about music due to their association with rapper Aesop Rock who was curated a remix on their debut LP Tasted By Chemists. The group later would release another LP in late 2010 titled On Velvet which also featured another remix from Aesop for the track "Bosico" but after that release over 4 years ago they would disappear into obscurity.

However, it seems like the band is back with a vengeance and have released a new 4 track EP titled The Measure in Mixture through indie hip hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment. The track features 2 new original tracks from the band as well as 2 new remixes from long time collaborator and Rhymesayers artist Aesop Rock.

Rhymesayers have also released a limited edition 12" vinyl of the EP which you can pick up at FifthElementOnline.com. The 12" was pressed on a transparent clear vinyl with a cloudy, white haze effect, and also includes a free digital download card. So if you are like us here at SKOA and love your analog recordings, we highly suggest you head over to Fifth Element and pick up that beautiful record or if you like your music digital (BOB DIGI!), you can grab the EP on the following places: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or stream it below via Spotify.

Tracklist:

  1. The Measure In Mixture
  2. Strange Hours
  3. Strange Hours (Aesop Rock Remix)
  4. Steamboat (Aesop Rock Remix)
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#skoaradio 07/25/2015

MFW I kept finding new bands to love this week. 

Oh what a marvelous musical week this was! We're slowly getting back into the swing of things and doing fun things like making the homepage look extra fab because we love love love youuu. As we charge full speed ahead back into this, now more than ever if you have feedback about the songs we pick or the things we walk about on the show any and all comments are much appreciated.

Happy weekend!

<3

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GET SMART AND STUFF. READ THESE THINGS I TALKED ABOUT ON THE SHOW.

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[Watch] Dillon Francis - "Bruk Bruk (I Need Yo Lovin')" (Lyric Video)

Oh man, the lyrics to Dillon Francis' latest single, "Bruk Bruk (I Need Yo Lovin')"  were so complex that I was hoping he'd post them on the internetz and that he has in another hilarious lyric video (below). Just like his "I Can't Take It" lyric video we have more googly-eyed creatures singing to us, although this time it's more fire-related things and less junk food to play into his forthcoming EP, This Mixtape Is Fire, which drops on August 14th. There's many a collabo on this fiery mixtape, including (but not limited to): Calvin Harris, Chromeo, and Skrillex.

If pre-ordering is the name of your game, you can do so over on iTunes. 

(btw it's the internet and sometimes you can't detect sarcasm so I would like to take this moment to make sure you all know I was joking about not knowing all of the lyrics to this) 

Speaking of "I Can't Take It", Francis also recently unveiled the length docu-style video the song which he calls "Exit Through The Donut Hole" which is as delightfully entertaining and trollsome as it is weird, which is very on-brand for him. Definitely worth checking out if you have 15 minutes to spare for the lulz. 

My favorite follow on Snapchat is also hitting the road with Zedd, Madeon and the gang on Zedd's upcoming True Colors Tour so be sure to grab tickets while you can for that. 

THIS MIXTAPE IS FIRE TRACKLIST:

  1. Dillon Francis – “Bruk Bruk (I Need Your Lovin)”
  2. Dillon Francis and Calvin Harris – “What's Your Name”
  3. Dillon Francis and Skrillex – “Bun Up the Dance”
  4. Dillon Francis and Bro Safari – “Pull It”
  5. Dillon Francis feat. James Hersey – “Coming Over”
  6. Dillon Francis feat Chromeo – “Lies”
  7. Dillon Francis – “I Can't Take It (Party Favor Remix)”
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[Watch] Nodaway - "Hairspray" (Official Video)

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It's Friday which means it's time to put on some sparkly indie-pop jams and get to makin' out, fam!!! To help get the makeout party started, Nashville's Nodaway have unveiled their funtastic video for their latest single, "Hairspray", which comes from their recently released and oh so cleverly titled EP, 500 Days of Whatever. Nodaway is the brainchild of fellow Belmont University alumni Chris Jobe, who is blessed with the bragging rights for their soothing croonerific vocals, lyrics, and catchy electro-laced indie pop rhythms.

If you're into try before you buy, you can have a listen to their EP over on Spotify, but really just go grab it off Noise Trade because it's great and that's the right thing to do. 

Happy future Friday makeouts! 

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