A Flaming Post

The Flaming Lips - Anything You Say Now, I Believe You by A Negative Narrative

The Flaming Lips have long been a favorite over here at Noise Verse Noise.  They represent what is great about music - dedication, unique vision, extremely positive nature, an intense love for being bizarre.  So I am very excited to see that they are coming to Boston! See the rest of the tour dates and a host of other Flaming Lips news after the jump!

King Tuff

In a world full of musical oddities, King Tuff is unique.  You take parts of garage rock, 70's glam, and acoustic folk, stir together with huge personality and bake it to create King Tuff. I first heard about King Tuff a year ago when I visited Burger Records in Fullerton.  The owner of the shop said that King Tuff was his favorite cassette that they had released.  Despite this awesome recommendation, I didn't listen to it that much.  Then King Tuff released a new song this week with Scion.  Well now I am a big fan.  "Hands" is the kind of awesome 70's garage/glam rock that is perfect for summer road trips and summer festivals.

King Tuff - Hands by ScionAV

King Tuff - Sun Medallion by butterface

Turbo Fruits

Photos by Nick Wujcik

Turbo Fruits are badasses from Nashville.  They make reckless rock n roll similar to the Black Lips or Ty Segall.  They have an abundance of hooks and a real nice thick guitar sound.  One of the guys used to be in Be Your Own Pet, which I guess is a requirement if you want to make kick ass rock from Nashville. Their Daytrotter session is one of the better sessions I have heard in a while. They remind me of Jeff the Brotherhood, put more punk and less stoner rock.  Regardless tracks like "Trouble" and "Mama's Mad Cos I Fried My Brain" are perfect windows down rock out tunes. 

Turbo Fruits - Colt 45 by jollymeenahyena

Turbo Fruits - Mama's Mad Cos I Fried My Brain by bruisecruisefestival

Mickey Factz – Genocide

Shit is real. I never expected this. Wow. Big fan now. Lupe see what he did here, what we wanted you to do after Diamonds we never wanted Lasers. Over the top of Pon Di Floor drums too. Academic time.

On the Floor (Genocide) by Mickey Factz

Starslinger

Starslinger is the new go to remixer.  He has remixed dozens of Noise Verse Noise favorites including Broken Social Scene, Alex Winston, Gold Panda, Small Black, Blackbird Blackbird, and ...you get the picture. So below are my favorite remixes by him.  If you have not yet, be sure to check out his album - Volume 1.

The Morning Benders - Cold War (Star Slinger Remix) buy & support japan by Star Slinger

Alex Winston - Sister Wife (Star Slinger Remix) by Star Slinger

Gold Panda - Marriage (Star Slinger Remix) OUT MARCH 1st by Star Slinger

Childish Gambino - Freaks and Geeks (Star Slinger Remix) by Star Slinger

Of Oceans

Of Oceans is a one man band from Detroit. The put out the kind of hazy ambient beats that are timeless. They mix in a bunch of found sounds and other samples, but still maintain a sense of energy and movement. They have a couple songs up for free on their band camp. I highly recommend checking them out.

  Of Oceans - Cataract by bkrenzer 

Washed Out

Washed Out have a new album, "Within and Without" coming out on Sub Pop on July 12th.  That is the cover above.  Yup.  Below is a new song from the album, "Eyes Be Closed"  It is classic, epic, hazy washed out.  I have totally missed this band!

  Washed Out - Eyes Be Closed by bkrenzer