LUMBERJACK - Tyler, The Creator
The first single from Tyler’s upcoming seventh studio album Call Me If You Get Lost hits with chaotic production compared to his previous more melodic album Igor. Released along with a visual short in anticipation to the album dropping on the 25th it seems like Tyler has found another unique world for his sound to live in.
Pepper - Butthole Surfers
The most popular track (peaked #1 on Modern Rock charts in 1996) of the infamous Butthole Surfers, a band started out of Texas in the 80’s who gained notoriety through their insane live sets where members would light themselves and their instruments on fire and get naked on stage. After being discovered by Dead Kennedys singer, Jello Biafra they started recording and were miraculously signed by Capitol Records in ‘91 and ‘96. It was during their second sting with Capitol they penned Pepper while details true stories of people singer Gibby Haynes knew from high school who lost their limbs and lives from fights, to trains to AIDS showing everyone from “Tommy” to “The football playing rapist” were all in love with dying, and they were doing it in Texas.
Sweet Avenue - Jets To Brazil
From a group who get their name from a poster in the background of Breakfast at Tiffany’s we get soothing vocals and acoustic rhythm that slowly builds to a climax with lyrics about finally giving in to allowing yourself to be loved, or saved from yourself.
LAW OF AVERAGES - Vince Staples
Released prior to his upcoming self-titled album, Kenny Beats gets Vince at his most honest and reclusive, letting everyone know his money is HIS and he’s not giving it up for no one and he’ll “put you on a shirt, if you fuck me out my racks”.
I Almost Lost This - Inner Wave
Self described as “Fresh, easy listening, interstellar sounds from the minds of this so-called ‘indie’ group to create an environment for everyone to come together, dance, experiment and trip out,” we get just that from this 2014 release featuring heavy effect driven vocals and spacey out-of-this-world synths.