The Record Crate

The Knocks Drop a new Track Just in Time for Summer

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:56:37 -0400

Sunshine by The Knocks This one’s getting me in the mood for sun, suds and sand. Too bad...

Last Dinosaurs - Honolulu Browsing through new music rarely...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:42:00 -0400

Last Dinosaurs - Honolulu

Browsing through new music rarely makes me want to hear a full length album nearly as much as this track from Last Dinosaurs has. This Australian group has combined everything about music (and something from every band) that I’ve been obsessed with for the last year or so. They combine the harmonies of Local Natives, the ironically dancy guitar lines of Two Door Cinema Club and the undeniable catchiness of Young the Giant. Literally the best track I’ve heard in a while and a definite early frontrunner for Song of the Summer.

Com Truise - Brokendate I haven’t paid much attention to...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:39:26 -0400

Com Truise - Brokendate

I haven’t paid much attention to chillwave in past months. It took nothing more than this one to get me right back into the swing of things. Best stage name ever. And the song’s right on par.

Frank Ocean - Novocane I think it can be a gamble attaching...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:36:18 -0400

Frank Ocean - Novocane

I think it can be a gamble attaching yourself to the OFWGKTA boys. For whatever reason, people look past their talent and go straight for the content. On the other hand, the 12 year old girls of the world can get all prepubescent to Justin Bieber and no one raises so much as an eye brow? Are you serious? Peep this video. It’s pretty on par with the Odd Future video series. Glad Frank’s putting his talents in the spotlight for a change.

Germany Germany - Rain Where did this dude come from? Is he...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:31:42 -0400

Germany Germany - Rain

Where did this dude come from? Is he real? How did he get this way and why is his music so good? If you thought listening to this track would give you answers, you’ll find yourself with more questions than you had to begin with.

The Rapture - How Deep is Your Love How do I feel about The...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:26:14 -0400

The Rapture - How Deep is Your Love

How do I feel about The Rapture? I’ve been super indifferent about them ever since they came on the scene in 2006. However, I believe this is worth a listen - even if it’s just for the sax solo.

Dawes - Time Spent in Los Angeles I wake up every morning and...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:23:17 -0400

Dawes - Time Spent in Los Angeles

I wake up every morning and thank Jesus for bringing Dawes to the masses. I was a little worried about the new Dawes material, with Middle Brother having just put out their debut, but man. Have you heard this opening track? It’s unreal.

The Naked and Famous - Young Blood (White Sea Remix) Listening...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:18:05 -0400

The Naked and Famous - Young Blood (White Sea Remix)

Listening to remixes of bands that already sound remixed is a mixed bag of emotions for me. However, this particular jam gave me goose pimples. All up and down my back and stuff. I also have a huge crush on the chick in this band. But let’s be honest, what hipster chick isn’t even a little hot?

Young The Giant - My Body (Two Door Cinema Club...

Sat, 28 May 2011 11:57:51 -0400

Young The Giant - My Body (Two Door Cinema Club Remix)

Here’s a little ditty to get you through your Memorial Day weekend. We had the pleasure of seeing both of these bands on consecutive nights back in January and still haven’t recovered. Get well soon.

Chiddy Bang - When You’ve Got Music (Feat. The...

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:15:10 -0400

Chiddy Bang - When You’ve Got Music (Feat. The Knocks)

Peanut Butter and Swelly hits the tubes real soon and there’s no better way to celebrate than previewing a few of the tracks! Here’s the latest mixtape snippet featuring a sample from The Knocks. It’s official.

Fatboy Slim - Don’t Let The Man Get You Down Norman Cook...

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:10:51 -0400

Fatboy Slim - Don’t Let The Man Get You Down

Norman Cook has a way of flirting with the mainstream and the genius. Similar to Christopher Walken’s cameo in Slim’s “Weapon of Choice” video, this track’s hook about “long haired freaky people” strikes a chord in just about everyone. Even if you can’t quite explain it, you can probably identify with it.

Bon Iver - Calgary I often struggle with what I expect from the...

Tue, 17 May 2011 07:35:18 -0400

Bon Iver - Calgary

I often struggle with what I expect from the follow-up to an artist’s debut. Do I want it to sound the same, at the risk of cheapening what made me fall for the group in the first place? Do I want it to be a departure, at the risk of completely turning me off from the group and any subsequent efforts? It’s the true embodiment of a “game time decision.” I think I’ve made the right one here. Bon Iver has a sound that’s so completely identifiabe that even his efforts to stray from his last album, end up coming full circle in a way that I can’t get mad at. Not even a little.

Memory Tapes - Wait in the Dark It feels really good to be back...

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:40:02 -0400

Memory Tapes - Wait in the Dark

It feels really good to be back in the swing of things. I’ve been fortunate enough to stumble upon a lot of great music over the last few days. I can’t get enough of this track. It’s sonically the gray area between my preferred genres of music, which is a truly impressive feat, in my book.

Chet Faker - No Diggity, 80 This one time in fourth grade, I got...

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:14:03 -0400

Chet Faker - No Diggity, 80

This one time in fourth grade, I got the chicken pox. Two days before that, I saw Blackstreet and New Edition live in concert. However, I enjoy Aussie Chet Faker’s spin on the track much better. Call me old fashioned. But chicken pox just suck so bad.

Madeon Conquers Deadmau5

Mon, 16 May 2011 08:30:00 -0400

Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon (Madeon Remix) @ Pete Tong 05.13.11 by MadeonThere’s something...

The Police Get Dancey

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:54:51 -0400

The Police - Roxanne [Discotech Remix] by discotech There was a time in my life where I would have...

Crystal Castles - Not In Love (Feat. Robet Smith) As a fan of...

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:50:19 -0400

Crystal Castles - Not In Love (Feat. Robet Smith)

As a fan of both Crystal Castles and The Cure, I am hugely into this track. Somewhat dark, somewhat dancy, this track is sure to stricke a chord in anyone.

Two Door Remix Club

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:46:19 -0400

Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work (The Twelves remix) by soundbleed It’s no...

The Best Group Name Ever Comes Correct

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:41:11 -0400

The Catalina Rhyme Mixers - Nasa Drugs (Kanye West x Wale x Ratatat) by therecordcrate It’s...

Hello, Old Friend

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:36:57 -0400

And we’re back! Life has a funny way of steering you away from what you want to do, in the...