Shafiq Husayn w/J.Mitchell - Reincarnation

Digital funkmaster Shafiq Husayn is at it again, with J.Mitchell on 
this positively groovy track right here. Check it out at his Bandcamp
site: http://shafiqhusayn.com/

My Woshin Mashin - Evil Must Die

Some musicians look to evoke brand new worlds with their music. And 
some will decide to do so by letting these worlds crash into each other 
with seemingly reckless abandon until something sparkling rises from
the ashes. And the latest effort from Russian/German electronic trio
My Woshin Mashin, Evil Must Die accomplishes just that. Having joined
up after leaving their respective bands in 2010, the group decided to
make music with a varied spread of influences from German pop to
British metal and even a bit of old ballad stylings. Their first album, 
Mawama, was a highly eclectic mix that had a distinct undertone of
trippy humor throughout. With Evil Must Die, My Woshin Mashin opted
to let their music speak on all of the ills that plague this planet and in
their own way, to compel change. The first track, ‘Riders Of The Storm’,
is a fast-paced song that has their voices rise up from the discordant
mashup of heavy synths riddled with a few quick snares. “We Are What
We Eat” speaks to the embedded consumerism and consumption in us
all and how it damages us in the end. ‘Vodka’ is a snarling, techno trance
capturing that lapse into drunkeness, sounding very much like GWAR
in their heyday. ‘Bradbury’ is a swift tune of hope tinged with funky
chords and a melodic bass as backdrop. With Evil Must Die, My Woshin
Mashin has managed to give us an album that asks you to dance until
you find the quiet in the chaos. The album is out now.


http://www.mywoshinmashin.com/
http://mywoshinmashin.bandcamp.com/
http://soundcloud.com/mywashmach
http://www.facebook.com/MyWoshinMashin
http://www.youtube.com/MyWashingMachine
https://vimeo.com/channels/mawama

Tideup - "Beaches"

Dreamy, rhythmic pop with a New Wave feel is at work here in this 
from the duo of Ben Guzman and Noelle Indovino.

 

Slim Loris - Future Echoes and Past Replays

Every so often, the remnants of something once cherished can give birth to
something even better. For Slim Loris, that axiom has been proven true. And
with their newest album, Future Echoes and Past Replays, the group hailing 
from Stockholm, Sweden looks to re-affirm it in a more vivid way. The quartet
was formed from the members of two disbanded groups and together released
a collection of demos in 2009 before their debut album, Down To Earth was 
offered to the public two years later. Where their first album garnered them 
critical acclaim as rising stars by Billboard, in addition to high praise in their 
homeland for creating music with a more engrossing tone blending 60’s pop
from the UK with skilled songwriting, this new album finds Slim Loris more
mature and more potent throughout. “In Silence” is almost hymnal with crisp
basslines in harmony with gentle vocals and an upbeat piano. ‘Hero’ teems 
with its folk influences framing this song about someone finding their own
inner strength in tough times. “October In White” is a more wistful ballad that
speaks to the changing of seasons and of hearts, and ‘Domestic’ is a song of
hope and love rising above tumultuous overtones. Future Echoes and Past
Replays gives a listener back that sense of serenity one seems to lost between
those two feelings in a soothing way. Look for the album to debut on May 19th.

http://slimloris.com/
http://slimloris.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slim-Loris/214253388610637

Mural by Kobra

Here’s a stimulating piece by Kobra, posted up in Miami, Florida.

Hugh Pearson - "When Harlem Nearly Killed King"

With as many mentions about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
King as there are, there is one instance that has gotten scant mention.
An incident that saw Dr. King nearly lose his life in a department store
in Harlem in 1958. And thanks to Hugh Pearson, we get an in-depth
look at the stabbing of Dr. King, his life-saving operation and all of the
controversy surrounding that operation in Harlem Hospital that ensued.
This was the third, and sadly last book from the author who passed
away three years after its publication. Pearson manages to artfully
convey how America was across the board at the birthing stages of the
civil rights movement and gives the reader heavy context for King’s
rise as well as the stabbing, making this book a must-have for any
historians and casual readers alike. Don’t be surprised if you feel the
need to finish the book in one sitting and find yourself looking to go
through it again. 

Manifesto Radio: April 2013

So the plan is to make this a monthly ritual, where we showcase new and old music, in heavy rotation by the office.  Tell us what you think!

Introducing, Manifesto Radio, for April 2013.

'Umbrellas'

April’s Savior: The Umbrella on Nowness.com.

This quirky little film is brought to you by Tell No One, which is the team
made up of Luke White and Remi Weekes, winners of the Young Directors
Award at Cannes in 2012. Director Leila Latchin assists as well. 

The Jinxes - Send Me A Sign

Being that springtime is settling itself in among us like an easy chair, you’ve more
than likely noticed that moods change awfully quick when the air is lighter and the
sun starts shining brighter. And with the debut EP from The Jinxes, Send Me A Sign,
we are treated to another sign ushering in more light in a musical way. The duo of
Kevin Smith and Deanna Ross have created music together since their fateful meeting
in 2008 at a local open mic Ross was hosting that Smith stumbled upon. That led to
their creative and romantic union, being strengthened more as they began to perform
together in 2010. With Send Me A Sign, The Jinxes provide a pleasant introduction
to their music, tapping into folk, rock and pop with relative ease. The title track is a
kitschy tune, one that evokes sock hops and shared malts to go with some innocence.
‘Migration’ showcases Ross’ lilting but confident vocals that melt and merge with
Smith’s own vocals, draped over delicate strings. ‘If You Want’ is folksy, with both
singers managing to not only bring Simon and Garfunkel-like tone but also a bit of
buoyant harmony that doesn’t make this song too bittersweet. ‘She Runs Away’ is
a stirring rock ballad that gives us The Jinxes at their best, their voices creating a 
swift dance with the upbeat guitars and soft organs on the chorus. If you’re looking
for music to help give you a breezy embrace to the onset of spring, Send Me A Sign
wouldn’t be a bad place to start. The CD will be available on iTunes, Bandcamp and
CDBaby May 10th of this year.

http://www.thejinxes.com
http://twitter.com/thejinxes
http://www.facebook.com/thejinxespage
http://thejinxes.bandcamp.com/

Super Mario And The Copper

Check out this piece by Trust Icon, thrown up in the UK. Those 1 UPs aren’t 
appreciated by everybody, it seems.