You’re reading the first installment of a new series I’m starting up. You can say you knew it when. Sweet deal. So, each Thursday I’ll write a post with three bands: ones I’ve recently discovered and think are awesome and think you will too, or ones that have a new record out. Sometimes it’ll be three new releases; sometimes three discoveries; sometimes a bit o’ both. Here we go.
New Release: Atoms for Peace – Amok
Atoms for Peace is a new(-ish) side project from Radiohead’s Thom Yorke that features Flea (of RHCP, but you knew that) on bass. Amok is their first album, and it was produced by Nigel Godrich, the same man responsible for Yorke’s The Eraser back in 2006. The sound is similar, yet livelier and more developed. Yorke’s falsetto shimmers above as the countless layers of bass and synth pulse each track along. I think a friend of mine was right, however, when he mentioned that if you’re gonna use Flea, inarguably one of the greatest bassists in history, use him. He’s not featured anywhere near as prominently as he should be. Still, a great listen that’ll tide Radiohead fans over until the group’s next record.
The video below is for “Ingenue,” one of the record’s best tracks, and it features Thom Yorke dancing with his female sartorial twin in an empty auditorium. It’s simple but works perfectly with the song. And of course, there are already gifs.
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Discovery: Body Parts
No, I did not discover some previously unnoticed appendages. That’d be weird. (Like really, imagine that for a moment. Very strange.) The L.A. four-piece Body Parts is the vision of Ryder Bach. I discovered them today thanks to David Greenwald’s (of Rawkblog) SXSW digging. They remind me of the Dirty Projectors, which should be all the endorsement you need. I will definitely be checking them out at South-By.
Discovery: Hiatus Kaiyote
Another discovery thanks to SXSW and Mr. Greenwald, this Melbourne band plays electronic-infused, piano-driven songs of sinewy “future soul.” Plus, how can you not listen with album art like that? Put on some headphones and give this song your full attention.
Check back next Thursday for another three!