Walls – Into Our Midst [Music Video + Mp3]
The venerable German music label Kompakt is recognized by many for their keen eye for boundary-pushing acts and electro-pop duo Walls are no exception. Last year’s sophomore record, Coracle, is demonstrative of each member’s eclectic musical backgrounds and tastes and somehow manages to paint an abstract picture of the collision of two eccentric minds. Fittingly, the music video for the record’s opener, “Into Our Midst” falls into ‘kooky’ territory as well; archival footage of a pastry production line is looped over the sparse, house/techno-driven beat. Watch the music video and listen to the track here:
Jimbo Jenkins and Basic Blink – Funktionology Vol. 3 [Free Download]
Funktionology #3 by Funktionology
East of LA’s Jimbo Jenkins and Basic Blink bring you the third installment in their Funktionology series, also featuring East of LA’s Alf Alpha, which serves to showcase their latest electronic productions and remixes.
Look out for the next Funktionology to be released sometime in March, as well as a remix EP for the Jimbo Jenkins produced track “House of Passion.”
Also as a bonus, exclusive to East of LA, is a remix of Tyga’s Rack City, crafted by Jimbo Jenkins, which can be downloaded directly here.
Download Vol. 1 and 2 at the Funktionology Soundcloud
Funktionology Vol. 3 – Direct Download Link
A$AP Rocky – Wassup [Music Video + Mp3]
Boundary-pushing publication and media group VICE teamed up recently with rising Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky to bring to life one of his seminal viral tracks, “Wassup.” Deriving inspiration from a few of Rocky’s favorite films (namely Scarface, Belly, Enter The Dragon, The Warriors and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory), the music video is a swirly jumble of drugs, women, excess and even Satanic symbolism and pairs exceptionally well with Clams Casino’s instant-classic ethereal sound. Watch the video below and please refrain from commenting with your Twitter-driven Illuminati conspiracy theories.
SPEAK! Ft. Def Sound – Pyrite & Rhinestones [Video]
The latest visual accompaniment to SPEAK!‘s most ambitious project to date, Inside Out Boy, masterfully shot and edited by EnzoNeo is ready for consumption. Footage from the art goon’s performance at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana pairs up seamlessly with the closing track from the album. Watch the video for ‘Pyrite & Rhinestones” below and if you’re late to the game, download Inside Out Boy for free here.
Late Bloomers – Money Maker [Music Video]
East of LA artists, Late Bloomers, have put together a visual for the track Money Maker, which can be found on their latest EP, Three Shades Brown, available from Tres Records here.
Shot and edited by ReallyNathan at the East of LA house.
Gucci Mane – Sometimes (Ft. Future) [Music Video]
Not much to say here. The latest collaboration between the out-of-this-world mafioso Future and Brick Squad 1017 president Gucci Mane is just another hood hit in the steady slew of Trap Back release cuts. The mixtape drops on February 5.
Sleigh Bells – Comeback Kid [Mp3]
Preparing still for their sophomore effort, Reign of Terror, Brooklyn chaos bringers Sleigh Bells drops another track that seems to tie into the album’s theme quite well. “Comeback Kid” shows a strong progression in instrumentation, Derek Miller struts his penchant for all things heavy metal with an in-your-face guitar refrain and As I Lay Dying-esque kick-drum breakdown. Listen to the track below:
Nicolas Jaar – And I Say (Ft. Scout LaRue & Will Epstein) [Mp3]
For Chilean-born, New York based producer Nicolas Jaar, the 2011 year was quite the momentous one. His critically acclaimed debut record Space Is Only Noise catapulted the 22-year-old minimal house virtuoso onto the ever-growing electronic scene and was an immediate best-of-year contender. “And I Say” is the artist’s latest work and builds on the ambient, sparse sound that has so powerfully separated himself from the rest of the pack. Listen to the track below:
The High Point | Fox Theater Pomona | Friday, Jan. 20, 2012
THE HIGH POINT
Friday, January 20, 2012
BUY TICKETS: http://thehighpoint.eventbrite.com/
Join East of L.A for our Monthly installment of our Theater & Rooftop Series at The Drink, located in the very elegant Fox Theater in Pomona, CA. See past photos at:http://bit.ly/THP_Photos
Coachella 2012 Lineup Announced [News]
It’s here! The artist selection for the always boundary-pushing Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been announced. It goes without saying that Goldenvoice somehow manages to hit it out of the park every time with their booking and logistical planning, and the 2012 event is no different with the unprecedented two-weekend layout. Check out the text-friendly version of the full lineup by day after the jump and make sure to swing by the Coachella Art Studios in the campgrounds. See you all in April.
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