The Notwist is an Experimental-Progressive-Indie German musical collective. Their first albums and demos were a more aggressively based metal genre, although with their age came more curiosity on pushing the limits, trying new sounds, new instruments, the use of synths and drum machines, keyboard and guitar effects... Their 2002 (Europe) | 2003 (America) album "Neon Golden" had shown the members willingness to try new things, to play with sound. Pitchfork gave the album a 9.2/10! Luke Buckman, writer of the Pitchfork Review wrote at the end of his piece, "It's a shame that most people might not have a chance to hear it." Although the review was written when there was no North American release. However, the album is still not very well known, even after four long years; yet demands so much more attention. The first post ever made on The Milk Lounge included my personal favorite track from the album. I'll be including another favorite in this post. Both of the songs are soothing, and if I had to label them... "electronic indie" would be my first choice.
The Notwist - "Consequence" [Removed]
The Notwist - "Off the Rails" [Removed]
Find more music by this artist at The Hype Machine.
I guess what I'm trying to express in this is to branch out and try something new. Discover something hidden away in the corners of the internet and give it a chance. Kind of like The Notwist took a chance, by branching out of their old genre of music and experimenting with something new.
The Notwist - "Consequence" [Removed]
The Notwist - "Off the Rails" [Removed]
Find more music by this artist at The Hype Machine.
I guess what I'm trying to express in this is to branch out and try something new. Discover something hidden away in the corners of the internet and give it a chance. Kind of like The Notwist took a chance, by branching out of their old genre of music and experimenting with something new.
Labels: the notwist
Featured above is John Gourley [Guitar/Vocals] of Portugal. The Man which has recently become a band of obsession for me. The style of Portugal. is very interesting indeed. The band makes use of many electronics, drum machines & synths - and of course guitar, drums, and bass guitar. The music is mysterious, interesting and at times haunting. The bands name is not "Portugal the man" it is in fact "Portugal. The Man" Is there a reason to this? Absolutely. Gourley explains, "A country is a group of people, with Portugal it just ended up being the first country that came to mind. The band's name is Portugal. The period is stating that and 'The Man' states that it's just one person." Interesting.The first song up will be Portugal. The Man's "Ruby Magic" this song is a snippit from the 23min track "It's Complicated Being A Wizard." It can only be described as "Mysterious and Electronic(y)."
Portugal. The Man - "Ruby Magic" [Removed]
Next is from the bands debut full length "Waiter: 'You Vultures!'" Great song, interesting lyrics:
"If I were a god I'd be the greatest of all
With a speech so soft that loud it would kill you
Standing up tall from the top of that hill
I'd shout out commands to down below
They are restless tangled mess protests burned
And ears that bleed in rivers through the pipes
That heat your homes and families plates"
Portugal. The Man - "Bad, Bad Levi Brown" [Removed]
The Notwist is a German based indie/electronic band that first stole my heart with the song "Consequence" which can be found in our archives. This song is from the EP "Different Cars and Trains" which is essentially a remix EP. All songs remixed come from the album "Neon Golden." You can get both of these here.
The Notwist - "Pilot (Console Remix)" [Removed]
Oh snap it's Dem Franchise Boys. Classic hit "Lean Wit It" has been remixed by Lazer Sword and needless to say. Its awesome. So check check check it out. Oh and by the way check out the archives for some other sweet Lazer Sword Remixes
Dem Franchise Boys - "Lean Wit It (Lazer Sword Remix)" [Removed]
I got The Go! Team's album "Proof of Youth" a few days back, I figured it would be your average run of the mill U.K. electronic experience. However, after listening to a few tracks I was blown away. Electronic with a Junior Senior kind of feel to it the album left me wanting more.
The closing track left a particular impression on me. I look at the track as being sort of a "Ode to Good Times" its very uplifting and energetic. Check it out. Get the album here.
The Go! Team - "Patricia's Moving Picture" [Removed at Artists Request]
Labels: dem franchise boys, portugal. the man, the go team, the notwist, thirsty thursdays
Inspired by blogs such as SixEyes, Good Weather For Airstrikes, Palms Out, Aquarium Drunkard, etc... We've decided to start our own Mp3 blog, based off of our own experiences in the music world. Sharing the latest singles, remixes, band reviews, album previews, concert experiences and so on. Thank you for visiting. I have a feeling this will be a very fun experiment and great hobby. It relaxes me... speaking of relaxed, I have two very chill songs up for grabs:
The Notwist, German + Indie + English = ? = Amazing. This song continues to inspire me to make music every time I listen to it. The song begins with snare beautiful piano and then acoustics come in to truly set the mood for this song. "Leave me paralyzed, Love. Leave me hypnotized, Love." After the electronics begin, the song has reached ultimate potential. I first discovered this track off of Good Weather For Airstrikes, it immediately became one of my favorites.
The Notwist - Consequence [Removed]
The Electric President track starts out very slow with a beautiful snare in the background and soon builds to epic proportions with an effectively simple guitar segment. It will quicken your pulse.
Electric President - Metal Fingers [Removed]
Labels: electric president, the notwist
