Shlohmo- "The Way U Do"

Some stellar videography coming from this fan-produced video for the Shlohmo track "The Way U Do." The song comes from his new Vacation EP. Y'all know my thoughts on the music, but the visuals here are something else. Some really dark and strange imagery coming from these costumes and these models (model?).

Directed by Andrey Nikolaev and edited by Miguel Bidarra. Get this new Shlohmo EP on FoF.

Nicolas Jaar Remixes Shlohmo

Here's electronic music producer Nicolas Jaar's take on the Shlohmo track "Rained the Whole Time," which comes off the Vacation EP I reviewed recently. Grab the EP now on Friends of Friends.

Shlohmo- Vacation

On his latest EP of new material, Shlohmo heads in the direction of future garage, and maintains the modest and moody sounds that his music usually promotes.

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Download Bomb The Music Industry!'s New Album

Former Arrogant Sons of Bitches' frontman Jeff Rosenstock's long-running punk project Bomb The Music Industry! has a new album out today. Called Vacation, the album marks a summery direction for the band But lyrically, things haven't changed much since previous Bomb The Music Industry! releases--though there is less focus politics and punk authenticity. Instead, Vacation explores the concept of friendship, and the good and bad times that come with it. Musically, the band has developed significantly, often deviating from its electronic-inflected punk roots by adding poppy riffs, Beach Boys-style harmonies, and even some surf guitar on "Hurricane Waves." It's a welcome change that demonstrates the band's, and Rosenstock's, ability to operate in unique ways within a previously established formula.

Download the album the Quote Unquote label here. The site even boasts the label as being the first to be donation-based. If you're more into the physical side of things, head over to the Really Records bigcartel page and pick up an LP, CD, or shirt.

Download Vacation's Do Shit Disc

Download: Vacation- The Do Shit Disc Vacation is a lively new garage punk band from Cincinnati, Ohio. Their first CD release, entitled The Do Shit Disc, was also released on cassette as The Do Shit Tape. Now it's online for free.

Clocking in at just under fifteen minutes, the six-song album is full of rough and wild punk rock with energetic vocals and power pop guitar leads, not unlike the band Diarrhea Planet that I blogged about last week.

Everything in the mix on The Do Shit Disc sounds blown out and distorted, but the lo-fi sound hardly matters when there's this much energy contained in the recording. With their catchy hooks and gang-shouted vocals, these songs sound like they were tailor-made to be played at sweaty, joyful basement shows. I can only imagine how great this band is live. If you're feeling generous, there's a donation link on the download page for this album.