The Dig - I Already Forgot Everything You Said
Love the backbeat here; this song’s all summer all the time. First time I heard it I thought it was Angus Stone, but it’s not…this is a trio from NYC that’s been making waves all year. They’re still playing small venues, but have a little bit of that The xx thing going on, which could mean this is your last chance to catch them up close. Enjoy.
// http://soundcloud.com/thedig/ialreadyforgoteverythingyousaid
The xx - Open Eyes (demo)
It’ll be hard to top the anticipation for The xx’s sophomore album, after what was pretty much a flawless debut. A debut that created the insta-fan madness and devotion rarely enjoyed by bands so early into their trajectory. It seems that in order to pate the appetite for their next release, the band leaked a demo over the holiday weekend and it’s hauntingly gorgeous, as you might expect. Prediction: leaking demos will become a thing.
The xx - You’ve Got The Love (Theophilus London Remix)
I sort of feel like saying I dig The xx is like saying I have two ears it’s so obvious and commonplace. I do, though, and I think the strength of all the remixes that people made of their tunes says a lot about their music…it’s just beautiful in ways nearly any type of music fan can appreciate. This remix is a good example of that, and a new album is expected from The xx in February.
Bedouin Soundclash - Brutal Hearts (feat. Coeur De Pirate)
Beyond being a beautiful song from a great soul / hip hoppy outfit from Ontario, I have to say this song has pretty much kept me sane today, having listened to it on repeat because it literally keeps the wave of stress at bay. It has a dose of the same sexiness that The xx knocked us over with last year.
