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Todd Robinson of LUNA music sent us a list of artists he’d like to see on our 2014 Flexi Series, so we went ahead and made a mixtape* of what that lineup might sound like. Give that a listen below, and while you’re at it, let us know who you’d like to hear on our […]
LOU REED IS DEAD MIXTAPE
“There’s a bit of magic in everything, and some loss to even things out.” -Lou Reed The loss of an artist, especially one as massively iconic as Lou Reed, always brings up a cacophony of different emotions. You’re sad to see them go, but the fact that they’re gone forces you to focus in on […]
Stranger Cat (Cat Martino)
Though it’s quite possible you haven’t heard her name, if you’ve been paying attention to independent music over the past several years you have almost certainly heard Cat Martino’s voice. A few of the better known projects she’s been involved with include: Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Passion Pit, Rufus Wainwright, and Patrick Watson, to name […]
yMusic Mix
yMusic is classical chamber music sextet best known for their collaborations with pop groups such as Dirty Projectors, Bon Iver and The National. Members of yMusic appear on the tracks “Lost It to Trying,” “Ransom,” “No Crimes” and “Enough of Our Machines” of Son Lux’s “Lanterns.” Pick up a copy of Lanterns here. Check out […]
Chris Thile Mix
Chris Thile is best known as the mandolinist and singer of the progressive bluegrass bands Punch Brothers and engaging various musical heavyweights like Yo-Yo Ma in interesting collaborations. He’s also generally considered the greatest mandolinist on the planet.. He appears playing mandolin on “Alternate World,” the opening of track of Lanterns. Pre-order a copy […]
Darren King Mix
Darren King, best known as the drummer for Mutemath. He has also played with Macrosick, Earthsuit, and Sucré. He appears on “No Crimes” of Son Lux’s Lanterns. Pre-order Lanterns HERE, or pick up a Mutemath record on their site HERE.
Ieva Berberian Mix
Ieva Berberian, vocalist for the chamber pop band Gem Club, appears on the tracks “Alternate World” and “Ransom” of Son Lux’s Lanterns. Pre-order Lanterns HERE, or buy a Gem Club record on their Bandcamp page HERE.
Peter Silberman Mix
The founder of The Antlers, Peter Silberman appears as a vocalist on “No Crimes” Sun Lux’s Lanterns. Pre-order a copy of Lanterns HERE, or pick up a record by The Antlers HERE.
DM Stith Mix
A singer-songwriter and graphic designer (also of The Revival Hour), DM Stith provides vocals for the tracks “No Crimes” and “Plan The Escape” of Son Lux’s new LP Lanterns. Lanterns is now available for pre-order at Joyful Noise Recordings. Find DM Stith records over at Asthmatic Kitty.
Lily & Madeleine Mix
Ryan Lott: “When I got [Lily & Madeline’s] vocal tracks back for this album, I just laughed and laughed. They were soooo good. They were too good…” At the Music Council last Friday we got to hear Ryan’s audiophile breakdown about how people from the same family have similarly shaped vocal chords, allowing them to […]