Music for Perfect People

Well over a year ago, Franz Ferdinand released a Covers EP for Record Store Day that just so happened to feature an LCD Soundsystem cover of the single “Live Alone.” As a little holiday treat, check out the video for the James Murphy & Co. cover.

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Singer/songwriter McKenzie Eddy has released a new video for her single “Bees,” which will be featured on her forthcoming release Slow Your Horse Down. Enjoy McKenzie’s poetic singing style over the mellow guitar line from her BluRoc labelmate Sean O’Connell.

Keep up to date with McKenzie Eddy over on her website!

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• Primus haven’t released a music video in years. Until now …
• The Rapture release bonus track “In Love Divine” + premier video for “Sail Away”

It has been eleven or so years since Primus released a music video. That is, of course, until IFC premiered Primus’ visuals for the single “Tragedy’s a’ Comin’”, which comes off the band’s latest LP Green Naugahyde and features an up-beat sound along with lyrics from Les Claypool that speak of an impending doom.

So, how did Primus go about giving the single the video treatment? Well, the band decided to go the lobster route since a lobster about to be dropped into a boiling pot of water is as clear an example of impending doom as I can think of. After watching the video a few times, I can only hope that Les Claypool incorporates the lobster suit into the band’s live performance! Who’s with me?

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• VIDEO :: McKenzie Eddy – “Bees”
• The Rapture release bonus track “In Love Divine” + premier video for “Sail Away”
• VIDEO :: Mister Heavenly (members of Man Man, Islands, and Modest Mouse) – “Bronx Sniper”
• VIDEO :: Boots Electric – “Complexity”

Since The Rapture‘s return to the music scene with the release of their latest LP In The Grace Of Your Love, the band’s discography has been on constant rotation here at MFPP. To celebrate our love for The Rapture, we have two treats in store for you!

First is “In Love Divine,” which is a 7 minute track that was included as a bonus single for the Japanese release of In The Grace Of Your Love.” Thanks to SKoA for the track!

Our second treat is the new video The Rapture released for In The Grace Of Your Love‘s opening track “Sail Away.” While “Sail Away” was not a standout track for me on the LP, the video is entertaining enough as frontman Luke Jenner rides around on what appears to be a piece of tinfoil.

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Earlier this year, Honus Honus from Man Man, Nicholas Thorburn of Islands, and Joe Plummer of Modest Mouse, joined up to form the supergroup Mister Heavenly, and released their debut  LP Out of Love through Sub Pop Records.

For the album’s opener, “Bronx Sniper,” Mister Heavenly created a video featuring a child who loves playing with his Man Wolf figurine. That is until his father spills milk on the toy and it transforms into a highly destructive force that wreaks havoc on the family’s house.

Mister Heavenly Tour Dates::
11-04 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
11-05 Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
11-06 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
11-07 Charleston, SC – Tin Roof
11-08 St. Augustine, FL – Café Eleven
11-09 Orlando, FL – Back Booth
11-10 Atlanta, GA – The Earl
11-11 Lexington, KY – Cosmic Charlie’s
11-12 St. Louis, MO – Firebird
11-13 Chicago, IL – Subterranean
11-14 Pontiac, MI – Pike Room
11-15 Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
11-16 Toronto, Ontario – Great Hall
11-17 Montreal, Quebec – Il Motore
11-18 Milford, CT – Daniel Street
11-19 Boston, MA – Museum of Fine Arts
11-20 New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
11-30 Ghent, Belgium – Charlatan
12-01 Rennes, France – Transmusicales
12-02 Paris, France – L’International
12-03 Lille, France – La Peniche
12-04 Koln, Germany – Gebaude 9
12-05 Hamburg, Germany – Molotow
12-06 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
12-08 Berlin, Germany – Privatclub
12-09 Munich, Germany – Atomic Cafe
12-10 Dijon, France – Generiq Hotel de Vogue
12-12 London, England – Cargo

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From his latest effort Honkey Kong, Boots Electric (a.k.a. Eagles of Death Metal front man Jesse Hughes) has released a video for the single “Complexity.” Check it out below, and grab a copy of the LP over at Dangerbird Records.

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A few months ago, we introduced you to The Parallax View at a time when Tyler Koykas’ musical project was new to the world. Since signing with the Woozy Tribe, TPV has released a number of EPs, all of which show a constant progression in his creation and assemblage of unique sounds.

The Parallax View comes up with a concept, idea, or feeling for a release by making some art.  When I last spoke with TPV, he felt that “a lot of people use photos as covers, [which are] pretty plain and the music always ends up pretty plain.” To combat this feeling, he began the creative process for his latest EP, Hip Slop, by taking a photo, rubbing a kitchen cleaner on it, and letting it sit for a few days to see what the final product would be.

Musically, the Hip Slop EP features the simple, tight beats of a hip hop album, combined with the dark, creepy, ambient tones of TPV’s keyboards. The end result is a mix of tracks that give  a “full band feel” even though they were created by a single artist.

Also in the works from The Parallax View is an October 13th re-release of the Hip Slop EP, which will come out on a limited run of cassettes, and will most likely include vocals on the original tracks by Bluebird Handwriting, B Side Malone, Vimana Aircraft, Body Cheetah, Rosko Taint, Messed Up Coyote, and Mauve Angeles. Please note that the final choice on the artists to be included on the re-release is still TBD.

Check out the video for “Aging,” which features the vocals of Bluebird Handwriting.

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After the success of their bandcamp single “Ffunny Ffrends,” Unknown Mortal Orchestra spread like wildfire through the blogosphere, and released their debut, self-titled effort. What sets UMO apart from the rest is their ability to create simple guitar riffs/melodies, which are jammed out into wonderful psychedelic tracks.

That being said, UMO has released an official video for the single “Little Blu House,” as well as a live performance of “Ffunny Ffrends.” Check out both videos below.

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• The Rapture release bonus track “In Love Divine” + premier video for “Sail Away”

Over the past few years, Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, and DJ Big Wiz, have performed live together, and even made appearances on each other’s solo albums. In 2011, the trio joined forces to release their debut LP under the Hail Mary Mallon moniker, Are Gonna Eat That?.

“Breakdance Beach” is our favorite single from the LP, and lucky for us, a video has been released! Check it out.

Additionally, check out the Blockhead remix of the HMM single “Meter Feeder.”

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On September 27th, the El Paso, TX quintet Zechs Marquise will return with their second effort Getting Paid. For more information on the release, head here.

Getting Paid tracklist::

01. Getting Paid
02. Lock Jaw Night Vision
03. Static Lovers
04. The Heat, The Drought, The Thirst, and The Insanity
05. Time Masters
06. Guajira
07. Everlasting Beacon of Light
08. Crushin’ It!
09. Mega Slap

Check out the second sampling of songs from Getting Paid below. In case you missed it, here is the first sampling.

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The Flaming Lips have released a video from their collaboration with Lightning Bolt for the single “I Wanna Get High But I Don’t Want Brain Damage.” Aside from the humorous intro message from Lips’ frontman Wayne Coyne, the single is reminiscent of early Ween recordings with its’ gritty vocals.

In other news, the Flaming Lips have also released a video of their performance of “Do You Realize??” in the Hollywood Cemetery, which also featured Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Check it out here.

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Roughly four years since her last release, the Icelandic artist Björk has announced that her latest effort Biophilia will be out on September 27th. “Crystalline” is the first single from Biophilia, and it’s video was directed by Michel Gondry. Check it out below ..

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From their latest effort Ritual Union, Little Dragon have released a video for the single “When I Go Out.” In case you haven’t heard the album yet, NPR is currently streaming all of Ritual Union in its entirety here.

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From their latest effort Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2, the Beastie Boys have released the action figure filled video for the single “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win,” which features the vocal stylings of Santigold. Here is the Beastie Boys’ disclaimer for the official, full-length, and explicit director’s cut for the video:

“Though no Yeti’s were harmed in the making of this video, please remember, that there are some scenes that are a rugged and raw depiction of a world that is at times violent, and even frightening. “

Don’t forget to check out the Major Lazer remix of “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win” here.

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From their latest effort Burning Bush Supper Club, Bear Hands have released a video for the single “High Society.” Check it out below!

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