Flying Lotus

“Mmmhmm”

While I’m bummed that The Hill is over with, I can seek solace in the fact that Cosmogramma (TMT Review) still, like Brody, kicks ass. Here’s the latest video off the album.

• Flying Lotus: http://flying-lotus.com
• Warp: http://warp.net

Nina Nastasia

“Moves Away”

Nina Nastasia’s got a new album out, Outlaster, released last month on FatCat. Recorded by producer longtime collaborator Steve Albini (Shellac, Big Black, Jessica Hopper), the album may or may not be about my attempts to “outlast” my girlfriend’s previous boyfriend in bed. Listening to “Moves Away,” a short but sweet track from Outlaster, my guess is probably not. But I did still want all of you to know that I’m actually outlasing my girlfriend’s previous boyfriend in bed. Take that, Steve.

• Nina Nastasia: http://www.myspace.com/ninanastasia
• FatCat: http://fat-cat.co.uk

Maximum Balloon

“Tiger”

Maximum Balloon, the project of TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek, has released a video for “Tiger,” featuring Aku from Dragons of Zynth. Sitek’s debut is released August 24 on DGC/Interscope Records, home to this compilation.

• Maximum Balloon: http://www.maximumballoon.com
• DGC: http://www.dgcrecords.com

Lower Dens

“Tea Lights”

Gnomonsong, the label that could, is releasing Twin-Hand Movement on July 20. The album was penned by Lower Dens, the newly formed full-time band of Jana Hunter, with help from her hair.

• Lower Dens: http://www.myspace.com/lowerdens
• Gnomonsong: http://www.gnomonsong.com

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