Only listened to the new Ratatat LP a couple of times through, and while it's definitely good, the electronica duo aren't really trying anything new out here. I'd even say it's a tad more ambient than before, I wish it was a little more engaging.
Fucking wild music video from one half of the Tough Alliance (Eric Berglund). "Come With Me" really gets better with every listen. It's the first single off his upcoming LP White Magic under the moniker ceo.
Toro Y Moi is part of the same "chillwave" genre as Neon Indian and Washed Out as music critics have ubiquitously mentioned the trio together (I continue to do so here), but this track, "Leave Everywhere", marks a clear departure from such a sound. Chad opts for more organic instruments and a straighforward composition, complete with a chorus and everything. His LP, Causers of this illustrates the difference between the two styles, although I still highly reccomend picking it up. This summer, "Leave Everywhere" sounds like the perfect track.
The new LCD Soundsystem album, This is Happening, is truly excellent from start to finish. A hiccup here and there, but as a whole this thing rocks, props to James Murphy.