Alfredo & Edeath, are a couple of music lovers who met later in life but grew up loving almost the same bands and hating others but always listening to music, old and new, and apart from collecting vinyl and books and going to see every good band coming to town, (or a few miles away), got together and created "I think i better follow you around", a website/music blog, where they share all the music they like and help promote upcoming concerts, local bands from San Diego and Tijuana and amazing artists from around the world.
I think I better follow you around is an independent project.
The National have released a new single titled “Somebody Desperate”. The song is part of the soundtrack for the movie “Cyrano”.
The movie “Cyrano” is an adaptation of the 2018 play by Erica Schmidt which in itself is based of “Cyrano de Bergerac” the 1897 novel by Edmond Rostand. The film is directed by Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride & Prejudice) and stars the always incredible Peter Dinklage (who is Erica Schmidt husband).
Below you can watch the lyric video for the ending credits song.
The score for the movie was done by Aaron and Bryce Dessner and the lyrics for the songs were penned by Carin Besser and Matt Berninger. Even though the National have not released an album since 2019 “I Am Easy to Find” they’ve kept busy either releasing solo albums, producing albums, releasing albums with other artists or doing film scores, they’ve continued to be almost more prolific now and it doesn’t look like they’ll stop anytime soon since the band is gearing to tour I’m 2022.
Escape-Ism have released the last rock n’ roll record ever in “Rated Z” via Radical Elite Records.
TRACKLIST.
RATED Z
(I Was Born With A) Woman’s Intuition
Suffer No Fool
Here Comes That Beat Again
Teenage Surrealism Pt. I & II
Whatever People Say That I Am (That’s What I’m Not)
Rocker’s Delight
I Ain’t Got No Hammer
The video for the first single, “RATED Z”, was directed by Jennifer Juniper Stratford.
Escape-Ism also released a video for the song “Whatever People Say That I Am (That’s What I’m Not)” which was also directed by Jennifer Juniper Stratford, which is an excerpt from “RATED Z” – the show no one is allowed to see.
The 30 minute short film known as RATED Z “the show no one is allowed to see” is 👇.
The new record by Escape-Ism is rock n’ roll, the ritual based subculture founded on subterranean-ism, elitism, reinvention of self, mysticism, political paradox, poetic obfuscation, and sin-sational spectacle has no place in the new digital world of corporate conformity & control. Therefore, this record — “RATED Z” BY ESCAPE-ISM — which features notes, tones, & sounds, that are no longer allowed will be the last rock n’ roll record, as per the new rating system (SEE BELOW). It’s the last gasp of poetic perversity. RATED Z — what no one is allowed to feel, hear, think, or see.
RATED G ….. GENERAL AUDIENCES
RATED PG ….PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED
RATED R …. RESTRICTED
RATED X …. ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY
RATED Z … NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO SEE
LISTEN IN
TO THE DIN
OF THE FORBIDDEN
THE SOUND OF SIN
SMELL TOUCH TASTE
THEY TRIED TO ERASE
OBSCURE & INFAMOUS
BENEATH CONTEMPT
ILLEGIBLE, UNINTELLIGABLE
AND INCONGRUOUS
DON’T LISTEN DON’T LOOK COVER YOUR EARS
ABSOLUTELY NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO HEAR OR SEE
RATED Z
No 2022 tour dates for the USofA or Tijuana have been announced yet.
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have composed another score, this time for the film “La Panthére Des Neiges”. The album will be released via Invada Records (rest of the world) / Lakeshore Records (America).
Tracklist: L’attaque de Loups Les Cerfs Antilope La Bête Les Yaks Des Affûts Elliptiques Les Nomades La Grotte Les Princes La Neige Tombe Les Ours Un Être Vous Obsède L’apparition: We Are Not Alone
Below is the promo video for the song “We Are Not Alone” which was the first offering they gave us.
And now they’ve shared “Les Cerfs”, which is just as haunting.
La Panthère Des Neiges is a film by Marie Amiguet and Vincent Munier. In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, photographer Vincent Munier brings writer Sylvain Tesson on his quest to find the snow leopard. He introduces him to the subtle art of waiting from a blind spot, tracking animals and finding the patience to catch sight of the beasts. Through their journey in the Tibetan peaks, inhabited by invisible presences, the two men engage in a conversation on our place among the living beings and celebrate the beauty of the world.
In the USofA it will be released under the title “The Velvet Queen” and it will be distributed by the boutique label Oscilloscope Laboratories.
Warren Ellis said in a statement: “There is something about the heart of this film that draws you in. I realized after a day, that I wanted to do whatever it took to compose an entire original score. The film deserved to have its own musical voice. I booked five days and asked Nick if he could come in for a day to write a theme song and play some piano. He saw the film and stayed for four days. In the end we made what I think is one of the most beautiful films we have ever worked on. One of my favorite experiences ever working on a project. The stars are the animals in all their wild glory, as we have never seen them before, and man in reverence and wonder.”
The artist is Touching and the song is “All I Need” off the album “littleworlds” which was released October 29th via Head in the Sand.
TRACKLIST 01 Still Slow 02 Tony Called The Muscle 03 The Same Way 04 Nothing Can Change Your Mind 05 All I Need 06 Spark 07 Diamond In The Light 08 Two Solitudes 09 Caught In The Middle 10 Unbelievable
The video for the single “All I Need” was directed by Michael Falk (Touching).
Hot on its heels comes littleworlds, a new album aiming to disinfect the darkness with sunlight. The sophomore release from Touching is built on feelings of hope, simple joys found amidst conflict, and the anticipation and fear of becoming a parent. Its 10songs were written during the same period as “Isolation Blues” (his debut album) as Falk stepped away from touring and various other collaborative projects.
At the heart of littleworlds is Falk’s rich baritone. His striking voice soars with the passion of Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison, coasts with the coolness of Marker Starling’s Chris A. Cummings, and plumbs the emotional depths of Richard Dawson. Musically, the album injects the downtempo electronic ambience of Massive Attack (“I’m inspired by their late career stuff that no one thinks about,” laughs Falk).
Sometimes listening to the radio does bring in pleasant surprises that make you do a double take to the radio station just to make sure you are listening to something good and that you like that you haven’t heard before (or don’t remember hearing before). This is how we discovered Touching and it was with this song and all it took was one listen for it to grab us. There are no tour dates scheduled yet for the West Coast nor Tijuana.
The Neverly Boys, the Los Angeles-based duo of TV on The Radio’s David Sitek and acclaimed songwriter/producer Daniel Ledinsky (Carly Rae Jepsen, CeeLo Green, Pussy Riot), have released an enhanced version of their debut album, making Dark Side of Everything Deluxe available today via Alchemy Recordings/BMG.
Dark Side of Everything Deluxe track list:
1. Burn Hollywood 2. Never Come Down 3. Red Flag 4. Without You 5. Let Love In 6. Misery 7. Mighty Pine 8. Wheel of Fortune 9. Mushroom Cloud 10. Director’s Cut 11. Your Life is Blooming 12. 9 to 5
The newly expanded release includes a cover of the Dolly Parton classic “9 to 5,” with a video directed by Mason Poole.
A brief note from the Neverly Boys reads: “The Neverly Boys know you are many things. You are a pilot, flying on a giant rock through space. You are an explorer, navigating the depths of modern living. You are an animal seeking shelter from the blue flickering light of modern living. If you can manage to cultivate stillness in the midst of the hustle The Neverly Boys would like to present to you a human story. An honest story about finding your place in the world. With all of its glory and all of its drama, they seek to give a voice to the unknown, the magic, the heartbreak and the aspirations. They hope you find comfort in their songs.”
Please listen to the album. It’s important. Now, more than ever.
News of the new album come with the release of the first single for the opening track “Drone Carrying Dread”. The video was directed by Monte Legaspi and features illustrations from album cover artist Zlatko Mitev.
“’Drone Carrying Dread’ was the first song I wrote on Krüller,” explains Tristan Shone of the album that thematically was inspired by Octavia E. Butler’s Parable series. “I had just gotten home from the final tour of the Beastland album cycle and I spent a couple weeks updating my overall tones with a nice balance of sub, saw/synth and tube amp. This track was basically the one where it all clicked and I had these chords that resonated just right, shaking the entire warehouse. It’s a simple but raw progression that was ripe for the addition of melodic guitars, as well as synthesizer programming from myself and co-producer Jason Begin (Vytear). Lyrically, it’s about escape and survival, as the events that were unfolding in 2020 were prophesied by the books I was reading throughout the year.”
Shone began work on Krüller after returning from his opening slot with Tool across the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, before being cut short due to the March 2020 lockdowns. “Melody has been and is still a part of my sound,” says Shone. “I’ve always bathed them in a lot of reverb, delay, and distortion, though. This time around, I was bothered by the wall of distortion I had created. I wanted a little more clarity. I wanted to refine the sound. I wanted to step back from my own show and analyze it a bit. I had all these competing distortions that I wanted to streamline. I like contrast and wanted the vocals to be immediately noticeable. There’s something about mixing punishing drones and rumble with a mellow thing on top that I really like on Krüller.” Shone’s digitized snarls rightfully had their place on earlier tracks like “Doppler,” “Terrorbird,” and “Nihil Strength,” but contrasting mellow vocals atop Author & Punisher’s unparalleled heft made dynamic sense. Indeed, with Shone’s singing on songs like “Drone Carrying Dread,” “Maiden Star,” and the exceptional translation of Portishead hit “Glory Box,” Author & Punisher have projected an air of uncertainty around the steely, often slow-motion grind. On this album he was joined by handful of guest players including Tool’s Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor.
📷: Becky DiGiglio
Author & Punisher has announced two rounds of 2022 European tour dates with North American performances to be announced soon and hopefully a Tijuana date as well.
Capsula released their new album Phantasmaville on October 15th via Silver Recordings.
Tracklist:
1. Behind the trees 2. You won’t believe it 3. The möbius strip 4. All my friends 5. Into the sun 6. El camino de La Plata 7. I don’t mind 8. (Don’t be afraid and play) Rock ‘n’ roll 9. Melting dowon 10. Ciudad fantasma 11. Esferas
The first video Capsula released was for the song “Behind The Trees”. The video was done in collaboration by Arturo Baston handling animation and post-production, Bittor Fortes doing the camera work and the editing in collaboration with Capsula’s own Coni Duchess.
Capsula have just premiered the video for “Esferas”. This video was done by Arturo Baston.
Martin Guevara and Coni Duchess are joined this time around by Alvaro Olaetxea on drums and he brings something subtle and powerful to the album’s voyage. It doesn’t necessarily address the world at large right now more than it takes you inwards and beyond yourself.
This album is a rock n roll album as if the big loud albums from the 70’s never ended. Listening to it you can almost feel or imagine that somehow this is the sound that someone like Jack White has been searching for and missing the mark on his solo albums.
One of the best accomplishments and virtues that Capsula have is that their songs work just as amazing in Spanish as they do in English regardless if Coni or Martin is singing. The feeling and the message gets conveyed equally.
The band said of the album: “Es un disco de rock’n’roll hecho por unos punks en una máquina del tiempo analógica. Sin mucho juicio, como mirando el universo por primera vez. Mucha visión… y un mapa celeste distinto, esférico”.
Hiatus Kaiyote released their new album “Mood Valiant” on June 25th via Brainfeeder and Ninja Tune Records.
TRACKLIST: 1. Flight Of The Tiger Lily 2. Sip Into Something Soft 3. Chivalry Is Not Dead 4. And We Go Gentle 5. Get Sun (feat. Arthur Verocai) 6. All The Words We Don’t Say 7. Hush Rattle 8. Rose Water 9. Red Room 10. Sparkle Tape Break Up 11. Stone Or Lavender 12. Blood And Marrow
The first single they released was for the song “Get Sun (feat. Arthur Verocai). The video was directed by Grey Ghost (Jeremy Koren).
That was followed shortly after by the song “Red Room”. This video was directed by Tré Koch.
Hiatus Kaiyote is comprised of Naomi “Nai Palm” Saalfield (guitar, vocals), Paul Bender (bass), Simon Mavin (keys), and Perrin Moss (drums).
They’ve been sampled and/or collaborated with the likes of The Carters (Beyonce & Jay-Z), Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Chance The Rapper, Q-Tip and others.
The music they create is not something you can just label a specific genre which in a way is very fitting that they released this album on Flying Lotus Brainfeeder label. Just like him or Thundercat they just don’t make a particular style of music. They’re artists and they create.
The journey of the album originally began on the road, as they began to add new material to their live sets in while touring in support of Choose Your Weapon. By the fall of 2018, backing tracks had largely been laid, ready for Nai’s vocals. Then, during a brief swing through the U.S., Hiatus’s frontwoman was diagnosed with breast cancer. “That was a massive scare,” recalls Nai. Her mother’s death from the same disease was never far from her mind. Nai rushed back to Australia and into the hospital, where she underwent a life-saving mastectomy. As Nai recovered, the band turned back to their work with altered perspectives. Her lyrics, even those written before her illness, took on a prescient quality. It wasn’t until a trip to Rio de Janeiro in late-2019 to work with legendary Brazilian arranger Arthur Verocai on “Get Sun” that the vibe of the entire album shifted. “When you think your life is going to be taken away from you, it makes you think about who you are,” Nai says. “I guess after the breast cancer scare I decided that I needed to prove to life that the offering I have is genuine. My only wish is to live and offer my experience of time and beauty.”
As of yet no tour dates have been announced for the USofA.
Sonido De La Frontera have announced the release of their upcoming album “Sonidero Guerrillero” vía Three One G out on September 24th, 2021.
Tracklist: Cumbia De La Frontera Culebra Si Quieres Mas (Ft El Chevy) Sonidero Guerrillero Cumbia Pacífica Del Mar La Lucha Continua Somos Sonideros Soñando Galaxia Libre Como El Viento El Callo De Jose Zopilote Prisionero Yo No Soy
They’ve shared the first video from the album for the track “Somos Sonideros”. The video was directed by Luke Henshaw, it was shot by Becky DiGiglio and edited by Displaced/Replaced.
Sonido De La Frontera is made up of Karlos Paez, Mr. Henshaw, and DJ Unite. Karlos Paez is also known for his role as vocalist for San Diego’s Latin Music project, The B-Side Players. DJ Unite is a veteran DJ for Tribe of Kings Soundsystem as well as First Power Crew. Mr. Henshaw is the producer for First Power Crew, and has produced many break records directed towards the avid turntablist. His sound is dark and heavy, with an emphasis on big drums and bass, as evident in his current projects Planet B and Satanic Planet.
Sonido De La Frontera is the combination of Soundsystem culture, hip hop production aesthetic and cumbia. The result is a bass oriented, dance driven music with a sound unique to the border between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico.
