ESPRIT 空想

Hey amigos, I've got a special selection for you today.  ESPRIT, hailing from the far away land of Singapore has released a FREE download of their latest album Girls Only.  My favorite tracks are Sweetwine and 痴心妄想 (whatever that means [edit: just had it translated and it is Chinese for wishful thinking hmmm...]) and their more well known track is Daydream, which is also pretty good.  I'm not trying to rage with Esprit in my headphones, just trying to chill if you're catching my drift.  I had the ideal situation for jammin' to Esprit earlier today; a nice, smooth skate down a few not so steep hills to the coffee shop.  My only criticism of the album is that most of the tracks are a little too short.   Overall, these guys' laid-back and chill wavish sounds will be another enjoyable addition to The Hong Kong Lounge (the go to playlist).  I definitely recommend giving Girls Only a thorough listen, download,  and a share.  Hit "Read more" below to listen.

Toro y Moi

So Many Details

Always smoooooooth, Toro y Moi coming through with a cool jam. I really dig the 80's-esque album as well.

-gonz

Young Pharaohs

Put Your Love In My Hands

Another great track from Young Pharoahs.  Be sure to check out Balconies, it's another winner just like this one.  Also, Sloane's a babe, shwing!

-gonz

Young Pharaohs

Balcony 

Ho yeah, that sitar is where it's at.  

-gonz

YOUNG GALAXY

I first was introduced to Young Galaxy in one of the dark alleys of the internet.  I'd rather not tell you where I discovered the animated video for Peripheral Visionaries, one the best songs off their new album Shapeshifting, but between you and me, entensity isn't exactly the place I would assume to find a great new band.  Surviving in the post-apocalyptic chillwave sound spectrum, Young Galaxy creates a dreamily uplifting vibe that is refreshingly fun to kick back and enjoy.  This combined with lead vocalist Catherine McCandless' memorable voice, provides the group with the flavor and edge that separates them from many indie groups.  Reigning from Vancouver, Canada which is probably a winter wonderland these days, Young Galaxy is finishing up the year in Ottawa at the Ritual Nightclub (tonight) and Waterloo at ONStarlight Social Club (Sunday 12/4/11).  Sorry everyone from everywhere else in world, it looks like Canadian Christmas came early. On to some videos, the first video I talked about is below:



That was part 2 of Bone Tongue's adventure, here's part one titled "We Have Everything"

Ethereal, reflective moods is their specialty!  Here is one of my personal favorites off of Shapeshifting:

If your not impressed with their versatility yet, "Phantoms" will help. After listening for Young Galaxy for a couple of months now, they've earned a special place in my go to playlist for everyday jammin'.  Hopefully they'll make it to the Los Angeles area soon.  Good luck on finals! -gonz