Lav's Music Corner

Hey girlies. I'm trying to catch up from a weekend where I did basically nothing on this blog or really on any of my other creative projects. That's because I was enjoying Shaky Knees music festival so what better to return with than some rapid fire reviews of a few artists I saw while there, and really enjoyed. <3 (watch my moves)  - Kurt Vile It doesn't feel like it's been 4 years since Kurt Vile's last album, but time just moves differently when it comes to him. His psychedelic meets folk music style feels like it's always been around and despite fading pretty heavily out of the public eye when between album cycles it just always seems like Kurt has a prescence in the world of indie music. Given how consistent his discography is and how universally appealing his style is I was excited for this album, even more so after a few singles I enjoyed. I'm not sure why but I wasn't expecting this thing to be as long as it is turning in 15 tracks that stretc...

The best tracks released this weekend below: 5.  Crutch  - Band Of Horses Nobody ever accused Band Of Horses of being TOO original, and the chorus of "I've got a crutch on you" is a real eye roller. But with all that being said the band clearly still knows how to make a bouncy indie pop song with pinpoint precision. The sweet melodies and wandering guitar leads are impossibly pleasant and make up for the familiarity of the song.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCzPIrvlGXs 4.  Self Made  - Erick The Architect After releasing an underrated EP earlier this year, Flatbush Zombies' Erick The Architect is back and with a beat that fits in really well with the reserved jazz rap stylings that have taken over his native New York. Over a beat that sounds like something the Armand Hammer boys would rap over Erick flexes his credentials as a rapper and the authentic following he built with his come-up.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNzHA3_hmEg 3.  Against The ...