Calling An Audioble: A Place To Bury Strangers

(Photo via thedumbingofamerica.net)

Did I ever mention that I love streaming services? To me, they're all about music discovery where you'll find a lot of junk. And on occasion, a gem. Enter: A Place To Bury Strangers. The Brooklyn three piece has been kicking it since 2001 and are still going strong. My introduction comes in the form of their new EP, Onwards To The Wall.

Jay-Z+Kanye West+Adele = Brooklyn. Chicago. London. - The Urban Noize Remixes

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Remix crew Urban Noize are apparently making a name for themselves.  Representing Florida AKA the Sunshine State, their latest work here cooks up Jay Z, Yeezy and Adele.  The Brooklyn. Chicago. London title of the mix is apropos.

Do yourself a favour and stream this immediately!  Not the best sound quality but you'll still get the point.

-Turnbull

Next Up: Theophilus London

TL preps for his bright future ... with shades on.
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I first heard about this MC/singer/songwriter/producer named Theophilus London when I read a write-up on him in the December 2010 issue of GQ Magazine.  The one-page feature heralded the Brooklyn, NY native as a performer to keep your eyes on in the upcoming new year, and also talked about his unique, 90's-inspired fashion sense ... dude rocks the old school "Game"-brand snapback baseball hats with oversized shades, Gucci blazers, loudly-coloured dress shirts, and white buckskin shoes.

However, the thing that intrigued me the most was how the article described his music, "as if an MC stole the mic at an 80's new wave dance party and rhymed over New Order and The Cure - with some Fela Kuti and Miriam Makeba thrown in." 

I immediately decided to investigate.