Banned Books Grip The Guillotine

Banned Books have done something pretty amazing here. They have remixed current "it" hip hop crew Death Grips (whose Ex-Military album is great, actually) by layering it on top of their track 'Malio'. Its been on constant rotation over here (alongside the aforementioned Future Of The Left EP and God Bows To Math LP), so waste no time - have at it already!

Death Grips - Guillotine (Banned Books Remix) by banned books

And for added pleasure, here is a live version of 'Malio' where they are joined by the amazing Deerhoof drummer Greg Saunier! He is so mental! Just something to get you excited about the imminent Australian tour in January 2012!

"Malio" By Banned Books feat. Greg Saunier of Deerhoof from Banned Books on Vimeo.

And finally, to end this day in triumphant manner - here is Ex-Military in its entirety! So good...

Death Grips - Exmilitary by deathgrips

Don't Ban Those Books

Philadelphia's Banned Books are continuing their journey through the jagged countryside that is cracked, experimental noise-pop. Sharing a warped sonic worldview not dissimilar to buddy Delicate Steve, the uphold the histrionic values of generic song structure with the express purpose to lay it out on the train tracks and watch the calamity unfold. Crazy percussive elements echo Aa or a more LSD-stricken Lightning Bolt, Banned Books wear their eclecticism on their sleeve. Their latest output, a 10" split with Philly friends Arches, is out now through Magic Death Sounds (get it here), and these tracks perfectly showcases this eclectic group in the throes of creative abandon. Listen to their contributions to the release below, as well as a new track 'Malio', that You can also catch them on their tour this September which is scheduled to end with a bang when the band opens for Deerhoof at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on Sept 21st.



malio by banned books


lake of memory by banned books


dream castle by banned books

Crash Avenue Mixtape Of Mixtapes

It feels like ages since Ive put up something from Mike and his pals over at Crash Avenue! Well we have a Fonda post coming up soon, but before then I thought to make up for such an oversight Id make a mixtape that references the mixtapes they have been doing the last couple of months. Each month there is a mixtape named after a music blog - April's was Daytrotter (called Daysquatter) and May's was Tympanogram (titled Tympanospam). They focus on lesser known and DIY artists, as well as stuff from their friends and favorite established artists, and package it all together in a digital compilation free to download. You can download em over here - but I thought Id put my list together of my favourite acts they have had in the past couple of weeks. None of which you are likely to have heard, which makes it all the sweeter! Let the humpday commence in style!

Allfits - Ecoro
Manorlady - Trees
Mood Rings - Year Of Dreams
Banned Books - Dream Castle
Wyla - Explain
Moondad - Clouded
Geronimo! - Table Legs
Manganese Madness - Dame
Tiger Choir - Dancer
Leaving - Paranormal, Supernatural
Moonbell - Figurine