We had to check out an electronica act which lists Slayer as their favorite band! "Ariame", off Eskimo Twins' new 'Apikoros' EP, sounds more like Kraftwerk or Daft Punk than their teenage metal influences. The duoare in London playing the clubs or remixing when not out on the European dance festival circuit.
TOMMY SANTEE KLAWS are known for their hip and highly creative gigs in art galleries and other alternative venues around Los Angeles. Part of a New Folk scene from the East Side, Tommy Santee the man haunts with beautifully dark lyrics, a soft-then-piercing wail, and a band of mesmerizing harmonies and quirky instrumental. Prepare for lead track to get under your skin: 'My lows, my highs, my resin in pipes form straight lines/The thread in my clothes, ooh, nobody knows they form straight lines.' Ideally listened to while tasting American Honey bourbon.
TAME IMPALA's second album Lonerism is deservingly showing up on many of 2012's alt/indie best-ofs. Hailing from Perth, Australia, this dreamy, psychedelic video was reportedly made from a plasticine collage (cellophane flowers of yellow and green?).