Brainfeeder » Passion of the Weiss

Apr
27

Strange Things Are Afoot in Highland Park: A Review of Matthewdavid’s Outmind

Aaron Frank recommends playing this at a high volume near a residential reservoir. Less than a year ago, XLR8R’s podcast series peeled the curtain back on Leaving Records and its mysterious proprietor, Matthewdavid, a Florida transplant to LA making woozy, ambient beat music that providd a perfect soundtrack to Southern California’s scorching summers. Prior to… Continue reading »

Mar
27

Jeremiah Jae – Raw Tape$

Jeremiah Jae – Raw Tape$ from Ounce. Films on Vimeo. Samples courtesy of the Boogie Nights soundtrack. Video inspiration via Reservoir Dogs. Sonic fidelity like an underwater level of Super Mario Bros. A Brainfeeder release. Lo-fi LA aqua-rap. Killing those who forget their mantras.

Jan
27

Brainfeeding on Benji B: Flying Lotus, Teebs, Samiyam, Et. Al Descend on Radio 1

Benji B’s out on vacation, leaving the house keys to the Brainfeeders, who drink his soy milk and smoke his finest weed — all in an attempt to topple J Rocc for best radio mix of the young year. It’s unclear who wins, but the Walking Dead throw their firing squad at the problem. Straight… Continue reading »

Nov
19

Low Limit-”Brainfeeder Mix”

Seeing as though it’s 3 p.m. on a groggy overcast afternoon in late November, I don’t have all that much to say about Low Limit’s latest mix for Brainfeeder — save that it gets my vote of confidence. Previously best known for his work as one half of Lazer Sword, Limit rocked a solo set… Continue reading »

Oct
21

Frank & Beats: The Gaslamp Killer’s Descent to the Death Gate

The Gaslamp Killer – DEATH GATE from (((∆))) on Vimeo. Aaron Frank is not afraid of Death. They’re afraid of him — there was a falling out over a quibble concerning the proper amount of hair spray. Previously down for his dynamic DJ sets and choices in facial hair, Willie “The Gaslamp Killer” Bensussen… Continue reading »

Oct
20

The Gospel of Matthews: Teeb’s Sunrise Library

Aaron Matthews has a library full of wind chimes and dimes. It’s fitting that Teebs named his debut after a synonym for love. At times. his music can be indescribable without leaning on superlatives. At a superficial level, these are merely samples and loops, cut and pasted in a particular order. Yet on an ethereal… Continue reading »

Oct
11

Ada or Ardour

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4aeNXdC_Eg The unofficial but Teebs-approved video for “Anchor Steam” puts a pixie-haired face on his interstellar synesthesia. The press kit one-liner comes courtesy of Flying Lotus who described his music as sounding the way Avatar looks. It’s a perfect description — one validated by Google image searching, “Teebs Paintings.” Even in pixelated form, his abstract… Continue reading »

Aug
10

The Gaslamp Killer-Gaslamp Killers Mix

“Intense” is probably the word most frequently used to the describe the Gaslamp Killer. His Gaslamp Killers mix helps to explain why — it’s a deranged and blunted jag full of psychedelic beats, trip hop, and creepy vocal samples. Flying Lotus recently called this his favorite mix of all-time, and after that, my recommendation seems… Continue reading »

Jun
13

Frank n’ Beats: Lorn Again

Aaron Frank might pop up in your cereal. Since attending last year’s Nosaj Thing-headlined Brainfeeder Sessions, I’ve noticed Lorn’s “Tomorrow” popping up in DJ sets from Gaslamp Killer to Mary Anne Hobbs. Boasting an unmistakably dark tone, it veers on industrial, making it stand out from the often Dilla-descended beats that pound at the Low… Continue reading »

May
25

Take — The Brain Stays Fed

We post a lot of mixes these days. Maybe you enjoy them, maybe you don’t. I can’t really tell. I’m not about to take a focus group survey — yes, there are blogs that do those things. But that’s less hip-hop than soy milk and yoga — then again, there is a night in Los… Continue reading »