Musings Of Chris Lakey: Archive

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (5/24/13)

1) HAERTS – “All The Days” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX2YN6pDOvE :: Haerts has only two songs and this, their second, is just as great as their first (“Wings”). “Wings” was on constant rotation when I was in TX for SXSW this year. Unfortunately didn’t get to catch them live, but I am a big big big fan of theirs. 2 for 2! 2) KANYE WEST – “New Slaves” :: ...

May 24th

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (5/17/13)

1) MAYER HAWTHORNE feat. JESSIE WARE – “Her Favorite Song” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIfdjIko3Uw :: Some funky soul with a touch of rock from Mayer Hawthorne and Jessie Ware. I like the rawness and dirtiness of this tune before it smooths out. Definitely a cool song for summer to jam out to at BBQs and pool parties. 2) MIRAGE – “Let’s Kiss” :: ...

May 17th

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (5/10/13)

1) TRICKY – “Hell Is Around The Corner” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIxnSyqS0XM :: Ahhh the days of “trip hop”„,anyways this is a classic tune from Tricky (who is coming to LA…I am excited!). So I threw it back on this one. Trip Hop was so underrated as a genre…it is like New Jack Swing. 2) CHANCE THE RAPPER x NOSAJ THING – “Paranoia” :: ...

May 10th

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (5/3/13)

1) OWL EYES – “Closure” (GIRAFFAGE remix) :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2b0QO_KLLM :: Spacey, bassey (or is it ‘bassy’), head noddin’, cosmic, chopped n sampled. The bass on this one thumbs as Giraffage chops up Owl Eyes vocals beautifully. The ending is dope too as it slows into a slurrrrr. 2) N8 ST9 – “Morning Hero” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JlKB95POJg :: Upbeat indie...

May 3rd

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (4/26/13)

1) SIA – “Kill And Run” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tqJVn6S85o :: This song is so fucking spectacular. Sia straight NAILS IT! One of my favorite songs of 2013 so far (top 10)! 2) ASTR – “Operate” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4xuM05T_tU :: This is like some dope indie meets trap and it is done really well. This tune is heavy…tell me it doesn’t have you boucin’! 3) NICK...

Apr 26th

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (4/19/13)

1) DAFT PUNK feat. PHARRELL and NILE RODGERS – “Get Lucky” (Radio Edit) :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aqzm_RuFlk :: Really not too much needs to be said…The Robots are coming back for your soul! If I see you at a party and this song comes on and you don’t even slightly nod your head, I am not kidding…I will DE-FRIEND you. The great thing about this song (and Daft Punk) in general is...

Apr 19th

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK + COACHELLA...

1) TNGHT – “Acrylics” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm7XRkpkti4 :: Massive tune from TNGHT. I just like that their beats are very layered and the layering is as important as the bass or the stabs. Can’t wait to see them at Coachella. 2) EAZY-E – “Boyz In Da Hood” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGeNDnYcQOA :: This is up because a couple of weeks ago I forgot to blog it on...

Apr 11th

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (4.5.13)

1) DAUGHTER – “Medicine” (THE CHAINSMOKERS remix) :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB2xFHAP9f8 :: Liking this remix here. Great build and the voice of Daughter is so smokey over this almost trancey-esque tune 2) SZA – “Aftermath” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqOmwHBV1eM :: holy shit this tune is so dope! I don’t know who WNDRBRD is, but he/she/them produced the hell out of this...

Apr 5th

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (3.29.13)

1) TYLER, THE CREATOR feat. LAETITIA SADIER and FRANK OCEAN – “PartyIsntOver/Campfire/Bimmer” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=___HMip2H1Y :: Three new tracks off of Tyler’s anticipated album…I am a fan! 2) ACTIVE CHILD – “Evening Ceremony” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkj5wz8oiiY :: While I love Bon Iver I really love Active Child. his last...

Mar 29th

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (3/22/13)

1) KEATON HENSON – “Milk Teeth” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABON2M0D4qg :: In my Top 10 songs of 2013 so far…Period. 2) GLASS CANDY – “The Possessed” (Extended Runaway Edit) :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1SyRiki4E :: Kind of upset I missed Glass Candy this year at SXSW, but those are the breaks. Anyways this extended edit of ‘The Possessed’ is chill and synthy. Love the...

Mar 22nd

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (3/1/13)

1) PASSION PIT feat. JUICY J – “Constant Conversations” (remix) :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jVWe-b-mkM :: This is an interesting remix as Juicy J jumps on this Passion Pit song and fits in like a glove. Juicy J is a character, but musically he is on point (especially when he produces). This is a sweet collab. 2) FYFE – “St Tropez” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvgzCy9dNPY :: ...

Mar 1st

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (2/22/13)

1) PHOENIX – “Entertainment” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86_TqlVQscQ :: They are baaaaack! Love Phoenix so much and this is a great kick off for their new album. Can’t wait until Coachella. 2) SIR SLY – “Easy Now” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzd8KwvR7LE :: This trio out of LA only has four songs out (this being the newest), but all four are excellent! I just love the sound...

Feb 22nd

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (2/15/13)

1) TYLER, THE CREATOR – “Domo 23” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4OD3IHs5jU :: I am a big fan of Odd Future and Tyler, The Creator so naturally anything new out of their camp I gravitate to. Can’t wait for new album to drop (the album covers are hilarious). 2) ARAABMUZIK – “Never Have To Worry” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYXVRdJ_J1M :: This beat is like a mixture of nyc gritty...

Feb 15th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (2/1/13)

1) ICE CUBE – “Jackin’ For Beats” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vsLcNJdF9k :: Arguably the best story telling rapper ever in hip hop, when Cube in his prime couldn’t be touched. I just watched End Of Watch and this song just reminded me of that movie and LA etc.. I love the line “…and even if you down wit my crew…I’ll jack them too”. And the flip of all the classic beats is well...

Feb 1st

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5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (1/25/13)

1) MS MR – “Fantasy” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0OoXv4xPfY :: I absolutely love this band! Was in love with everything they touched, got to see them at CMJ which was such an awesome show and then they put out an incredible DJ mix that I featured a while ago here: https://soundcloud.com/msmrsounds/ms-mr-track-addict-vol-ii. Anyways this track is lovely, big, lush, pop, indie,...

Jan 25th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (1/18/13)

1) NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS – “Jubilee Street” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYyX1ISE6KQ :: Excited for this album to come out as the single sounds right up my alley. Dark lyrics, mysterious vibe almost dreamy like…one of those songs you can listen to a number of times and find something new in it everytime. 2) JESSIE WARE – “What You Won’t Do For Love” :: ...

Jan 22nd

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (1/11/13)

1) ADAM TENSTA feat. ELLIPHANT – “Rat In The Snow” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjmngPT6oW8 :: Loving this tune mainly cause I love me some Elliphant on the hook and the raps. Good tune, the beat knocks too! 2) ATOMS FOR PEACE – “Judge Jury and Executioner” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4tW3mhp9io :: Atoms For Peace are Thom Yorke, Flea, Nigel Godrich (longtime Radiohead...

Jan 11th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (1/4/13)

1) SKRILLEX – “Scary Bolly Dub” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbRn-UYzyfE :: Vintage Skrillex, love the bounce vibe on this one as it gives the heavy head nod. 2) TORO Y MOI – “Say That” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGmfOsdla2Y :: This song is so good, this video is so good, the vibe is so right…this album is looking like a monster come the end of January. Totally makes me want...

Jan 4th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (12/21/12)

1) T.I. feat. B.O.B., KENDRICK LAMAR and KRIS STEPHENS – “Memories Back Then” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atfLFqpi59U :: Quite possibly nothing is better than storytelling T.I.. He is one of the rare south rappers who can story tell over trap/groovy soul south beats etc. and compare to any rapper out there. This song is laid back with excellent lyrics from every contributing...

Dec 21st

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (12/14/12)

1) KAVINSKY – “Protovision” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41_svUt5_e0 :: Dude it is Kavinsky! Best known for their cuts on the Drive soundtrack, this tune from their forthcoming album definitely should be on your soundtrack of the night. Their album should be a beast! 2) M.I.A. – “Attention” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbTfP7JxpwU :: I have a love/hate relationship with...

Dec 14th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (12/7/12)

1) JHENE AIKO – “Mirrors” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cprAoOPiXqY :: This song and this video is incredible. Jhene’s voice is immaculate, her song writing perfectly matches her voice and the production by Key Wayne is so on point. So spacey, so sexy, raw, deep all at the same time. 2) ROCKIE FRESH – “Nobody” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbayZC1-p2s :: So Rockie Fresh is the...

Dec 7th

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5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (11/30/12)

1) USHER – “Climax” (Mt. Wolf cover) :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbLGioXyJHI :: This is a great cover of Usher’s ‘Climax’. This is how a cover should be done, adding something different to the original tune. 2) TV TORSO – “Clear Lake Strangler” :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXBOjCK2kMQ :: When I heard this song, it had my index finger tapping on the desk and my feet...

Nov 30th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (11/16/12)

1) LITTLE DRAGON (SHLOHMO remix) – “Sunshine” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcyBlh5nS4g :: Shlohmo takes the newest tune from Little Dragon and puts a unique slow bassey remix on it! Yukimi’s vocals really shine over the morphing underbelly of this production. 2) FRENCH KIWI JUICE – “Lying Together” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4XMZItgAe4 :: This tune is simply just my jam! 3)...

Nov 16th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (11/9/12)

1) FLIGHT FACILITIES feat. CHRISTINE HOBERG - “Clair De Lune” :: http://soundcloud.com/flightfacilities/flight-facilities-clair-de-1 :: This song is so infectious and it moves like a ripple across a lake, never really picking up steam, but never losing momentum as it goes. Absolutely loving Christine Hoberg’s vocals and her simple yet effective lyrics work perfectly with the track. 2) FLUME...

Nov 9th

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5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (11/2/12)

1) JAKE BUGG – “Broken” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4dSzqZjKKQ :: One of the most beautiful songs of the year. Jake Bugg is an incredible singer/songwriter and just class above most. From his writing to his distinct voice. This song is so emotional on so many levels. His album is outstanding too, a definite pick up. 2) CURREN$Y – “Talk My Shit” :: ...

Nov 2nd

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (10/12/12)

1) THE BLACK KEYS feat. RZA – “Baddest Man Alive” :: http://soundcloud.com/eatinghiphop/the-black-keys-rza-the-baddest :: This tracks is simply incredible! I could totally seeing The Black Keys and RZA doing a side project together. This soundtrack is lining up to be one of the best albums of the year. 2) KENDRICK LAMAR feat. DR. DRE – “Compton” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WgoX7yySW8...

Oct 12th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (9/28/12)

1) WHY? – “Strawberries” :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47u8kSRusfE :: This song is weird, but I like it…the video looks like a fun parade to be in. 2) SANTAH – “Indigo” :: http://soundcloud.com/indigenouspromotions/santah-indigo :: Dreamy with a cool guitar riff that hangs out in the background until it wails out… 3) TALL SHIPS – “Gallop” :: http://soundcloud.com/tallships/gallop ...

Sep 28th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (9/21/12)

1) THE DUM DUM GIRLS - “Trees And Flowers” :: http://soundcloud.com/subpop/trees-and-flowers :: I have had this one for a while, glad it is now out that the world can hear. I absolutely love this gorgeous song. The Dum Dum Girls who are not usually known for belting grand vocal tracks deliver on this one. 2) MS MR – “Dark Doo Wop” :: http://soundcloud.com/msmrsounds/dark-doo-wop :: This...

Sep 21st

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5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (9/14/12)

1) CAPTAIN MURPHY – “The Killing Joke” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HVCH8O-5DzI#! - who exactly is Captain Murphy? Is it Tyler, The Creator? Is it a MF Doom minion? Is it me? Who cares, this shit is ill. Harking back to the days of just wicked sampling in hip hop. Cop everything they/he/she/it puts out. 2) ELLIE GOUDING (DRAPER remix of Ellie cover) – “Hanging...

Sep 14th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (9/7/12)

1) Noosa – “Walk On By” (Sound Remedy remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouHKiKl5IdA ** heavy head nodding bass riff, but I love the lyrics on this one. makes me feel happy and dubsteppy at the same time (which aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive from one another). 2) Flinch + AC Slater – “Moonlight” - http://soundcloud.com/flinchbass/flinch-and-ac-slater-moonlight ** anthemic...

Sep 7th

5 Things I Was Listening To This Week (8/31/2012)

1) JULIA HOLTER – “Goddess Eyes I” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpvoB7gII9s *strange minimalist song but the space between everything in the song actually musically within itself (if that makes sense). Just listen… 2) CHAD VALLEY feat. GLASSER – “Fall 4 U” - http://soundcloud.com/cascine/03-fall-4-u-feat-glasser-1 *just a great smooth as hell song. 3) TAKEN BY TREES – “Dreams”...

Aug 31st

5 THINGS I WAS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (8/24/12)

1. LOL Boys – “Changes” (Shlomo Remix): http://vimeo.com/47809024 *Dreamy, fucking sexy, right now one of my favorite genres is this GCM (gangsta chill music). Dear EDM and Festival promoters please start having GCM areas/rooms and get people as such, Evian Christ, Spaceghostpurrp, Clams Casino and others… **** **** 2. Kendrick and Young Jeezy – “Right On Time”: ...

Aug 24th

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5 Things I was listening to this week (8/17/12,...

1. GOTYE – “Eyes Wide Open” (YEASAYER remix) http://soundcloud.com/universalrepublic/gotye *As great of a band that Yeasayer are, they are pretty damn good remixes. Here they do justice to the best song on the Gotye album (yeah I said it)!. 2. MUDDY WATERS – “Manish” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxwUOIlqhGA *Had lunch with my parents on Monday and somehow we were talking about Muddy...

Aug 17th

5 THINGS I'M LISTENING TO THIS WEEK (8.10.12)

Five things I’ve been listening to this week that you should check out also… Flying Lotus’ LOVERS MELT 2 mixtape http://soundcloud.com/elmandoak/flying-lotus-lovers-melt-3 *great old school (I mean like old school) R&B jam and reggae and dub all mixed in a nice pot ready for summer… The Alchemist mixtape RUSSIAN...

Aug 10th

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My Top Albums/Songs Of 2012 so far (halfway point...

So we are half way through the year (well July 1 to be exact). Here are my top 5 songs of the year so far, top 3 albums of the year so far, top 3 mixtapes of the year so far and my top 20 songs from my job so far and top album from my job so far. Do yourself a favor…Youtube them, Spotify them, Buy them… —— —— Top 5 Songs Of 2012…so far (in order) “Desperate Youth” by...

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