[VIDEO:] “Recover” by CHVRCHES

Today, CHVRCHES released a video for their latest single “Recover.”

The new video is a mostly CGI exploration of a futuristic post-apocalyptic world. Black cubes floating around in an otherwise empty, dead former metropolis.

You see the band on black-and-white screens for just a few seconds – portraying the last remnants of humanity.

To be honest, as shown by this CHVRCHES binge, I wouldn’t mind if this were the last song on the planet.

Swim Deep at Thekla in Bristol

BoxSpeaker takes it international today for the Swim Deep show at Thekla in Bristol, UK!

The Birmingham, UK- based Swim Deep has a very special special place in BoxSpeaker’s heart solely because of their extreme knowledge of (or at least homage to) California geography. They have the following California-related songs:

King City (a city in Monterey County):

Orange County:

Santa Maria:

Isla Vista (the college town area of Santa Barbara):

Conclusion: Aptly-named Swim Deep loves the beach cities. AND their show tonight is at Thekla, a boat-turned-music-venue!

Just wish they’d give the Torrance/Redondo/Hermosa/Manhattan/Santa Monica area some lovin’. Maybe next EP.

“Pilgrim” by Mø – Remixed by MS MR

MS MR released a sexy remix of ‘s track “Pilgrim” today:

For BoxSpeaker readers in the UK: Check out Mø’s “Pilgrim” Single Launch Party on Thursday, February 28 at Electrowerkz. (Hint: If you look listen enough for the only American accent in the venue, you’ll probably see BoxSpeaker in real life.)

Readers in the US: Check out Mø opening for BoxSpeaker favorites CHVRCHES at the Echo on March 12!

[NEW VIDEO:] “Your New Beloved” by Lovelife

Yesterday, Lovelife (stylized as LVLF) released their video for “Your New Beloved.”

It’s the epitome of a melodramatic video. Also, Lee, the singer, looks like a depressed Paul Dano in the video.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Lovelife. They’ve got a great electro-rock sound.

But in the music video there’s a woman in a body bag.

Which wouldn’t be too upsetting if you didn’t think too much of the fact that their song “Me After You” is about a murder-suicide…

Valentine’s Day – Choose Your Own [Emotional] Adventure!

It’s Valentine’s Day! While it’s nice to think that everyone’s all hearts and chocolates, the reality is that we’ve all got our different feelings about today.

That’s why BoxSpeaker presents – Valentine’s Day: Choose Your Own Emotional Adventure!

You’ll find a song to perfectly match your mood on this iteration of February 14.

Cutesy and in love:


“Easy Girl” by Coconut Records


“Stole My Heart” by Little and Ashley


“Little Bit” by Lykke Li
 

Smitten:


“Closer” by Tegan and Sara
 

Fuck All That Shit:


“Fuck the Pain Away” by Peaches
 

Unrequited:


 

Longing (“we say, because desire is full of endless distances.”):


“Heat Lightning” by Icky Blossoms
 

Charlie Brown-Style Depressed-ish:


“Ghosts” by ON AN ON

 

Emotionally Fucked Up:


“Just Didn’t Need to Know” by The Shivers
 

Playaaa Drama:


“Fuckin’ Problemz” by A$AP ROCKY (feat. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)

NEW TRACK: “Close Enough” by Ghost Beach (feat. Noosa)

This morning, Ghost Beach dropped a new track featuring new BoxSpeaker favorite Noosa.

Ghost Beach’s Josh Ocean’s sometimes spastic, staccato vocals are complemented by Noosa’s slower, soulful lines.

Listen below and download through Ghost Beach’s Facebook page.

“Apparition” by Frank + Derol

As all 4 of you know, I’ve really been into ghost songs lately.

Here’s another ghost-related song called “Apparition” by Frank + Derol.

Frank + Derol are a semi-electro / dreampop / garage rock sounding Los Angeles duo – Codi Caraco and the as of yet lesser-known Cyrus daughter Brandi Cyrus.

They’re opening with Kitten at tonight’s Sir Sly show at the Casbah in San Diego!