Young Fathers - Shame

| Keith
Nothing but a barefaced lie
Is all you cunts can hold on to
I suggest you downgrade fast
Before it's a shame on you

Imma sing, "What a shame on you"
Where's your gall when it's a shame on you?

I've got no clue what they're going on about, but I dig the rhythm and vibe of "Shame" by Scottish Indie R&B trio Young Fathers. This one's been popping up here and there and I finally decided to give some of their back catalog a listen. It's good stuff and they cover a really wide variety of musical styles.

RIYL: Roots Manuva, Wax Tailor, Ghostpoet, TV on The Radio

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Plumb - In My Arms (Kaskade Mix)

| Kerri

Your baby blues
So full of wonder
Your curly cues
Your contagious smile
And as i watch
You start to grow up
All I can do
is hold you tight

Knowing clouds will rage in
Storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash around
But you will be safe in my arms

Story books are full of fairy tales
Of kings and queens and the bluest skies
My heart is torn just in knowing
You'll someday see the truth from lies

When the clouds will rage in
Storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash around
But you will be safe in my arms

Castles – they might crumble
Dreams may not come true
But you are never all alone
'Cause I will always,
Always love you

Thanks to my sweetheart for recognizing women and moms on the reg, and for making sure I had a wonderful Mother's Day. I thought I'd do my own MIS on the topic, and remembered this gem that came out the year my third son was born. Touching lyrics and fun to dance to! Plumb (Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, mom of 3) started out a Christian Contemporary artists, but her sometimes edgy (emo) lyrics, and affinity for EDM remixes pushed her across several categories. I first heard her back in '99, when she had an indie cut ("Stranded") on the Drive Me Crazy soundtrack. She also had a great song ("Damaged") on the Brokedown Palace soundtrack that same year. 

RIYL: Tori Amos, Imogen Heap, Eisley, Sarah McLachlan

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Gold Class - Twist in the Dark

| Keith

Gold Class, a Melbourne-based post-punk outfit, have a killer throw-back sound. They remind me a bit of Interpol, both in their overall sound, but also they're kind of to Fugazi what Interpol was to Joy Division. Not a copy cat, but an inspired take. The comparisons don't stop there, while I was diving into their music I was reminded of a lot of great stuff. "Twist in the Dark" is the first cut of their upcoming album and it's ace.

RIYL: Fugazi, Interpol, At The Drive-In, Cloud Nothings

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Hawai - In My Head

| Kerri
My heart beats fast out of it's chest
Seeing you dance, what a glorious mess
Was something there, maybe in a stare? 
How can i forget when a kiss was shared
I broke it down, knees to the ground
But the only thing i found: the invisible sound
The night rolled on, it fell into the dawn
I wish you would return 'cause i miss the way it burned

Mostly cribbed from their website (which is much more thorough than most young bands'): Orange County quartet, Hawai (pronounced "huh-why") released debut single “In My Head” in 2015, stirring up a local buzz and gaining spins on KROQ. With its lush guitars, energetic beat, cinematic production, and oh so catchy refrain, it’s liable to stay stuck in your head long after one listen.
Also: Dammit, busy life meant skipping the Knox Hamilton show last night in Austin, and I think Hawai may have opened. SMH

RIYL: Local Natives, Knox Hamilton, Finish Ticket

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