[SONG OF THE DAY] twst - "Are You Listening?"

image lovingly lifted from twst’s instagram

The internet, do you know about twst yet?

I came to know of the now London-based singer/songwriter/producer because I caught Husky hunny Danio Forni proudly promoting her latest track that he co-produced. Following her string of singles, “Girl On Your TV”, “Always”, and “sad girls club but u gotta be cute”, her latest track, “Are You Listening?” continues to flesh out the framework of the up and coming pixelated pop singer’s persona, which appears to be nestling her amongst the likes of artists like Lights, Poppy, Caroline Polachek, or Ashnikko.

“‘Are You Listening?’ is about the information overload we receive on a daily basis, and the struggle to try and find some truth and meaning in it,” explains twst. “There's a pressure to have strong opinions and present a certain image, but is anyone really listening and do they really give a fuck? It’s an angry, frustrated, helpless call out; inspired by fake news, climate change, consumption, internet addiction, misogyny; an apocalyptic feeling that’s kinda looming right now.”

[SONG OF THE DAY] Fischerspooner (feat. Caroline Polachek) - "Togetherness"

When last we met, Fischerspooner was reportedly dropping SIR on September 22nd. It would appear that they felt like they needed more time to roll this record out, unfortunately. That said, if the rest of the record continues to be as uncontrollably hot as "Have Fun Tonight" and today's song of the day, "Togetherness", then obviously it's going to be worth waiting until February 16th now. 

If you haven't seen the video yet and are into perfectly sculpted bodies then it is an absolutely must see. Also really into Caroline Polachek's addition to the track. Very nice touch. 

NYC fam PLEASE go to Brooklyn Steel tonight because I ran off on tour and cannot. I am trying not to punch myself in the face for missing their first NYC show in like 10 fucking years. Go go go. Please go. Oh my god please go. 

[Listen] Sébastien Tellier & Caroline Polachek - "Side By Side"

A new promotion for Air France has Caroline Polachek of Chairlift and French electropop king Sébastien Tellier collaborating on a track called "Side By Side." The accompanying video for the song is also worth checking out, as it gives you the option toggle back and forth between the image of either Polachek or Tellier, focusing on one side of the song or the other. The release of the song is also aided by a contest with Air France to fly one lucky winner to Paris to see Tellier live. Head over to the Air France Facebook page to check it out.

[News] Washed Out signs to Sub Pop

It's been quite some time since we've heard anything from Ernest Greene, better known by his stage name Washed Out. The chillwave artist released his two EPs, High Times and Life of Leisure, back in 2009, and last year he and Caroline Polachek contributed the song "You and I" to the Adult Swim Singles Program. Other than Washed Out's planned performance at this years Sasquatch! Music Festival, nothing new from the solo artist has surfaced. Well, the wait is over, as today Washed Out signed to Seattle-based label Sub Pop, who will release his debut LP, Within and Without, on July 12.

The album was recorded with Animal Collective and Deerhunter producer Ben Allen, and a U.S. tour is in the works. You can also check out the tracklisting for the album after the jump.

Within and Without:

01. Eyes Be Closed
02. Echoes
03. Amor Fati
04. Soft
05. Far Away
06. Before
07. You and I
08. Within and Without
09. A Dedication