stream | washed out | don't give up

looks like we've got another sweet treat from washed out's august release, paracosm. "don't give up," the second single to hit the web, is another instant summer jam. ernest greene, the gerogia-born mastermind behind the proverbial curtain has been dropping laid-back masterpieces for quite some time now, but the consistency with which he impresses and endears himself to us is unheard of—the guy can do no wrong, producing beautifully cathartic, layered tapestries that gently wind and swirl beneath wonderfully entrancing vocals. if you've followed us for a while, it likely goes without saying that we're more than psyched for the new album. head over to his record label sub pop's site to pre-order the full-length and stream the the new cut above!

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stream | washed out | it feels alright

bit of a treat for ya'll tonight: the first single from georgia native ernest greene—also known as washed out. maaaaaybe you've heard of him. his music has become intrinsically bound to that antiquated and ill-suited "chillwave" term that gets thrown around far too often. "it feels alright" has us pretty hot n bothered around here and seems to suggest we've got a lot to be excited for in the impending release of paracosm this september via sub pop records.  there's little-to-no doubt greene's most recent effort will cement it's place amongst this summer's anthems.  as most great artists tend to do, washed out has continued to evolve and while the patented vibe and styling remains, they feel matured and refined—a calculated and subtle departure utilizing the same droney vocals and hypnotic production we've come to know and love. do yourself a hecka dope favor and stream it above!

video | washed out | a dedication

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mp3 // photo | october nine | washed out | you and i

anytime you feel froggy, jump, said ballard

rummaging through years of photos almost always results in numerous, substantial mood swings. regardless of how desensitized i've become, there's always something that breaks through the smog of empty sentiments and gives what's left of my mind a [sort of] friendly smacking around. at times, one might emerge from the scuffle with a shifted jaw and bleeding smile, others, a fractured face and missing teeth. the point is, either way, we're reminded of what actually means something to us, good or bad. in a time drenched with indifference, it's nice knowing something still gets to me on a level beyond last night's jeopardy.  maybe there is something to art after all. school is still the worst, stay out of school.  

washed out's "you and i" chugged along while i was buried in the photo archive, it fit nicely and i recently realized the lady vocals are performed by chairlift's caroline polachek. she's a real keeper. download "you and i" here and give your tuesdays a chance, they're pretty tite.