The Week’s Best MP3 Downloads, incl.The Lawsuits, k.s. Rhoads and a YVYNYL mixtape
The Lawsuits were our featured artists for this week’s Key Studio Session. Highlighting tracks from their upcoming debut LP, the rootsy band recorded four songs, alternating between the upbeat, rocking numbers we know and love them for and the more reserved and beautifully arranged slower tracks that appeared on their recent Numbers EP. Stream and download “Onion” below and check out the full session here.
Philly-based tastemaking music blog YVYNYL unveiled a new mixtape this week. Curated by Mark Schoneveld, the free download of 24 tracks includes “Habits” from local favorite Gracie, “Wings” from up-and-comers (and My Morning Download alums) HAERTS and “Dropla” from Youth Lagoon’s latest LP. Watch HAERTS’ video for “Wings” below and download the mixtape for free here.
Nashville’s k.s. Rhoads released a new album this week called The Wilderness, following up his debut five years ago. “Orphans” comes from the 2013 LP and it’s an anthemic, majestic and transcendent song that is reminiscent of Sun Airway / M83 with astute lyrics and catchy hooks. Watch the video below and then download the track in exchange for your email address.
William Hart, lead singer of Philly soul stalwarts The Delfonics, recently stepped back into the studio with Adrian Younge to record thirteen new songs for Adrien Younge Presents The Delfonics, out via Wax Poetics on March 12th. Stream and download “Enemies” below.
Kyle Swartzwelder stopped by for this week’s Folkadelphia session. In an exciting turn of events Kyle and his band recorded seven songs, including one that was worked out during the session. Listening to the songs available for streaming / downloading here, you’ll notice a quit warmth that instantly relaxes. Check out “An Acre” below and go here for the full session.