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Hype Monitor: Burial, Tittsworth and Richard Swift

August 21, 2008 3:09 PM

Every week, Hype Monitor wades through the most buzzed-about bands all across the Internet. This week pulls its highlights from Blog Fresh Radio.

The Band: Burial
The Buzz: Formerly anonymous dubstep producer reveals his face and name, ending thousands of cockamamie theories in one fell swoop.
Listen If: You've always thought reggae and R&B would sound better sped up, and made out of wires.
Key Track: "Archangel," where a baleful soul vocal is knocked around by big, blocky percussion.

The Band: Tittsworth
The Buzz: Manic, hyperkenetic DC DJ releases manic, hyperkenetic debut.
Listen If: You're staring down one last summer party — all you need is a soundtrack.
Key Track: "WTF," where the spectacularly sassy Kid Sister snarls and spits over a gleefully amphetimized disco track.

The Band: Richard Swift
The Buzz: Prolific California singer/songwriter veers from Bacharach pop to quasi-R&B, but tackles all with scholarly precision.
Listen If: You want a history of 20th century pop, and you want it done in about 45 minutes.
Key Track: "Would You," where Swift pulls off an impressive girl-group lead vocal — it's the Shirelles via David Lynch.


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6 Comments


oonceoonce | August 27, 2008 1:40 AM

I'm in support of Burial and Tittsworth.

LA is so saturated with bangers these days, it's always nice to kick back and listen to Burial (regardless of whether it is "so two years ago").

Looking fwd to Magda, Modeselektor and Ellen Allien coming through my hood this month!

johnjon22 | August 26, 2008 1:49 AM

Fair Enough Catt44. I get you like electro more than baltimore club. That does not mean the Titts album did not do new things for club music. Even if it is not your favorite type of musicc

Cat4488 | August 22, 2008 2:52 PM

Dear Johnjon22,

in my opinion, the album of Steve Aoki is really nice. He mixes punk, electro and trash, which is the kind of electronic music I like.

I just think Tittsworth's music is perfect for clubbing, but I personnaly wouldn't listen to his album beside when I'm going to dance all night ;)

My favorite DJS would be Eillen Allien, Steve Aoki and the guys from Justice. What are yours?

johnjon22 | August 22, 2008 1:18 PM

Tittsworth showed nothing new? This is the cross-over album of the year. Name another club album that compares

Cat4488 | August 22, 2008 11:05 AM

Burial is the bomb, but it is soooo last year.

Tittsworth was ok, but not my favorite DJ. He showed nothing new...

Richard Swift sings very well, but this 50s-60s vibe is fading now...

here's what would be my hype groups right now : Izza Kizza, Jukebox the Ghost and Katy Perry. HAHA kidding! last one would be Starfu**er !

hmd1987 | August 21, 2008 6:18 PM

Burial....never understood what the fuss was about; obviously i don't understand dubstep i guess.

i liked the other 2 artists you showed me though.
:)

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