This week I bring you songs about windfarms and diss tracks courtesy
of Mike Tyson amongst other weird shit that proves everyone in 2017 has officially lost their marbles.
THE BEST:
‘Windfarm’ - DRYNX
This lovably corny funk jam by indie duo DRYNX has to be the
best song about windfarms that I’ve ever heard. It’s also the only song I’ve
heard about windfarms. So, you know, pioneering lyrical territory. That horse
in the artwork probably needs to quit the fags though.
'Automaton' - Jamiroquai
Jamiroquai are back packing some sci-fi grooves and a cool new hat. Their blend of electronica and funk is pushed to futuristic new levels with some scary-sounding next-level synths, whilst Jay Kay's vocals are feelgood as ever, although touched up with some robotic effects. Not sure why he's singing 'I'm a tomato' at the end?
Jamiroquai are back packing some sci-fi grooves and a cool new hat. Their blend of electronica and funk is pushed to futuristic new levels with some scary-sounding next-level synths, whilst Jay Kay's vocals are feelgood as ever, although touched up with some robotic effects. Not sure why he's singing 'I'm a tomato' at the end?
‘No (Part II)’ - CAPYAC
I couldn’t find Part I. I’m not even sure it exists. You’ll just have to dive into the sequel, which happens to be an impeccably crafted disco house anthem. Todd Terje a la mode with a hint of Daft Punk. According to the band’s Facebook bio, they make ‘balloonwave’ and come from ‘the moon’.
‘Body’ - Syd
Syd is frontwoman of The Internet (a band called ‘The
Internet’ not frontwoman of the whole internet) and former member of Odd Future.
She’s now gone solo, delivering this breathy pop slowjam set against metallic
minimal electronica that clicks and oozes.
‘No Swag No Swag’ - Caleon
Fox
I’ve recently grown a soft spot for goofy rap – it’s nice to
see hip hoppers rebelling against the whole tough guy notion of cool. Just look
at Caleon Fox’s hair. That isn’t a wig, as he boldly points out in the lyrics. In
fact, this whole song seems to be about proudly not having swag, which by the same
token earns Caleon a certain level of swag. It’s known as the swag paradox (TRUST
ME I’M A SWAGOLOGIST). Usually the mumble-rap delivery would be a turn off, but
I guess the glossy beat compensates.
THE WORST:
‘If You Show Up’ –
Mike Tyson
Soulja Boy and Chris Brown have recently been having a feud and now Mike Tyson, of all people, has got involved. The result is a diss track aimed at Soulja Boy, lip synced by a bunch of Instagram chicks, altogether rather confusing.