MP3 ROUNDUP: Grimes, White Hills, Gold & Youth, Humans

Grimes – “Angel”

I thought it was impossible for things to be ‘too short’ in a world of food tweets and kitten videos, but “Angel,” the bonus track from Grimes’ new
album Visions, is too short. The
wonderful piece of pop perfection is sweet while it lasts, which is less than
90 seconds. Insert sex joke.

White Hills – “Pads
of Light”

White Hills describe themselves as “space rock,” and on
their new single it’s easy to see why. “Pads of Light” sounds like the battle cry of
some alien warrior race that invades planets to harvest cigarettes and pool
tables. But hey, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em; Frying on this Rock is out March 20.

Gold & Youth –
“Time To Kill”

Gold & Youth is the latest band to sign with Arts &
Crafts, who apparently are all but completely overhauling their indie rock
direction in favour of moodier acts like The Darcys, Eight and a Half and Trust.
“Time To Kill” is four-and-a-half minutes of dark electro minimalism that
actually sounds like an even blend of all three of those aforementioned A&C
artists. It’s a bit lackluster, but here’s hoping for a strong debut record
later this year. 

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