The Most Definitely » The Most Definitely | » Papa

Jay’s Sounds of 2013

Jay — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:11:46 +0000

2013 was a year of nostalgia, for me personally and also in the music that accompanied me throughout, more so than any year I can remember. This year was also my first here at the Most Definitely, which I can’t thank Max and Tim enough for. In putting together my hour-long 2013 year-end playlist, I really tried to focus on this retro-yet-new and exciting feel that embodied the past year. From the ’70s sound of the Preatures; ’80s of Oliver, Holy Ghost! and Wild Nothing; to the ’90s of Cut Copy and Jagwar Ma, it is all there — refreshingly nostalgic, yet freshly new.

Hopefully, this playlist captures the crazy ride that was 2013 and joins the ranks of Tim’s, Max’s, and Jason’s. Give it a listen below and here’s to what 2014 has to offer!

PAPA – Young Rut

Jay — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 23:55:28 +0000

One more post about PAPA and I think I might have to be considered an official groupie. About a month ago, I wrote about the first single, “If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man,” off their upcoming LP and my infatuation with their debut EP A Good Woman is Hard to Find. Well, fast-forward almost exactly a month later to today, where the LA duo have premiered a second song “Young Rut.” The track gets off to a subtly auspicious start, before blasting into a full-on anthem at the 30 second mark. This dynamic pushes and pulls continuously throughout, but the backbone of the song kicks-in midway with a catchy showering of ooh’s and pulsating drumming that will keep you coming back for more.

PAPA – If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man

Jay — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:53:05 +0000

This morning while waiting for the T, I wasn’t only pleasantly surprised by the nice weather and an on-time train, but a brand-new release from LA-based group PAPA. PAPA’s debut EP A Good Woman is Hard to Find from 2011 put these guys on my radar and the proceeding singles have only wet my appetite for their forthcoming LP due out this summer. “If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man” isn’t as punchy as their other songs, but it certainly makes up for that with a fuller and more expansive sound. If you haven’t had a chance to check them out, PAPA have been gracious enough to post their best work (in my opinion) to a set on their soundcloud page. Be sure to give “If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man” a listen below and then shoot over to this month’s mixtape for a stellar St. Lucia remix of “I Am The Lion King.”

TMD’s June Mixtape

Tim — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:45:31 +0000

Welcome to the June mixtape. One of the more difficult ones I’ve had to put together. Difficult because there was so much good music going on this past month. There were some extremely difficult cuts that had to be made and so much so that there could almost be another installment. In any event, I proudly present you TMD’s June Mixtape. This one’s built for summer time. It’s finally here. I hope you like it.