Last Week’s Jams (12.5 – 12.9)

If your one of the seven people that hit up our site regularly (thanks mom!), then you might notice a title change. Nothing big, but just dropped a word because I was tired of pretending to be too clever. I’m not. Alas, we are still out here covering as much music as we have time for, and still trying to figure out how to incorporate the TMZ style drama that makes the cool sites so popular. So, for me, last week had some highlights I was pretty stoked upon; I got to hear solid returns from Lust for Youth and Jackie Mendoza, not to mention another brilliant electropop goodie from Das Kope. We got the announcement of new Julian Never, Galore and Blue Lawyer LPs, which should make everyone in the Bay Area proud. Plus there’s a great show preview/review from J.Wags on Golden Dawn Arkestra, so be sure to check out his work!

Das Kope Shares Pacific Coast Highway

You’re stuck in your room and dreaming of a long drive down the ocean front, so why not write a track about that stretch of road. In the case of Das Kope, that’s just what was done in regards to new single Pacific Coast Highway. The single continues with the mixture of deep electronica and sunny beach vibes, both likely influencing Das Kope from either his home in Brazil or Los Angeles; the song even takes on a little bit of a catchy tropicalia groove in its latter half before sliding back into the oozy dream state. Oh, and the accompanying video is a chilled out visual experience all to itself, continuing the artistry of the project.

Das Kope Shares New Tune

Always enjoy a good Das Kope tune. The Brazilian-born, LA-based artist has this way of flirting with dream pop under a funkier electronic guise, which helps me maintain my hipster cool while still dipping my toe in the electronic pond. This one’s no different, bringing that sort of coolly washed beach vibe into play, while still driving home this heavy beat that really grooves; I’m pretty sure its the perfect jam to open up on a Monday morning. There’s been promise of a full album worth of tunes before the 2019 year is up, though still no word on that as of yet, but in the meantime, I’m pretty sure you can start your day here.

Das Kope Shares Tiger

I’ve been covering Das Kope for a hot minute, and he quietly dropped another tune online while we were hustling out at SXSW. While there’s that same dreamy wash over synth beats, it’s restrained for the first 45 seconds; once that volume jumps up you can hear comparisons to other pop constructionists like Washed Out. I do love how his voice is recorded as a whisper throughout, drawing the listener into the track, which can then turn jarring when the volume blasts…it’s a nice little switch. Feel like Das Kope is once again on the right track, so listen to see if you’re on my side here.

Another Das Kope Jam

Das Kope is my current go-to for late night pop gems. His craftsmanship combines subtle electronica with these washed out vocals that definitely hit home at my house. I love how he teases you with this song’s intro, just building ever so slightly, then unleashing the bounce a bit more as it explodes through your speaker. Your toes are tapping, your arms are flailing and you’re having the time of your life spinning in circles while this jam plays in the background. It’s okay to let yourself go, so let this song cleanse you with its good positive vibes.

Late Night Pop Number from Das Kope

I’ve already been impressed by the work of Brazilian (now LA-based) songwriter Das Kope, and I’m really glad he’s returned so quickly with another tune. This number is a little bit more of a sultry late night pop number; there’s a funky little guitar line that gives you a toe-tapping groove, while the vocal wash is coated in this hazy vibe…perhaps alluding to the smog of LAX. Still no word on when, and if, we’ll get a formal release from the producer, but if he’s still throwing out hits like the one below, I’m on board.

Chilled Out Summer Banger from Das Kope

This track from Das Kope is going to end up on every part playlist I craft throughout the summer, but don’t think of it as an out and out banger of a tune. Instead, it’s a teaser, slowly walking you along with these coated vocal lines stretched over guitar lines. But, if you wait, you’re going to get that reward as the song builds on multiple occasions for the release of the track’s title associated lyrics. The Brazilian producer is pretty new to the scene, but if he’s going to keep crafting hits like this, I’m going to keep coming back for more.

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