We’ve been seeing quite a bit of awesome new music come out of Nashville, Tenn., these days, but not quite like this. Given the territory and history, it’s not really a surprise that many of the latest down-and-dirty country-rock bands hail from Music City, but what about the newest synth-based electro-pop sensation? Nashville native Kyle Andrews came out of left field to bring us Robot Learn Love, an infectious and danceable album created with the help of technology ranging from the lowest of the lo-fi to top-of-the-line studio equipment. The record is out August 16 via Elephant Lady. Check out the mix tape Andrews made for MAGNET below.
“Lazer Tag With Imaginary Friends” (download):
https://magnetmagazine.com/audio/LazerTagWithImaginaryFriends.mp3
Kishi Bashi “Bright Whites”
K’s other band, Jupiter One, had a big influence on Robot Learn Love. Here on his solo project, he’s playing all the instruments in a mystical and joyful way. It feels like the soundtrack to some sort of playful adventure. A good beginning to a nice summer drive. Video
An Horse “Horizons (MR. F (Tally Hall) Remix)”
Her voice/accent is really interesting. This remix adds bass and chills out the original. Good summertime jam. Audio
Heypenny “You Shine”
One of my favorite songs from another Nashville-based band. It’s poppy, sweet and weird. But most of all fun. Audio
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. “Skeletons”
Their new record is a lo-fi/hi-fi studio pop dream. Love it. Great live band, too. Video
Aaron Robinson “The Good You Gave Me”
Imaginary Baseball League is one of my favorite bands of all time. Aaron’s solo stuff is just as good, and this tune in particular is heart-wrenching. Audio
How I Became The Bomb “Best Man”
Another great Nashville pop band. The lyrics to this are pretty hilarious. From what I can tell, the best man at a wedding is running away with the bride at gun point? Potentially the greatest pickup line of all time: “I know it’s your wedding day, but I wanna take you to dinner.” Audio
Peter Adams “When The Morning Dies”
I’m not sure what he is talking about. Something about dinosaurs? It’s a really pretty melody. Audio
Civil Wars “Disarm”
Joy Williams and John Paul White could sing the iTunes user agreement, and it would sound gorgeous. This was one of my favorite songs growing up, and they really make it their own. Video
Neil Young “Look Out for My Love”
This is from my favorite Neil Young record. It reminds me of summers in the woods and family. Video
Metric “Live It Out”
This one is in case you were starting to fall asleep at the wheel! Video
