Wannabe Jalva, from Porto Alegre, Brazil, recently announced the release of their new EP Collecture, coming out October 15. Their energetic sound paired with dreamy pop passages and smooth vocals may remind you of Cage the Elephant or The Black Keys, but with more originality. Wannabe Jalva have been so kind as to make MAGNET a mix tape. Check it out below.
Kurt Vile “Wakin On A Pretty Day”
To begin our mix tape, here’s a very mellow and beautiful tune. Stop whatever you’re doing, open a bottle of beer, sit back and relax. Video
White Denim “Pretty Green”
One of the best “new” rock ‘n’ roll bands, which released with one of the best albums last year. They have such a great taste in chasing tone in the studio. They make a very nice balance between a more old-school recorded sound, full of fuzzy guitars and doubled vocals, with a modern twist that I really love. Video
The Doors “Peace Frog”
A classic is always a classic. When I was a kid, I used to prefer the Doors to the Beatles, and I remember the very first time I heard this intro, Krieger’s funky guitar and Jim’s beautiful lyrics were (and still) amazing. Video
Beck “Peaches And Cream”
One of the things I like the most about Beck is his possibility of being such a different artist from album to album. This song is from one of my favorite records of the 90s, Midnite Vultures. It’s hard to pick only one track from this guy. A true artist. Video
William Onyeabor “Fantastic Man”
This compilation that David Byrne put together from William Onyeabor is one of the coolest pieces of music that appeared in recent years. The first time I heard the whole album, I thought the songs were a little bit too long and repetitive, but after a while I realized that this was the best of it, and African music in general knows it all. It is perfect to forget about everything around you and only dance. Video
Gilberto Gil “Back In Bahia”
Gil is the father, nothing further. Video
Curumin “Compacto”
Curumin is one of the best artists in Brazil nowadays, but I really think his work is underrated by the Brazilian audience. If “Compacto” could reach the ears of the massive public in our country, it would be a major hit. Video
Tony Allen “Every Season”
Tony is the greatest drummer in the world, I keep on wondering how much groove he can make seated with those drumsticks in his hands. “Every Season” also has the voice of Damon Albarn doing a beautiful melody line. One of the best songs I’ve heard recently. Video
Sabotage “Mun-rá”
This Brazilian rapper had a very brief career due to a tragic and early death while he was leaving home to a concert. His work has been very influential to the rappers that came after him. Video
N.A.S.A “Money”
N.A.S.A. (that means North America/South America) is a project by the Brazilian DJ Zegon and the North-American Squeak E Clean. They have only one full-length recorded material, and “Money” is one of the best tracks in it. It has the always amazing vocals sang by David Byrne, and the whole album has a lot of nice collaborations from guys like Chuck D, Kanye West, John Frusciante, Tom Waits and Karen O. Video
