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DFA Records: Too Old To Be New, Too New To Be Classic (Documentary)

Friendly FAUX — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:07:53 +0000

On May 25th, neo-legendary (like that word? just made it up!) label, DFA Records will celebrate their 12th anniversary. Part of the celebration includes this mini-doc with Red Bull Music Academy. Directed by Catfish‘s Max Joseph, and narrated by comedian Marc Maron, “Too Old To Be New, Too New To Be Classic” features interviews from label founders James Murphy and Jonathan Galkin and label acts like LCD Sounsdydtem, Holy Ghost! The Rapture, The Juan MacLean and more.

Shit Robot ft. JENR – Feels Real

Friendly FAUX — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:56:29 +0000

Shit Robot is back with a new single featuring JENR (a.k.a. The Rapture‘s Luke Jenner). Damn near 8min of DFA Records doing what DFA Records does best. Somebody hand me a drink! Friday!

The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love (Video)

Friendly FAUX — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:11:10 +0000

I don’t think I need to remind you of how much I loved this song when it dropped, or of how ofter I’ve played it since. This…is…my…JAM!!! This video may be the most my vindicating moment “writing” for this site. I’ve been telling anyone who would listen (no one) that this was a gospel song in disguise. “White gospel disco magic”, to be exact. Then they go and prove me right with the video. I am victorious today!

DFA Records: Best of (Compilation)

Friendly FAUX — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:14:21 +0000

dfa best of by DFA Records

Maaaaaaan . . .As unexpected as it is beautiful! I cannot express how badly you need this in your stash, my friends. 27-track compilation from one of the best labels in the business with jams from LCD Soundsystem, The Juan Maclean, Holy Ghost!, The Rapture, Hot Chip and a whole gang of other otherness. Get on it.

The Rapture – Sail Away (Video)

Friendly FAUX — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:45:55 +0000

When you think about it…the video for this song could have been absolutely anything, right?
The Rapture‘s In the Grace of Your Love is out now.

The Rapture: In the Grace of Your Love (Full Album Stream)

Friendly FAUX — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:26:02 +0000

I’m so amped for this album I’m almost afraid to listen. I NEEEEED this to bang properly. Summer’s almost over and it didn’t give me the anthemic 2011 heatwave soundtrack I require.

In much the same way, they premiered (the monstrous) lead single, “How Deep Is Your Love”, The Rapture offer up a visual stream of their next album, set to smash my car’s speakers on Sept. 5.

The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love (HQ)

Friendly FAUX — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:37:15 +0000

The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love by DFA Records

We got a preview a while back, but FINALLY…the CDQ version.
This song is just…White gospel disco magic. That’s what it is. It’s like going to church on a coke binge. Have you ever done that?! Yeah, you have. i saw your tumblr, and you have DEFINITELY gone to church on a coke binge. This is exactly what you were hearing in your head. I know it. Whooo!

In the Grace of Your Love coming in September.

The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love? (Preview)

Friendly FAUX — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:28:07 +0000

I usually don’t mess with song previews or music video trailers (really, y’all)…but exceptions must be made! It’s The Rapture for (various) gods’ sake, and this song sound like it’s going to be an absolute monster once the HQ version drops. I almost want to use the word “quintessential” to describe this vibe. Instead, I’ll say it’s Rapturian. This does leave me angry that the album doesn’t drop until September. I need that summer HEAT!