THIS IS LIL WHY

Florence & The Machine- Spectrum (Calvin Harris Remix) For...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:38:31 -0700

Florence & The Machine- Spectrum (Calvin Harris Remix)

For all those preparing their summer playlists: jackpot. This remix combines the talents of two extraordinary musicians and manages to showcase both of their strengths. Florence cannot be anything, but brilliant when there is a microphone placed in front of her while Calvin never fails to concoct riveting disco-y, electronic remixes that maintain an infectiously catchy sound. The single officially comes out July 8th, but we had to give y’all a preview.

“…as every colour illuminates / We are shining.”

Azealia Banks- Van Vogue This track showcases exactly what...

Thu, 31 May 2012 21:03:34 -0700

Azealia Banks- Van Vogue

This track showcases exactly what Azealia does best: spittin’ (almost indecipherable, but definitely scandalous) rhymes over sick, house, dance infused beats. Furthermore, Azealia throws in some of her own melodious vocals. The gurl can rap and sing.

Very very Vogue.

Ace Frehley- New York Groove This Kiss lead guitarist and...

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:42:27 -0700

Ace Frehley- New York Groove

This Kiss lead guitarist and vocalist has nailed the sound of New York during its emergence into hellish humidity and the blissful, painful return of flip-flops on the pavement with his solo hit. So without further adieu- start spreading the news…

Lilwhy has hit the east coast!

Talking Heads- Once In A Lifetime This legendary choon pretty...

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:52:00 -0700

Talking Heads- Once In A Lifetime

This legendary choon pretty much defines Lilwhy 2012. How many sullen teens and cool kidz have felt the same way? Also, how amusing is it that technology can be impressive, than irrelevant and cheesy, but then come bac into fashion with a nostalgic vintage feel as evidenced with this video?

“You may ask yourself, well, how did I get here?”

Gold & Youth- Time To Kill This has nothing to do with The...

Mon, 28 May 2012 18:41:26 -0700

Gold & Youth- Time To Kill

This has nothing to do with The Band classic, but it has everything to do with the commencement of the summer weather. What better way to celebrate this feat than with a fabulously moan-y English alternative band?

Get ready for a wet, hot, American summer with some English indie.

Baauer- Harlem Shake Though this track has nothing to do with...

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:24:00 -0700

Baauer- Harlem Shake

Though this track has nothing to do with Jack Bauer (that we know of) it’s nearly as enthralling as one of his fantastical, explosive, monomaniacal pursuits. The Harlem Shake provides the ideal blend of a frenetic dance sound with an epic bass that will certainly induce a booty shake. Yes, the combination of House and Hip-Hop can often balance the respective energetic high of intensity with a rapid dropping descent into bass just like a red bull and vodka.

So, do the Harlem Shake.

Xylos- Summerlong Okay, since Summer is just around the corner,...

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:36:03 -0700

Xylos- Summerlong

Okay, since Summer is just around the corner, this track is the ideal reminder. It’s not as typical of a “summer” track as we’d usually recommend (see T.rex’s Electric Warrior and spark up a joint for a perfect classic warm weather album), but it’s a decent preview. Let this oh-so indie song as a preview of the blissful music to come!

Surf’s (nearly) up.

MS MR- Hurricane This track...

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:07:04 -0700

MS MR- Hurricane

This track feels so narrative we’re shocked we discovered this off of Pitchfork and not from the end of an episode of The OC or something of the like. Moreover, this duo has taken a cue from Lana del Rey and released this an eye-popping video of eclectic montage. Enjoy our new favorite group to hail from Brooklyn!

“What’s wrong with me/ why not understand and see/ I never saw what you saw in me.”

Song For Bob Dylan- David Bowie For the master’s...

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:53:33 -0700

Song For Bob Dylan- David Bowie

For the master’s birthday. This is partially laudatory and partially critical of Bobby, but Bowie still balances brilliant homage and admiration with criticism through his legendary style. Happy 71st Robert Zimmerman!

This is like reading a critique by one genius to another.

College- A Real Hero Feat. Electric Youth Isn’t the Drive...

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:10:00 -0700

College- A Real Hero Feat. Electric Youth

Isn’t the Drive soundtrack the gift that keeps on giving? It’s like the new Garden State soundtrack (in terms of relevance and popularity), but more edgy and less sentimental. If anything the contrast between the two film soundtracks starkly demonstrates the difference between the music from the eras of the films were released: folky rock versus apathetic electronic. And speaking of Heros…this Gatsby trailer… #weheartbazluhrmann

“Your pursuits are called outstanding/ You’re emotionally complex /Against the grain of dystopic claims.”

Britney Spears- Til The World Ends Feat. Nicki Minaj & Ke$ha...

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:52:33 -0700

Britney Spears- Til The World Ends Feat. Nicki Minaj & Ke$ha (Remix)

Interestingly, when mixing three partially annoying ~~divas~~ voices, the end result is not as irritating as you’d imagine, in fact, it’s pretty catchy - sans Ke$ha who is simply irredeemable as a ~~human~~ singer.

World- hold on.

Big L- Put It On Consider this an ironic theme for Lilwhy?...

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:03:55 -0700

Big L- Put It On

Consider this an ironic theme for Lilwhy? It’s one of those days that demands some old skool choonz.

Damn, it feels good to be a gangsta.

The Bee Gees- Stayin’ Alive It’s been a rough week...

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:41:52 -0700

The Bee Gees- Stayin’ Alive

It’s been a rough week for the disco era. It hasn’t seen this much damage since the closure of Studio 54, no? Despite the fact that this track possesses a slightly inappropriate title for an homage, any artist truly understands that the greatest attempt at immortality comes from their opus: their creative offspring. Thus, it is a testament to the Bee Gees and to Mr. Robin Gibb that this track remains relevant and influential.

Not to mention the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack….

The Fratellis- Chelsea Dagger Maybe we can agree that John...

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:13:00 -0700

The Fratellis- Chelsea Dagger

Maybe we can agree that John Terry is scum, but let’s just call this a win for England, shall we? Whatever your feelings toward the club today they thrashed a brutal German team in Germany, furthermore, leaving viewers with an immense case of schadenfreude especially for ~~villainous sounding~~ Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Tonight Germany will ironically be singing the Blues.

Mint- I Don’t Kvetch After being initially drawn to this...

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:24:18 -0700

Mint- I Don’t Kvetch

After being initially drawn to this track based on its Yiddish title, we were incredibly surprised that the sound was less whiny and more…well edgy. Yiddish may suggest loads about Jewish culture- humor, perspective, angst, etc- but coolness is not one that tops the list. So, enjoy this impressively chill track instead of listening to us kvell over it any longer!

Shabbat shalom, yo.

Donna Summer- I Feel Love What an iconic sound....

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:38:53 -0700

Donna Summer- I Feel Love

What an iconic sound. Obviously pioneering the ethereal vocals of the disco era is one thing, but employing a maverick like Giorgio Moroder is quite another. This track contains a plethora of elements to mark it ” ahead of its time.” The Guardian even hails it as shocking as the punk rock it chronologically paralleled in 1977 and goes on to suggest that this song alone would have been enough to cement Miss Summer’s contribution to the world of Pop, but she still went on to churn out hit after hit while defining the sound and culture of disco.

We still feel the love, Donna!

Flight Facilities- With You Feat. Grovesnor If for some reason...

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:58:00 -0700

Flight Facilities- With You Feat. Grovesnor

If for some reason your world is devoid of electro-pop, you can’t deny the eccentric, upbeat quality to these Trinidad And Tobagoians. Perhaps the most important elements of good electro-pop are a keen amount of disco fusion and some pseudo-synesthesia. Seriously, the best tracks sound so boppy and upbeat they can color a room or your listening experience.

Bring on the remixes.

Milo & Otis- Friendly City (We Are Your Friends) Who can...

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:23:16 -0700

Milo & Otis- Friendly City (We Are Your Friends)

Who can forget the ineffable Simian Mobile Disco anthem? Certainly not these pals, who reinterpret the classic as if Skrillex burped it up, in the best possible way like after a delicious appetizer of disco inspired electronic and a main course of house marinated in dubstep.

“You’ll never be alone again.”

Phedre- In Decay What a peculiarly exciting track. Somewhere in...

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:12:17 -0700

Phedre- In Decay

What a peculiarly exciting track. Somewhere in between seeming up and down beat lies this Canadian trio and their bizarre ~~taste~~ creation. How strange that this music suggests the thrill of possibility while the vocals exhale a sort of exhausted defeat. Stranger still is the apathetically hedonistic and vile video for the track, which is definitely not safe for work due to its ability to make honey (or something similar to honey) look unappetizing and other unpleasant imagery.

This video depicts some sticky situations: not for the faint.

The Knife- We Share Our Mother’s Health Break out the...

Sun, 13 May 2012 07:19:49 -0700

The Knife- We Share Our Mother’s Health

Break out the pancakes, order the flowers, and write your cards it’s Mother’s Day! Maybe even pass on this ad, which is totally consumerist we know, but like well meaning too, right?

Thanks Moms!