Toro y Moi’s blog is not the blog of an artist trying to commercially ply his trade. The cookie cutter style that most labels and artists do is not there. Other, it seems like you are looking at the blog a friend made up. ( a friend that is really talented!)
I first heard him when I ran across a cover of the Michael Jackson song Human Nature on YouTube. Then, two days later, I heard it on SiriusXMU. The last couple of months I have been seeking out his music. It is very hard to come by. You have to find his music in some very different places. He only has a handful of songs, but they are like gold when you find them.
His name is Chaz, and he is from South Carolina. He does a wonderful job at combining some really great genres and coming out with something sounding very fresh. He was just signed to Carpark records. The press page for him says they plan to release two full length albums for him in 2010. I have already pre-ordered the first one. I hope some of this music I am going to post will help you purchase and support this new artist. I think he is on his way up and I am excited to hear what he puts out next.
Toro y Moi – Blessa by user6399081
Toro y Moi – Talamak by streetreporter
PS. I have been putting Toro y Moi out there ever since I heard him. My wish list would have to include him playing a show in Detroit sometime soon. He would even be a great addition on the DEMF ticket for this summer. I could see him playing a set in the underground, or even up on the main stage right before it gets dark.
