#Alex Tōth

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RUBBLEBUCKET - MOVING WITHOUT TOUCHING

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Angie by Tōth (featuring Angelica Bess) from the album You And Me And Everything

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but softly at first

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Song to Make You Fall in Love with Me by Tōth, live for Audiotree at Schubas Tavern in Chicago on January 17, 2020

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I want more you want less but we want this

PRETTY LONELY

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Copilot by Tōth

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Music Favorites: June 2019

SONGS

Soft Curse - Disco 

(Sandy) Alex G - Gretel 

Metronomy - Lately 

Girl Friday - Decoration/Currency 

Pinky Pinky - Mr. Sunday 

Who Boy - Golden Reservoir 

Pro Teens - Anybody’s Baby, Mona 2

Tōth - Picture of You 

Glitterer - 1001

Whitney - Giving Up

Slow Hollows - Get Along 

Foals - Red Socks Pugie 

Albert Hammond, Jr. - More To Life 

Kindness, Jazmine Sullivan - Hard To Believe 

Blood Cultures - Best for You

Mark Ronson, Angel Olsen - True Blue 

Pi’erre Bourne - Juice 

Alex Siegel - Up All Night 

Nilüfer Yanya - In Your Head

Vagabon - Flood Hands

Maxo Kream - Still 

ALBUMS

GoldLink - Diaspora (More ft. Lola Rae, U Say ft. Tyler, the Creator & Jay Prince)

Divino Niño - Foam (Quiero, Plastic Love)

Quelle Chris - Guns (Obamacare, Wyrm)

Denzel Curry - ZUU (BIRDZ ft Rick Ross, P.A.T. ft Playthatboizay)

Billy woods, Kenny Segal - Hiding Places (Spongebob, Checkpoints)

Horse Jumper of Love - So Divine (Ur Real Life, Cops)

Daniel Caesar - Case Study 01 (CYANIDE, FRONTAL LOBE MUZIK ft Pharrell Williams)

Fury - Failed Entertainment (Vacation, Inevitable Need To Reach Out)

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TŌTH - “Song To Make You Fall In Love With Me”, from his debut album 'Practice Magic and Seek Professional Help When Necessary' out May 10, 2019 via Northern Spy Records & Figureight Records.

Directed & shot by Kenneth Edwards

Produced & Choreographed by Alex Toth

Animation by Amanda Bonaiuto

Edited by David Fiddler & Kenneth Edwards

Motion Design by David Fiddler

Dancers: Taylor Massa, Kayla Shutz & Tōth

Makeup by Dylan Croy

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Toth

When Alex Toth wrote his debut solo album, Practice Magic & Seek Professional Help When Necessary, he was recovering from a broken foot and a broken heart. Toth was stuck in his apartment and struggling to process the end of a nearly 12-year-long romantic partnership with his Rubblebucket bandmate Kalmia Traver, so he did what he normally does to process his thoughts: write music. Taking the advice of Practice Magic to heart, he enrolled in his fourth silent meditation retreat in three years and began to accept the open-endedness of love. Toth wound up writing over 100 songs in that period, chronicling a path to healing from grief and addiction and learning what it means to share yourself with someone. 

That exercise opened the floodgates. Toth fell in love anew, wrote the mantra song “You And Me And Everything,” and went for a bike ride while it played on repeat in his head. The next thing he knew, his chronic anxiety melted into bittersweet melancholy and he was crying at the sight of a flock of birds flying out of a tree. If indulging the human instinct to pair bond seemed risky, then at least it came with the perspective to see life as an expansive wealth of experiences, big and small. 

On You And Me And Everything, his second solo album as Tōth, he dives headfirst into what it means to accept things beyond your control, especially when feeling stuck in a place of heartache and sorrow. Across these 12 songs, Tōth turns to Buddhism as refuge. The sense of calm it brings him sounds like an infinite indie rock landscape, stretching from bossa nova guitar riffs to cushioned horn swells and earnest piano runs, each one bleeding into the other naturally while maintaining an overarching sense of clarity. Mixed by Grammy-winning producer Noah Georgeson (Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, Cate Le Bon), You And Me And Everything recalls the fluid technical prowess of Chet Baker or Alice Coltrane, all open-ended verses with woozy improvisation and palpable heart.

Tōth divides his talent across guitar, piano, synths, trumpet, and drum machine, but arguably his biggest musical strength is his voice. With a gentle delivery, subtle rasp, and surprisingly vast range, his distinct singing style recalls that of Arthur Russell. It allows Tōth to traverse through vulnerabilities with a mix of honesty and curiosity. When he depicts the knotted tangle of falling in love, experiencing suicidal ideation, coming face-to-face with cancer, and healing through grief at the core of these songs, he does so with a ray of sunshine tucked in his pocket. Even the saddest tracks offer a reason to carry on. Perhaps it’s because of Tōth’s conversational lyrics (“Thank you for making everything totally meaningless, beautiful narcissus/ I too am just a daffodil /Slave to the breezes blow me to pieces till I am nothing,” he sings on “Daffadowndilly”) which create an atmosphere of camaraderie between him and the listener.

Inspired by the creative energy of friends and collaborators like Kimbra and Adrienne Lenker, Tōth gets to showcase his strengths as a singer-songwriter in new ways on You And Me And Everything. On “Turnaround (Cocaine Song),” a recounting of one of the lowest points of his life, he fashions detailed snapshots of funerals and alcoholism into motivation for self-improvement. Later, the enormous “I Might Be” hits like an uptempo Bon Iver remix, complete with stacked vocal coos and a buoyant bass line that begs you to dance. Then there’s “Butterflies,” a bite-sized ode to chronic anxiety as the ying to joyful vibration’s yang, a sentiment he mirrors with crashing symbols and an exaggerated vocal slide. Throughout it all, Tōth never loses sight of his sense of humor. On “Guitars Are Better Than Synthesizers For Writing Through Hard Times,” he uses it to balance out an otherwise bleak moment. “My ex just broke up with the person they broke up with me for/ Three years later and at the same time as I’m falling in love,” he sings. “The breakup album I made about her isn’t even out yet.”

You And Me And Everything was created during a period of deep transformation and self-discovery for Tōth. He finally understood on a deeper level that in order to share yourself with someone else—with some modicum of happiness—you have to learn how to love yourself. The album sees him embrace relationships as an experiential journey in real time, even if they have the potential to result in dissolution or depression. To paraphrase “I Might Be,” if love is impossible to define, then you might as well dance together until the music stops. Tōth not only figured that out, but he brought that truth to life through song, too — and with You And Me And Everything, he’s inviting you to join him on that unpredictable, fulfilling ride. 

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UNDER THE RADAR: Tōth - "Muerto" 

UNDER THE RADAR: Tōth – “Muerto” 

UNDER THE RADAR: Tōth – “Muerto”  2021 has already been a break-out year for Tōth, the recording project of Brooklyn multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Alex Toth, with the release of his frankly brilliant second album, You And Me And Everything. Previously known for his work with the likes of Kimbra, Rubblebucket and Cuddle Magic, to name but a few, Alex has this week announced a brand-new EP,…

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Do you have the time to unwind

RATTLESNAKE 🐍

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You And Me And Everything és el segon àlbum de Tōth (2021)

@Tothtunes Gènere: #folk #alternative #indie #songoftheday You And Me And Everything és el segon àlbum de Tōth (2021)

@Tothtunes Gènere: #folk #alternative #indie #songoftheday Alex Tōth, músic de Brooklyn, ens presenta el seu segon àlbum en solitari, “You And Me And Everything”. Un viatge de transformació i autodescobriment. Envoltat de rock folk en cascada, trompes de celebració i piano exuberant, es troba enamorant-se després de la dissolució d’una relació de 12 anys i aprenent a afrontar el dolor…

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Guitars are Better Than Synthesizers for Writing Through Hard Times by Tōth (featuring Jenn Wasner) from the album You And Me And Everything - Directed, shot, & edited by Ben Still

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Check these artists out!

Yo here are some more recommendations for people that I think are really talented and make awesome music, along with my bumbling descriptions in attempt to communicate my appreciation for them. Enjoy!

Ariel Beesley: A model and singer from Los Angeles, California, Ariel Beelsey has been hailed as “the Blondie of our era.” Citing Blondie, The Cure, and New Order as her influences, Beesley blends the nostalgic, glitter flinging party vibes of 80s synth pop with a more modern feel. Her voice has a rich lower register that reminds me a bit of Annie Lennox and Marina Diamandis. 

My top tracks: Slower Than Usual (certified bop, I’ve had it on repeat for weeks,) Love Me Better

Frills: As mentioned in their Spotify bio, this duo was “ raised in New Zealand, live in Brooklyn.” With an airy, whimsical indie pop sound, their music is bound to make you feel both carefree and chill. Their sound reminds me a bit of Foster The People with a splash of Peach Pit. 

My top tracks: Drunk Girls, Drunk Boys (so so much fun to listen to,) My Love

Slayyyter: Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Slayyyter  is showing up to be one of the most promising new voices in pop music, having been recognized by the likes of Charli XCX. Blending glossy dance pop beats with a do-it-yourself aesthetic, Slayyyter’s styles is a little bit sweet, a little bit electronic, and endlessly enjoyable. 

My top tracks: Mine, (it’s so fucking catchy, I can’t even,) BFF ft. Ayesha Erotica

Robinson: This fresh face in the pop scene only has a handful of songs, but all of them are gems brimming with energy. Songs like Medicine and Nothing to Regret combine earnest lyrics with soaring hooks that’ll stick in your mind for days. I’m hoping for more releases and mainstream traction for her in the future, because she holds a ton of promise. 

My top tracks: Medicine, Karma

Hatchie: If you’ve been craving an eighties throwback as of late, then I can’t recommend Hatchie enough. With a dreamy voice and atmospheric soundscapes dappled with nostalgic melodies, there hasn’t been a singer I’ve been hooked on quicker than her. Pitchfork deemed her the “dream-pop idol of tomorrow” and there’s certainly a reason why. 

My top tracks: Stay With Me (I’ve literally been so unhealthily obsessed with this song,) Sugar & Spice

Erthlings: I’ve got a new badass girl group in my sights! This group has apparently been together since the members were friends in elementary school, and now they’re only sixteen and already making waves in the indie pop scene. They may only have two songs to their name, but they’re certainly a group to watch for in the future

My top tracks: Bridges, Cuts & Bruises

Stella Donnelly: A Welsh-Australian musician hailing from Perth, Stella Donnelly mixes sharp, smart lyrics with a range of indie rock styles. With a charming voice and beyond-her-years intellect, she may be a new voice in the music scene, but has certainly made her mark, whether that be with her first EP for her debut album Beware of the Dogs.

My top tracks: Old Man, (the fuck-the-patriarchy bop you’ve been needing in your life,) Die

BETWEEN FRIENDS: Formerly HEIRS, this trio consisting of brother and sister Brandon and Savannah Hudson alongside drummer Brennan Benko have perfected taking the atmosphere of summer and distilling it into chill indie pop. They only have a handful of songs released, hopefully many more to be released in the future. 

My top tracks: affection, (I’m obsessed with this song lmao,) better friends

Tōth: If you’ve ever heard of the art-pop/indie group Rubblebucket, then you might be familiar with band member Alex Toth, who now has as a career making music on his own. Keeping with the quirky alternative style of Rubblebucket and mixing in a heaping helping of folk-driven elements, his solo work is more down to earth and just as wonderful. I can see fans of Hozier or Vance Joy really digging his sound. 

My top tracks: Copilot, When I Awoke

Gus Dapperton: Make sure to check this guy’s work out before his album drops on April 19th! Aside from making quirky and catchy alternative anti-pop music, he’s just a really cool and creative guy. His music videos are awesome and his voice is super unique, ranging from a nasally falsetto to raspy in mere seconds. 

My top tracks: Word Class Cinema, Fill Me Up Anthem

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TŌTH - “Copilot”, single out now via Figureight Records.

Directed & Shot by Jake Saner

Concept by Tōth and Jake Saner. Produced by Alex Toth. Starring: Yuan Liu, Alex Toth.

Tōth is a new project of Brooklyn multi-instrumentalist songwriter Alex Toth. A debut album is expected next year.

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UNDER THE RADAR: Tōth – “I Might Be” Based out of Brooklyn, Tōth, the project of Rubblebucket-member Alex Toth, last featured on this site back at the start of 2019, that was around the release of his debut solo album, Practice Magic And Seek Professional Help When Necessary. That album came at a period when he was recovering from, “a broken foot and a broken heart”, at the end of a twelve-year…