New Artist Profile: Mouth’s Cradle

I got this over at Hold My Coat, so I’m just going to copy and paste what they had to say about this EP. Before I do that though, let me just say that I am always skeptical of a completely unheard of group and try to go in with a critical mind…but I really liked this music. Like…a lot. Very diverse sounds, each song is unique. That’s a lot to ask for from a first EP release.

Hold My Coat Review:

Quite rarely do you stumble upon someone like Mouf (Kevin Hegedus) and BLinn (Brandon Linn), and I mean that.  Mouf is a cluster of Chester French and Rob Roy, he can rap, sing, and absolutely murder any hook.  BLinn is the producer behind the scenes as well as the live show DJ, dude continues to make consistently dope beats.  The first track I ever heard from this duo was, “Honey from a Stone,” and I was quite impressed, until I heard their second song, “Cool,” and realized Mouf can most definitely spit.  This is an EP that will prove to everyone that this Syracuse University students mean business, and will soon be making quite a name for themselves.

1. Honey from a Stone

Everyone I’ve sent this to can’t stop singing.  This is the perfect example of Mouf’s abilities to create an absurdly catchy hook, and is definitely the pop track on the album that won’t be soon forgotten.

2. Cool

“Cuz that camels name is Kevin.”  Mouf absolutely destroys this beat, showing his abilities not just as a singer, but also as an MC.  His flow is on point, and it makes you want to hear more rap from Mouf.

3. Sleepydead (ft. Passion Pit)

This track is just fun.  And of course, Passion Pit brings the fire with their hit song backing the vocals, “Sleepyhead,” although BLinn absolutely twists the entire song to give it a whole different feel.

4. Meniscus

Mouf shows he’s just as capable as a one-man band, as he provides the vocal loops for this song, with a hard drum kick from BLinn.

5. Thank You!

Who would ever think to sample Golden Girls?  Mouf spits again on this absolutely ridiculous beat from BLinn, great ending to the EP.

Download “Baby Teeth: EP” here