Author: Jamie

New iPod Nano commercial: Miss Li’s “Bourgeois Shangri-La”

You’ve seen the new iPod Nano commercial that shows off its video capability and features another adorable unknown artist (where does Apple find them??). So now you’re wondering what the song is. I know I got a text requesting it yesterday evening. Everybody’s dying to know, you guys! It’s “Bourgeois Shangri-La” byĀ Swedish indie pop singer… Continue reading New iPod Nano commercial: Miss Li’s “Bourgeois Shangri-La”

[MP3] Manet: “Cosmic Dancer (T-Rex cover)”

We got this mysterious synthed-out cover of T-Rex’s “Cosmic Dancer” by Manet in our inbox today. The e-mail contained no information about the song or band/artist. All it said was “Who is Manet? You’ll see….” This is the stuff of Nancy Drew. The track is off their Citiholic EP, (which I found out when I… Continue reading [MP3] Manet: “Cosmic Dancer (T-Rex cover)”

Cool Things: Wax Tailor releases single that plays as CD and vinyl

People have been all into the vinyl resurgence lately, creating a cool, hipster collection of records that are more cumbersome to play than CDs. What a conundrum! Well thank god French rapper Wax Tailor is around to solve this age-old problem. His latest single, “Say Yes” (previously posted on KR), will be released on the… Continue reading Cool Things: Wax Tailor releases single that plays as CD and vinyl

[Music Video] Clues: “You Have My Eyes Now”

This video for Clues’ track, “You Have My Eyes Now,” came out yesterday and received a ton of praise, because, well it’s awesome. It features an incredible Tim Heidecker, of Tim and Eric, who should just stick to making music videos. I think it might be what he does best… Clues, comprised of members of… Continue reading [Music Video] Clues: “You Have My Eyes Now”

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce tour dates

A lot of people give Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros an unfair rap. The 11-piece band drives around in a converted school bus and plays music like it’s 1969 all over again. It has all the cult-aspects of The Polyphonic Spree with a more folksy feel. Is that so wrong? I guess I can… Continue reading Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce tour dates

[Review] Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson make a flat, safe, off-white mush

Movie stars like making music, it’s just a fact of life. Remember Eddie Murphy’s “Party All The Time?” Or more recently Jamie Foxx’s surprisingly successful hip-hop career (thanks Kanye). In the world of indie/folk, we saw last years pairing of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel as She & Him. The duo created a lot of… Continue reading [Review] Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson make a flat, safe, off-white mush

[MP3] Sufjan Stevens: “Movement VIā€”Isorhythmic Night Dance with Interchangesā€

New Sufjan? Could it be true? Yes, it could. And it is! It’s the first fresh material we’ve seen from the absurdly talented Detroit singer-songwriter since last year’s “You Are The Blood” for the Dark Was The Night compilation. Now Sufjan has recorded a cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway titled The BQE. Yes,… Continue reading [MP3] Sufjan Stevens: “Movement VIā€”Isorhythmic Night Dance with Interchangesā€

Toro Y Moi remixes Washed Out and the world implodes with joy

Excited much? I know I am. Our new favorite South Carolina electronica/psych homemaker, Washed Out, was remixed by our OTHER new favorite South Carolina electronica/psych homemaker, Toro Y Moi. In the midst of a good amount of hype surrounding the upcoming releases of both artists, Washed Out has released the remix by his friend and… Continue reading Toro Y Moi remixes Washed Out and the world implodes with joy

Death Cab’s new song for the Twilight movie

This whole situation seems really shady to me. The soundtrack for the new Twilight movie includes the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, Radiohead, Muse and Bon Iver. Although they’re all very stereotypical downtrodden “indie” bands, it’s still a pretty stellar lineup for an awful movie about teenage vampires. If you pre-order the soundtrack now… Continue reading Death Cab’s new song for the Twilight movie