You wanna hear a local band getting buzz lately? Check out D.C.’s own blissful pop crew, Exit Clov, fronted by identical twins Emily and Susan Hsu. This is especially exciting for me because GUESS WHAT!? The lead guitarist, Aaron Leeder, went to the same summer camp (whattup Yavneh) as I did. Yeah, I know people,… Continue reading Exit Clov
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Ladyhawke’s Debut Album
After a year of singles from Australian singer Ladyhawke, she has finally released her self-titled album, Ladyhawke. You can expect lots of 80s-inspired dance pop–with an accent! You can pick up the album today on iTunes, Amazon, through the label, or pretty much anywhere else. Here are two of the tracks: Ladyhawke – “Dusk Till Dawn” (MP3) Ladyhawke… Continue reading Ladyhawke’s Debut Album
Mashup of the Year: Britney Spears and Department of Eagles
Yes, my first and only preemptive Mashup of the Year award is going to somebody who isn’t Girl Talk. Don’t get me wrong, Feed The Animals was amazing, but what he didn’t do was put together trashy pop song “Womanizer,” by Britney Spears, and cool indie tune “No One Does It Like You,” by Department… Continue reading Mashup of the Year: Britney Spears and Department of Eagles
HEALTH!
Coming out of the noise-rock Mecca that is Los Angeles, HEALTH is a fine example of why people should give noise a chance. Their 2007 release “HEALTH” on Lovepump United is currently being played on repeat about every 30 minutes on my iPod. That should be reason enough to not only check them out, but… Continue reading HEALTH!
The Sing Songs
I have a new favorite band and it’s The Sing Songs from fantastic New Zealand. I don’t just love The Sing Songs because they have everything I love in a band (hand claps, harmonization, cutesy popness). I also love the way I don’t know how to feel when I listen to them. “Pamphlet Baby,” I’ve… Continue reading The Sing Songs
Mates of State!
Mates of State will be playing at Ottobar in Baltimore on November 23 as part of their Re-Arranger tour! I have been loving the toned down Re-Arrange Us, what about you? Thoughts? Go out and support them – you’ll be enamored with how effortlessly they harmonize and combine each other’s vocals. Mates of State –… Continue reading Mates of State!
Iron & Wine with Blitzen Trapper at Rams Head
Folky sensation Iron & Wine is playing Rams Head Live in Baltimore tomorrow with similarly folky sensation Blitzen Trapper. While I can’t go (poor) you still can! While you’re at it check out a cut from Iron & Wine’s latest album, “The Shepherd’s Dog,” and the title track from Blitzen Trapper’s “Furr.” There will be… Continue reading Iron & Wine with Blitzen Trapper at Rams Head
Anathallo – Canopy Glow
Anathallo is one of those cacophonous ensemble bands that no one can get enough of these days. Using several different sounds from a variety of changing members, Anathallo hails from Michigan but currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Ever since I heard the awe inspiring Sufjan Stevens I had been looking for any artist comparable to… Continue reading Anathallo – Canopy Glow
Tokyo Police Club on Desperate Housewives
Tokyo Police Club played at the very generic sounding “Battle of the Bands” on Desperate Housewives under the name Coldsplash. The band was initially name-dropped on the show a few weeks ago as Lynette tried to flirt with her son online (Don’t ask. Just watch). The husbands of Desperate described them last night as “so young” and… Continue reading Tokyo Police Club on Desperate Housewives