People like working with Santogold. Some people might have a problem with that. Those people are stupid. She’s great. The latest project is a remix of her song “Shove It” with a little 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat. The track is courtesy of Mad Decent. You can check it out here and get the song… Continue reading Santogold w. 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat: “Shuvit”
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Soft Saturday: Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette
Boy In Static, the San Francisco duo of Alexander Chen and Kenji Ross, is set to release a new album, Candy Cigarette, in March. Before I get to some info about the album, let’s talk history. Chen’s small demo album was originally discovered in 2003 by The Notwist (one of my favorite bands), which is… Continue reading Soft Saturday: Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette
Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow in concert for Obama or U.S.A. or something??
So Rock The Vote is holding this “Hey, America Feels Kinda Cool Again” “Inaugural Gala” at the 9:30 Club on the 19th. Ooo it’s a GALA!! That means it’s sophisticated or fancy or something. Which is why they invited the perfect hodgepodge of acts like aging New York rappers Beastie Boys and aging acoustic songstress… Continue reading Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow in concert for Obama or U.S.A. or something??
Franz Ferdinand tries to be all Reservoir Dogs
Franz Ferdinand just released their video for their new single “Ulysses.” With their simple suits and skinny black ties I’m reminded of a certain Quentin Tarantino movie… Only in Scotland and much less badass (think jumping on beds and climbing trees in lieu of bleeding to death and cutting off ears). The band’s new album… Continue reading Franz Ferdinand tries to be all Reservoir Dogs
Best of New Zealand: Thought Creature
Thought Creature tore onto the New Zealand music scene earlier this year with fuss and fanfare. Didn’t notice? Well to catch you up, the Auckland band released their debut album Teleport Palace to praise from critics and fans alike. On Einstein Music Journal, a group of some of the biggest NZ musicians voted the album the best… Continue reading Best of New Zealand: Thought Creature
Fleet Foxes – Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (First Aid Kit Cover). Wow.
Holy Shit. I’m way late on this (considering the video was posted in August) but watch this Fleet Foxes cover, courtesy of the Swedish duo, First Aid Kit. It’s staggering. (Thanks to my friend Rachel for showing me.) MP3 of the cover below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMrqBldlqzA] From their label, Jagadamba (Rabid) Records: “The Swedish duo First Aid… Continue reading Fleet Foxes – Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (First Aid Kit Cover). Wow.
Los Campesinos! is coming to town
Welsh happy pop indie rock sensation Los Campesinos! is playing the Ottobar in Baltimore next Thursday, so get ready to fist-pump and pogo with all the cool kids there. The band is fresh off their sophomore album We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed, which came only months after their debut Hold On Now, Youngster. These… Continue reading Los Campesinos! is coming to town
Rachael Yamagata performing “Be Be Your Love”
Why am I posting this video? Because I love Rachael Yamagata, and I love this song. Here’s an astonishing rendition with excellent instrumental accompaniment. Mp3 Below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwJBf2VQdb8] Rachael Yamagata – “Be Be Your Love” (from Happenstance) Buy her latest album Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart Here’s an mp3: Rachael Yamagata – “Sidedish Friend”
Rewind 2: Indie Bands covering the 80’s
(image from http://www.buffetlibredjs.net/) “Hello ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, and all other life forms. Welcome onboard this RWD2 flight to the sounds of yesteryear.” – Buffetlibre’s Rewind 2 Wow. 90 covers. 90 mp3’s. Buffetlibre has done it again. Like last year, they have posted several covers. But this year is even more comprehensive and… Continue reading Rewind 2: Indie Bands covering the 80’s
Jay-Z + Radiohead = Jaydiohead (duh)
It’s another mash-up (sound the siren)! This time, it’s a full album putting Jay-Z against Radiohead from New York’s Minty Fresh Beats. Yeah, I know everybody’s doing mash-ups right now. Does that mean I can’t appreciate some good work when I hear it? You can hear the whole thing/download it for free at the official… Continue reading Jay-Z + Radiohead = Jaydiohead (duh)