Nanang Tatang, a beautifully melodic lo-fi duo from NYC with haunting vocals? Plus, they have an awesome name. Keep saying it and you feel like YOU’RE making beautiful music. Nanang Tatang – “Getting Nowhere” [MP3]
Tag: Music
You Can Be A Wesley
Boston’s You Can Be A Wesley is just great. Listening to cuts from their latest, Feed The Moon, Starve The Sun, is like a slice of music butter melting on a warm piece of toast. With like cinnamon and sugar on it. Or maybe jam. Yeah, jam. Structurally they’re pretty classic. Rhythm guitar, lead guitar,… Continue reading You Can Be A Wesley
Woodhands covers “Electric Avenue”
Toronto’s electronic duo, Woodhands, released a cover of Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” (aka one of my favorite songs ever). As a fan of the smash 80s sensation, I say it’s a good homage. The duo is releasing an EP of “remixes, restylings and reworkings” on March 3. Dancer EP will be out on Paper Bag Records.… Continue reading Woodhands covers “Electric Avenue”
Sam Bisbee with Leona Naess: “Never Fall In Love” (mp3)
Exciting press release from Big Hassle Media: “For all the cynics out there, NYC veteran newcomer/songwriter Sam Bisbee and le Grand Magistery (Pas/Cal, Stars) are offering a free mp3 download of Sam’s song “Never Fall In Love” w/British singer-songwriterLeona Naess. Sam spends a lot of his time writing songs for other people (he has a publishing deal with Nettwerk and composes/arranges… Continue reading Sam Bisbee with Leona Naess: “Never Fall In Love” (mp3)
The Next Big Thing: Starlume (with exclusive MP3s)
Wow, talk about a band blowing me off my feet. I had never heard of Starlume until I stumbled upon their music on MySpace. I messaged them with a hope that maybe I would get some info regarding the group, since I couldn’t find much of their music anywhere. However, not only did they email… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: Starlume (with exclusive MP3s)
Pompeii and the Ashes
From Morrisville, PA (just north of Philly), comes Pompeii and the Ashes, ready to BLOW your mind (ZINGER!!). I slay me… The band just released their debut album, Wait It Out, and it’s definitely an interesting listen. They explain their take on music on their MySpace: “The band was formed as an untraditional take on… Continue reading Pompeii and the Ashes
Friendly Fires announces US tour dates
UK band Friendly Fires just announced a bunch of UK and US tour dates. I’m interested in the US ones, sorry Brits. The band will be co-headlining the shows with White Lies. But the most exciting news is that the tour will be kicking off here in D.C.! On March 24, the band will start… Continue reading Friendly Fires announces US tour dates
Blind Pilot: A relaxed melancholy
You guys are so used to seeing new content and such on the blog recently, but I want to get back to reviewing some music that I haven’t had the time to properly discuss. I’ll start with a post on Blind Pilot (yes, their website is in fact a blog!), a Portland, Oregon duo. I… Continue reading Blind Pilot: A relaxed melancholy
New Lonely Island: “Boombox (ft. Julian Casablancas)”
On the last day before the release of their debut album, Incredibad, The Lonely Island released another track, “Boombox,” featuring Julian Casablancas of The Strokes. Much like their last single “I’m On A Boat,” the song plays on more subtle humor than, say, “Jizz in My Pants” or “Dick In A Box.” It’s all about… Continue reading New Lonely Island: “Boombox (ft. Julian Casablancas)”
Radiohead performing 15 Step with the USC Trojan marching band at last night’s Grammy
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IMiiJRwhS0] Jealous, Chris Martin?