Tag: Music

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

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

New Super Mash Bros. song: “Kisses and Thugs”

Super Mash Bros., a Knox Road favorite and friend, released a new song on their myspace called “Kisses and Thugs”. It’s just what you’d expect from them: a lot of mashing. Listen to “Kisses and Thugs” streaming here. Also, that photo’s gotta be a Bat-Mitzvah party. Seriously, what better for a Bat-Mitzvah than an album… Continue reading New Super Mash Bros. song: “Kisses and Thugs”

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)