Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
As of yet I’ve not heard anything with James Vincent McMorrow singing in it I haven’t liked, and the song, “Shells Of Silver” by The Japanese Popstars isn’t an exception. However, Continue reading “the japanese popstars // shells of silver ft. james vincent mcmorrow (official video)”
The minute I heard this song I jumped up and shimmied across the floor, really I did. Just me and my labradoodle Jeffers dancing like Continue reading “Grouplove – Tongue Tied”
Alright, I got something to proclaim. Secret Knives should be more popular in the U.S. than they are by now. Maybe I’m overstating my assertion, you think? Not even. I’m an incredibly large advocate of letting the music speak for itself. So, after the jump you’ll find the entire Affection album. I am abundantly confident you’re going to love it. Watch out for the tracks The Shining, Affection and the incredibly gorgeous song The Garden. Let me apologize in advance for withholding such a wonderful bundle of songs. Didn’t you know? The band from Wellington, New Zealand rocks! Peace. Continue reading “Secret Knives – Affection”
Aside from the pick me up song title, which I like a lot. This band is filled with gargantuan promise and all the potential in the world. No unnecessary fillers either. Every song on their The Hello Sessions EP is organic and vibrant like the foodstuffs you decide over at a farmers market. And like the literal farmers market, the songs of Milo Greene are just as fresh and colorful. In addition to the “Don’t You Give Up On Me” song I really adore, well … all of them. Think I’m joshing you? Go ahead and check ’em out below. Peace.
What do you get when you take Will Daunt (vocals, guitar), Iain Lock (bass), Dom Millard (keyboards), Henry Walton (guitar) and Guy Henderson (drums) and put them all together? Give up? Well, what you get is a fantastic band calling themselves Zulu Winter. A collective of musical mates that are definitely going places. I’m not going to muddy the waters with sonic references to other bands. Frankly speaking, I don’t give a damn who they sound like. Right now I just know I’m picking up what they’re throwing down, so to speak. I recommend that you get these songs and put them in your iPod STAT! I’ve provided a few samples of their music below. Listen to the buoyant “Let’s Move Back to Front” and the beautifully sedate “Never Leave”. Make up your own mind, but I kind of think I know how this is going to end. You pre-ordered it already didn’t you? Peace.
Check out the “Never Leave” video, it was directed by the very talented David Higgs. Peace
Zulu Winter – Never Leave from David Higgs on Vimeo.
Were friends? Good, then we can talk honestly and openly regarding delicate topics. The fact is Coldplay is changing. They’re evolving into something new, exciting and different. Without a doubt they’re still Coldplay, but more expansive and unafraid to take risks for the sake of the music. I like that in a band, don’t you? Although I am nostalgic for the days of Parachutes and A Rush Of Blood To The Head I cannot ignore the fact that I still enjoy listening to Berryman/Buckland/Champion/Martin create music. The first release, “Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall” was evidence enough, then came “Paradise”, which is still stuck in my throat. Now, the third single has thrown me for a loop. With “Princess of China” you get more of a sense the boys of Coldplay are fearless and unafraid , and that Brian Eno is whispering raucous sweet nothings in their collective ear. But if what I’ve heard already is any indication of what to expect in the future then I can’t wait to hear more. And besides, what better way to illicit buzz than for an alternative band to enlist the stunning and vocally provocative Rihanna to lend a helping hand? The new album Mylo Xyloto drops October 23rd, and so far so good. Change is indeed a good thing. Long live Coldplay! Peace.
“Paradise” video below:
I’m pulling this out of the vault in anticipation of Santigold‘s forthcoming release. No date yet on when that will be, but a brotha’s hopeful. The track “Go” featuring the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Karen O is testament to the next level shit evident in Santigold’s music. But really, do we expect anything less from Ms. Santi White, one of Brooklyn’s finest? I think not, especially since she has signed up with fellow homeboy Hova. You heard right it’s official, Santigold is now under new management, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is at the helm. The track “Go” is a banger, so crank it loud. Peace.
P.S. Hell, I’ve even resorted to rockin’ my RES cd. Ya’ll said this Fall, well HELLO! It’s Fall
Nothing wrong with keeping it simple and straight to the point. This is what you get when you listen to BlacknBloom. Yeah, they got drum machines, synths and a gaggle of other electric instrumentation. Yet, the music of Lori Steele and Alberto Beka manages to sound uncomplicated and simplistic. I love this modern duo from Los Angeles, because in a town known for its fake plastic personalities these two come across as anti-posers. And then there is Ms. Steele’s sing-song-rap-talkish vocals, which rings of above average elocution and rains on my eardrums like airy-hushiness personified. You can stream the debut LP Music for the Modern Monkey below. I really like the tracks “Slip Away” and “Hollywood Blvd. Remix” Check ’em out. Peace.