Birmingham, Alabama-based sextet, St. Paul and the Broken Bones do the soul man thing to fine affect with their all kinds of sexy fun track Call Me. You can feel the absolute longing in every note! These guys may hail from below the Mason-Dixon line but they might as well be from Detroit, Philadelphia perhaps even Milwaukee or any other northern city with a deep seated and historic doo-wop sound. For proof watch their live KEXP session below. Continue reading “Our Sunday Best: St. Paul & The Broken Bones | Half The City”
little dragon | klapp klapp
Little Dragon has found a way to mass produce delight in the form of bars, vocals and melody. And if you want to do something good for yourself then get the vocals of lead vocalist Yukimi Nagano inside your ears STAT! Continue reading “little dragon | klapp klapp”
mimicking birds | bloodlines
mimicking birds | bloodlines
Mimicking Birds opens up a main vein and let’s the essence of audible offerings out. We’re thankful as Sunday parishioners for the track Bloodlines. This song is of such character it’ll manage subtle slights of hand and leaves you wanting to visit often to unravel it’s tricks. But there aren’t any charades here, the music just surrounds you in feelings seldom unleashed. The track Owl Hoots is a flourish of breath stealing vapor and I am enamored like a certain Montague sweet on a beauteous Capulet.
Check out the band’s Eon album out now via Glacial Pace Records. Currently, the band is on tour with Modest Mouse and mayhap you can catch ’em. Peace. Continue reading “mimicking birds | bloodlines”
I Was There: The Shelter, Detroit, Michigan | Kitten
It’s official, I got a girl crush. Kitten is the band. Chloe Chaidez is the object of my affection. I got it bad ya’ll. Yeah, I know and I am just as surprised too. Let’s get this straight. I am not some floosy easily enamored by a demi-rock Pop-goddess with the stage presence of a modern day Madge Ciccone (but with prettier and softer edges than M. Sorry Ms. Material Girl). At first brush Kitten is Madonna, Taylor Dane and Cyndi Lauper-ish, but with extra sprinkles and sweeter glitter. Yet, her sound isn’t as simplistic as it seems. There exists depths of influence and elements with deep roots from the late 60’s and 70’s. A heavy dose of the bands stemming from the British Invasion. Along with a spattering of divergent elements as well. I musn’t forget her supporting cast. Guitarist Andy Miller and bassist Chris Vogel bring the goods and then some. Kitten is purely hard candy-Pop with an independent spirit. It’s at times a funkier, more often than not a post-punkier scope and orchestration. She’s like a jawbreaker or an all-day Day-Glo sucker. Kitten’s self-titled debut album is an alt sort of Pop too, which doesn’t don primary colors. No, hers is an ultraviolet and star splashed fluorescent patina. Yes, I have a genuine and unapologetic girl crush indeed. Continue reading “I Was There: The Shelter, Detroit, Michigan | Kitten”
metronomy | love letters lp | video
Recently, the latest album Love Letters, from the ever-changing and perpetually ear-appealing foursome Metronomy is 10-piece deep fried and served with packets of funk sauce. Yes, your ears will need wet wipes for this one. Here is a band with a sound soul-stitched in the artsy annals of some future retro otherworld. Down below you can check out the brand new and oh so official video the their titled-track Love Letters. This piece was directed by Mr. Michel Gondry, so you know it’s an eyeful of sticky sweet. You can cop Love Letters now via the music outlets below, and check out the band’s Deezer Session you’ll succumb to total swoontaneous combustion. Peace.
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active child // she cut me
Active Child (Patrick Grossi) is indeed active (I couldn’t resitst). Listen to his latest, She Cut Me, the track is taken from his latest Rapor LP out now courtesy of Vagrant Records. Peace. Continue reading “active child // she cut me”
the presets // fall
The Presets (Julian Hamilton & Kim Moyes) are currently tearing it up on their North American Tour 2013, so catch ’em if you can. Until then, you can have them whenever you wish via iTunes. Also, you can watch their new video for the track Fall ’til your heart’s content. I’m out. Peace. Continue reading “the presets // fall”
mayer hawthorne // her favorite song
Boss Angeles denizen and resident funk-soul-brotha’ Mayer Hawthorne will release his new album Where Does This Door Go on July 16th courtesy of Republic Records. The first single Her Favorite Song features the sultry voiced Jessie Ware (gotta’ love that) and drops via iTunes May 21st (tomorrow). Peace. Continue reading “mayer hawthorne // her favorite song”
trixie whitley // a thousand thieves (official video)
I found my new ‘Rocky’ song and it’s safe and secure, and on constant repeat in my heart. By the way, a Rocky-song is a song which taps into your inner underdog, and it is 100% pure motivation to boot (haters beware). The song “A Thousand Thieves,” which is the new single by the Belgian-born, mutli-talented Brooklyn-based Trixie Whitley. Check out the must see Matthu Placek-directed video. Watching the video is like witnessing the Winged Victory of Samothrace come to life. Hell, if Red Bull gives you wings, this song will definitely give you warp speed inducing rocket thrusters. Peace. Continue reading “trixie whitley // a thousand thieves (official video)”
Mitten Mouth Music’s Best Of 2011
Well, here we are savoring the last dregs of 2011 and what a year in music it has been. So many bands, so many songs. And although we’ve only been doing this since August Mitten Mouth Music has amassed nearly 300 hundred reviews thus far. Yes, we’ve been busy little beavers around here for sure. Now comes the hard part. The almost nearly impossible task of culling the herd, and selecting our Mitten Mouth Music Best of 2011. Our only hope is that you enjoy these selections just as much (or more) than we do. With so much music to choose from, will it be Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble, A Classic Education, or Mozart Parties? Take a look and stay awhile after the jump. Continue reading “Mitten Mouth Music’s Best Of 2011”