Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
i have been so intrigued with the singer/songwriter king krule for some time now, and with each new song it is easy to see the grow and sonic expansion of this young london artist. today i got another wonderfully jangly tune, “rock bottom” and it’s filled with frenetic energy and personal accolades spun around archy marshall‘s unique vocals. this track is taken from his double a-side single out now via rinse. peace. Continue reading “king krule // rock bottom”
Nate Ruess, Jack Antonoff and Andrew Dost are the NYC-based band Fun, and these guys are so much more they just a rollicking good time. And with their latest album Some Nights, we find the trio in fine music-making form doing what they do best; shredding your heart into bloody red ribbons. From the opening Freddie Mercury influenced opening “Some Nights Intro,” (by the way Nate Ruess’ vocals are sexier than a Mae West innuendo rolled in crystallized organic honey) to the closing song “Stars” you know that this album is certified blood, sweat and tears. Fuck the gold and platinum standards, this one throws illegal punches into your kidneys, and at moments leaves your pillow tear-stained. And then there is the crazy good (understatement) song “We Are Young (Ft. Janelle Monáe) and without a doubt this is one of those songs that’ll not only stick to your ribs, but prepare to have to this one smeared all over your love muscle too. Take that however you want to. Oh by the way you can stream the entire Some Nights LP on the band’s website at ournameisfun.com. One more reason to like this band, their label is co-founder John (Visionary) Janick’s very own Fueled By Ramen. Very, very badass. Peace. Continue reading “fun // we are young (ft. janelle monáe)”
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.