I'm going to admit that the first thing that got my attention about Here We Go Magic was their sweet band name. Hailing from Brooklyn, they recently signed with the amusingly-titled label Secretly Canadian and dropped their first full-length album on June 8th, with the track "Collector" as the first single.
So far through 2010, they've opened for impressive names such as Grizzly Bear and Beach Fossils and they're continuing their tour through the fall in the UK. When they come back to the states in the fall, I certainly plan to check them out live. You should too.
Here We Go Magic on MySpace.
9.03.2010
9.02.2010
International Spotlight - "Heavy Eyes" by Oh, Land
Oh, Land, a Danish cinematic electropop musician, has a very unique sound. She says "My goal is to sound like I'm from 2050, but still feel really classic, like the music is an old friend".
Drawing inspiration from her opera-singer mother, theater organist father and similiar artists such as Björk, Oh, Land is known for her live performances. With great energy, tons of instruments and toys, and some unique gadgetry, Oh, Land's live show is one to behold. She is currently in the middle of her US tour, so check it out while she's in the country. From what I've heard, it's a sight to behold.
Oh, Land Music Online.
Oh Land - Heavy Eyes
Oh Land | MySpace Music Videos
Drawing inspiration from her opera-singer mother, theater organist father and similiar artists such as Björk, Oh, Land is known for her live performances. With great energy, tons of instruments and toys, and some unique gadgetry, Oh, Land's live show is one to behold. She is currently in the middle of her US tour, so check it out while she's in the country. From what I've heard, it's a sight to behold.
Oh, Land Music Online.
Oh Land - Heavy Eyes
Oh Land | MySpace Music Videos
9.01.2010
Shuffle Song - "Fuck You" by Cee Loo Green
After 4 people posted this video on Facebook with numerous responses and reactions from friends, I decided to watch it and see what it was all about. Cee Loo Green, or Thomas DeCarlo Caraway, has been involved in some big groups such as Gnarls Barkley and Goodie Mob, which is why you may recognize his voice on this track.
Producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter, Cee Loo Green has had a lot of exposure in the music world - doing backing vocals on TLC's "Waterfalls" and writing hit songs like "Closet Freak" for Timbaland - but he has just begun to explore a solo career. With a song like "Fuck You", he's off to a running start and his impressive career thusfar will carry him even further.
I don't normally like things this pop-y, but a girl's gotta splurge every once and a while, right? Plus, come on, it's pretty amusing in that immature college break-up kind of way.
Official Cee Loo Green Website.
Producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter, Cee Loo Green has had a lot of exposure in the music world - doing backing vocals on TLC's "Waterfalls" and writing hit songs like "Closet Freak" for Timbaland - but he has just begun to explore a solo career. With a song like "Fuck You", he's off to a running start and his impressive career thusfar will carry him even further.
I don't normally like things this pop-y, but a girl's gotta splurge every once and a while, right? Plus, come on, it's pretty amusing in that immature college break-up kind of way.
Official Cee Loo Green Website.
8.31.2010
Covers - "Hell" by Age of Rockets
Original: "Hell" by Tegan and Sara
I came across Age of Rockets when I attended a concert of theirs on a whim at Rockwood Music Hall in January of 2009. I was instantly blown away by their powerful stage presence, beautiful music and the incredibly interesting variety of instruments used during the set. Frontman Andrew Frutal began working on the project in 2003 and shortly thereafter won the John Lennon song-writing award in 2004.
In 2008, their sophomore album entitled Hannah was released. It reminds me very much of the Postal Service, however the lyrics have more depth and the music is mostly instrumental, without the heavily synthesized sound you get from Postal Service music.
Age of Rockets Online.
Watch the original by Tegan and Sara HERE.
I came across Age of Rockets when I attended a concert of theirs on a whim at Rockwood Music Hall in January of 2009. I was instantly blown away by their powerful stage presence, beautiful music and the incredibly interesting variety of instruments used during the set. Frontman Andrew Frutal began working on the project in 2003 and shortly thereafter won the John Lennon song-writing award in 2004.
In 2008, their sophomore album entitled Hannah was released. It reminds me very much of the Postal Service, however the lyrics have more depth and the music is mostly instrumental, without the heavily synthesized sound you get from Postal Service music.
Age of Rockets Online.
Watch the original by Tegan and Sara HERE.
8.30.2010
New Favorites - "Post Acid" by Wavves
Wavves got me with the promise of a free MP3 download. Luckily for them, it was really good (unlike so many other, free MP3s) and now I'm officially a fan. Well done, sirs. This Lo-Fi/Punk/Noise Pop groups comes from San Diego, CA and most recently signed with Fat Possum Records. Two of the members had played with the late Jay Reatard, so you know they gotta be good.
They dropped their third album entitled King of the Beach earlier this month, and based on this first single, I think it may be worth a listen. They're already on tour to promote the album, so keep your eyes out for them across the US.
Wavves.net
They dropped their third album entitled King of the Beach earlier this month, and based on this first single, I think it may be worth a listen. They're already on tour to promote the album, so keep your eyes out for them across the US.
Wavves.net
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