Genre: Indie Rock
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Latest Album: High Violet (2010)
Label: 4AD
Other Notable Songs: "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
Fun Fact: In 2008 the band designed and sold a t-shirt featuring Obama's image above the words "Mr. November," a reference to both their song from "Alligator" and the month of the U.S. presidential election. All proceeds were donated to Obama's campaign.
The National Website HERE.
11.12.2010
11.11.2010
International - "Light It Up" by Blood Red Shoes
Genre: Rock/Alternative
Hometown: Brighton, England
Latest Album: Heartsink (2010)
Label: V2 Records
Other Notable Songs: "Heartsink" and "It Is Happening Again"
Fun Fact: Blood Red Shoes draw their inspiration from many bands from the 90s such as the Pixies and Sonic Youth. They have been called Britain's "Nirvana" by some music critics.
Blood Red Shoes Website HERE.
Hometown: Brighton, England
Latest Album: Heartsink (2010)
Label: V2 Records
Other Notable Songs: "Heartsink" and "It Is Happening Again"
Fun Fact: Blood Red Shoes draw their inspiration from many bands from the 90s such as the Pixies and Sonic Youth. They have been called Britain's "Nirvana" by some music critics.
Blood Red Shoes Website HERE.
11.10.2010
Acoustic - "If It Smashes Down" by My Morning Jacket
Genre: Indie/Psychedelic/Country Rock
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Latest Album: Evil Urges (2008)
Label: ATO Records
Other Notable Songs: "Highly Suspicious" and "Evil Urges"
Fun Fact: The band's lead singer Jim James was inspired to create their name from the initials "MMJ" which he saw embroidered on a discarded jacket at the scene of a fire.
My Morning Jacket Website HERE.
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Latest Album: Evil Urges (2008)
Label: ATO Records
Other Notable Songs: "Highly Suspicious" and "Evil Urges"
Fun Fact: The band's lead singer Jim James was inspired to create their name from the initials "MMJ" which he saw embroidered on a discarded jacket at the scene of a fire.
My Morning Jacket Website HERE.
11.09.2010
Cover - "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" by Starfucker
Original: "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
Genre: Electroacoustic/Disco House
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Latest Album: Julius EP (2010)
Label: Polyvinyl Records
Other Notable Songs: "Julius"
Fun Fact: Band members, particularly bassist Shawn Glassford, will frequently wear women's clothing during live performances.
Starfucker Website HERE.
The Original:
Genre: Electroacoustic/Disco House
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Latest Album: Julius EP (2010)
Label: Polyvinyl Records
Other Notable Songs: "Julius"
Fun Fact: Band members, particularly bassist Shawn Glassford, will frequently wear women's clothing during live performances.
Starfucker Website HERE.
The Original:
11.08.2010
New Favorite - "Juniper" by Y La Bamba
Genre: Folk/Indie
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Latest Album: Lupon (2010)
Label: Tender Loving Empire
Other Notable Songs: "A Man and His Fields"
Fun Fact: The daughter of two Mexican immigrants, lead singer Luzelena Mendoza named her band after her six-toed white cat, La Bamba.
Y La Bamba Website HERE.
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Latest Album: Lupon (2010)
Label: Tender Loving Empire
Other Notable Songs: "A Man and His Fields"
Fun Fact: The daughter of two Mexican immigrants, lead singer Luzelena Mendoza named her band after her six-toed white cat, La Bamba.
Y La Bamba Website HERE.
Y La Bamba - Juniper from Tangible Worldwide on Vimeo.
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