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
9.02.2010
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
8.27.2010
Local/Indie Music - "Actor Out of Work" by St. Vincent
I first heard St. Vincent while I was living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was driving to work and heard her song "Actor Out of Work" on 88Nine Milwaukee and immediately pulled the car over and wrote down the song title and artist's name. Annie Erin Clark, otherwise known as the artist St. Vincent, is a multi-instrumentalist/vocalist artist from Oklahoma, who currently resides in New York City. She has played with artists such as Sufjan Stevens, The New Pornographers and has recently begun working with The Polyphonic Spree.
The thing that struck me most about this artist, who seems so immensely talented she should be on a major record label, was her insistence on staying indie - even at the expense of having a proper mainstream career. She believes art is art and once you sign a contract, you sign away control and that was the only thing she valued as an artist.
Not only do I think she is a brilliant artist, but this video is fucking brilliant, too. The title has never resonated with me as much as it does now - especially if you let the intensity of the emotion in this video hit you. Or not. Either way, it's powerful stuff.
IloveStVincent.com
The thing that struck me most about this artist, who seems so immensely talented she should be on a major record label, was her insistence on staying indie - even at the expense of having a proper mainstream career. She believes art is art and once you sign a contract, you sign away control and that was the only thing she valued as an artist.
Not only do I think she is a brilliant artist, but this video is fucking brilliant, too. The title has never resonated with me as much as it does now - especially if you let the intensity of the emotion in this video hit you. Or not. Either way, it's powerful stuff.
IloveStVincent.com
8.26.2010
International Spotlight - "Parlez-Vous Francais?" by Art vs Science
Art vs Science in an electro-pop/rock group from Australia in early 2008. They gained popularity with their second single "Hollywood" and eventually made it on the charts in Australia with their song "Flippers".
After their self-titled debut EP, they released "Parlez-Vous Francais?", which has gotten an amazing response in the music world. Their August headlining Australian tour in 2009 completely sold out and they have been named by XFM as one of the bands to watch in 2010.
Sorry about the mimes. Again.
Art vs Science on MySpace.
After their self-titled debut EP, they released "Parlez-Vous Francais?", which has gotten an amazing response in the music world. Their August headlining Australian tour in 2009 completely sold out and they have been named by XFM as one of the bands to watch in 2010.
Sorry about the mimes. Again.
Art vs Science on MySpace.
8.25.2010
Shuffle Song - "I Don't Believe You" by the Thermals
The Thermals first caught my ear when I heard their catchy punk song "Here's Your Future" on an episode of Showtime's Weeds. It instantly became my summer time of 2009 anthem, for a good reason. They've got a punk/rock musical formula that you can either accept or reject for its simplicity - I choose acceptance.
This power trio from Portland, Oregon formed in 2002 and recorded their first album on a cassette recorder for around $10. The demo got passed through some channels and ended up in the hands of Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie & The Postal Service, who immediately signed the band. They've been touring/recording/rocking ever since.
Love the vid. Cute concept and quite amusing, too.
The Thermals Online.
This power trio from Portland, Oregon formed in 2002 and recorded their first album on a cassette recorder for around $10. The demo got passed through some channels and ended up in the hands of Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie & The Postal Service, who immediately signed the band. They've been touring/recording/rocking ever since.
Love the vid. Cute concept and quite amusing, too.
The Thermals Online.
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