Shuffle Song - "Storm the Fucking Kastle" by Diamondsnake

Genre: Rock/Heavy Metal

Hometown: New York, NY
Label: unknown
Latest Album: unknown
Release Date: June 2010 (unconfirmed)
Notable Tracks: "We Wanna Love You" and "Switch Hitter"

On Tour?: Yes
NYC Tour Date/Venue: n/a

Fun Fact: Diamonsnake is the side-project of pop artist Moby, Phil Costello (frontman for Bee Gees), Tomato (Sound of Urchin) and Dave Hill (Valley Lodge).

Diamondsnake Website.

Shuffle Song - "Cut Like A Buffalo" by the Dead Weather

Genre: Alt. Rock

Hometown: Nashville, TN
Label: Third Man Records
Latest Album: Sea of Cowards
Release Date: May 11th, 2010
Notable Tracks: "The Difference Between Us", plus "Treat Me Like Your Mother" and "Diamonds and Pearls" from Horehound.

On Tour?: No
NYC Tour date/time: n/a

Fun Fact: The Dead Weather are known as a 'super group' in the music world. Group members include Alison Mosshart of Discount and the Kills, Dean Fertita of the Queens of the Stone Age, Jack Lawrence of the Greenhornes and the Raconteurs, and Jack White of the White Stripes and the Raconteurs.

The Dead Weather Website.

Shuffle Song - "Airplanes" by Local Natives

Genre: Indie/Rock/Jungle

Hometown: Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA
Label: Frenchkiss, Infectious
Album: Gorilla Manor
Release Date: February, 2010
Notable Tracks: "Wide Eyes" and "World News"

On Tour?: Yes
NYC Tour Date/Venue: n/a

Fun Fact: Formerly known as "Cavil at Rest", they released their debut album Gorilla Manor in late 2009 in the UK before releasing it in the US in early 2010. It debuted on the Bilboard's Top 200 was #3 on the New Artist Charts.


Local Natives WEBSITE

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.

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.

Shuffle Song - "Forced to Love" by Broken Social Scene

Broken Social Scene is a collaboration of artists that ranges anywhere from 6 to 19 members, depending on the album and the song being performed. All (or at least, most) of them hail from Toronto, Canada and have various side/solo projects that keep them busy most of the time, thus the band's self-referencing title. Members include artists from Stars, Valley of Giants and Junior Blue, among many others.

Forgiveness Rock Record is the fourth record by Broken Social Scene and features guest artists such as Feist and Spiral Stairs (from Pavement). The buzz surrounding the album is pretty intense, and for good reason. It's even been a shortlist nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize. Love it.

Broken Social Scene Online.

Local/Indie Music - "Let the Beat Build" by Nyle

This NYU student got things started early in his career when he was only a freshman with his first album called Frosh, which quickly became a cult sensation. Nyle has been touring on the East Coast ever since and his reputation and band of followers are building steadily. It's easy to understand when you see the talent in this video, and as far as I can tell, he's still in school. I'm really excited to see where his career will take him.

This video was shot in one take along with the audio you hear in the song as well. I believe all the musicians/performers are NYU students as well. Wow.

Visit Nyle Online HERE.

Shuffle Song - "Outta the Band" by My First Earthquake.

My First Earthquake formed in the late '06s in San Francisco. Their sound is very solid rock/punk combo that has since disappeared, when electronic/pop started gaining popularity on the early to mid-2000's, but with a fresh twist.  Fun, fast and brilliantly written, their first full length album Downstairs is quite impressive.

This music video was #5 on SPIN's Top 20 Best Music Videos of 2009. It's pretty great. Also, the band's name refers to when the leader singer/guitarist had their first song-writing session, Rebecca (the lead singer) experienced her first earthquake that day. Also, yes, there is sexual innuendo as well.

My First Earthquake online.

Shuffle Song - "Surprise Hotel" by Fool's Gold

I have honestly heard this song a million times this summer. In stores, on streets, on stereos driving down my block. It just appeals to everyone.

The members of Fool's Gold hail from Los Angeles, California and you can certainly tell. They have that Southwest, pseudo-Latino vibe happening in their music, but it doesn't overshadow their rock/pop roots. Happy, fun and just plain satisfying to listen to, I think "Surprise Hotel" is unofficially summer song of 2010. Plus, the video is just damn funny and pretty brilliant.

Fool's Gold on MySpace.

Shuffle Song - "Neon Bible" by The Arcade Fire

A classic Arcade Fire song and an amazing video concept by Vincent Moon. Shot in Paris and a part of the "La Blogotheque" video series. Filmed in a moving elevator. Why didn't I think of that??

Watch for the ripping of magazine pages being utilized as percussion in the video. Simply stunning.

Visit their website HERE.

Shuffle Song - "Tightrope" by Janelle Monae

I love this video. I love this song. There is nothing else to say. I wish more artists were like Janelle Monae.

Janelle Monae Website.



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