Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall
While in London, you HAVE to give a nod to Pink Floyd. Shine on!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monkey Swallows the Universe - Science
Still in jolly London... Monkey Swallows the Universe attracted me because of the name. Soothing sound.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Detroit Social Club - Rivers and Rainbows
Still in England... note, these guys kinda sound like an edgy Fleet Foxes. Imagine if the Fleet Foxes got angry...
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
TV on the Radio - Halfway Home
I tend to either really enjoy a TV on the Radio song or am really irked by the vocals. Very few bands can actually due that to me. However, "Halfway Home" off of their 2009 album Dear Science is on normal rotation of my own personal music listening. The progression of the melody, intensity of the vocals, and motion of the story provide a complex and yet accessible song. Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Bear in Heaven - For Beauty
Psychedelic rock challenges the notion of what is music and what is sound. John Philpot's Brooklyn based Bear in Heaven captures this notion exquisitely. Even a cursory listen to the 2009 album Beast Rest Forth Mouth will quickly show you that even in dead space and drone, music and ideas are communicated. The song "Beauty" captures the essence of the work, essentially ending with a three minute drift. The music video itself calls into question what is beauty and what is reality. Enjoy!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Menomena - Wet and Rusting
Following up on yesterdays post of Romona Falls, here is Menomena's "Wet and Rusting" from their 2007 album Friend and Foe. Look for their 2010 album shortly.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ramona Falls - I Say Fever
The Portland, Oregon based Ramona Falls is the side project of Brent Knopf of Menomena. The 2009 album Intuit is a strong Indie Rock album, incorporating elements of classic rock styles and a folk feel. I personally also the creative storytelling incorporated into the video of "I Say Fever". Enjoy!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Lady Gaga - Telephone
Well. This is definitely a Lady Gaga video. Yeah. You would think Beyonce would help to normalize things a bit. Nope. Enjoy 10 minutes of crazy.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Yeasayer - ONE
Yet another Yeasayer video, this time it is "ONE" from the 2010 album Odd Blood. As usual for Yeasayer, I am slightly confused in a good way about this video. Enjoy!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
These New Puritans - We Want War
The British group, These New Puritans, consists of the twin brothers Jack and George Barnett, Thomas Hein, and Sophie Sleigh-Johnson. The quartet produce a unique form of art rock, incorporating influences from the Apex Twins and original music for the bassoon. "We Want War" from their 2010 album Hidden is a prime example of the type of music they are delivering. Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The Antlers - Two
The Antlers are slowly becoming an influential force in the Indie music scene, combining elements of folk into a rock setting. The track "Two" from the 2009 album Hospice has traces of Bon Iver and Arcade Fire distributed amongst a cheerfully haunting sound. The project initially began with Peter Silberman in New York and eventually captured Michael Lerner, Darby Cicci, and Justin Stivers (on Hospice). Additionally, they are coming to Ithaca. Enjoy!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Marion Cotillard and Franz Ferdinand - Eyes of Mars
"Eyes of Mars" is a very unique combination of the vocal talents of Marion Cotillard (singer actress from La Vie en Rose, Nine) and the rock styling of Indie mega-group Franz Ferdinand. The result is simply stunning. The video also matches the style, mixing vintage with modern with ease. Enjoy!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Matt and Kim - Lessons Learned
Stripping nude in the center of Times Square, NYC. You have to hand it to Matt and Kim on their 2009 "Lessons Learned" music video from their album Grand. From getting into their birthday suits, the Brooklyn transplants started to gain some buzz earning a MTV Music Video award and a slot in the Sims 3 Indie playlist. Overall, a fun and joyful band.
Side note, I am in NYC right now, hence the NYC flair in the next few videos...
Friday, March 5, 2010
School of Seven Bells - Half Asleep
School of Seven Bells is the name for the collaboration of Secret Machines alum Ben Curtis and the identical twins Alejandra and Claudia Deheza formerly of On! Air! Library!. They met on a tour with Interpol and frankly hit it off, quit their bands, moved in together, and started forming lyrical music. Their 2008 release Alpinism is smooth, flowing, and relaxing. Songs such as "Half Asleep" and "Iamundernodisguise" seem to be effortless. Look for their 2010 album Disconnect from Desire shortly.
Side note: Yay, NYC!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The Autumn Film - Joy
This is why I love Vimeo. Tifah sits at her piano and produces a very memorable performance. Simple, lovely, independent, original. If you have time to kill and like independent projects, venture through vimeo.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
GORILLAZ ARE BACK! Gorillaz and Mos Def - Stylos
The much awaited return from the Gorillaz since their 2005 Demon Days is starting to leak out. Their 2010 album is Plastic Beach and the previous songs I heard off of the album were slightly concerning. However, their collaboration with Mos Def on "Stylo" appears to be flawless. Recruiting a resurgent Bruce Willis in the music video is also genius. Over all, the song, the style, and the video are awesome. Welcome back Gorillaz.
Note: the video will probably be flagged on youtube, so comment if it disappears and I will try and find another available link.
Man Man - Rabbit Habits
Another Indie Group pairing with Fred Armisen. This time, Armisen, Charlyne Yi, and Martin Starr support the 2008 Man Man song "Rabbit Hands" from their album Rabbit Hands. The Philadelphia based group combines many different instruments (including the marimba and flute) to achieve a very unique and experimental sound. What's more, Yeasayer picked them up on their recent tour across the country. Even cooler, if you happen to live in or near Ithaca, Ithaca College decided to challenge Cornell University's traditional slope day by putting on their own free show. They decided to go with Yeasayer, Man Man, and Antlers. Cornell went with Drake. I think IC wins. I know where I will be May 7th.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Avalanches - Frontier Psychiatrist
As a follow up to yesterday's posting, here is the Avalanches' "Frontier Psychiatrist" from their 2000 album Since I Left You. Their style is pretty unique, in that they sample upwards of 3,000 obscure albums to stitch their songs together. Enjoy!
Monday, March 1, 2010
New Buffalo (remixed by Broken Social Scene) - I've Got You and You've Got Me
New Buffalo was the stage name for Melbourne native Sally Seltmann. Her style is reminiscent of St. Vincent and Regina Spektor. Overall, very lovely. The song "I've Got You and You've Got Me" is off of her 2004 release The Last Beautiful Day. The Canadian based indie rockers the Broken Social Scene recently remixed this track with an interesting, almost surreal outcome.
Look for Seltmann's 2010 release Heart That's Pounding. The first single "Harmony to My Heart" was released last November. Find the video below!
One last note, Sally Seltmann is married to Darren Saltmann, the crazy guy behind the Avalanches. I think I should post on them tomorrow...
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