Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Lady Gaga feat Sesame Street: "Telephone" Video
Today is a bit of a slow day. Along comes this perk-me-up of a video, marrying Gaga's "Telephone" with some Sesame Street characters like the Yip Yips and Grover. Weird but absolutely fun to watch [via Buzzfeed].
Two Door Cinema Club: "Something Good Can Work" Video
The video for Two Door Cinema Club's single "Something Good Can Work" debuted earlier today. I love the Irish boys for putting out such a charming and unforgettable pop tune that keeps on playing over and over in my head. Yeah, it is really addictive. Definitely makes the cut for the perfect summer soundtrack.
Download:
Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work [Removed]
Friday, 26 March 2010
Laura Marling: "Rambling Man" Video
It comes as no surprise that Laura Marling's second album, I Speak Because I Can, has been roundly applauded by pundits and casual listeners alike since it was released a few days ago. A precocious talent at 20, her new album has been heralded as her coming-of-age record, with songs that feature more mature lyrics and portray a darker, more sophisticated side. As a fan of her debut record, I Speak was, honestly speaking, slow burner for me. But I love it now.
Laura Marling debuts her "Rambling Man" video this week. As a bonus, I have a live recording of "Rambling Man" from Laura Marling's gig at the Royal Festival Hall for your listening pleasure. My heartfelt gratitude to the original uploader.
Download:
Laura Marling - Rambling Man (11 August, 2009, Royal Festival Hall, London) [Removed]
Friday, 19 March 2010
Arctic Monkeys: "My Propeller" Video + Single
The video for "My Propeller", which is the third single off the Arctic Monkeys' album Humbug, has just been made public today. The single will be released on March 22, and is available on 7" and 10". You can preorder via the Arctic Monkeys' store.
My Propeller Tracklist
7"
A: My Propeller
B: Joining The Dots
10"
A1: My Propeller
A2: Joining The Dots
B1: The Afternoon's Hat
B2: Don't Forget Whose Legs You're On
Thursday, 18 March 2010
She & Him: "In The Sun" Video
Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward return on March 23 with their follow up album, the aptly titled Volume Two. "In The Sun", which is the first single off the album, is so delightfully twee and cute and reminds me of 500 Days of Summer (great movie, by the way). I hope the rest of the record will be as sugary-sweet as this song.
Download:
She & Him - In The Sun [buy Volume Two]
She & Him - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here? [buy Volume One]
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Get up close and personal with Zee Avi on Friday, March 19 at Stereolab. Signed to Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records, Zee Avi counts among her influences Cat Power, Regina Spektor, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Jolie Holland, Daniel Johnston and Chris Garneau, to jazz greats Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, to classics like Velvet Underground and Led Zeppelin.
Tickets are $28 nett and can be purchased from Stereolab. The event starts at 8.30pm.
Bright Light Bright Light's single "A New Word To Say", produced with Boom Bip of Neon Neon, is available as a free download single via www.brightlightx2.com
MGMT's "Flash Delirium" is also available for download via their official website. This track is from the duo's forthcoming new album, Congratulations.
To raise money for the relief efforts in Haiti, Little Joy's Binki Shapiro has rallied a bunch of artists to contribute custom-made artwork for the Crafts For A Cause auction. You can bid for items auctioned by artists such as Vampire Weekend, Natalie Portman, Regina Spektor, Adam Green, The Strokes, Bright Eyes, Fleet Foxes, and Jenny Lewis. All proceeds will go to Artists for Peace and Justice.
Get up close and personal with Zee Avi on Friday, March 19 at Stereolab. Signed to Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records, Zee Avi counts among her influences Cat Power, Regina Spektor, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Jolie Holland, Daniel Johnston and Chris Garneau, to jazz greats Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, to classics like Velvet Underground and Led Zeppelin.
Tickets are $28 nett and can be purchased from Stereolab. The event starts at 8.30pm.
Bright Light Bright Light's single "A New Word To Say", produced with Boom Bip of Neon Neon, is available as a free download single via www.brightlightx2.com
MGMT's "Flash Delirium" is also available for download via their official website. This track is from the duo's forthcoming new album, Congratulations.
To raise money for the relief efforts in Haiti, Little Joy's Binki Shapiro has rallied a bunch of artists to contribute custom-made artwork for the Crafts For A Cause auction. You can bid for items auctioned by artists such as Vampire Weekend, Natalie Portman, Regina Spektor, Adam Green, The Strokes, Bright Eyes, Fleet Foxes, and Jenny Lewis. All proceeds will go to Artists for Peace and Justice.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé: "Telephone" Video
Lady Gaga has outdone herself yet again! "Telephone", which just premiered yesterday, is a provocative and wickedly insane 9½ minute long spectacle starring Gaga and a very diva-licious Beyoncé. Bordering on campy, the video features blatant product placement (Virgin Mobile, Chanel and Polaroid just to name a few) and the Pussy Wagon from Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. Truly epic.
Download:
Lady Gaga - Telephone (Doctor Rosen Rosen Rx)
Monday, 1 March 2010
Guest Post: Bright Light Bright Light and his favourite songs
This is a guest post by Bright Light Bright Light, otherwise known as Rod Thomas, a Welsh songwriter, producer, remixer and multi-instrumentalist. He is recording his album with Andy Chatterley, Boom Bip and Friendly which is due later this year. Rod has also been running his own record label, Self Raising Records, since 2006. He recently put out a remix of Ellie Goulding's "Under The Sheets" which can be downloaded below.
Download:
Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets (Bright Light Bright Light Boys Remix)
Bright Light Bright Light talks about his favourite music at the moment:
Muchuu - "Somebody Tell Me"
www.myspace.com/muchuumusic
My friend Sam played me their track "Somebody Tell Me" after a gig and a few beers at his place, and I fell in love with it. They're super young, super talented in terms of production and melody, and have this wonderful ethereal/fairytale sound to their music. I've only heard their first few tracks but if they are the benchmark they could be a band that makes a big impression very soon.
Final Fantasy/Owen Pallett - "Keep The Dog Quiet"
My German friend took to me to a show of his in London and it was only the 2nd time I'd seen someone use a loop pedal (which I was learning how to do to), and he really gave me a kick start. I'd never seen someone so proficient, inventive and confident in their craft. His melodies just soar, and tracks like "This Is The Dream Of Win & Regine". I think are some of the most beautiful of recent times. Something about the tone of his voice just gets me. Heartland is a fantastic album and is spinning in my house all the time.
Post War Years - "That's All"
www.myspace.com/postwaryears
Post War Years are literally one of the greatest live bands I've ever seen. I lived in their home town for university but never knew them, and stumbled across them through a friend, and could not believe how tight they were on stage, how intricate their parts are, and how instantly memorable their songs are. Such a fantastic sight to behold on stage, and such an essential album, especially closer "That's All" which just brings down the house.
The Venus Stare - "Close To You"
www.myspace.com/venusstare
This band messaged me on MySpace as I run a little label called Self Raising Records. They're a 4 piece who make big 80s sounding power-ballads that could easily feature in films like Pretty In Pink or Mannequin. I'm putting out their debut single "Close To You" on 22 March and can't stop listening to this Fear Of Tigers remix. He's just made his album available for free on the internet (and it's fantastic by the way) and delivered this killer pop remix for us. It makes me want to dance walking to the studio every morning!
Download:
The Venus Stare - Close To You (Fear Of Tigers Remix) [Removed]
Mansfield.tya - "Pour Oublier Je Dors"
www.myspace.com/mansfieldtya
I found this track on a blog a few years ago and it absolutely blew me away. It's so simple, so sparse, but all the parts in it are killer. The string line is devastating and the piano part so amazingly delicate. It's a really dark tale - in French - about someone murdering their lover and hiding their teeth so they don't get caught (or so my French would have me believe). It's so dark, so intense, but so beautiful. My favourite ever internet find.
James Yuill - "This Sweet Love [Bright Light Bright Light Remix]"
www.myspace.com/jamesyuill
James has been one of my best friends since we played a show together in March 2008. And he's such a talented musician. I've seen his career snowball in the last year and it's been so great to see someone with genuine talent get the recognition they deserve. We've remixed each other and gigged together, and I've listened to his debut album Turning Down Water For Air to death. It's SO good. This is a remix of his signature tune "This Sweet Love" that I did.
Download:
James Yuill - This Sweet Love (Bright Light Bright Light Remix) [Removed]
Download:
Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets (Bright Light Bright Light Boys Remix)
Bright Light Bright Light talks about his favourite music at the moment:
Muchuu - "Somebody Tell Me"
www.myspace.com/muchuumusic
My friend Sam played me their track "Somebody Tell Me" after a gig and a few beers at his place, and I fell in love with it. They're super young, super talented in terms of production and melody, and have this wonderful ethereal/fairytale sound to their music. I've only heard their first few tracks but if they are the benchmark they could be a band that makes a big impression very soon.
Final Fantasy/Owen Pallett - "Keep The Dog Quiet"
My German friend took to me to a show of his in London and it was only the 2nd time I'd seen someone use a loop pedal (which I was learning how to do to), and he really gave me a kick start. I'd never seen someone so proficient, inventive and confident in their craft. His melodies just soar, and tracks like "This Is The Dream Of Win & Regine". I think are some of the most beautiful of recent times. Something about the tone of his voice just gets me. Heartland is a fantastic album and is spinning in my house all the time.
Post War Years - "That's All"
www.myspace.com/postwaryears
Post War Years are literally one of the greatest live bands I've ever seen. I lived in their home town for university but never knew them, and stumbled across them through a friend, and could not believe how tight they were on stage, how intricate their parts are, and how instantly memorable their songs are. Such a fantastic sight to behold on stage, and such an essential album, especially closer "That's All" which just brings down the house.
The Venus Stare - "Close To You"
www.myspace.com/venusstare
This band messaged me on MySpace as I run a little label called Self Raising Records. They're a 4 piece who make big 80s sounding power-ballads that could easily feature in films like Pretty In Pink or Mannequin. I'm putting out their debut single "Close To You" on 22 March and can't stop listening to this Fear Of Tigers remix. He's just made his album available for free on the internet (and it's fantastic by the way) and delivered this killer pop remix for us. It makes me want to dance walking to the studio every morning!
Download:
The Venus Stare - Close To You (Fear Of Tigers Remix) [Removed]
Mansfield.tya - "Pour Oublier Je Dors"
www.myspace.com/mansfieldtya
I found this track on a blog a few years ago and it absolutely blew me away. It's so simple, so sparse, but all the parts in it are killer. The string line is devastating and the piano part so amazingly delicate. It's a really dark tale - in French - about someone murdering their lover and hiding their teeth so they don't get caught (or so my French would have me believe). It's so dark, so intense, but so beautiful. My favourite ever internet find.
James Yuill - "This Sweet Love [Bright Light Bright Light Remix]"
www.myspace.com/jamesyuill
James has been one of my best friends since we played a show together in March 2008. And he's such a talented musician. I've seen his career snowball in the last year and it's been so great to see someone with genuine talent get the recognition they deserve. We've remixed each other and gigged together, and I've listened to his debut album Turning Down Water For Air to death. It's SO good. This is a remix of his signature tune "This Sweet Love" that I did.
Download:
James Yuill - This Sweet Love (Bright Light Bright Light Remix) [Removed]
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