"National Anthem", the latest track off Lana Del Rey's album Born To Die, just leaked online [link].
Zooey Deschanel files for divorce from Ben Gibbard -- and she has no balance on her three credit cards [link]!
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Showing posts with label Daily Randomness. Show all posts
Friday, 6 January 2012
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
"National Anthem", the latest track off Lana Del Rey's album Born To Die, just leaked online [link].
Zooey Deschanel files for divorce from Ben Gibbard -- and she has no balance on her three credit cards [link]!
"National Anthem", the latest track off Lana Del Rey's album Born To Die, just leaked online [link].
Zooey Deschanel files for divorce from Ben Gibbard -- and she has no balance on her three credit cards [link]!
Friday, 18 November 2011
Daily Randomness
Video roundup for the week:
Florence + The Machine: "No Light, No Light"
"No Light, No Light" is easily one of the best tracks on Florence Welch's second album, Ceremonials. Now it has this stunning, epic and haunting video to boot. I get the chills just watching it.
Feist: "How Come You Never Go There"
Leslie Feist gets hair extensions and steps into the forest in this oddly enchanting video for "How Come You Never Go There", the first single taken off her fourth studio album, Metals.
CSS: "City Grrrl" ft. Ssion
Taken off La Liberación, "City Grrrl" sees Lovefoxxx prancing round town and going through a dizzying array of outfits.
Florence + The Machine: "No Light, No Light"
"No Light, No Light" is easily one of the best tracks on Florence Welch's second album, Ceremonials. Now it has this stunning, epic and haunting video to boot. I get the chills just watching it.
Feist: "How Come You Never Go There"
Leslie Feist gets hair extensions and steps into the forest in this oddly enchanting video for "How Come You Never Go There", the first single taken off her fourth studio album, Metals.
CSS: "City Grrrl" ft. Ssion
Taken off La Liberación, "City Grrrl" sees Lovefoxxx prancing round town and going through a dizzying array of outfits.
Monday, 7 November 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Interesting finds in the inbox.
Here's one that's bound to make your heart ache.
Canadian singer-songwriter Drew Smith's "Love Teeth" is a story of love and loss. The animated video, a gorgeous accompaniment to the song, was created by one of his former ESL students. His new album The Secret Languages will be released in 2012. Definitely one to look out for.
Mancunians City Reign are releasing their EP Numbers For Street Names on November 21. The lead single "Making Plans" has a whole lot of old video footage and a sweet, grungy sound.
The kids finally have an official video to their name! "Drum In Your Chest", from mysterious London boy-girl duo BIGKids is wacky yet addictive.
There's something about Christine Leakey's sound that reminds me of 1920s Shanghai. She will be releasing Tapping Trees in a Trinket Box of Treasure in January 2012, an album that took 14 years in the making.
Years ago, the self-taught guitarist suffered an injury that left her unable to play and put a spanner in the works. Despite the unfortunate incident, she managed to bounce back. Here's "Lovely", a song with a snazzy old vibe.
Hailing from Romania, The Mono Jacks are a four-piece band whose sound brings to mind Interpol, Editors and The White Lies. "Woman" is the first single off their forthcoming record Fortunes, which is out in December.
Snow & Voices “Maybe Finland” from Lauri Kranz on Vimeo.
Snow & Voices also have a new video for "Maybe Finland". Director Shannyn Sossamon talks about her inspiration below:
Interesting finds in the inbox.
Here's one that's bound to make your heart ache.
Canadian singer-songwriter Drew Smith's "Love Teeth" is a story of love and loss. The animated video, a gorgeous accompaniment to the song, was created by one of his former ESL students. His new album The Secret Languages will be released in 2012. Definitely one to look out for.
Mancunians City Reign are releasing their EP Numbers For Street Names on November 21. The lead single "Making Plans" has a whole lot of old video footage and a sweet, grungy sound.
The kids finally have an official video to their name! "Drum In Your Chest", from mysterious London boy-girl duo BIGKids is wacky yet addictive.
There's something about Christine Leakey's sound that reminds me of 1920s Shanghai. She will be releasing Tapping Trees in a Trinket Box of Treasure in January 2012, an album that took 14 years in the making.
Years ago, the self-taught guitarist suffered an injury that left her unable to play and put a spanner in the works. Despite the unfortunate incident, she managed to bounce back. Here's "Lovely", a song with a snazzy old vibe.
Hailing from Romania, The Mono Jacks are a four-piece band whose sound brings to mind Interpol, Editors and The White Lies. "Woman" is the first single off their forthcoming record Fortunes, which is out in December.
Snow & Voices “Maybe Finland” from Lauri Kranz on Vimeo.
Snow & Voices also have a new video for "Maybe Finland". Director Shannyn Sossamon talks about her inspiration below:
I love Lauri’s voice. When she asked me to make the video for Maybe Finland, I was happy to do it. Ravi Dhar, a friend and cameraman, had been wanting to have fun with slow motion on his Canon - which was actually perfect for Lauri’s voice and the songs atmosphere. We made it one late night at Ravi's house where Lauri was a trooper, having to dance for hours and hours without a clear end in sight. Here it is. Enjoy the video!
Friday, 21 October 2011
Daily Randomness
Let's go back in time:
Lykke Li: "I Follow Rivers"
Is it love, lust or infatuation? Lykke Li goes on a relentless pursuit of a man in this video, running in her bare feet through the snow while the dark tune looms in the background. Amazing song, kick-ass video. I love the part where she shoots an icy, cold glare at the viewer.
Feist: "1234"
Here's the song that sold a million iPods and brought Leslie Feist to the rest of the world.
OK Go: "White Knuckles"
I really dig the music videos from OK Go, and here's one where I pretty much like the song as well.
Foster The People: "Pumped Up Kicks"
Here's my guilty pleasure. 'Nuff said.
Lykke Li: "I Follow Rivers"
Is it love, lust or infatuation? Lykke Li goes on a relentless pursuit of a man in this video, running in her bare feet through the snow while the dark tune looms in the background. Amazing song, kick-ass video. I love the part where she shoots an icy, cold glare at the viewer.
Feist: "1234"
Here's the song that sold a million iPods and brought Leslie Feist to the rest of the world.
OK Go: "White Knuckles"
I really dig the music videos from OK Go, and here's one where I pretty much like the song as well.
Foster The People: "Pumped Up Kicks"
Here's my guilty pleasure. 'Nuff said.
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Labrador's latest signing is a precocious talent from Stockholm, Sweden. Amanda Mair, all of 16, was picked up by the label when they discovered her by chance in 2010. Her second single "Doubt" just popped today, and I am absolutely smitten by the song, and really impressed by her level of maturity. "Doubt" is a smart tune, achingly modern with a dose of girlish charm mixed into the fold.
Her debut single "House", on the other hand, starts off as a piano-driven song before it culminates in an emotive, triumphant pop song. I absolutely can't wait to hear her album.
Download:
Amanda Mair - Doubt
Amanda Mair - House
Anti-folk pioneer Jeffrey Lewis returns with A Turn In The Dream-Songs. On "Cult Boyfriend", the first track off the album, Lewis' wit and dry humour shine through. It's cute to hear the man poke fun of himself.
Download:
Jeffrey Lewis - Cult Boyfriend
Labrador's latest signing is a precocious talent from Stockholm, Sweden. Amanda Mair, all of 16, was picked up by the label when they discovered her by chance in 2010. Her second single "Doubt" just popped today, and I am absolutely smitten by the song, and really impressed by her level of maturity. "Doubt" is a smart tune, achingly modern with a dose of girlish charm mixed into the fold.
Her debut single "House", on the other hand, starts off as a piano-driven song before it culminates in an emotive, triumphant pop song. I absolutely can't wait to hear her album.
Download:
Amanda Mair - Doubt
Amanda Mair - House
Anti-folk pioneer Jeffrey Lewis returns with A Turn In The Dream-Songs. On "Cult Boyfriend", the first track off the album, Lewis' wit and dry humour shine through. It's cute to hear the man poke fun of himself.
Download:
Jeffrey Lewis - Cult Boyfriend
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Interesting finds in the inbox.
Drum In Your Chest from BIGkidsmusic on Vimeo.
New act from London. Helluva catchy sound.
Stream:
BIGkids - Drum In Your Chest
Last winter, Canadian band The Rest were a few weeks away from completing their album Seesaw when a hard disk glitch wiped out their recordings. Luckily for them, they managed to salvage the album a few months down the road. The band is looking forward to releasing Seesaw early 2012, and in the interim they have launched a double A-side that's available for free at Bandcamp until Halloween.
Download:
The Rest - Always On My Mind / The Last Day
The Heavy Dream is Canadian Dave King's latest musical venture. His album Under the Golden Sun is the product of over a year's worth of recording, with help from Pat Sansone (Wilco, The Autumn Defense), Paul Linklater and James Strachan. The 7" single featuring the title track is available for free on Bandcamp until the album is released in October.
Download:
The Heavy Dream - Under The Golden Sun 7"
Interesting finds in the inbox.
Drum In Your Chest from BIGkidsmusic on Vimeo.
New act from London. Helluva catchy sound.
Stream:
BIGkids - Drum In Your Chest
Last winter, Canadian band The Rest were a few weeks away from completing their album Seesaw when a hard disk glitch wiped out their recordings. Luckily for them, they managed to salvage the album a few months down the road. The band is looking forward to releasing Seesaw early 2012, and in the interim they have launched a double A-side that's available for free at Bandcamp until Halloween.
Download:
The Rest - Always On My Mind / The Last Day
The Heavy Dream is Canadian Dave King's latest musical venture. His album Under the Golden Sun is the product of over a year's worth of recording, with help from Pat Sansone (Wilco, The Autumn Defense), Paul Linklater and James Strachan. The 7" single featuring the title track is available for free on Bandcamp until the album is released in October.
Download:
The Heavy Dream - Under The Golden Sun 7"
Monday, 5 September 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Music producer Mark Ronson weds model-actress Josephine de la Baume. Congratulations to the happy couple [link]!
Sinead O'Connor is in desperate need of sex [link].
The eponymous debut from Wild Flag, featuring Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss, Helium's Mary Timony and the Minders' Rebecca Cole is streaming on NPR. Go here to listen to Wild Flag in its entirety.
Music producer Mark Ronson weds model-actress Josephine de la Baume. Congratulations to the happy couple [link]!
Sinead O'Connor is in desperate need of sex [link].
The eponymous debut from Wild Flag, featuring Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss, Helium's Mary Timony and the Minders' Rebecca Cole is streaming on NPR. Go here to listen to Wild Flag in its entirety.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Daily Randomness
Let's go back in time:
This is a new segment in the Daily Randomness series, where I'll post some not-so-new songs that I recently discovered or am listening to again. Just because.
Garish: "Im Ärmel Meiner Linken Hand"
"Im Ärmel Meiner Linken Hand" is one of those lovable happy songs that I can play over and over again. And it has a cute video to boot. Hailing from Austria, Garish is an alternative rock band and this song is taken off their 2007 album, Parade.
Electrelane: "To The East"
I'm really glad female indie rock band Electrelane is returning after a three year hiatus [link]. "To The East" is one of the most mesmerising songs I've ever heard, and is the first single off their 2007 album No Shouts, No Calls.
Silversun Pickups: "Lazy Eye"
Brian Aubert, the singer for Silversun Pickups, has a unique set of pipes. His androgynous vocals are oddly appealing, and when you throw in some distorted guitars, bass and drums, you'll get a beautiful yet intense song in the form of "Lazy Eye". Imperfection never sounded this good.
This is a new segment in the Daily Randomness series, where I'll post some not-so-new songs that I recently discovered or am listening to again. Just because.
Garish: "Im Ärmel Meiner Linken Hand"
"Im Ärmel Meiner Linken Hand" is one of those lovable happy songs that I can play over and over again. And it has a cute video to boot. Hailing from Austria, Garish is an alternative rock band and this song is taken off their 2007 album, Parade.
Electrelane: "To The East"
I'm really glad female indie rock band Electrelane is returning after a three year hiatus [link]. "To The East" is one of the most mesmerising songs I've ever heard, and is the first single off their 2007 album No Shouts, No Calls.
Silversun Pickups: "Lazy Eye"
Brian Aubert, the singer for Silversun Pickups, has a unique set of pipes. His androgynous vocals are oddly appealing, and when you throw in some distorted guitars, bass and drums, you'll get a beautiful yet intense song in the form of "Lazy Eye". Imperfection never sounded this good.
Sunday, 28 August 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Brooklyn indie-rock band Extra Arms just released the video for "Powerlessness", which you can check out above.
The video 'showcases a different side to the band and provides great rewards as they continue to challenge the boundaries of depth and sonic structure'. Their debut album In Parallel drops October 11 via Bibliotec Recordings.
Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars and Sofia Coppola finally wed [link].
The Pallers' debut album The Sea of Memories will be released September 27. "Come Rain, Come Sunshine" is the second single off the album.
Download:
Pallers - Come Rain, Come Sunshine
Reading Festival 2011 playlist from RCRD LBL has songs from Cults, Best Coast, Smith Westerns, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and White Denim. Whee. Go on and download it here.
Brooklyn indie-rock band Extra Arms just released the video for "Powerlessness", which you can check out above.
The video 'showcases a different side to the band and provides great rewards as they continue to challenge the boundaries of depth and sonic structure'. Their debut album In Parallel drops October 11 via Bibliotec Recordings.
Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars and Sofia Coppola finally wed [link].
The Pallers' debut album The Sea of Memories will be released September 27. "Come Rain, Come Sunshine" is the second single off the album.
Download:
Pallers - Come Rain, Come Sunshine
Reading Festival 2011 playlist from RCRD LBL has songs from Cults, Best Coast, Smith Westerns, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and White Denim. Whee. Go on and download it here.
Monday, 8 August 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Word! Lykke Li is coming to Singapore on September 21. Tickets will be priced at $40, $68, $88, $108 & $128 (excluding SISTIC fees). Stay tuned as to when the tickets will go on sale. (Update: Tickets go on sale August 24!)
Download:
Get your Lykke Li songs and remixes here.
In a performance commissioned by Loomstate, Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner (along with Hisham Akira Bharoocha and Ben Vida) led an orchestral ensemble of 41 strings in an originally composed performance celebrating the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. Read about the 41 Strings project and download the individual tracks through The Creators Project page.
Folk duo The Milk Carton Kids' (Kenneth Pattengale & Joey Ryan) first official release Prologue is available for free.
Download:
The Milk Carton Kids - Prologue [ZIP]
Word! Lykke Li is coming to Singapore on September 21. Tickets will be priced at $40, $68, $88, $108 & $128 (excluding SISTIC fees). Stay tuned as to when the tickets will go on sale. (Update: Tickets go on sale August 24!)
Download:
Get your Lykke Li songs and remixes here.
In a performance commissioned by Loomstate, Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner (along with Hisham Akira Bharoocha and Ben Vida) led an orchestral ensemble of 41 strings in an originally composed performance celebrating the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. Read about the 41 Strings project and download the individual tracks through The Creators Project page.
Folk duo The Milk Carton Kids' (Kenneth Pattengale & Joey Ryan) first official release Prologue is available for free.
Download:
The Milk Carton Kids - Prologue [ZIP]
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Lollapalooza celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and SPIN has a free digital download of songs from 14 top Lollapalooza performers. Visit the website and exchange your email for a copy of SPIN Presents Park Life: A Lollapalooza 2011 Mixtape.
Tracklist
1. Foster the People, "Pumped Up Kicks (Hood Internet Remix)"
2. The Chain Gang of 1974, "Undercover"
3. Ratatat, "Party With Children"
4. Lykke Li, "I Follow Rivers"
5. Patrick Stump, "This City"
6. Black Cards, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Fame"
7. Skylar Grey, "Dance Without You (Monsta Mix)"
8. Ximena Sarinana, "Different"
9. Phantogram, "As Far As I Can See"
10. Jay Electronica feat. Jay-Z and The-Dream, "Shiny Suit Theory"
11. Black Lips, "New Direction"
12. Titus Andronicus, "A More Perfect Union"
13. The Mountain Goats, "High Hawk Season"
14. Beirut, "East Harlem"
Pre-order Loney Dear's Hall Music and download the first single "My Heart" for free here.
Rachael Yamagata shares "Starlight" from her upcoming new album.
Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner is on the market again after his split from Alexa Chung [link].
Lollapalooza celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and SPIN has a free digital download of songs from 14 top Lollapalooza performers. Visit the website and exchange your email for a copy of SPIN Presents Park Life: A Lollapalooza 2011 Mixtape.
Tracklist
1. Foster the People, "Pumped Up Kicks (Hood Internet Remix)"
2. The Chain Gang of 1974, "Undercover"
3. Ratatat, "Party With Children"
4. Lykke Li, "I Follow Rivers"
5. Patrick Stump, "This City"
6. Black Cards, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Fame"
7. Skylar Grey, "Dance Without You (Monsta Mix)"
8. Ximena Sarinana, "Different"
9. Phantogram, "As Far As I Can See"
10. Jay Electronica feat. Jay-Z and The-Dream, "Shiny Suit Theory"
11. Black Lips, "New Direction"
12. Titus Andronicus, "A More Perfect Union"
13. The Mountain Goats, "High Hawk Season"
14. Beirut, "East Harlem"
Pre-order Loney Dear's Hall Music and download the first single "My Heart" for free here.
Rachael Yamagata shares "Starlight" from her upcoming new album.
Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner is on the market again after his split from Alexa Chung [link].
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Shortlist for Mercury Prize '2011 Albums of the Year' has been released. 12 albums gunning for the top prize include:
Adele - 21
Anna Calvi - Anna Calvi
Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!
Everything Everything - Man Alive
Ghostpoet - Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam
Gwilym Simcock - Good Days At Schloss Elmau
James Blake - James Blake
Katy B - On A Mission
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins - Diamond Mine
Metronomy - The English Riviera
PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
Tinie Tempah - Disc-Overy
Warpaint return to Singapore for a one-night only show at Powerhouse, St James Power Station on August 2. For $65, you get one free drink plus admission to all the St James Power Station Clubs after the show. Talk about killing 2 birds with one stone -- get your tickets via Sistic.
Download:
Warpaint [MP3]
Fancy some Priscilla Ahn? On August 2, she will play at the Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at $98 via Sistic.
Download:
Priscilla Ahn - When You Grow Up [MP3]
Shortlist for Mercury Prize '2011 Albums of the Year' has been released. 12 albums gunning for the top prize include:
Adele - 21
Anna Calvi - Anna Calvi
Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!
Everything Everything - Man Alive
Ghostpoet - Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam
Gwilym Simcock - Good Days At Schloss Elmau
James Blake - James Blake
Katy B - On A Mission
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins - Diamond Mine
Metronomy - The English Riviera
PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
Tinie Tempah - Disc-Overy
Warpaint return to Singapore for a one-night only show at Powerhouse, St James Power Station on August 2. For $65, you get one free drink plus admission to all the St James Power Station Clubs after the show. Talk about killing 2 birds with one stone -- get your tickets via Sistic.
Download:
Warpaint [MP3]
Fancy some Priscilla Ahn? On August 2, she will play at the Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at $98 via Sistic.
Download:
Priscilla Ahn - When You Grow Up [MP3]
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at some recent and upcoming releases:
Virgin Records finally released the artwork and tracklist for Laura Marling's new album, A Creature I Don't Know. The album is due September 12, so in the interim, do yourself a favour and watch the lovely teaser if you haven't.
Tracklist
1. The Muse
2. I Was Just A Card
3. Don't Ask Me Why
4. Salinas
5. The Beast
6. Night After Night
7. My Friends
8. Rest In The Bed
9. Sophia
10. All My Rage
The album is the follow up to 2010's I Speak Because I Can.
Blonde Redhead offers a collection of remixes of tracks taken from their last album, Penny Sparkle. They will kick off their European tour in August.
Los Angeles-based band Snow & Voices take on The Cure's "Disintegration".
The band covered Red House Painters' "Mistress" in their third album, Anything That Moves (read my review of the album), and the recording inspired many conversations between Lauri Kranz and Jebin Bruni about the different ways a song could be interpreted or reinterpreted. The duo decided to record a series of cover songs and release them one at a time. "Disintegration" is the second installment in their covers project, with the first being Tir Na Nog's "So Freely" (released fall 2010).
Download:
Snow & Voices - Disintegration [MP3]
Virgin Records finally released the artwork and tracklist for Laura Marling's new album, A Creature I Don't Know. The album is due September 12, so in the interim, do yourself a favour and watch the lovely teaser if you haven't.
Tracklist
1. The Muse
2. I Was Just A Card
3. Don't Ask Me Why
4. Salinas
5. The Beast
6. Night After Night
7. My Friends
8. Rest In The Bed
9. Sophia
10. All My Rage
The album is the follow up to 2010's I Speak Because I Can.
Blonde Redhead offers a collection of remixes of tracks taken from their last album, Penny Sparkle. They will kick off their European tour in August.
Los Angeles-based band Snow & Voices take on The Cure's "Disintegration".
The band covered Red House Painters' "Mistress" in their third album, Anything That Moves (read my review of the album), and the recording inspired many conversations between Lauri Kranz and Jebin Bruni about the different ways a song could be interpreted or reinterpreted. The duo decided to record a series of cover songs and release them one at a time. "Disintegration" is the second installment in their covers project, with the first being Tir Na Nog's "So Freely" (released fall 2010).
Download:
Snow & Voices - Disintegration [MP3]
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
Back after an extended hiatus.
My favourite indie music festival Baybeats is back in town again! From August 19 to 21, catch local and foreign bands like Caracal, Moscow Olympics and Reza Salleh in action at the Esplanade.
Coincidentally, government-sanctioned event SingaPop! - 50 years of pop music in Singapore will be held at the Promontory @ Marina Bay on August 20. Conceptualised by Dick Lee, this concert is held in conjunction with Economic Development Board's (EDB) 50th anniversary. 5,000 free tickets to be given away through balloting (à la NDP and HDB style). Strictly for fans of Dick Lee, Taufik Batisah, Douglas Oliverio and John Molina only.
Back after an extended hiatus.
My favourite indie music festival Baybeats is back in town again! From August 19 to 21, catch local and foreign bands like Caracal, Moscow Olympics and Reza Salleh in action at the Esplanade.
Coincidentally, government-sanctioned event SingaPop! - 50 years of pop music in Singapore will be held at the Promontory @ Marina Bay on August 20. Conceptualised by Dick Lee, this concert is held in conjunction with Economic Development Board's (EDB) 50th anniversary. 5,000 free tickets to be given away through balloting (à la NDP and HDB style). Strictly for fans of Dick Lee, Taufik Batisah, Douglas Oliverio and John Molina only.
Monday, 16 August 2010
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
NYC's Vampire Weekend grace our sunny shores on October 26, all thanks to the lovely people at Greenhorn Productions. If you want a taste of 'Upper West Side Soweto', don't forget to get your tickets via Sistic. Tickets are at $68, $88, $108, $128 & $148 (excluding Sistic fees). Public booking will be launched on August 28, but as always, you can get priority booking if you are a fan of Greenhorn's on Facebook.
Yeasayer's video for "Madder Red" is out, and Guardian has got the exclusive scoop. Helmed by Andreas Nilsson (The Knife, Fever Ray, MGMT), the video features American actress Kristen Bell and a blob of some disfigured being that passes off as her pet. Bizarre, but the actors make it extremely believable.
Read about the director's inspiration behind the video [link].
NYC's Vampire Weekend grace our sunny shores on October 26, all thanks to the lovely people at Greenhorn Productions. If you want a taste of 'Upper West Side Soweto', don't forget to get your tickets via Sistic. Tickets are at $68, $88, $108, $128 & $148 (excluding Sistic fees). Public booking will be launched on August 28, but as always, you can get priority booking if you are a fan of Greenhorn's on Facebook.
Yeasayer's video for "Madder Red" is out, and Guardian has got the exclusive scoop. Helmed by Andreas Nilsson (The Knife, Fever Ray, MGMT), the video features American actress Kristen Bell and a blob of some disfigured being that passes off as her pet. Bizarre, but the actors make it extremely believable.
Read about the director's inspiration behind the video [link].
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
High Violet, the new studio album from The National, is out this week.
Download:
The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio [buy High Violet]
Lookie at who's on the The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack [link]!
A Song called "XXXO", and now we hear that M.I.A.'s New Album Is Called /\/\/\Y/\ [link]?
High Violet, the new studio album from The National, is out this week.
Download:
The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio [buy High Violet]
Lookie at who's on the The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack [link]!
A Song called "XXXO", and now we hear that M.I.A.'s New Album Is Called /\/\/\Y/\ [link]?
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.
Sunday, 20 December 2009
Daily Randomness
A look at who's coming to town:
Word's out: St Jerome's Laneway Festival will not be coming to Singapore next year. However, thanks to Chugg Entertainment, you can still catch headliners Florence and The Machine and Echo & the Bunnymen in action.
Along with The xx, Flo performs February 7 at the Esplanade. The Bunnymen's show is on February 9. Additional details will be released soon.
Download:
Florence and The Machine - You've Got the Love (The xx Remix)
Imogen Heap will be in town on March 29 for a one night only show at the Esplanade. Tickets are at $68, $88, $108, $128 and $148. Limited student tickets at $48 are also available.
Download:
Imogen Heap - Can't Take It In
Tickets have already gone on sale for next year's installment of the Mosaic Music Festival. The Kings of Convenience are back, and the likes of 65daysofstatic, The Go! Team and St. Vincent are coming [link].
Download:
Kings of Convenience - Mrs. Cold [buy Declaration of Dependence]
Get your fix of chinese indie music at the Huayi Festival 2010 [link].
Word's out: St Jerome's Laneway Festival will not be coming to Singapore next year. However, thanks to Chugg Entertainment, you can still catch headliners Florence and The Machine and Echo & the Bunnymen in action.
Along with The xx, Flo performs February 7 at the Esplanade. The Bunnymen's show is on February 9. Additional details will be released soon.
Download:
Florence and The Machine - You've Got the Love (The xx Remix)
Imogen Heap will be in town on March 29 for a one night only show at the Esplanade. Tickets are at $68, $88, $108, $128 and $148. Limited student tickets at $48 are also available.
Download:
Imogen Heap - Can't Take It In
Tickets have already gone on sale for next year's installment of the Mosaic Music Festival. The Kings of Convenience are back, and the likes of 65daysofstatic, The Go! Team and St. Vincent are coming [link].
Download:
Kings of Convenience - Mrs. Cold [buy Declaration of Dependence]
Get your fix of chinese indie music at the Huayi Festival 2010 [link].
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Daily Randomness
A look at who's coming to town:
English pop-punk heroes Buzzcocks, who have influenced latter day bands such as Green Day, Nirvana, The Libertines, The Strokes and The Offspring, will be making a stopover in Singapore this Friday [link]. For a chance to see them in the flesh, head down to Zirca on November 27.
LA based Australian singer-songwriter Lenka will also perform at Zirca on December 17. Fans can expect a 60-minute set which promises to be both a visual and aural feast. Tickets at $45 each are available via Sistic.
English pop-punk heroes Buzzcocks, who have influenced latter day bands such as Green Day, Nirvana, The Libertines, The Strokes and The Offspring, will be making a stopover in Singapore this Friday [link]. For a chance to see them in the flesh, head down to Zirca on November 27.
LA based Australian singer-songwriter Lenka will also perform at Zirca on December 17. Fans can expect a 60-minute set which promises to be both a visual and aural feast. Tickets at $45 each are available via Sistic.
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Daily Randomness
A look at what's happening right now:
As mentioned earlier, both Cat Power and Andrew Bird are coming to Singapore in January 2010. Tickets to both events will be available on the 12th of November.
There are limited concessions for students and NSFs. Mosaic Friend Specials also apply. Refer to the Esplanade website for additional details.
Download:
Cat Power - Troubled Waters
Tickets for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's upcoming Singapore gig will also go on sale on the 12th of November. Check out Greenhorn Productions' Facebook page for an early bird special.
Ellie Goulding is heating up the airwaves with "Under The Sheets", a spiffy pop tune that's gotten everybody into a tizzy. Want this track? Get it, get it, get it.
As mentioned earlier, both Cat Power and Andrew Bird are coming to Singapore in January 2010. Tickets to both events will be available on the 12th of November.
Cat Power
13 Jan 2010, Wed, 9pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$40, $60, $80
Andrew Bird
26 Jan 2010, Tue, 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$40, $60
There are limited concessions for students and NSFs. Mosaic Friend Specials also apply. Refer to the Esplanade website for additional details.
Download:
Cat Power - Troubled Waters
Tickets for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's upcoming Singapore gig will also go on sale on the 12th of November. Check out Greenhorn Productions' Facebook page for an early bird special.
Ellie Goulding is heating up the airwaves with "Under The Sheets", a spiffy pop tune that's gotten everybody into a tizzy. Want this track? Get it, get it, get it.
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