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.
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Friday, 18 November 2011
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Little Boots: "Shake"
Sorry for the intermittent updates as I've been overworking myself lately, but I absolutely had to share this new song from Little Boots. Produced by James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco fame, "Shake" is the lead single from Victoria Hesketh's as-yet-untitled new album. This booming, thumping house-pop number sure is a great contender for anthem of the year. We ain't seeing any sophomore slump here.
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.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Guest Post: Lauri Kranz of Snow & Voices
This is a guest post by Lauri Kranz of Snow & Voices, the dreamy LA-based duo who released their third album Anything That Moves in 2010.
Lauri talks about the song that has inspired her the most. In her own words: "It’s just one song but, a killer."
"Famous Blue Raincoat"
By Leonard Cohen
This is not going to be perfect. It is difficult to put into words sometimes the things that hit us the hardest, unless you are Leonard Cohen. "Famous Blue Raincoat" is one of my favorite songs of all time, a song to break your heart by. Leonard Cohen’s voice is darkly beautiful. His words expose the foibles of us all, turning our mistakes and blunders into a great symphony. I heard this song again after a long absence while driving in Los Angeles on one of the few rainy days that we have here. I heard the opening chords and pulled the car over up high on Mulholland. I wanted no distractions. I was in the hands of a master. There is a great comfort in existing in this other world, even if for just five minutes and seven seconds.
I urge you to listen. Try shutting the lights down and lie very still. Put this song on the speakers and see if it doesn’t fill a space inside of you.
Someone told me recently that no one in their twenties even knows this song exists. I hope they are wrong. I needed this song when I was twenty just as much as I need it now. I take it with me wherever I go.
-Lauri Kranz
Snow & Voices
Lauri talks about the song that has inspired her the most. In her own words: "It’s just one song but, a killer."
"Famous Blue Raincoat"
By Leonard Cohen
This is not going to be perfect. It is difficult to put into words sometimes the things that hit us the hardest, unless you are Leonard Cohen. "Famous Blue Raincoat" is one of my favorite songs of all time, a song to break your heart by. Leonard Cohen’s voice is darkly beautiful. His words expose the foibles of us all, turning our mistakes and blunders into a great symphony. I heard this song again after a long absence while driving in Los Angeles on one of the few rainy days that we have here. I heard the opening chords and pulled the car over up high on Mulholland. I wanted no distractions. I was in the hands of a master. There is a great comfort in existing in this other world, even if for just five minutes and seven seconds.
I urge you to listen. Try shutting the lights down and lie very still. Put this song on the speakers and see if it doesn’t fill a space inside of you.
Someone told me recently that no one in their twenties even knows this song exists. I hope they are wrong. I needed this song when I was twenty just as much as I need it now. I take it with me wherever I go.
-Lauri Kranz
Snow & Voices
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Florence and The Machine: "Shake It Out" Video
I love nothing better than watching Florence Welch dance. So it's great to see the epic new video for "Shake It Out" in all its Technicolor glory. "Shake It Out" is the first single off Florence and the Machine's new album Ceremonials, which will be released in the UK at the end of October.
Here's the very brilliant "What The Water Gave Me" for comparison.
Sunday, 18 September 2011
Arctic Monkeys: "Suck It and See" Video (NSFW)
Arctic Monkeys just dished out a naughty video for "Suck It and See", the title track off their latest album. The Sheffield band's very own drummer Matt Helders features in this one, where he gets it on with a young lass.
The single will be released on 7" and MP3 digital download at the end of October, and will be backed by their new song "Evil Twin".
Friday, 9 September 2011
Video: Marina And The Diamonds - Radioactive [Chuckie Remix]
Here's the Chuckie Remix of "Radioactive", the new single from Marina And The Diamonds. I can't decide if I like this or the original better.
Friday, 2 September 2011
Edda Magnason
The Swedes have a knack for making great music. Swedish/Icelandic singer-songwriter Edda Magnason is one of their latest exports, a talented young woman who's going to charm the pants off you with her brand of orchestral pixie pop.
Check out "Blondie" to see what I mean. "Blondie" is taken off her soon-to-be-released second album Goods.
Edda Magnason - Blondie from Adrian Recordings on Vimeo.
Download:
Edda Magnason - Blondie [buy Goods]
Check out "Blondie" to see what I mean. "Blondie" is taken off her soon-to-be-released second album Goods.
Edda Magnason - Blondie from Adrian Recordings on Vimeo.
Download:
Edda Magnason - Blondie [buy Goods]
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Anothers Blood
I'm thrilled to share a little gem with you today: Here's a brand new London band called Anothers Blood, a band 'born out of an aspiration to create pop songs' and a 'desire to create something timeless'.
I love the intimate setting and dreamy sounds on "Lost Communication":
The song will be available as a free download from the band's website for 24 hours on October 3.
I love the intimate setting and dreamy sounds on "Lost Communication":
The song will be available as a free download from the band's website for 24 hours on October 3.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Charlotte Gainsbourg: "Terrible Angels" Video
This clip for English-French chanteuse Charlotte Gainsbourg's "Terrible Angels" is absolutely stunning as it is incredulous. We follow Charlotte as she walks through town and ends up dancing with -- wait for it -- clones of herself in a carpark.
If this electro-rock number is anything to go by, the upcoming Terrible Angels EP will sound markedly different from her older material, including 2010's critically-lauded IRM. Exciting times lie ahead.
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.
Friday, 26 August 2011
St. Vincent: "Cruel" Video
Ooh, evil.
St. Vincent embraces the dark side with "Cruel", one of the cuts off her upcoming third album Strange Mercy. The new album is set for a September 13 release.
Annie Clark talks about the making of the video over at The Huffington Post.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Florence and the Machine: "What The Water Gave Me" Video
The blogosphere is abuzz today with the release of Florence and the Machine's "What The Water Gave Me", one of the tracks off her as-yet-untitled new album, which is due in November this year. I am stoked!
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Marina And The Diamonds: "Radioactive" Video
After tempting us with Part 1: Fear And Loathing, Marina And The Diamonds return this week with Part 2: Radioactive. Here's the video, fresh off the stove.
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Bon Iver: "Holocene" Video
Bon Iver's "Holocene" premiered on National Geographic just 2 days ago. Directed by Nabil Elderkin and filmed entirely in Iceland, we see the young protagonist weaving his way through the gorgeous landscape while Justin Vernon croons softly in the background. Just one word: Stunning.
Friday, 19 August 2011
Rachael Yamagata: "Starlight" Video
Regular readers of this blog (yes, all 2 of you) will know that I'm a big fan of the very talented Rachael Yamagata. She's returning October 11 with Chesapeake, her third LP after 2008's Elephants...Teeth Sinking into Heart. The video for the lead single "Starlight" was released today. Interspersed with grainy video footage of people (at weddings for instance), objects and nature, the grungy rock number has an old-school vibe to it.
Chesapeake is self-released on Rachael Yamagata's own Frankenfish Records. She is also working with PledgeMusic, the leading direct-to-fan site for musicians, to help fund her new record. Pledgers enjoy online exclusives, such as a digital download of the new album before its official release.
Download:
Rachael Yamagata - Starlight [MP3]
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Willy Moon: "I Wanna Be Your Man" Video
Don't we all just love a dandy little video? Here's one from Willy Moon, a fresh-faced Kiwi who just unveiled his debut single, "I Wanna Be Your Man". The press have called him 'Bo Diddley remixed by Swizz Beats', but I think Willy has created a sound that's uniquely his own.
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Marina And The Diamonds: "Fear And Loathing" Video
Marina And The Diamonds just put out a new track called "Fear And Loathing". Here's what she has to say about her upcoming release (via YouTube):
ELECTRA HEART: THE START
"Fear And Loathing"
"Electra Heart" embodies the lies, illusions and death of an American Dream.
"Part 1" is called "Fear And Loathing". This includes a preview of an album track, under same title.
"Part 2" will be posted on this same page next Monday at 4pm.
Nice to be back,
Love,
Marina
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