BBC Sound of 2010 longlist

While everyone's busy doling out their best-of 2009 lists, BBC has just revealed a teaser for the forthcoming year -- the longlist for BBC's Sound of 2010. The annual poll showcases 15 of the supposedly hottest musical acts each year. Cherry-picked by 165 UK-based tastemakers, these 15 acts are set to make waves in 2010. And by that I mean they are going to sell more records than their counterparts.

It is great to see Ellie Goulding and Marina and the Diamonds make the cut since I've heard so much from them this year. As expected, Owl City is on it but I'm not a fan of his (read: cheesy lyrics). There's Gold Panda and Two Door Cinema Club though I'm not really acquainted with their music as of yet. Guess I will be hearing a lot more from them in '10.

BBC Sound of 2010 longlist [link]
Daisy Dares You
Delphic
Devlin
The Drums
Everything Everything
Giggs
Gold Panda
Ellie Goulding
Hurts
Joy Orbison
Marina and the Diamonds
Owl City
Rox
Stornoway
Two Door Cinema Club

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Some Gold Panda for you:

Florence and the Machine: "Drumming Song" Video

Florence + The Machine - Drumming Song

Florence and The Machine | MySpace Music Videos

I know I am a little late to the game since "Drumming Song" was released as the fourth single to Florence and the Machine's critically lauded Lungs earlier in September. But for the benefit of those who have been living under a rock somewhere (and have no idea what they are missing out), please, do yourself a favour and watch this video. "Drumming Song" is gorgeous and intense, and I am obscenely jealous of Ms. Welch's legs that seem to go on for miles.

Download:
Florence and the Machine - Drumming Song [MOV video]

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Live! In Singapore

Oh my fucking god! Greenhorn Productions have done it again. They are bringing in the YYYs! That's on 12 January 2010 to be exact, at the Esplanade. Tickets are at $68, $88, $108, $128 and $148.

Cat Power and Andrew Bird have a date with Singapore

© Steve Gullick

© Cameron Wittig

Hallelujah! American singer-songwriters Cat Power (née Chan Marshall) and Andrew Bird will be performing next year in Singapore on January 13 and 26 respectively as part of the Esplanade's Mosaic Series.

Download:
Cat Power - Metal Heart [buy Jukebox]
Andrew Bird - Oh No [buy Noble Beast]

Death Cab for Cutie: "Meet Me On The Equinox" Video + New Moon Soundtrack

Meet Me on the Equinox

Death Cab for Cutie | MySpace Video

I said it once before, but i'll say it again: I'm not really into the Twilight series (though I must admit RPattz makes me feel weak at the knees sometimes), but I'm keenly anticipating the release of the New Moon Soundtrack. Yes, the latest, shiniest, second film in the Twilight saga continues to make tweens go gaga (hey, it rhymes)! And this time the soundtrack is packed with a fair share of indie names, so let's not be surprised if you see 13-year-olds screaming their love for Bon Iver in future.

In addition, resident favourite Death Cab's video for "Meet Me On The Equinox" has premiered on MTV. You can watch the video above.

New Moon Soundtrack Tracklist
1. Death Cab for Cutie - "Meet Me On The Equinox"
2. Band of Skulls - "Friends"
3. Thom Yorke - "Hearing Damage"
4. Lykke Li - "Possibility"
5. The Killers - "A White Demon Love Song"
6. Anya Marina - "Satellite Heart"
7. Muse - "I Belong To You ('New Moon' Remix)"
8. Bon Iver & St. Vincent - "Roslyn"
9. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - "Done All Wrong"
10. Hurricane Bells - "Monsters"
11. Sea Wolf - "The Violet Hour"
12. OK Go - "Shooting the Moon"
13. Grizzly Bear - "Slow Life"
14. Editors - "No Sound But the Wind"
15. Alexandre Desplat - "New Moon (The Meadow)"

The New Moon Soundtrack will be available on October 20.