March 2012
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LIVE: Adam Barnes "Come Undone"
Currently on tour in America, check out this stunning acoustic version of “Come Undone” from Adam Barnes’ debut album Blisters, out on iTunes now.
Adam Barnes: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Bandcamp
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VIDEO: Hoodie Allen "No Interruptions"
Hoodie is getting us all excited for his debut commercial release All American on April 10th. Here’s the video for brand new track “No Interruptions” that should wet everyone’s appetite for the up coming release. And then there’s the 22 date All American tour, big things are happening in the Hoodie camp, get involved and grab “No Interruptions” over in...
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Remix Baby: Lana Del Rey "Blue Jeans (Cruelty...
Back in January I interviewed Seasfire and they mentioned a great Lana Del Rey remix by Cruelty that I should check out. Because of various things it has been unavailable until now so here it is. Not only that, I also have for you Cruelty’s remix of Seasfire’s amazing “Falling”. It’s a double whammy just because I’m really good to you.
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The Neighbourhood: "Sweater Weather"
Another one of those bands coming out that no one really knows too much about just that what they’re doing is very good. The Neighbourhood are from California and “Sweater Weather” is a beautiful mix of indie pop with hip hop inflections. Summer’s coming, here’s the other side to it. (“Female Robbery” is definitely worth checking out on their soundcloud...
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Theophilus London: "Take It Off (Dim The Lights)...
Here’s something new from Theophilus London who took my summer by storm last year with his Lovers Holiday EP including “Why Even Try” and “Flying Overseas”. On the latter London collaborated with Devonte Hynes of Blood Orange and on this new track “Take It Off (Dim The Lights)” he’s done it again from upcoming release Rose Island. It’s got...
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disCOVER: The Rosebuds "Push It/Road To Nowhere"...
I love Talking Heads and The Rosebuds had one of my favourite songs of last year with “Woods” so obviously I love this cover of “Road To Nowhere”. The cover is taken from a project called Covers that also includes one of Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It”.
<a href=”http://therosebuds.bandcamp.com/album/covers”...
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Take Me Back: Cameo "Candy"
“This stuff is starting now…”
Turn this up loud and get on down with your bad self, just for five minutes, you deserve it.
AND it’s got a freaking sax solo.
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Ludovin: "If I Die Before You"
Last week I posted up a track from the Community soundtrack “Greendale Is Where I Belong” by the show’s composer Ludwig Goransson. He’s the guy that also co-produced Childish Gambino’salbum Camp and some from his other mixtapes. Now Ludwig is stepping into the limelight as Ludovin along with his How To Find A Party EP featuring none other than Childish himself.
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LIVE: Kimbra "Settle Down (Spotify Sessions @...
Well damn, actually a little blown away by this. You already know Kimbra from her feature on Gotye’s massive “Somebody That I Used To Know”, after this you’ll know her in her own right. New Zealander Kimbra is all kinds of awesome exemplified by this live session that she did for Spotify at SXSW this year. Just using some loops and pedals she completely constructs...
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Sigur Ros: "Ekki Múkk"
Earlier today it was announced that Sigur Ros would be releasing a brand new album on May 28, Valtari, and this is the first track released from it “Ekki Múkk”. As always when its Sigur Ros it is rather beautiful.
Sigur Ros: Website…Tour…Store
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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: "Man On...
Just in time for summer, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros have released the tracklisting for their upcoming album Here which is due May 29. Around the time of SXSW, a new track from the album began to float around and here it is “Man on Fire”. If you liked what group did before you will not be disappointed and there’s even a digeridoo in there, so you know, something for...
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INTERVIEW: Lady Danville
Ever since I heard Lady Danville’s “Operating” I’ve been hooked on the Los Angeles based band. Their indie pop sound has become so firmly embedded in my head this past week I had to chat to these guys to find out where it all started and what’s next for these lovely boys.
So I did and here it all is.
How did you all meet and get started?
We first met in...
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Arcade Fire: "Abraham's Daughter"
So this past week I’ve got a little obsessed with The Hunger Games. I wanted to finish the first book before I saw the film (which I saw last night) and now I’m onto the third. A few weeks ago amidst all the hype surrounding the upcoming film the detail of the official soundtrack was announced with artists such as Taylor Swift, Neko Case, The Civil Wars, The Decemberists Kid Cudi and...
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Take Me Back: Gnarls Barkley "Crazy"
I remember when, I remember when I lost my mind…there was something so pleasant about that place
This was everywhere when it came out and maybe that’s why you don’t really hear it that much anymore but man was this track big. Cee-Lo has gone to have a major mainstreams solo career and producer Dangermouse is still exploring the boundaries of music, but their collaboration...
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disCOVER: Young The Giant "Ignition [Remix] (R...
Young The Giant covers “Ignition (Remix)”
Remember back in 2004 when all you heard at parties and pretty much everywhere was R Kelly’s monster hit “Ignition (Remix)”…did we ever hear the non-remixed original or has that become one of life’s unsolved mysteries?
Anyway, The A.V. Club’s Undercover 2012 sessions are back. This is where they take 25 songs that...
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VIDEO: Rizzle Kicks "Traveller's Chant"
Need a track for summer? Try this. Rizzle Kicks are following on from their massive singles “Down With The Trumpets” and “Mama Do The Hump” with this chilled summer track “Traveller’s Chant”. Flying the flag for British Hip Hop, Rizzle Kicks are doing it with this and I just love this lazy and hazy beat. “Traveller’s Chant” is from the...
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Plan B: "ill Manors"
There’s no such thing as broken Britain, We’re just bloody broke in Britain
I’ll always remember Plan B for his sample of Prodigy’s “You’re Know Good To Me” and it’s stop animation video. Plan B got major mainstream success with a different, more soulful, Mark Ronson-esque sound but underneath the suits and horns is a storyteller. “ill...
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LIVE: Jay-Z "Beach Chair" (Amex Sync SXSW Show)
This is one of my favourite moments from the Jay-Z SXSW set.
I feel like this song is underrated. There a lot of tracks that are synonymous with Young Hov and “Beach Chair” is not one of them. Jay Z’s coming out of retirement album Kingdom Come didn’t match the classic standard of The Black Album however it was a solid record that had some absolute gems on there,...
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Jonathan Seet: "Precious Things"
I literally just caught ten seconds of the end of an episode of the Canadian TV show Flashpoint and this song was playing. “Precious Things” is one of those songs that gets under your skin instantly, well at least it did with me. It kind of reminds me of The Eels with the way the voice contrasts with the beauty of the song. Anyway, here’s Jonathan Seet and “Precious...
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Kyle Andrews: "Sushi"
Ready for some unapologetic electro pop? Good, cause here’s Kyle Andrews and “Sushi”. High powered and happy go lucky, “Sushi” is perfect for putting a smile on faces and getting people on their feet. Andrews is a singer/songwriter from Chicago and “Sushi” is from 2009 but Andrews has a new album out right now Robot Learn Love which you can stream here....
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disCOVER: Emily Elbert "Crazy (Patsy Cline/Willie...
A quiet Friday night has turned into the night when I discovered an outstanding singer songwriter Emily Elbert. She released her debut album when she was 18 in 2006 and has one of the loveliest voices I’ve come across in a while. I’m a big fan of Patsy Cline (“Walking After Midnight” being my favourite) and Elbert does her most famous song, “Crazy” so much...
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Take Me Back: Talking Heads "Road To Nowhere"
Talking Heads. That is all.
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disCOVER: Mr & Mrs Fox "Midnight City/Don't You...
As much as I love this cover I would love to hear what the originals would sound like together…
Anyway, here are Mr & Mrs Fox covering M83’s “Midnight City” and the 80s classic from Simple Minds “Don’t You Forget About Me”. It is a great cover and a great mash up that works, no bones about it. It is a B-Side for their current single “Glass...
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LIVE: The Ridges "Jackson Pollack (CXCW Session)"
If like me you’re not at SXSW right now and getting mighty jealous, fear not because we have this year’s Couch by Couch West. CXCW is the slacker’s alternative to SXSW, where bands and artists send in videos of them jamming on a couch and all you have to do is sit back and enjoy them. Who needs SXSW right?
Here are The Ridges performing “Jackson Pollack” and if you...
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Remix Baby: Seasfire "Falling (Roxanne Roll...
It’s been a little quiet recently on the SEASFIRE front after their Maida Vale session for the BBC but I am assured that new things are on the way! To tide us all over, here is a remix of their brilliant track “Falling” by DJ Roxanne Roll that turns the dark lo fi track into a bit of a 80s gem. Loving this.
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Remix Baby: Summer Camp "Losing My Mind (St....
The new single from Summer Camp “Losing My Mind” is being released with some extra special content including remixes and acoustic versions. Here’s the magnificent St. Etienne’s take on “Losing My Mind”, adding some dark synths here and there and some lovely 90s piano towards the end. It’s a good un.
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VIDEO: Lady Danville "Better Side"
I only just found out about Lady Danville through their brilliant indie pop song “Operating”. Now here they are back again so soon with their latest offering “Better Side”. Another slice of indie pop greatness with a video that is all about having fun no matter how old you are.
Lady Danville: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Store
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Fixers: "Iron Deer Dream"
Its always nice to see a band do good from where you’re from and Oxford’s Fixers have done just that. Citing their influences as The Beach Boys and Cocteau Twins, Fixers are trying on the psychedelic/experimental sound and wearing it well. “Iron Deer Dream” is from their upcoming EP and out now, available here. They’re supporting my other favourites Summer Camp at...
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Mash Ups: Tumblewoof "Major"
It’s been a while since I’ve been really thrown back by a mash up, it just happened with Tumblewoof. Throwing in a Death Cab for Cutie track under “Throw Some D’s” is inspired, taking Thievery Corporation underneath Missy’s “Get Ur Freak On” is something else and I’m only onto the second track. If you’re kind of bored by mash ups, try...
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LIVE: Jay-Z at SXSW (Full Video Stream)
Last night I stayed up to watch Hov’s show at SXSW but the stream didn’t work. Mighty frustrated I went to bed and the first thing I did when I woke up was to find a video of the stream. I did, I watched, I loved. Jay-Z never disappoints and never fails to get the crowd hype. Opening with “What More Can I Say” and ending with “Encore”, Jay-Z fitted in between...
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Ludwig Goransson: "Greendale Is Where I Belong...
#SixSeasonsAndAMovie
This Thursday NBC’s Community will be finally back on the screens. In celebration here is a stupidly sweet song from the show “Greendale Is Where I Belong” composed by Community’s music composer Ludwig Goransson (who also produces Childish Gambino, you know Troy from Community)
Remember to watch Community Thursday 8pm on NBC. #Sixseasonsandamovie
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Lady Danville: "Operating"
Another one from Sunset in the Rearview’s “we are the universe” mixtape which is awesome. Lady Danville’s “Operating” is indie pop at its best with a big drums, singalong choruses and a great sound. “Operating” is from their EP of the same name, available on iTunes. If you like Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service and that kind of thing, try...
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Charli XCX: "Stay Away"
Last week I downloaded a great mixtape over at Sunset In The Rearview as part of their tape tuesday feature. Called “we are the universe” it is a well put together mixtape so go grab that. From it there was a whole host of tracks that I want to, and probably will, post up. First here is Charli XCX with “Stay Away”. A dark ominous track that sounds awesome and backs up all...
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Mystery Jets: "Someone Purer"
There’s a small part of me that wishes for the 80s infused Mystery Jets from 2008, “Two Doors Down” was an absolute perfect pop song. It’s a very small part though because the Mystery Jets new song “Someone Purer” is just pure joyful indie. From the upcoming album “Radlands” (out 30th April) which was largely recorded in Texas, “Someone...
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The Temper Trap: "Rabbit Hole"
Finally, its been a while since their debut Conditions but The Temper Trap have just released the first song “Rabbit Hole” from their new album The Temper Trap. Starting off slow it drops into The Temper Trap territory with big guitars, drums and that voice. I cannot wait for this.
The Temper Trap: Website…Facebook…Twitter
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Beach House: "Myth"
I have a lot of Beach House on my mind today. “Take Care” was used on last night’s episode of FOX’s “The New Girl” and I loved it. Then today a new track was posted by the band “Myth” that is apparently from their new album Bloom due out May 15.
It’s been a Beach House morning.
Beach House: Website…Facebook…Twitter…Buy
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Take Me Back: The Beach Boys "In My Room"
For some reason I have this in my head this morning and there is no getting it out. Why would I want to?
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AlunaGeorge: "You Know You Like It"
I originally intended to post up this remix of Lana Del Rey’s “Born To Die” by AlunaGeorge. To get some background on AlunaGeorge I clicked on the website and found something wonderful, the original stuff “You Know You Like It”. Late night synthy goodness that will melt your face off. Smooth as silk, this is something good. “You Know You Like It” is out...
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WAGES: "South China Sea"
Dreamy indie pop care of WAGES for you today/tonight/tomorrow where ever you may be. “South China Sea” is a beautiful and simple track with a warming vocal. It’s hard to pin point a comparison to these guys, maybe its because its late so you should probably just listen to it. Go on, just listen.
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Remix Baby: Lykke Li "I Follow Rivers (The...
Oh hello there lovely remix of Lykke Li’s “I Follow Rivers” by The Magician. It may have been around for a while but it still sounds lovely today, will do tomorrow and probably next week.
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DJ Fresh: "Hot Right Now feat. Rita Ora"
Jay-Z’s latest signing to Roc Nation, Rita Ora is set to be on everybody’s lips this year and she’s set the year off right with this absolute riot of a track with DJ Fresh “Hot Right Now”. When that beat drops, oh my. Check out Rita Ora’s cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”.
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disCOVER: The Dolls "Rumour Has It (Adele Cover)"
Take 4 harmonising girls, a cake spatula, a hob, some metal spoons and a cheese grater, mix them all together and you’ll have a very unique cover of Adele’s “Rumour Has It”.
The Dolls: Facebook…Twitter…Youtube
St. Lucia: "Closer Than This"
This an EP made for summer. I’ve been loving St. Lucia since I first heard “The Old House Is Gone” and today you can stream their upcoming EP over here through Noisey.com. Seriously, Summer better hurry up already , I need to roll down the windows and pump this out loud. Here’s another taster of the Ep “Closer Than This” which just keeps up the consistency of...
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LIVE: The Naked and Famous "Young Blood...
As always Daytrotter have given us another amazing session, this time from New Zealander’s The Naked and Famous. The highlight of the session for me is “Young Blood”, I can’t help but get chills when I hear that intro and live it sound even more, dare I say it, magical. This alone is well worth the $2 a month subscription fee for Daytrotter so sign up. To check out the...
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Emil & Friends: "Crystal Ball"
Emil & Friends came to my attention with their brilliant cover of M83’s “Midnight City”. They took that track and made it completely their own and now here’s “Crystal Ball” which is all theirs, Crystal and Ball included. If you’re a fan of upbeat synth pop like what you hear from Friendly Fires, Foster The People, Cut Copy, Miami Horror such, you...
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One Room: "Believe"
One Room is another one of those artists coming out shrouded in a tonne of mystery. If you dig the lo-fi atmospheric dark tones of The Weeknd then One Room is worth a listen. Its got those eerie choruses, tight production and on point verses. Another part of the Heavy Roc Family, One Room are mixing things up.
One Room: Tumblr...Twitter…Soundcloud…Vimeo
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What Was Liked Last Month: January/February
I haven’t done one of these in a while but thought I probably should get back into it. Also, how is it March already, anyone else a little surprised how that crept up on us? A little sneaky, I think.
Anyone, let’s do this. Here is what I liked, and thought you’d probably like, in January/February. Huzzah!
First off the bat, you should probably check out ITYLTS Best of 2011...
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Ben Howard: "The Wolves"
I’m going to put up my hands right now and admit that I scribbled down Ben Howard “The Wolves” on a piece of paper way back in August, forgot all about it, and am only now posting it up. Talk about locking the stable door after the horse as bolted. Ben Howard is another male folksy singer songwriters like James Vinvent McMorrow, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Adam Barnes and maybe...
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Cocteau Twins: "Cherry Coloured Funk"
Been listening to The Weeknd today and it made me want to go watch the mesmerising yet slightly disturbing video for “The Knowing”. Then I saw a link to the track that “The Knowing” samples, “Cherry Coloured Funk” by Cocteau Twins. It starts with that amazing opening that always gets me excited at the beginning of “The Knowing” and carries on a...
New Comment Boxes.
HELLO THERE! I have just added a brand spanking new feature from disqus.com that means now you guys out there reading the blog can comment on the posts!
If you’re coming to the blog from one of my tweets or from FB all you have to do is scroll down to the bottom and there’s a shiny new box for you to spill you beans in. If you’re heading to the main page and you want to...
