April 2012
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Ourlives: "We Lost The Race"
Iceland has a way of making really beautiful indie tinged melancholic pop. Maybe its the long dark winters and finding a way to see the light at the end of it. Whatever it is, it works. It worked for Sigur Ros and it works for Ourlives. Their international debut EP Out of Place is a gorgeous blend of anthemic choruses, soothing melodies and emotive lyrics. “We Lost The Race” was...
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INTERVIEW: Mikey Mike
Last week I posted about Mikey Mike and his Chainsaw Love 4 part song collection…thing. It’s an infectiously amazing blend of hip hop, pop and dance beats that take you right from the beginning to the end of loving someone.
Mikey Mike is also a songwriter and producer for Beluga Heights- the guys behind Sean Kingston, Iyaz and Jason Derulo.
I caught up with Mikey Mike to chat to...
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Selfish D and ITYLTS' Polly have a SUMMER OFF
It all started when I innocently posted up Cameo’s amazing “Candy” on my facebook. Before I knew it myself and Selfish Dan were in a tense and constantly heating up “Summer Off”. Trying to best each other with the better summer song we went from early 90s west coast hip hop to 90s one-hit-wonders to chilled out ibiza anthems to a Beach Boys remix.
For you’re...
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VIDEO: Macklemore X Ryan Lewis "Victory Lap"
There’s something about the way that this guy spits its just magnetic. That’s how it is everytime with Macklemore coming well equipped on “Victory Lap” with a great Ryan Lewis beat. The video is made up of old videos of Mack just starting out and everything leading up to Macklemore X Ryan Lewis today.
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Frankie Rose: "Interstellar"
Fancy something otherworldly and amazing? Yeah here’s Frankie Rose and “Interstellar”, starting off like something that M83 would do it builds into this beautiful rock kind of ethereal piece more akin to Arcade Fire, yeah it has all that going on.
Frankie Rose is a singer/songwriter from Brooklyn and “Interstellar” is from the latest release of the same name.
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VIDEO: Emeli Sande "My Kind Of Love"
A touching and sweet video for Emeli Sande’s forthcoming single “My Kind of Love” from the brilliant debut album Our Version of Events. The video could have easily gone down the love story route but instead chooses to add new meaning to the lyrics of the song with a sweet and heartfelt story about a girl and her sick sister and trying to recapture what was.
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disCOVER: Marina and The Diamonds "Boyfriend...
Here’s Marina and The Diamonds throwing her own spin on Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend”. It’s completely different really.
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Mikey Mike: Chainsaw Love
For the last month I’ve been pretty much listening non stop to Mikey Mike. A producer/songwriter for J R Rotem’s label Beluga Heights, Mikey Mike is now making a name for himself as a pretty sweet solo act. With elements of pop, hip hop and dance all in the mix his Chainsaw Love collection is filled with fun tongue in cheek but insightful lyrics and catchy choruses following the meet...
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VIDEO: Now You See Them "We Will Never Be Young...
Been a bit hooked on Now You See Them recently ever since I first heard of the band. If like me you’re a bit buzzed about this band check out their video for “We Will Never Be Young Again” and also this interview with Shane from Now You See Them..
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Jessie Ware: "110%"
Late night stylings for you that has a hint of UK garage circa 2000 and SBTRKT all rolled into one (which makes sense as Ware has collaborated with SBTRKT on an EP)t. Jessie Ware has been around for a minute but has got people interested by this gorgeous track “110%”. It’s available from iTunes here.
And if you like what you hear check out “Running” too.
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Take Me Back: Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek "The Blast"
Someone just mentioned “The Blast” on my twitter feed and I was like oh my I haven’t listened to that in a while. I haven’t listened to the whole Reflection Eternal album Train of Thought in a pretty long time either- time to rectify.
Here’s a little slice of something nice “The Blast”
Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek - The Blast by ♔Antonius Block♔
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Dre & Snoop: Entire Coachella Set
California Love baby at Coachella. Today everyone was talking about Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg taking Coachella by storm with a little help from an unexpected guest- a hologram of the dearly departed Tupac Shakur. It is a kinda odd thing to see 2pac onstage with Snoop since he’s been passed near 15 years but man it was also kind of incredible. Then Dre and Snoop took it to town with some...
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The Weeknd: Entire Coachella Set
You can’t stay hidden for too long in this game and finally yesterday Abel “The Weeknd” Tresfaye brought it all out in the open at Coachella . Here is the whole set for you to enjoy. If you want to download the whole audio, well yeah, you can do that here.
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Marina & The Diamonds: "Primadonna"
Although I liked “I Am Not A Robot”, I didn’t completely love Marina & The Diamonds. I get like that with some artists and it’s pretty silly of me to do so. However, I am entirely turned around with the new Marina & The Diamonds single “Primadonna” from the new album Electra Heart. The new stuff is a blend of the classic Marina with uptempo dancey...
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LIVE: Bon Iver "The Wolves (Coachella 2012)"
Next year, man, next year I’m going to Coachella. Split over two weekends for 2012, we’re nearly at the end of week one with only Sunday to go. Radiohead lit up the main stage last night as did M83 as did Childish Gambino.
Here’s Coachella vets Bon Iver doing the fantastic singalong epic “The Wolves” with a full band that simply sounds amazing.
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Live/disCOVER: Alison Brie and The Girls "These...
Now I know this isn’t the best quality and Ima hoping and-a-wishing that this gets recorded properly but until then here’s Community’s Alison Brie and her group The Girls covering Childish Gambino’s “These Girls” (originally with Garfunkel and Oates).
My mind was blown when I first saw this.
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Remix Baby: The Weeknd "The Knowing (Emerald Ruins...
Now that The Weeknd has finished the mixtape trilogy everyone is waiting for what happens next. Just announced is an American/Canadian tour starting off in Brooklyn at the end of April, find details here. Until new things here is a remix of my favourite Weeknd track “The Knowing” by Emerald Ruins (the kid is only 15 years old), mentioned by Abel himself.
Emerald Ruin:...
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Take Me Back: Kenny Rogers & The First Edition...
I’m jonesing for a rewatch of The Big Lebowski and until I do so I’ll be listening to this ice cold swag of a track from Kenny Rogers & The First Edition “Just Dropped In”. This certainly goes down very smooth. And if you like this check out The Heavy and their infectious “How You Like Me Now” and “Short Change Hero”.
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disCOVER: The Head and the Heart "Go Your Own Way...
The Head & The Heart cover Fleetwood Mac
It’s a tough act to follow. Anyone covering Fleetwood Mac and a song from their unstoppable Rumors album has to have some cajones to make it right and do it well. Summer Camp did it with their cover of “Everywhere” and The Head and the Heart just did it on “Go Your Own Way” for The A.V. Club’s Undercover 2012 live...
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Lana Del Rey: "Video Games (Demo)"
Everything has been kind of quiet for Lana Del Rey recently. I can kind of imagine that’s been a bit of a relief for the girl with all the media scrutiny, hype and backlash that came at her in a few short months. I’m not really caught up in the hype of the backlash, all I see is a girl that can sing and makes good music. Who cares about anything else?
Anyway, the internet has been...
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VIDEO: Hoodie Allen "No Faith In Brooklyn ft....
Waking up to a new Hoodie Allen album is a great thing to wake up to and Hoodie’s debut EP on iTunes All American is awesome. Its his first album where he hasn’t relied on samples and instead showcases the production talents in the Hoodie Allen camp. If you haven’t grabbed a copy yet go do it, it’s only $4.99 in US and £3.49 in UK so there really is no excuse and Hoodie...
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LIVE: Clock Opera "Belongings" (Daytrotter...
If you haven’t subscribed to Daytrotter yet ($2 a month!) go do so now. Don’t worry, I’ll wait.
Subscribed, awesome! If you have you can listen and download the rest of this fantastic session Clock Opera just did. The debut album Ways To Forget is out April 23 and it is certainly eagerly anticipated. Check out this live version of “Belongings”, which is just one...
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INTERVIEW: Now You See Them
If you’ve been here before you’ll know I’m a big fan of remixer LEANN GRIMES aka Shane Conerty. Under the moniker of LEANN GRIMES, Conerty adds a magical remix touch to indie tracks here there and everywhere. As well as that, Conerty is also a member of the folk/indie/pop trio Now You See Them.
Now You See Them are a delightful trio (Shane Conerty, Dulci Ellenberger, Jason...
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G.O.O.D Music "Mercy" (Kanye West, Big Sean, 2...
I’m really looking forward to the G.O.O.D Music album from Ye’s label and here’s a little taster “Mercy” featuring Kanye, Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz. It’s a take turns to spit kind of track over a menacing Scarface sampling beat. I’m looking forward to what we’re going to hear from the rest of the album and I’m hoping for some more...
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Alabama Shakes: "Hold On"
Everyone is getting very excited about Alabama Shakes. They slot perfectly into the pre-mainstream Kings of Leon space and right in between The Black Keys and Jack White with the southern rock tinged “Hold On”. It’s laid back and effortlessly cool making for a very hotly anticipated debut album Boys & Girls which you can stream right here and you can grab here.
Alabama...
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Grouplove: "Tongue Tied"
Little late to the game on Grouplove’s “Tongue Tied” but I ain’t even mad cause I love it so. Perfect for the weekend and for adventures, it will get you straight away when that beat drops. Grab it here.
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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: "That's...
New things are coming in thick and fast from the Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros camp. Following on from last week’s “Man On Fire”, another track from their upcoming album Here has been released called “That’s What’s Up”. It is a lovable folksy track beginning with vocals from Jade Castrinos that joins together with Alexander Ebert in that adorable...
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Maroon 5: "Come Away To The Water"
“Come away little lamb, come away to the slaughter//Give yourself so we can live anew”
Come Away To The Water Maroon 5 by Elyse’s Music
This should expunge all memories of “Move Like Jagger” (which despite myself I still find myself getting caught up in, it’s a catchy one.) I previously posted on Arcade Fire’s contribution for The Hunger Games...
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The Temper Trap: "Need Your Love"
A week or so back we got the first taste of what’s going on in The Temper Trap and their sophomore album of the same name. “Rabbit Hole” was probably the perfect track to get people to listen to first as it bridged the gap between the band’s “Sweet Disposition” days and what new things they have to offer, new things in the shape of “Need Your...
