Nada Surf are going on tour! I feel like a kid in the candy store...they are my favorite band (well them and Bloc Party). You must understand this...I jumped up and down when I heard the news. Add to the fact that they are doing their first ever album of cover songs and you can say I am extremely elated. Honestly I love Nada Surf more than Kittens, sushi and shiny things...and that says a lot.
And then maybe he'll stop making crappy music. Seriously what happened to the days of Public Enemy and "Fight The Power!" which is an awesome song by the way. Well FlavaFlav made a song where even Auto-Tune can't hide his TONE DEAFNESS...and boy is it Auto-Tuned. Add some meaningful "lyrics"...if you can even call them that and you have one of the worst songs I have ever heard. Although I must say I still enjoyed it...I haven't laughed that hard in a while. I just kinda want to tell Flav to stop standing in front of the electric fan. And who ever the lucky lady is that he wrote the song for...I want to extend my sincerest apologies.
Ever wondered what French lofielectronica would sound like? Here is your answer and it's pretty dreamy...almost as dreamy as Joseph Gordon-Levitt (so I like the kid so what? I still haven't seen 500 Days of Summer...and I must). Anyway Anthony Gonzalez makes French indietronica like it's 1985 again...but it's not and we won't tell him that.
Hands down probably the most fun I have had at a concert was seeing these guys and Ladytron (it was a double bill). I think everyone should see the Faint in concert once before they die.
I've been listening to a lot of them lately. And if you are wondering why the posts have been so infrequent...it's because I actually have a life right now. I've been going to parties..shocked? So am I. (I saw Styx on New Years...not that that is something to brag about...it was free and I was hammered THANK GOD! I don't think I could of tolerated it if I wasn't). Anyways The French Kicks make pretty kick ass British inspired (though they are New Yorkers...) indie rock and that's all you really need to know.
Welcome to 2010!!! this was the hardest month playlist I have had to do yet because not only do I have to pick songs for the month, but also for the year (up to a point) we have 12 months to see how 2010 unfolds.
Delerium feat Kreesha Turner - Dust in Gravity Delerium is a Vancouver based band founded in 1987 that has gone through many transitions musically. What i like about them is they love to experiment whether it's with electronica, shoegaze, industrial soul or funk they constantly evolve. This song features a Canadian soul/RnB singer Kreesha Turner who sites her main influences as ErkahBadu, common, A tribe Called Quest and so on, I think she has a really wonderful raspy voice with a ton of character.
Hadouken! - Turn The Lights Out Dance punk from the UK with a darker sound than most indie kids here are used to (The Rapture etc) it has made big waves in the UK in the last three years and 2010 it may just try to cross the Atlantic.
Check out older Hadouken! this song took a lot of heat because they basically made fun of indies/scenesters
G Dragon, CL, Teddy - The Leaders CNN has just named the Wonder Girls as one of the groups to watch in 2010, Rain starred in the movie Ninja Assassin and Boa, and Se7en both tried to break into the market in 2009. In 2010 Son Dambi may be featured in an American movie and if all this is happening who knows? Maybe a k-pop artist or two could end up gracing the US charts in the next decade. G Dragon, CL and Teddy definitely are "the leaders" on the k pop charts at the moment
Nneka - Uncomfortable Truth I am in love with Nneka she is edgy like and makes kick ass songs. This may just be her year.
Hot Chip - One life stand Yes! Hot Chip is back! Am I the only one excited about this?
Skillz - GangStarr This tune is from 4 years ago but Skillz has been in the game for a long time and may just crack the mainstream this year. 2009 was the year of the hip hop underdog maybe 2010 will continue the trend.
Why? - This Blackest Purse My friend Jenny insisted I check these guys out MONTHS ago and then my friend Darien posted them on his music blog. these guys are good! Check out Jenny's and Darien's blogs as well: Schemes N' Dreams The New Noise
Wolf Parade - Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungary Ghosts What weirdos, and I dig them!
The Submarines - You Me and the Bourgeoisie A bit older again I must admit, but i believe they have a new album coming out this year, and they just may expand their fan base...
