If you want more proof that Europeans are much more fun than Americans, here’s Bodebrixen. They hail from Denmark, the land of good music, and give us strange, fun janglypop (ala Suburban Kids With Biblical Names). Using horns, guitars, synth and harmonization, they create a very pure, wondrous sound. Their sound is certainly nothing groundbreaking, but… Continue reading Bodebrixen
Category: Artist Profiles
Now It’s Overhead
A Saddle Creek (Tokyo Police Club, Bright Eyes, Cursive) force based in Athens Georgia, Now It’s Overhead mainly incorporates the talents of four individuals: Andy LeMaster (the songwriter), Azure Ray‘s Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor, and drummer Clay Leverett. They all have their own side projects but they come together to perform a superstar tandem… Continue reading Now It’s Overhead
Edie Sedgwick as Edie Sedgwick
If you try to tell me something is wrong with dressing up like a 1960s heiress and close “friend” of Andy Warhol’s onstage, I’ll say good day! Edie Sedgwick, also known as Justin Moyer, dresses up like the real Edie Sedgwick and sings otherwise non-Edie Sedgwick related songs. It’s all very confusing, but results are… Continue reading Edie Sedgwick as Edie Sedgwick
iPhone Commercial: The Submarines
“You know when you don’t know what song is playing – and its driving you crazy?” Oh My. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hny-G-0nUBM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1] First of all, this is completely awesome, yet totally absurd. Does anyone have this feature? Does it work? Secondly, I highly doubt anyone would hear The Submarines coming out of any speakers (besides maybe iPhone commercials)… Continue reading iPhone Commercial: The Submarines
Minisnap: Old People Going Indie
Comprised of members from New Zealand four-piece The Bats, Minisnap is another of those hip, new side projects full of young, fresh-faced musicians. Wait, what’s that? The Bats formed in 1982? So that puts the members of Minisnap at roughly… mid to late-forties? Wow, a middle-aged people band that doesn’t play “Mustang Sally!” Age aside, Minisnap… Continue reading Minisnap: Old People Going Indie
Mike Wexler!
With a voice that can only be described as “Sandy” (and believe me…I have tried), Mike Wexler is a fine addition to anyone’s collection of…psychedelic folk? Regardless of what you want to call it, Wexler’s 2007 release “Sun Wheel” is full of amazing melodies and soft, yet epic moments. Mike Wexler is something different, but… Continue reading Mike Wexler!
Exit Clov
You wanna hear a local band getting buzz lately? Check out D.C.’s own blissful pop crew, Exit Clov, fronted by identical twins Emily and Susan Hsu. This is especially exciting for me because GUESS WHAT!? The lead guitarist, Aaron Leeder, went to the same summer camp (whattup Yavneh) as I did. Yeah, I know people,… Continue reading Exit Clov
HEALTH!
Coming out of the noise-rock Mecca that is Los Angeles, HEALTH is a fine example of why people should give noise a chance. Their 2007 release “HEALTH” on Lovepump United is currently being played on repeat about every 30 minutes on my iPod. That should be reason enough to not only check them out, but… Continue reading HEALTH!
The Sing Songs
I have a new favorite band and it’s The Sing Songs from fantastic New Zealand. I don’t just love The Sing Songs because they have everything I love in a band (hand claps, harmonization, cutesy popness). I also love the way I don’t know how to feel when I listen to them. “Pamphlet Baby,” I’ve… Continue reading The Sing Songs
Mates of State!
Mates of State will be playing at Ottobar in Baltimore on November 23 as part of their Re-Arranger tour! I have been loving the toned down Re-Arrange Us, what about you? Thoughts? Go out and support them – you’ll be enamored with how effortlessly they harmonize and combine each other’s vocals. Mates of State –… Continue reading Mates of State!