So Grammy-nominated hip-hop king Lil Wayne has already told everyone in the world that he’s making a rock album, and it’s actually happening for some reason. Rebirth is due out April 7, and Weezy plays the guitar and sings and everything! The album’s first single, “Prom Queen,” kind of gives you an idea of what… Continue reading “Prom Queen” from Lil Wayne’s New Rock Album
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Julian Velard covers Katy Perry’s “Hot N Cold”
YES! New Yorker Julian Velard is finally making a name for himself, and rightfully so. I’ve been following him for several years now, as he is a friend of a friend (thanks Moshe). It’s exciting that people are considering him to be a breakout artist for 2009, even though he’s been making music for quite… Continue reading Julian Velard covers Katy Perry’s “Hot N Cold”
Cadence Weapon’s “Separation Anxiety”: Name Your Price For The Mixtape
Exciting press release in our inbox from Upper Class Recordings: “The always-grinding Cadence Weapon is back and he continues to firmly establish his legacy as a pioneer in a passionate crusade to push the rap and electronic music envelope. Separation Anxiety is a new collection of exclusive tracks, remixes, and collaborations available only at www.cadenceweaponmusic.com… Continue reading Cadence Weapon’s “Separation Anxiety”: Name Your Price For The Mixtape
I keep listening to: The Middle East – “Blood”
The past week I’ve been listening to the song “Blood”, from Australia’s The Middle East, over and over. And over. The band has been compared to Arcade Fire, treading forbidden territory, yet I am of the opinion that this is indeed an apt description, at least for the second half of “Blood”, which yields a… Continue reading I keep listening to: The Middle East – “Blood”
New Sufjan Stevens: “You Are The Blood” mp3
This post needs no introduction. (Actually, did that count?) Sufjan Stevens – “You Are The Blood” (link removed). You can stream it from the Dark Was The Night website, however, featured below. Anyway, please, please, please support the worthy cause of 4AD (Benefit for AIDS), the reason why this song, along with several others, are… Continue reading New Sufjan Stevens: “You Are The Blood” mp3
Exit Clov Updates and New Song!
Exit Clov will be releasing a new/old album (new album, songs recorded back in 2007) anytime between now and spring (whenever that is) and has a new, free mp3 up for download on their website (the mp3 is featured here as well)! They’re also planning an April tour of the East Coast and the Midwest.… Continue reading Exit Clov Updates and New Song!
OBAMA FEVER
Ben Sollee – “A Change Is Gonna Come” (Sam Cooke cover) Cassettes Won’t Listen – “Change” (Blind Melon cover) The Lovely Sparrows – “Chemicals Change” Spoon – “Change My Life”
Syme
A band I only recently began listening to (and has left me wishing I started earlier,) Norwegian quartet, Syme, mixes layered harmonies with infectious melodies to create some truly indelible music. Fredrik Vogsborg and Ketil Endresen’s falsetto vocals make these electronic pop ditties hard not to enjoy, as the music sounds cute and refreshing. While… Continue reading Syme
New Friendly Fires “Skeleton Boy” Video
U.K.’s Friendly Fires just released a new video for “Skeleton Boy” off their September debut LP, Friendly Fires. I like the trick photography in the video. How do they make his whole body disappear?! If this is any sort of indication, 2009 is gonna be awesome. Mp3 too. Friendly Fires – “Skeleton Boy” (MP3) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyA8zfouG4Y]
Ivana XL
Sticking with the Brooklyn theme on a cold night, I present to you singer/songwriter Ivana XL. Don’t let the name throw you off – she’s not some crazy punk crooner – actually quite the opposite. Ivana’s voice is haunting with a Regina Spektor-like ting (but don’t get caught up in the whole comparison thing, because… Continue reading Ivana XL