This day just got a whole lot better. Here is “We Take Care Of Our Own,” the first track off Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming album, Wrecking Ball. Fingers crossed on an announcement for a US tour soon (all European dates from May-July). Either way, I dig this song and if you’re a fan of The Boss, you should too!
Archive | January, 2012
Video: GROUPLOVE Performing “Tongue Tied” on Jimmy Kimmel Live
18 JanI kept promising myself I wouldn’t post today in protest of SOPA but I just can’t neglect the rocking performance by one of my favorite bands, GROUPLOVE on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. While you can, check out the video below to see the band performing “Tongue Tied.”
News: The latest SXSW 2012 Artist Additions (Round 4)
17 JanSo SXSW just took another turn towards greatness today as they announced the fourth round of artists slated to perform at the festival and can you say holy awesome!
Just look at this list below, I mean you could just have these artists performing and Id be thrilled:
Best Coast, M. Ward, Lana Del Rey, Of Montreal, A$AP Rocky, Danny Brown, The War On Drugs, Counting Crows, Tommy Stinson, The Wedding Present, Andrew WK, Brendan Benson, Hot Water Music, The Fresh And Onlys, Gardens And Villa, P.O.S., Anika, Gauntlet Hair, Youth Lagoon, Tennis, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Dan Deacon, Sharon Van Etten, Zola Jesus, Nicolas Jaar, The Polyphonic Spree, The Drums, Astronautalis, Bear In Heaven, Ceremony, Chairlift, Crystal Antlers, Little Boots, Deerhoof, Dragonette, Gossip, Matthew Dear, Miike Snow, SBTRKT, Oneohtrix Point Never, Thundercat, The Ting Tings, Action Bronson, The Crystal Method, The Black Angels, Blondes, Busdriver, Ezra Furman, Apparat, Freelance Whales, Here We Go Magic, Free Energy, Eleanor Friedberger, Friends, Memoryhouse, Mikal Cronin, Buraka Som Sistema, Spank Rock, Corrosion of Conformity, Jimmy Cliff, Rye Rye, K’naan, YACHT, Band of Skulls, White Rabbits, Beth Jeans Houghton and The Hooves of Destiny, Supreme Dicks, Caveman, Cerebral Ballzy, Miniature Tigers, Zechs Marquise, Purity Ring, Justin Townes Earle, The Love Language, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Micachu & the Shapes, Grieves and Budo, Imogen Heap, Ingrid Michaelson, Michael Franti and Spearhead, The Henry Clay People, And So I Watch You From Afar, Fake Problems, Azari And III, Sleepy Sun, Bahamas, Japanther, The Knux, Carter Tanton, Cassettes Won’t Listen, Jacuzzi Boys, CHALI 2NA, Cities Aviv, Is Tropical, Javelin, Kids These Days, Living Things, Scattered Trees, and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin.
Mixtape Monday: DJ Peter Shalvoy 1.9.12 Live Mix
16 JanOnce again, thanks to good friend DJ Peter Shalvoy here is the latest installment of Mixtape Monday recorded on January 9 from SUMO Mondays at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill in Las Vegas. Click play below and listen to some good tunes.
New Music: San Cisco
16 JanFeel free to do the happy dance, it is Music Monday after all! To get the week started heading in the right direction here’s yet another band from down under, San Cisco. The Australian four-piece released their first EP, Golden Revolver, last year with a second EP, Awkward, slated for release on February 7. They fall into the trending indie-pop category but in a very good way will a playful spirit and fun loving harmonies. If you are a fan of GROUPLOVE, Two Door Cinema Club, Vampire Weekend or The Jungle Giants, you’ll definitely be digging this rising young group from Australia.
Here’s the title track off the upcoming EP, “Awkward.”
New Music: Clement Marfo & The Frontline
13 JanTGIF and this Friday we head across the pond for some righteous new music courtesy of Clement Marfo & The Frontline. The seven member posse led by Marfo is a mixed bag of fun incorporating everything from hip-hop, rock, funk, pop, R&B, soul, ska and more. Think energy and excitement when listening to this London group and look out for big things in 2012.
Below is the video for the current single “Overtime” but click HERE to listen to “Shock & Awe” my favorite so far.
Avicii – Super Mario World Levels (SNES Version)
12 JanThanks to my buddy Al for bringing this to my attention, pretty sweet.
News: Bono Inspired by Temper Trap for New U2 Albums
11 JanSaw the below online and wanted to share as it’s not every day a rock legend like Bono gives praise to a band. Icouldn’t be happier for the Temper Trap and looking forward to their next album!
From the Herald Sun:
BONO has cited Melbourne band the Temper Trap as an inspiration on the new U2 album.
Talking on the U2.com site to fans, Bono said the band was working on three albums with different musical directions.
“Something really exciting is that finally the rock band is melting into clubland and experimenting with sounds that are not normally deemed authentic for the rock band – synthesizers, experimental sounds – which you can hear in an album by the Temper Trap,” Bono said. “That’s exciting, a new hybrid.”
The Temper Trap, whose hit Sweet Disposition was compared with the sounds of U2, has been recording its second album, due for release mid-year, in LA and London.
Coachella 2012 Line-Up & My Initial Thoughts
10 JanAnother year of anticipation has come and gone as the 2012 Coachella line-up was released and while it’s pretty awesome they secured all the acts for back-to-back weekends on April 13-15 and April 20-22 I have to say my initial reaction was meh. Don’t get me wrong, there are a ton of phenomenal musicians slated to play the festival but I personally feel they lacked in the bigger acts category but did a stellar job with the smaller ones.
Headliners: Radiohead, great score and definitely one of the most sought after acts this year, The Black Keys love ‘em but bumping them up one slot from last year into the headline act…., Dre and Snoop, ok I get it and Cali kids will probably love this but is this how you really want to close out three days of music (I’ll probably be eating my words as this may end up being the most talked about performance)?
Also this year has so much more EDM and on the main stages, I know its music of the present but I wonder if/how it will influence and change the dynamic of the festival since it’s thrust to the top. I’m a big fan of EDM and these artists but Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Avicii, Kaskade, Afrojack, Justice, Sebastian Ingrosso and Madeon all as “main acts” it could get interesting just look at how many other EDM acts are booked.
Now what really excites me about Coachella:
Friday: M83, Jimmy Cliff & Tim Armstrong (oh wow this is going to be awesome), GIRLS, The Rapture, Madeon, Yuck, Dawes, WU LYF, GIVERS, Wolf Gang, Ximena Sarinana, Band of Skulls, honeyhoney
Saturday: Miike Snow, St. Vincent, Manchester Orchestra, AWOLNATION, Azealia Banks, Kaiser Chiefs, The Head and The Heart, Laura Marling, tUnE yArDs, The Black Lips, Childish Gambino, The Vaccines, Grouplove, Gary Clark Jr., We Are Augustines
Sunday: Beirut, The Weeknd, The Hives, Real Estate, Wild Flag, Fitz & The Tantrums, araabMUZIK, Lissie, Gardens & Villa
Something else that I love and hope is a trend for all the festivals this year is the addition of acts from outside the United States. Bands like WU LYF, Wolf Gang, M83, The Vaccines, The Hives and others that are extremely talented will get introduced to so many new fans.
All in will it be fun, heck yeah but what else will be fun is Coachella East aka Las Vegas. With a week in between you better believe Las Vegas is going to be a mid-week retreat with acts popping up for DJ sets in clubs and concerts peppered all over the Las Vegas Strip.
January 2012 Playlist: New Year, New Music For You To Listen To
9 JanFirst playlist of the new year! Here is a quick snapshot of the bands and artists I’m feeling right now as we get settled into 2012. Going to be a big year in music so hop on board for the wild ride that’s about to begin. Without further adieu, your January playlist:
- Tallahassee – “Winter Trees”
- The Jungle Giants – “One of these Days”
- IAMDYNAMITE – “Where Will We Go”
- Youth Lagoon – “Afternoon”
- U.S. Royalty – “Hollywood Hollows”
- The Silent Comedy – “Exploitation”
- The London Souls – “Old Country Road”
- Alabama Shakes – “Hold On”
- Chiddy Bang – “Ray Charles”
- Frank Turner – “If Ever I Stray”
- Allen Stone – “Satisfaction”
- Michael Kiwanuka – “Home Again”
- Diamond Rugs – “Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant”
- Among Savages – “Start At The Beginning”
- Tennis – “Origins”
Do You Hear The Music? 