Here’s the latest remix from my friend Roger Gangi, Rihanna’s – “S&M.” Give a listen and download a copy for yourself.
http://soundcloud.com/rogergangi/rihanna-s-m-roger-gangi-bootleg-remix
Also check out Roger’s new promo video and be sure to catch him in Vegas or San Diego.
You’ve probably heard of James Blake the tennis player but how about the musician? If not, get a listen to this UK dubstep DJ/singer-songwriter.
If you haven’t heard this track yet, get on it. Brand new from Moonbootica.
They’ve been around for a bit but a band I’ve been listening to for the last several weeks that’s growing on me is Go Back To The Zoo. The Dutch indie band released their debut album Benny Blisto in the summer of 2010 and thanks to the power of the internet for helping me discover these guys.
Today is officially one of the best days in 2011 at least for me as Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears descend on Las Vegas to begin a four-night residency at Book & Stage at Cosmopolitan. I know I practically live there but you can’t blame me as they are bringing in some amazing groups to perform and let’s just say if you miss out on these Black Joe Lewis performances you are only hurting yourself.
Belting out blues, soul, funk and rock, Black Joe Lewis has the potential to be our modern day James Brown. I know that is a bold statement but come check out the shows and you’ll have to agree. Having had the pleasure of seeing the group perform in a room of 200 and an arena of 14,000, these guys bring it each and every time and can get a crowd dancing and feeling the groove in no time.
On the verge of releasing their new album Scandalous on March 15, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears will have an arsenal of sweet music to treat us to for the next four nights.
To get you in the right state of mind, check out one of my favorite tracks, “Sugarfoot” off their album Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is and see you at the Book & Stage.
Let me preface by saying Aloe Blacc is one heck of a showman exuding energy, a golden voice and flat out performs some of the best soul music around. If you’ve missed his performances the past two nights at Book & Stage at Cosmopolitan, make sure you do yourself a favor and head over there tonight and tomorrow. Showtimes are at 10 p.m. and midnight.
Last night Mr. Blacc was also on CONAN performing “I Need A Dollar,” check out the clip below so you know what you are in for.
Earlier this week Chicago indie rockers Smith Westerns released their second LP Dye It Blonde. With an upbeat retro rock and pop sound (think 60s and glam rock eras), they kill it with whinny guitar riffs and not complex lyrics to put together a disc full of catchy tunes. Having been on tour in the past with Girls and MGMT, check this trio out as headliners rather than being known as the supporting act. Listen to the title track “Weekend” as well as “End of the Night” and “Dance Away.”
My excitement for Coachella is probably not going to subside until the festival has come and gone so here’s a taste of some music to check out before April from an indie-pop band you may not be familiar with, Foster The People.
Their jam “Pumped Up Kicks” which has been out for close to a year now will have you forgetting about the cold of winter and dreaming of the sun shining with the wind blowing through your hair and a smile on your face as large as the Grand Canyon.
The LA based rockers just released a three-song EP on iTunes yesterday and a full LP is slated to drop soon.
If you’re a fan of MGMT and Peter, Bjorn & John you must listen to these guys.
Do You Hear The Music? 