I love The Clash and can never get enough so here are a few of my favorites to check out and get your fix in too.
London Calling
Hate & War
Train In Vain
Clash City Rockers
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Happy Friday: Mexico 70 – “Peace & Love”
8 OctIn honor of it being Friday, here’s a song to help put a smile on your face and get set for the weekend. One of my favorites, “Peace & Love” by Mexico 70. Enjoy!
Brandon Flowers – “Only The Young” Music Video
7 OctI am seriously becoming a huge fan of Brandon Flowers the solo artist and keep being amazed at what he’s doing. His latest music video, “Only the Young” is sensational and was filmed in the theatre and with the cast of Le Reve, the show at Wynn. I think by now everyone knows Flowers’ affection with his hometown(s) of Las Vegas/Henderson but this is just tremendous and a beautiful video. Take four minutes and watch for yourself.
If you don’t have it already, make sure to pick up his solo effort, Flamingo.
New Music: Mark Ronson & The Business Intl – Record Collection
1 OctI can’t believe I neglected this for a few days but everyone needs to stop what they are doing and listen to Mark Ronson & The Business Intl disc Record Collection. To me, Ronson is one of the most gifted musical minds there is and this CD is another smashing success. The Grammy Award winning artist/producer hits a home run with an album full of tracks featuring many household names including Q-Tip, D’Angelo, Boy George, Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Alex Greenwald (Phantom Planet), Nick Hodgson (Kaiser Chiefs), Ghostface Killah, Spank Rock, Andrew Wyatt (Miike Snow), Theophilus London and more.
New Music: The Crookes – “Dreams of Another Day”
1 OctI know I know my affection with British music is over the moon but seriously some of the best new music is coming from across the pond. My latest find, The Crookes from Sheffield. It didn’t take long for me to be addicted to their EP Dreams of Another Day and really dig their folk, pop, rock style that blends genres of music from multiple decades to create their own righteous sound. Formed in 2008, The Crookes took off in 2009 being touted by BBC Radio jockey Steve Lamacq as “favourite British band of the year” and in September 2010 the band released Dreams of Another Day. “Yes, Yes We Are Magicians” and “Backstreet Lovers” are the two biggest highlights for me on the disc and make sure to keep an eye on these guys as they could be Sheffield’s next music hit following the Arctic Monkeys.
Michael Franti and Spearhead – The Sound of Sunshine
21 SepMichael Franti is one of those artists I could listen to nonstop every day. His latest release The Sound of Sunshine is definitely the most upbeat album in the collection and it works beautifully. I can already tell this is going to be a vacation soundtrack for me in the near future. The title track “The Sound of Sunshine” is a great way to kick off the disc and really get the good vibes flowing and put a smile on your face. “Hey Hey Hey” keeps the positive message going while “I’ll Be Waiting” will catch some off guard as you hear a U2 rift in the background. “Love Don’t Wait” is upbeat and catchy, a bit reminiscent of his last hit “Say Hey (I Love You)” while “The Thing That Helps Me Get Through” is a Lenny Kravitz-esque track. While it’s still early and I need to keep listening, I’m loving The Sound of Sunshine disc.
Sabotage Soundsystem
20 SepIt’s never too late to find good music. If you like the band Pepper you must check out Sabotage Soundsystem, the side project of Pepper’s lead singer Kaleo Wassman. Along with Remy “Dub” DeRochemont, the Hawaiian duo offer up a reggae rock disc that will make you wish you were catching the next plane to the islands. Their debut album, The Boto Machine Gun which was released in 2009 is definitely a disc to check out and have in your collection. Plus listening to Sabotage Soundsystem will help you get through the fall and winter months just dreaming of warm weather.
Looking Ahead At New Music Tuesday – 9/21
20 SepWow tomorrow is an insane day of new music releases. I’m very excited about a handful of discs and it’s looking like my ears are going to be getting a full dose of tunes to listen to this week. Below are some of the notable releases:
Michael Franti & Spearhead – The Sound of Sunshine
John Legend & The Roots – Wake Up!
Zac Brown Band – You Get What You Give
Matt Costa – Mobile Chateau
The Script – Science & Faith
Maroon 5 – Hand It All Over
Black Country Communion – Black Country Communion
Jamey Johnson – The Guitar Song
Good Shoes – No Hope, No Future
16 SepLately I haven’t been able to get enough of No Hope, No Future, the second studio album from Good Shoes which came out earlier this year. I know I’m on a British rock kick lately but this is a nonstop energy disc that I think you’ll enjoy listening to. If you’re a fan of the Kaiser Chiefs and you haven’t heard of Good Shoes, give a listen. Start by checking out the two songs below “The Way My Heart Beats” and “Times Change.”
The Fratellis – The Goonies???
10 SepIf you remember the Amstel Light commercial from a couple years back, then you know The Fratellis as it featured their song “Chelsea Dagger” which was also the Chicago Blackhawks’ theme song during their Stanley Cup season this past year and I highly suggest you pick up their discs, Costello Music and Here We Stand. “Chelsea Dagger” which is on Costello Music is one of my favorite CDs to date and it came out in 2006. Amid rumors that the Glasgow, Scotland band has broken up and while the fellas are each working on side projects (more posts on this coming soon) I’m going to keep my fingers crossed that they do put out another record soon. We need more of The Fratellis.
And yes, they named the band after The Fratellis from the movie, The Goonies although their bassist Barry Fratelli’s (born Barry Wallace) mother’s maiden name was Fratelli as well.
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