I am an Alt-J fan, have been since I first heard them and will continue to be. I’m stoked to have them on the 2014 Life is Beautiful lineup and can’t wait for their performance. And even though they’ve called their new single “Left Hand Free” the “least Alt-J song ever,” I still dig it and don’t mind the departure from “their sound” and I for one think it’s going to open them up to a whole lot of new fans. Many are already saying it’s very Black Keys-esque and perhaps it is but again, I don’t mind. It’s a catchy tune, and to me it spans a several genres of music. If anything it takes it back to way before the Black Keys. Plus Joe Newman’s distinct voice is still present so how about we embrace it before rushing to judgement about the new album (it’s only one song), “This Is All Yours” which is due out on September 23.
Now Playing: Phish – “Waiting All Night”
14 MayMark your calendars for June 24. This is the date set for Phish to release Fuego, their 12th album. Can’t wait that long? Click listen to “Waiting All Night” off the upcoming album.
Music Monday: Wrestlers – “Say Anything” (feat. Twin Shadow and D’Angelo Lacy)
12 MayThe first time I heard this was back in March and was in absolute awe of this track. If you follow Red Bull Sound Select, you’re probably familiar with the duo of Adian Kennedy and David Elkin as Bagheera who now go by Wrestlers and have a ridiculously amazing song in “Say Anything which features Twin Shadow and D’Angelo Lacy. Give a listen below and don’t be afraid to get up and start dancing. Happy Monday!
Video: The Head and The Heart – “Summertime”
5 MayYes, “Summertime” is on The Head and The Heart album Let’s Be Still which came out last year but until last week there wasn’t a video for it. Now comes a rad illustrated video produced by Chad VanGaalen that matches the flow of the song and of course, makes me excited for you guessed it, Summertime! Read more at CMJ, HERE.
Now Playing: The Roots – “When The People Cheer”
7 AprGive a listen, the first track from The Roots’ upcoming album And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.
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