If you follow the blog you know I am a huge fan of GROUPLOVE and I wanted to share the official video for “Lovely Cup” which is my favorite song off Never Trust A Happy Song. Love that the video showcases the band during an array of gigs to capture the energy and excitment they bring to each and every show.
Hands down one of the best marching band performances I have seen. Love that the Ohio University Marching Band performed their rendition of LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” at halftime of the recent football game. Genius and entertaining!
Check it out, “Shake It Out” the second track released from Florence + the Machine’s upcoming album Ceremonials slated for a November 1 release. More words and information HERE via Spin Magazine including a comparison of the video to Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut.
Music Monday and what a glorious way to kick start the start the week with a little Mumford & Sons. The fellas recorded an Austin City Limits special that aired on PBS last night and if you missed it, you’re in luck as you can watch it below!
Hands down one of the best music programs on TV, Austin City Limits continues to broadcast amazing performances by talented musicians. Give a visit to the website and catch some of the other recent performances on the program.
Happy Birthday to The Boss who turns 62 today. Jersey Pride running wild today!
All I could think while watching the online stream of Young The Giant performing at ACL was, damn I wish I was there. Wow, what a performance and crowd for the now it rockers. Big congrats to them for making it big and drawing an insanely huge crowd that now knows how much fun their live shows are. I’ve been lucky to see them in an intimate setting (Book & Stage at Cosmopolitan in Vegas) and a massive setting (main stage at Lollapalooza) and both have been solid, energetic shows. Now I just can’t wait until the next time I get to see them live.
If you missed the online stream, check out this video of YTG performing “My Body.”
If you’re like me and not in Austin for ACL, you’re probably not a happy camper right now. However ACL is streaming live via YouTube and you can click HERE to check in on the festival.
Also here are some of my picks for shows if I was down in Tejas.
Stevie Wonder – really, no chance I’d miss seeing him perform
Arcade Fire – I don’t care what anyone says, these guys effen rock the festival crowds
My Morning Jacket – they won me back over this summer at Lollapalooza
Nas & Damian – nuff said
Empire of the Sun – can never get enough EofS
Cut Copy – been a fan since randomly seeing these Aussies perform six years ago
Ryan Bingham – one of my favorite performances of the summer and if you know him from “The Weary Kind” oh you have so much more to discover
Randy Newman – seriously just to hear THIS
Fitz & The Tantrums – should be one of the more fun shows of the festival
Delta Spirit – huge fan and only seen them live once
Foster The People& Young The Giant – their rises to stardom this summer, wowsa and both put on hell of performances
Smith Westerns – trust me; go see these kids from Chicago
The Belle Brigade – brother and sister duo that will blow your mind
Aloe Blacc – one of the best voices I have ever heard and quite a showman as well
Mariachi El Bronx – go have some fun with Mexican Independence Day this weekend
James Blake – see what this UK wonder is all about, legit!
Gary Clark Jr. – dude’s got mad talent, up and comer for sure
The Head and The Heart – if you are part of the folk rock movement, check em
North Mississippi Allstars – need no explanation
City and Colour – definitely worth your time
Cults – yeah, they could very well be the next big thing
Alexander – take a seat in the park and enjoy this performance
little hurricane – gritty blues that you’ll dig and Tone & CC are two of the nicest people in the world
Graffiti6 – chances are you’ve never heard of them but after seeing their set, you’ll be craving more and more
Electric Touch – I’ve been dying to see them perform, please someone go for me
Bobby Long – amazingly talented musician
Seth Walker – great singer, songwriter
Chancellor Warhol – one of my favorite performances at Bonnaroo, go check out this Tennessee kid
MilkDrive – just getting into these guys
The Lee Boys – if you want to get down with your bad self, check this show
One day closer to pandemonium in Las Vegas and two nights of Deadmau5 concerts at The Cosmopolitan. Check out this video I shot at Lollapalooza last month to see what you can expect from his new stage setup (apologies it has taken me so long to upload and share this). Fair warning the audio is terrible but the visuals are worth it. Also about two minutes in Sofi comes out.
Enjoy!
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