Welcome to Part 2 of our Women to Watch list! We’re continuing to single out some great/new talent from around the world that (we firmly believe) shall make 2011 aurally wonderful for us all. If you missed Part 1, you can catch up here. Let’s dive right in! In no particular order; but Roses first. [...]

It’s sad that HBO’s Big Love is ending it’s run, as this new Alex Winston track would be the absolute perfect theme song. Her new track, “Sister Wife” is described as a non-monogamous relationship that is giving this girl some problems. She just wants to spend to time with her man, and want these other bitches “to get the hell out, it’s my night”. Such a fun take on a subject matter that is hardly ever brought up in song. Ms. Winston has released great track after great track, and with lots of people behind her, [...]

A top notch chick jam right here coming from Detroit native Alex Winston. You gotta love absurdly catchy choruses, and this one has everything I'm looking for. Branch out your music taste real quick and you'll be into this. Also, do we have a new dime on our hands? Could be my Ellie Goulding backup if that shit doesn't work out for me. Shout out to @JennsDrunk . Download: Alex Winston - Sister Wife [via]

The team at Communion gathered a line-up of very talented yet relatively unknown musicians to play at Public Assembly for its Brooklyn launch party on Sunday night. The concept for this event came from Benjamin Lovett (of Mumford and Sons ), Kevin Jones (of Cherbourg ), and producer Ian Grimble who wanted to give new bands in London the opportunity to perform. The monthly shows Communion organized there gained rapid popularity within a relatively short period of time, and the community of musicians involved expanded as well. This format is now being implemented worldwide with [...]

You know when you're in a polygamous relationship and you're listening to the radio (can they do that?) and you just don't feel like you relate to all those songs about one lover? WELL, You are in luck my friend cause I'd like to introduce you to Alex Winston. Winston, a Detroit native, has penned the polygamy anthem of 2011. And also every other year. Even if you're not into multi-spouses I dare you to get her catchy chorus out of your head. Over the pop-y-est of melodies she no so politely asks the other wives to leave her alone [...]

Mp3: Alex Winston. Medicine | Web Mp3: Eulogies. You Hide | Web Mp3: Buffalo Tom. Arise, Watch | Web Mp3: Montpelier. Last Boat | Web Mp3: Surf City. Crazy Rulers Of The World | Web Mp3: Sleeping In The Aviary. You Don't Have To Drive | Web Mp3: Honheehonhee. A. Is For Animal | Web Mp3: Tristen. Baby Drugs | Web [...]

The Gorillaz - Plastic Beach [Album] | Conceptual albums can be a bit corny if not pulled off well, but this album did it right. A really cool eclectic line up of features too. We just saw them live in London. It ruled. MP3: Gorillaz - "Stylo" [...]
Alex Winston : Sister Wife - Stream + EP Streaming UPDATE - So we’ve been too quick… The set has been made private. All we can say is promising stuff! Alex Winston est un des talents que l’on surveille de près depuis le début de l’année et qui risque bien d’exploser en 2011, à en juger par Sister Wife , le EP que la jeune [...]

Just in time for Christmas, here's a little present from LMLI (in fact it's from Alex ;-) ) It's an FREE EP of Alex Winston. While it’s a great accomplishment to play a single instrument well, it’s a truly rare gift to play many perfectly. With The Basement Covers EP , singer Alex Winston proves she is one of the exceptional few. Classically trained in opera and bred on musical Americana, Winston’s truly unique and refreshing sound, comparable to innovative musicians Lykke Li and Kate Nash, thrives on her self-recorded EP. The [...]

CMJ 2010 Report Part 4 of 10. This past October, sorry, Rocktober, New York hosted its yearly CMJ (College Music Journal) Music Marathon. As the name indicates, The CMJ Music Marathon is a massive concentration of 100s of bands that descend on NYC like locusts and swarm every NYC venue over the course of a week and leaving hangovers and sleep deficiency in their wake. There are those out there that like to believe that it is a indicator of the stylistic forces that will drive major musical themes for the [...]
As I am busy combing through the last 12 months of music and shows trying to figure out to fit this fantastic year of music into a respectable recap I thought I would give you a few of the delicious covers that I've discovered lately. So dig in, listen carefully and enjoy. Dynamite (Taio Cruz Cover) - Sarah Winters Go (Daniel Johnston cover) - Sparkelhorse + Flaming Lips The Wrote [...]
In which I bring you every good remix ever. Hold on to your hats. For this week's dose of celestial beauty, we look to LA's Active Child and Phantogram, of upstate New York, who both toy expertly with a couple of songs off School of Seven Bells' spring release, Disconnect from Desire. Bells' Cranberries moment "Heart [Read Full Post...]

Detroit multi-instrumentalist Alex Winston, a performer so intense she has been known to break limbs during performances, has announced a string of European tour dates for next year, including a headline slot at the NME Awards Show. Read more..
This year, the NME Awards will take place 23 February 2011 at 02 Academy Brixton. In the lead up to the awards show, NME puts on live performances in London’s best gigging venues during the month of February. And yesterday, the music magazine announced the line-ups for the February 2011 shows. Tickets for these shows go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, 24 November, at 9 AM. Tuesday 1st February 2011 - Metronomy at London Heaven Wednesday 2nd February 2011 - Los Campesinos! and [...]
Labyrinth Ear are an electronic duo from New Cross in London formed earlier this year. They performed their debut show at In The City in Manchester last month & also released their debut EP Oak... **Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.

This week’s mix tape, are three prettyy incredible versions of the one song. Yours To Keep was originally recorded and released by Teddybears STHLM featuring Paola . But was later released by Teddybears featuring Neneh Cherry. Lyrically, its a maving song, and it never fails to send those little shivers down my spine when i listen to a song that really hits home. The later cover of the song is by up and coming New Yorker Alex Winston . In my opinion she does justice [...]
For some of you, today marks the last day before you head home for the holidays, so we wanted to send you off with a musical bang. This week's Firday Mixtape is chock full of musical goodness, with new singles from British Sea Power, jj, and Kanye West and remixes featuring Jay-Z, Cocteau Twins, and Bear In Heaven. Plus, thanks to our partner site Cover Me , we have some stellar new covers of artists ranging from LCD Soundsystem and Yoko Ono to Neon Indian and, yes, Flo Rida. Enjoy the mixtape and, more importantly, your turkey/few days off/ [...]
Alex Winston : It’ll Be Better ( Francis & The Lights Cover) - MP3 + Free EP Petite Alex deviendra grande… Souvenez-vous, en février on vous parlait de cette jeune Américaine. En septembre dernier, on évoquait son EP Basement covers ( flashback )… Eh bien le voilà! Et la bonne nouvelle, c’est que ce disque composé de cinq reprises est à choper gratis! Alex Winston - Basement Covers (EP)

In the hot downstairs bar of The Social, Alex Winston pitched her place to perform her UK debut of soulful pop melodies with full throttle Detroit sass and powerful, unwavering vocals. Appropriately hailing from The Supremes hometown of ‘Rock City’, Miss Winston had the backing of three singers she calls her "sister wives" that performed all the "woops", "ah’s" and hip-shaking duties you would come to expect. As a multi-instrumentalist some may have presumed that she would work her way around the instruments one by one but backed by her new band she relished in the freedom (or as much [...]

Neon Gold Records (home to Ellie Goulding, Marina & the Diamonds, Penguin Prison, etc.) protégé Alex Winston recorded five adorable covers in her basement. You can download the Basement Covers EP for free here , complete tracklist can be found below. 1. The Cave (Mumford & Sons cover) 2. It’ll Be Better (Francis and the Lights cover) 3. Play with Fire (Rolling Stones cover) 4. Pull My Heart Away (Jack Penate cover) 5. Yours to Keep (Teddybears cover)