Tonight's concert picks: When it comes to indie-rock bands that are composed of romantically involved couples (Mates Of State, The Rosebuds, Handsome Furs), Hank And Cupcakes offers something slightly off-kilter. For one thing, the married pair hails from Israel; for another, along with their silly adopted monikers, the two sport a cheerfully irreverent sensibility. The video for "Hit" features Hank And Cupcakes cavorting in nothing but body paint. With growing popularity and a new album in the works, Hank And Cupcakes is poised to spread its dance party aesthetic beyond the band's Brooklyn base. Hank And Cupcakes performs [...]
You know it's been a while since you updated your blog when WordPress have completely changed the interface! I would like to say I've been busy completing the only two compulsory pieces of work I have to do this year, but that would be a huge lie. I have, however, been to Barcelona and visited the Cote d'Azur; just missing the Film Festival in Cannes and arriving just before the Grand Prix in Monaco. I also quit my job and absorbed an unhealthy amount of sun. Now, I'm faced with the task of completing a 2,500 [...]
Singer-songwriter Ian Axel delivers some inspiring & charming piano-pop that you might want to check out. Recently named "The next big thing" by Spin and praised by NPR ("possesses the sweetness of youth, the stubbornness of a teenager and the swagger of a rock star"), Axel's debut CD This is the New Year is out now and the title track and current single, "This Is the New Year," is the theme song for the MTV documentary series "I Used to be Fat." Ian Axel will be performing tonight at Gallery 5 with the beautiful and [...]
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Ian Axel - has been raising a ruckus in various Lower East Side clubs for a few years now, ingesting a caffeinated jolt of stomping piano/pop into the pulsing vein of New York's ironic hipstertude // Release : This Is the New Year (April 12, out now digitally) // Quote: "I always feel like I'm trying to reconnect with something I had when I was a kid. Children have a glow and an energy we seem to lose later." // Sounds like : Axel's been "drinking deep from the [...]
Here is the latest mix from the always tuned-in, We all Want Someone to Shout For . If you are bookmarking music bloggers then make sure this dude is high on your list. He seems to have his finger on all sorts of pulses. Grab the individual tracks below or skip to the bottom for the zip download. 1. Two Wounded Birds – All We Wanna Do 2. Alex Turner – Piledriver Waltz [...]
Happy April Fools Day everyone. I'm not nearly crafty enough to pull a April Fools prank on you guys this year. I love you too much. Instead, I've decided to drop my March Mix. Once again, the genius Camilo Bejarano designed the artwork for this months mix, and he's outdone himself, yet again. March was a month that saw a mix of big releases, along with plenty of indie gems. It was an eclectic month of music, and this playlist really speaks toward that notion. There's truly something for everyone here. Maybe a track you missed somewhere, or [...]
Photography: Caitlin A bit kitschy, but still charming. You can buy Ian Axel 's debut album at iTunes . Ian Axel - Hangman
This morning i bring you the New Jersey artist Ian Axel. Now Ian is a special kind of artist that really doesn't show up that often, bringing brilliant musical talent into the mix with honest lyrics that emphasize the talent as a lyricist and a musician. His music and video for This Is The New Year are playful yet somewhat thought provoking, making me think of the summer and enjoying every last one for the past 13 years on a beach at summer camp. The times as a kid frolicking around start with the great piano and drum [...]
I'm enjoying this song "This Is The New Year" from hot rising New York City artist Ian Axel . He's experienced a quick rise to fame since MTV's new show, I Used To Be Fat picked it as it's theme song. For all you hipster snobs out there, don't rule the song out because of that. This song has genuine heart and soul, and I don't think many people can deny that. Ian reminds me a bit of a younger Ben Folds. This is a song that has potential to be a chart topping hit. It's well [...]
Ian Axel has been raising a ruckus in various Lower East Side clubs for a few years now, ingesting a caffeinated jolt of stomping piano/pop into the pulsing vein of New York's ironic hipstertude . Drinking deep from the well of keyboard troubadours the likes of Ben Folds and even the aging ivory ticklers Billy Joel and Elton John , Axel's music is also heavily influenced by cabaret and the musical theater. As a breakout piece of showstopping bombast, "This Is the New [...]
ian axel feat chad vaccarino - this is the new year [i have instant love for this song... and it doesn't seem like i'm the only one! already playlisted on MTV (due to the fact that its the theme song to one of their new shows), ian is priming for the release of his debut album 'this is the new year' which features a slew of musician buddies and fellow troubadours. can't wait to hear the rest of the album, until then let this wonderful 2011 mantra play on repeat!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld
Filed under: What's That Song? 'This Is the New Year,' Ian Axel As a tease from his upcoming debut album, 'This Is the New Year,' Ian Axel lends the record's title track to MTV's 'I Used to Be Fat' miniseries. The 10-part documentary tracks the progress of overweight teens as they graduate from high school and spend the summer shedding pounds prior to beginning college. The suburban New Jersey-born-and-raised, New York-based singer-songwriter-pianist talks to Spinner about [...]
It's been another hectic week here for me, and I apologize for having let my blogging duties take a back seat to, well, everything else. Hopefully, soon, I'll have the time to pay more attention and create posts more regularly. It would also help if I were hearing stuff I was really excited about... if you think you've got something, send it to the email address to the right -> Tracklisting: Casa Murilo - Breaking Ranks [...]
The Holidays are presently keeping pace with the rest of the year, just buzzing by us, on our way to a new year. We recently got a Tweet from Greg Holden about his friend Ian Axel's new video, "This Is The New Year" which he has a cameo appearance (the green striped shirt dude) - Greg is not known for his taste in shirts, (sorry Greg), but has one heck of a voice. In case you missed it, check out our review of his gig at Martini Ranch with Ingrid Michaelson here . [...]
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