
On Monday we posted about Hesta Prynn, formerly a member of the all female hip-hop group, Northern State. Well we gave you the EP to have a listen to and now, as we promised, we have the video for her new track 'Can We Go Wrong'. Oh, and if you like this you can see our post from monday this is also where you can listen to her 6 track EP, so be sure to give it a click.

MP3 : Can We Go Wrong I first saw Northern State ( Hesta Prynn home base) a bunch of years ago at the Siren Festival @ Coney Island. I thought they were tons of fun, witty lyrics, good stage show, really enjoyed the set. But I have to admit, after a quick run they slipped out of my listening habits, never to be played again. Fast forward to the present day and we've got Hesta Prynn releasing her solo EP, Can We Go Wrong . It's everything [...]

Julie, please don't think that I'm a dick. I'm not. I am sorry that I haven't returned your phone call for over a year. A lot of bad shit happened in the last 12 months (which started at SXSW 2009 and continued). For that period of my life, music, blogs and friends who make music weren't on my mind. But I'm better now, and clearly things are going great with you. Listen to this ass-kicking new track you just released. I hear you're in the studio with Chuck Brody (Lykke Li, J.Lo, Ra [...]

Filed under: News , New Music , Exclusive Since the demise of rap group Northern State , Hesta Prynn has embarked on a solo career, creating a mix of rap, rock and electronica that she describes as "post-hipster, post-genre." With new material constantly in the works, Prynn tells Spinner she's happier than ever, thanks to the freedom that comes with being a solo act. "It's freaking awesome to not be constantly compromising with people who are in the same role as you," she says. "It's [...]

Filed under: Concerts and Tours , News New York's Webster Hall may have been hosting an '80s prom Saturday night, but Hesta Prynn had her own party downstairs at the Studio @ Webster Hall. Showcasing her new solo project, Prynn, part of the female hip-hop trio Northern State , played a free show to New Yorkers before heading to Austin for a few gigs. Although she started her set with a Karen O -like vibe, Prynn just couldn't shake off her hip-hop ways and gave [...]
NYC artist Hesta Prynn is evoking the spirit and sound of those classy yet hardcore dance-rock girls of NYC's past. Formerly a member of the all-girl hip band group Northern State , she has decided to take here voice in a whole new direction. With a sound that is equal parts rock and electro she enlisted the help of her pal Sara Quin ( Tegan and Sara ) to cultivate her new sound. The music is a combination euphoric beats and distorted basslines with punk guitar riffs layered all over. Take that and add a [...]

As promised, here is the official soundtrack of the 4th season of Grey's Anatomy. Other than Grey's Anatomy, other hit shows like Gossip Girl, Chuck, Fringe, Glee, Dollhouse, One Tree Hill, Ugly Betty, House and many more. You've got to give a hand to the music supervisors of these shows for their success. The music is not perfect, but it's certainly entertaining. The show goes mostly for indie favorites like The National, Ingrid Michaelson, The Gossip, Tegan and Sara, The Bird and the Bee, Bon Iver, Feist, Goldfrapp, Rilo Kiley, Frightened Rabbit, The Republic Tigers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more. [...]

Filed under: News , Book Club Between their intimate live shows and personal lyrics, Tegan and Sara have never held much back. Now, the Quin twins are offering an even more in-depth look into their lives with 'On, In, At,' a three-book set available to fans who pre-order their new album, 'Sainthood.' Each of the books includes writing from the sisters and photographs from three different time periods. 'On' gives a look into "the perspective that we as a band see, even from on stage," according to a [...]
Now that it is "official" summer, it's time to break out the hip hop. Nothing says summer to me more than some fun hip hop. And nothing says fun hip hop to more than Northern State. Listen: Northern State ∞ Mother May I? Northern State ∞ Last Night Bonus summer "hip hop" video – Coconut and The Duke's Boom Boom Pow: More: Party Tunes Use some of you 50 FREE Downloads from eMusic to [...]

It doesn't matter whether you're the world's biggest fan, an artist, or a semi-pro blogger, like just about anything in life, South By Southwest is what you make of it. Each year, the music industry invades Austin and holds what could be called the biggest multimedia talent show in the world. Bands with buzz, mega-stars, and fledgling indies alike find themselves mingling with all sorts of PR, A&R, and self-made critics in the hopes that perhaps they can redeem some street credibility or make themselves known. Whether it's exposure or a good time that you're seeking, there's no [...]

Against my better judgement, I clicked onto Hesta Prynn's Myspace page to get a taste of her solo project away from Northern State. Like most music fans who were initially sucked into the "OMG, it's a girl version of the Beastie Boys" hype back in 2002, I've constantly expected better things from this band aside of the hip-hop shrieking that took place on records and on stage. They were like the Beastie Boys in rhythm and style, but you always felt they never grew past that. The last album I heard was "All City," which was [...]

Cincinnati two-piece Bad Veins , who spent much of last year recording their album (some of it in L.A.) and played some impressive dates around town (including a September gig at the Viper Room), are signing to Dangerbird Records . The L.A.-based indie, home to Silversun Pickups , the Dears , Sea Wolf and Darker My Love , will probably release the debut from Ben Davis and Sebastien Schultz this summer. ☛ Other tidbits: The OC Register's Soundcheck blog has details on the re-emergent Galaxy Theatre. ... [...]
We started the Video of the Day string of posts on Friday and have been amazed at how successful they've been in a short space of time. Thus, We've started the MP3 of the day string of posts today. One MP3. Every weekday. 10am. If you're from a PR firm that want to give away a free MP3 (and it's actually good), fire it our way and we'll try and get it up. Hesta Prynn may sound like a new name, but actually it's a project started [...]

It's no secret that most in the music world will be pulling the level for Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama this November. After all, each new days seems to bring news of another pro-Obama support stint - The National , The Breeders , and Jim James are the latest acts to get on in the fun - or musicial composition. But Sam Champion's Jack Dolgen is taking it to a whole new level. With the help of designer Andrew Ackermann, the New York based bassist has launched BarackRock.org , an online [...]

As we approach the home stretch of this historical presidential election, I harken back to the year of the last presidential election. There were a treasure-trove of great political songs that came out that year. This mix focuses on thirteen of them. 1. Antibalas ∞ Big Man 2. Dan Bern ∞ President 3. Greg Brown ∞ I Want My Country Back (live) 4. Northern State ∞ Sire Song [...]

Northern State - Better Already label: Kanine jaar: 2008 kant a: Better Already (JD Ecstatic Remix) kant b: Sucka Mofo www.northernstate.net | www.myspace.com/northernstate Opnieuw eentje die op zicht gekocht is, dit keer tijdens Sónar , eerder dit jaar. De single was een vreemde eend in de bijt in de Sónar merchandising stand. Daar lag-ie, helemaal alleen, omringd door Sónar T-shirts, Sónar petjes, Sónar schoudertassen, Sónar buttons, Sónar zweetbandjes, Sónar onderbroeken, Sónar vibrators en Sónar stickers. "Where am [...]
Okay. Wrath. Well let's just get this out of the way first, let us just stipulate that there probably isn't an angrier song to be found than Marshall Mathers' "Kim". Sure, it's acted pretend wrath, but that's what our little website here deals with; performance pieces, usually in song form. I mean if you want real wrath, turn on the evening news. And during the broadcast you'll probably get your fill of the other six deadly sins as well. So yeah, as far as wrath in song form, "Kim" takes the cake. [...]
I took some time off to decompress from Lightning In A Bottle and make surf bikinis for the new action sports brand Latitude 10. But I've also been busy spinning around Venice Beach, Santa Monica and a few occasional gigs in Hollywood. I've come across a handful of standout tracks since I last [...]
Triple Rock Social Club : 6:00 $20 Bouncing Souls "The Gold Song" (mp3) Bouncing Souls "True Believers" (mp3) Bouncing Souls - Official Site Bouncing Souls - Wikipedia Site Bouncing Souls - MySpace Site Tim Barry "South Hill" (mp3) Tim Barry "2223 (mp3) Tim Barry - Official Site Tim Barry - MySpace [...]

Download: Northern State - Sucka Mohterfucka Sassy political shit from NYC. Produced by Adrock. On Mike Patton's Ipecac label. That's all I need to know. Northern State is now on my frequently played list. They should be on yours too. In fact I like them so much, here's a bonus track Oooh Girl . Now go out and buy their album. See them live. Do it.