Monday Music’s the one post where Some Of It Was True! drops its London-only rule. Sophie Madeleine - Run With Us This is a cover, but of what? I'll tell you at the end... First, let me reveal that Sophie is a Brighton singer; she gained YouTube fame first via ukelele-based tunes, then by releasing a series of live covers also showcasing the strength of her profound pipes. Now, via Mr. Bongo , comes Runaway Orchestra , a record [...]
I first discovered Sophie Madeleine through her work with Pearl and the Beard and their cover of the Katy Perry song, “Firework.” Their ukulele, guitar, and cello rendition of the ubiquitous pop hit added depth and emotion to the song. Turns out, Sophie Madeleine is quite prolific in her cover song catalog, challenging herself to record a cover a day for 30 days . I finally got a chance to see Sophie Madeleine perform at Rockwood Music Hall, and I am so glad that I [...]
To celebrate today’s crop of releases, here are new mp3s from David Byrne & St. Vincent, Calexico, Sic Alps, the Helio Sequence, Seapony, the Presets, Agent Ribbons, Helvetia and Sophie Madeleine. Also, vote for your favorite of today’s releases!
Filed under: Video of the Day Artist : Sophie Madeleine Video: "Oil & Gold" Highlight: "'Oil & Gold' is a song about going through a bad time in order to find something special," Sophie Madeleine tells Spinner. "The video was made by the brilliant Rafa Pavon of Watergun.tv. We shot it by the Thames on a very warm day, and had several problems to deal with before we even began shooting. Then we spent an exhausting and very sweaty afternoon with me repeatedly playing [...]
"October" from The Helio Sequence leads the way for free downloads this week, but we kinda like 'em all. Take North Atlantic Drift 's "Albatross" for example - it's Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" in a completely spaced out state. It's better than just a description though. The duo of North Atlantic Drift combined samples, rock elements and hollowed ambients in their debut Canvas , which can be streamed on their Bandcamp page . Ellie Goulding remixes seem to be a theme everywhere. We've done it before, too, and [...]
"October" from The Helio Sequence leads the way for free downloads this week, but we kinda like 'em all. Take North Atlantic Drift 's "Albatross" for example - it's Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" in a completely spaced out state. It's better than just a description though. The duo of North Atlantic Drift combined samples, rock elements and hollowed ambients in their debut Canvas , which can be streamed on their Bandcamp page . Ellie Goulding remixes seem to be a theme everywhere. We've done it before, too, and [...]
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Ukulele-toting, British songstress Sophie Madeleine is gearing up for the U.S. release of her sophomore album, The Rhythm You Started , due September 11, 2012 on Xtra Mile Recordings/ILG. Praised by Time Out for her "sweetly plucked, romantic ditties," Madeleine's star has been steadily rising since her self-released debut, 2009's Love.Life.Ukulele . "Oil & Gold," the first single from The Rhythm You Started , has nearly 50k views on YouTube. Sophie Madeleine "Oil & Gold" video: [...]
Soundsupply Drop 2 from Soundsupply on Vimeo . We previously wrote about Soundsupply a few months ago, but with the release of the second bunch of albums we thought it was something worth revisiting in more detail. Over the past two years, the bundle model has become a viable distribution channel in the world of games. The idea is simple: gather up a bunch of independent games and sell them for cheap, usually without digital rights management (DRM) and with the bulk of the money raised [...]
So it's Easter Sunday, when some of us eat ham, some of us go to our local religious establishment, some of us won't change our routine at all. Either way, it's finally warm (mid 602s) and sunny in Chicago, so I thought I would share a few pleasant tunes to rock out to. These will be the perfect audible companions for you while your coloring eggs, eating more ham, or pointing at the creepy guy, dressed like a monster Peter Cottontail . First, we have the infectiously beautiful and talented Sophie Madeleine, with her whisically happy, folk-pop [...]
'Don't Blow Your Cover' lets you determine whether a band breathes new life into an older, established song. In this edition, Sophie Madeleine covers Dusty Springfield's version of the 1967 classic "Spooky". Read more »
Brighton UK chanteuse Sophie Madeleine turns in a capable cover of a fave OBG radio classic "Spooky", which was first popularized by The Classics IV and later Dusty Springfield. Sophie's careful coos and soft ukelele strums form a cool counterpoint to "Spooky"'s, well spooky content and feel. Spin it. Sophie Madeleine ( Facebook ) Rating 8.3
WLFY longtime favorite Sophie Madeleine started with posting charming videos of her live music and covers on Youtube and smoothly transitioned into releasing her beautiful solo works. Madeleine is back with a wonderful cover of Dusty Springfield's "Spooky". We're a broken record when it comes to singing the praises of Sophie Madeleine, but once again, she's a special talent that we recommend you spend some time with.
There is a cool new company called Sound Supply , that is giving us a new way to purchase music. 10 albums for $15. This bundled deal is a fun way to get cheap music and to give some new sounds a chance. Their first bundle includes several artists that have been previously featured here on IHYEB, including Coconut Records (Jason Schwartzman), Colour Revolt, Sophie Madelein, and Andrew Dost (Anathallo, Fun.). If they can continue to get quality artists to contribute, this project could be a big deal. Supply Drop #1 Trailer [...]
Ohh, there must be some easier way for me to get my wings. MP3: sophie madeleine - i've got my love to keep me warm posted by rikki, who wishes you enough love to melt every snowman in town. xo
Holiday season is undoubtedly upon us, and we all know what that means... LOTS OF HOLIDAY PARTIES! While some people may have taken offense at the lack of "Christ" in Christmas (see Jon Stewart's take on the phenomenon), others are relishing the all-inclusive festivities, and none more than in the ...
Winter comes early in New England. We hoard pellets for the stove, sandbagging the porch against the coming months; we watch our breath before us as we pack it in, and smile, and huddle into our coats. The crate of winter sweaters and scarves takes its ceremonial place by the door, ready for travelers duty-bound to brave the frozen world. Frost covers the windshield when we wake, and makes the brown-gold grass crunch and twinkle in the light of a bright full moon. Though the solstice doesn't arrive until late [...]
Sophie Madeleine and Liam Blake cover Del Shannon's 'Runaway' on guitar and ukulele.
The brightest, kindest souls are those attracted to the Ukulele; the instrument with the happy sound. Sophie Madeleine is a Brighton artist with one such soul. Her voice is pleasantry auralized, and her sense of musical style she uses it in is wonderfully unique. Paired together, you’ll be gently wrapped in warmth by her [...]
Sophie Madeleine is a young and talented ukulele player that decided to take on a pretty ambitious project to help promote her new album, The Rhythm You Started , which was released earlier this week. For the 30 days leading up the release of the new record she recorded a new cover song chosen from requests made by her fans. Fortunately for us her fans have some pretty great taste in music that span the musical spectrum, making for a pretty entertaining set of videos. She has a lovely voice and as you will see [...]
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