Remember our fallen European blogger Mr. Francois? Dude was up on every possible house/electro/trance jam before anyone in all of the interwebz. Seriously. The kid dropped a 1:40 preview of what was then referred to as Avicii's "ID" back on April 27, 2011. It turned into what the world now knows as "Levels" - and who was up on this from the get-go? Mr. Francois. It's my new mission to hunt him down in whatever pocket of the universe he's in and bring him back to the site. Got a little off track there - anyways, Mr. Francois's buddy works [...]
What a stunner! Standing Shadows are an alt-rock-electro band who bring a better canvas than Picasso. Their best remix (arguably) comes from Grammar- an independent gem on the rise, and the combo couldn't get any better. It's electronic, dreamy, and definitely danceable. Hit it up with style.
What a stunner! Standing Shadows are an alt-rock-electro band who bring a better canvas than Picasso. Their best remix (arguably) comes from Grammar- an independent gem on the rise, and the combo couldn't get any better. It's electronic, dreamy, and ... Continue reading
Happy 2/1/12: ► Buzz Bands LA presents a night of free music at Harvard & Stone featuring 7Horse and Stephen Brower & the Silent Majority , along with DJ Mara Schwartz, There's no cover charge. ► British electro-funk duo Fujiya & Miyagi wind up a big U.S. tour behind their latest album "Ventriloquizzing" with a show at the Echo, supported by Evan Voytas and TV Girl. ► 2 Hearts and Chemicals , the bi-coastal collaboration dealing in cinematic take on shoegaze and dream-pop, make [...]
[The music is coming so furiously already in 2012 ... Here are some new tracks available from artists we've covered in recent months:] Coco Morier , "Ambulance" — New, dreamier track from the newest project of songwriter-producer Nicole Morier, who's co-authored songs for the likes of Britney Spears, Tom Jones, Junkie XL and Wynter Gordon and worked her new material with the team of Freescha (Nick Huntington and Michael McGroarty). Limited-time download, today only. [Previously: "Journey [...]
Last Wednesday I saw two very interesting groups perform at the infamous Viper Room in Hollywood. It was supergoodmusic's last show at the venue for 2011 where Standing Shadows and Hyena killed it on stage. Standing Shadows is an alternative-indie-electro band based in Los Angeles. They mix together heavy guitar melodies and soundscapes with vintage [...]
The midweek mix: ► Dinosaur Jr. visits the Music Box to play its 1988 album "Bug" in its entirety, part of a show that will include a Q&A conducted by Henry Rollins and an opening set by Pierced Arrows. ► Alt-rockers Standing Shadows , who since October have released two in of a trilogy of EPs (the final one is coming in January), plug in at the Viper Room on a roaring local bill that includes Tic Tic Boom! , Odd Modern and Hyena . ► [...]
Good shows big and small tonight: ► Lucinda Williams plays the first of two nights at the El Rey Theatre behind her powerful new album "Blessed." ► Manchester's Wu Lyf hits the Troubadour behind its Pitchfork-approved debut release "Go Tell Fire to the Mountain," with Crystal Antlers supporting. That's Wu Lyf's video for "Dirt," above. ► The Cure is back for a second night of its "Reflections" tour at the Pantages Theatre. ► Just An Animal celebrates the release of its debut album "Lonely Hunter" [...]
Every weekday, MUF offers five (5) daily downloads of free and legal MP3s. We chose these songs for you to discover, download and explore more about the artists behind them. 'Daily Downloads' via Twitter , Facebook or RSS ! (For more information on what our Daily Download is and what they mean to you go here ) Today's Free MP3s: Standing Shadows - Just A Part Of Me [ Artist ] [...]
Standing Shadows brings LA in and out from the rain at The Roxy Theatre.
[From our Dept. of Alt-Rock, tunes from three bands with new releases:] Standing Shadows , "Freakshow" (e-mail required) — The L.A. quartet of David Miltenberger, Dan Silver, Mike Green and Michael Ascolese has a new EP, and the title track bursts with searing riffage and artillery-fire percussion. They celebrate the release by play the Roxy tonight with Filligar. on guitar. [ Previously .] Annie Automatic , "Dear, Charlie" — The L.A. four-piece fronted by [...]
With a variety of sound-enhancing tools including bullhorn, synth and theremin, Standing Shadows' set at Brick & Mortar made for a good time at a good place.
Happy Wednesday, have fun: ► My Morning Jacket roars into the Pantages Theatre behind its new album "Circuital," and if you aren't lucky enough to see the sold-out show, there's plenty of footage online — including director Todd Haynes' narrative for the "Unstaged" series from MMJ's May 31 show in Louisville (which included a guest turn by Erykah Badu). Local quintet Everest opens tonight's show. ► Singer Carina Round's new project Early Winters plays the Bootleg Theater, supported by Nicole Eva Emery and Haroula Rose . [...]
Prince is doing three shows tonight at as-yet-unannounced locations, and here's what else is up: ► The Twilight Singers visit the Music Box behind their fifth album (and first in five years), "Dynamite Steps." Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s and Jonneine Zapata support. ► Austin quartet White Denim hits the Echo behind its newest release, "D" (out this week), with locals Rabbits Rabbits Rabbits opening. ► Portland's Morning Teleportation (that's the video for the title track to their album "Expanding Anyway," above), [...]
Standing Shadows bridge the sound of many to create a new wave of indie rock.
I needed a good kick in the ass this morning to get the day going. To be honest, I actually enjoy waking up early because I tend to get more work done. The other day I got up at 4am to do some homework, and whaddyaknow by the time 7 rolled around, I had made a good dent in my assignments. I was dead tired by 12 noon and was therefore completely useless until I got a nap in there, but that's not the point. The point is that [...]
ARTIST: The SWAG Report 48 with freebie mp3 downloads for songs by Gang Of Four, The Drums, The Cars, Rubblebucket, Ringo Deathstarr, Federico Aubele, Ben Harper, Fan Modine and more! So much more! DATE: 03-25-11 WRITER: Don Loder Awrighcha mugs, So this week my bag o' SWAG is feelin' a little lighter than usual junky, an' I'm still trying ta figure out why. Could it possibly be that the well's dryin' up? Ain't nobody interested in makin' music no more? Nah, [...]
Los Angeles based alt-indie-electro band Standing Shadows combine infectious guitar melodies and soundscapes, vintage synth tones and warbles, driving percussive beats, and the intimately emotional vocals...ranging from uber-chill heroin whispers, to heart-pumping, sweat-soaking screams. They have released a CD full of remixes of their song "One Way Ride". With the latest CD, you can take your pick of 5 remixes of the song. If you don't dig one, you can always try out the next. With fast-paced club-ready songs, Standing Shadows has something for everyone's taste. [...]
Standing Shadows One Way Ride remix EP is available now on iTunes ! The band will be playing a few dates in February: 02/02 Club Moscow (at Boardners) • Hollywood, CA 02/10 Silverlake Lounge • Los Angeles, CA 02/12 Blue Cafe • Long Beach, CA Related Posts: Song of the Day: "One way Ride" by Standing Shadows Standing Shadows To Host 7’’ Vinyl Release Party At Renowned Origami Vinyl Record Shop on [...]
ARTIST: The SWAG Report 38 with freebie mp3 downloads for songs by Motorhead, Yelle, Action Makes, Cris Kirkwood, British Sea Power, Memphis and more! So much more! DATE: 01-12-11 WRITER: Don Loder Happy New Year ya mooks! Sorry it took me a while to get back, I had a couple of things that needed doin' an' hadda spend a little time somewhere. Apparently, I should not drink Egg Nog in public - ya know what I'm sayin'? I was out at a holiday [...]
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