Leonard Friend is the electronic pop project of Alex Feder (ex-XYZ Affair), who initially showed up on our radar thanks to their '90s-Nickolodeon-cameo-heavy clip for their song "All My Friends." He's got an EP out, and recently Fool's Gold 's Luke Top took time out to remix one of that release's standouts, "Everything For The Sake Of Everything." Download both versions below. Read More...
Alex Feder, the one-time frontman of Brooklyn indie-rockers The XYZ Afair, moved to Los Angeles in 2009 to embark on a solo career. But instead of returning to his rock roots, Feder reinvented himself as pop crooner Leonard Friend . Friend's debut EP, Lynyrd Frynd , will hit stores early next year and the first single, "Serious Music", defines Feder/Friend's shift in sonics. The track's polished pop at its most danceable and vaguely electro-tinged, reminiscent of perhaps a more mainstream Murray Head. Despite all the flash, though, there's still an undercurrent of more basic rock and [...]
![Leonard Friend – The Next Big Thing? [Earmilk Exclusive + Interview]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3866994_lg.jpg)
Every decade there is one or two male Pop/R&B vocalists that captivate the audiences of women everywhere. A mainstream trend that started back in the day with Elvis, then Michael Jackson, and more recently with Justin Timberlake and Usher, the artist needs to be good looking, have a killer voice, and be able to dance - [...]
![Leonard Friend – The Next Big Thing? [Earmilk Exclusive + Interview]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3866890_lg.jpg)
Every decade there is one or two male Pop/R&B vocalists that captivate the audiences of women everywhere. A mainstream trend that started back in the day with Elvis , then Michael Jackson , and more recently with Justin Timberlake and Usher , the artist needs to be good looking, have a killer voice, and be able to dance - and by dance I'm not talking the truffle shuffle, I'm talking about real, smooth, dancing. Let us introduce to you the next big thing: Leonard Friend . Once frontman for Indie Rock band [...]
:: Tommy is being resurrected by Townshend and Daltrey . Simon Townshend and Roger Daltrey, that is... :: Not only did Apples in Stereo frontman Robert Schneider invent a new instrument, but Jeff Mangum composed some music for it . :: I'm utterly speechless . Honest. :: The Strokes are already back in the studio working on a new album. Sucks, because I was really hoping I wouldn't have to hear anything from them for at least another five years. [...]
:: X-Ray Spex frontwoman Poly Styrene passed away at the age of 53 after battling breast cancer. :: Sub Pop will be giving Sebadoh 's Bakesale the super ultra deluxe reissue treatment . :: I'm not sure how Drowned in Sound - or anyone not on serious drugs - could think Radiohead 's video for Lotus Flower is the cream of the crop so far this year. :: My Morning Jacket gets some Atom and His Package [...]
Maybe the XYZ affair would work at another venue, but the math for their Brooklyn Bowl show on Saturday is this: Wierd-o band + wierd-o venue = a show that isn't worth the free ticket.
This is my random batch. These are songs that I would probably never DJ in a set, but I just happened to enjoy. I hope you like them too: -M Five Step (Overdub Bootleg) - Radiohead VS Dave Brubeck This is a FANTASTIC mashup. It's amazing how well these songs work together. Well done. End It Tonight (Seekae Remix) - Teenagersintokyo I love this song. It's so beautiful and relaxing and amazing. Under The Sun - Kidda [...]
1) UUVVWWZ - Shark Suit UUVVWWZ @ MySpace 2) Warpaint - Billie Holiday Warpaint @ MySpace 3) The XYZ Affair - No One That You Love Will Ever Die The XYZ Affair @ MySpace 4) Linus Loves - Prom night (Don Diablo Remix) Linus Loves @ MySpace, Don Diablo @ MySpace 5) NAPT - Fortune (123 Dub Mix Fabric Exclusive) NAPT @ MySpace 6) Delorean [...]
Tonight was the original date of the Ponytail/DJ Dog Dick show at the Ottobar but that has been postponed til September 25th. This is great because it gives everyone a chance to check Jason Dove,... [go to the website to read the rest of the article, download mp3s and more]
Monday 5/25 * The XYZ Affair, Mieka Pauley, Jones Street Station, Three Fifty Duo @ Pianos ( MP3s: download 2 Summer Jams by The XYZ Affair) * Memorial Day BBQ @ Goodbye Blue Monday Tuesday 5/26 * Spinal Tap Unwigged & Unplugged @ Beacon Theatre * Hooves on the Turf presents Vandaveer @ Sycamore ( MP3: "However Many Takes It [...]
Happy Memorial Day everyone! With not a lot of shows going on tonight, I am going to do a weird thing and recommend TWO shows to you. First is Jason Anderson at Cake Shop. His free weekly residency in May has made my recommended list before . The other show you should check out is The XYZ Affair , playing their own weekly residency at Pianos. Details for both shows are after the jump. MONDAY, MAY 25, 2009 JASON ANDERSON @ CAKE SHOP 152 Ludlow Street New York, [...]
Monday: The XYZ Affair @ Pianos 8pm $5 I don't know about you guys, but the last thing I want to do on Memorial Day is cram into some overheated club to see some bands. Not that there's anything wrong with the normal way I live my life, it's just on Memorial Day I'd rather hit the beach, the park, the backyard and grill up some American specialties and enjoy a few cold ones. But if you'd prefer to see a band might I suggest seeing The XYZ Affair. The XYZ Affair - "Sock [...]
During my high school years in rural Ohio/Kentucky, I would spend plenty of summer nights driving around on backroads (and I'm talking backroads here) with the windows of my 1988 cherry red Chevrolet S10 4.3 down, blaring some music. And since the last couple of weekends have been spent back home, I've been doing plenty of similar driving - just with a 2002 Ford Focus instead. Needless to say, I came up with a mix for my driving escapades. No stupid themes or concepts. It's getting summery out, so it just needed to be jams I could listen [...]
Tonight here in Baltimore the Talking Head has Hopewell, Bad Liquor Pond, and The Flying Eyes while the Charm City Art Space has Screaming Females, Dead Mechanical, Head Home, and Soft Cement. Down in DC the Black Cat hosts Deleted Scenes, XYZ Affair and Casper Bangs while across the way in Arlington Iota has Pree, Dead Heart Bloom, and Tripp. Also in Virginia at the much despised Nissan Pavilion (ie: Radiohead fiasco) Coldplay hopes to avoid rain and traffic delays when they perform. Up north in Philly the fabulous St. Vincent brings [...]
via shervinfoto.com Now that the summer is more or less here, the area is starting to get some great shows during the week. A few bands are stopping through the area with a couple of dates, so whether you are in Philly, Baltimore or DC, you should get a chance to see them. Here is a run down of the highlights through Thursday. Tuesday DC has the pick of the litter with three great shows to satisfy [...]
Needless to say, we're big fans of The XYZ Affair at Buzzgrinder for a while now. But those dudes are always giving us more of a reason to love them. Whether it's because they're nice guys, can get formerly semi-famous Nickelodeon stars to be in a music video, know how to really cut a rug or because they're just good. There's always a reason. This time, it comes in the form of nerdocity. It's not enough that the band was named after a political scandal from the late 18th century - and [...]
It has been ages since I have posted one of these, but school was killing me. Now that it is over and summer is here, the time for great music is again upon us all. So take some time and revel in some great new songs. Hoots & Hellmouth - Known For Possession (via Sneak Attack) Akron/Family - River (via Dead Oceans) An Horse - Camp Out (via Sneak Attack) Illinois - Kid Catastrophe (via +1) The XYZ Affair - Sock You In The Face With Love (via [...]
Let's see...a new song from Carbon Leaf, a remix of Foals by The Field, and a cover of The Beatles? Sounds like something eclectic enough only for our Friday Mixtape! As always, below you'll find the week's best mix of new singles, remixes, and covers, along with mp3s from some up-and-comers you just might want to check out. And per request, if you'd like your music considered for inclusion on the Mixtape, shoot us an email with the mp3. If we like it, you may see it included [...]
Stereogum is on top of it once again - the other day they brought to light 2 Summer Jams from a favorite of mine, The XYZ Affair . These catchy, witty, anthemic pop rock guys do it again with these "jams" indeed. They hooked me befor e with the intoxicating blend of Weezer and Arcade Fire along with their Double Dare themed video. Now these new ones pick up right where they left off...except with a tad more hot emotion. Just in time for the summer. mp3: The XYZ Affair [...]
Stereogum
Consequence Of Sound
The Noise Collective
earmilk.com
BUZZGRINDER
GreenShoelace.com Music Box
Apes With Barrels
Dinleme Parkı
Pasta Primavera
EAR FARM
The End Of Irony
Pop Tarts Suck Toasted
Instrumental Analysis
Music Alliance Pact – February 2012
Skrillex Uses Satanic and Homosexual Influence to Win Grammys
Listen: Usher x Diplo – Climax
A-Trak - "Round of Applause" / "Where My Money At" (MP3 Download)
Peaking Lights, Still Corners and Roots Manuva to play Beacons Festival
