Hi guys, I've been doing this blog steadily for 3.5 years and I think I need a little break. You'll see some posts from me from time to time, but I'll no longer be posting 3 times a week. In the meantime, feel free to contact me about DJing or remixing! I am based in San Francisco.
OK kids, I'll be back soon with my top x lists of the year. Until then...the music of Brad Neely! Brad Neely - Prisoner Christmas
Happy holidays, folks! It's been pretty busy over here recently, but we've managed to take the time to continue our yearly tradition of serving up non-traditional holiday music. Try putting it on during tree decorating... 01. My First Earthquake - Together In Our Holiday Sweaters 02. Girls - Lust For Life) 03. Paul Anka - Jump (Van Halen cover) 04. Julian Casablancas - 4 Chords of the Apocalypse 05. Camera Obscura - Teenager [ Motel [...]
I've been recently enjoying the power pop stylings of Surfer Blood. Part Weezer, part Dodos, and part Shins, it's the music of a good time being had. Their debut Astro Coast is due out January 19th. Surfer Blood - Swim (To Reach The End) Surfer Blood official site Surfer Blood on MySpace P.S. Stay tuned for Let's Sexy Fighting Xmas 2009!
Yeasayer has a new album coming out on February 9, 2010 entitled, Odd Blood . They recently released the first single from the album, a track called "Ambling Alp". As a bonus, Memory Tapes has already taken a crack at remixing it! Yeasayer - Ambling Alp Yeasayer - Ambling Alp (Memory Tapes Remix) Yeasayer official site Yeasayer on MySpace
Been thinking about maybe switching away from the blog format and going to a facebook/twitter feed. Any thoughts? My time for posting has been dwindling recently, new job and wedding prep and all. Anyway, been recently enjoying the dream pop/chill wave sounds of Washed Out. Really soothing. Washed Out - Belong Washed Out on MySpace
Shy Child will be back March 1st with a new album entitled Liquid Love . They've generously released their first single, "Criss Cross", which features a longer form composition and LCD Soundsystem-like patience! Shy Child - Criss Cross Shy Child official site Shy Child on MySpace
Today marks the release of the first solo album from Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas! The album is called Phrazes for the Young and has a broad musical sound, encompassing Strokes-lite to 80s to R&B. First single "11th Dimension" sounds like Julian's trademark deadpan singing over very 80s synths... Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension Julian Casablancas official site Julian Casablancas on MySpace
I had to post this submission, as it is the most targeted song I have ever received! "The Malkin Mash" is a Halloween song done in the style of the Pet Shop Boys and targeted at fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Happy Halloween everyone! Marshmallow Pop Orchestra - The Malkin Mash Marshmallow Pop Orchestra official site
Digits is an electronic indie pop artist from Toronto. Musically, it sounds like Erlend Oye fronting a cross between Alaska In Winter and The Postal Service! Enjoying it right now as I attempt to get into my evening groove. Digits' debut album, Hold It Close , is out now. Digits - Going To Age Digits - Nonstop Digits official site
Tomorrow, Knitting Factory Records will be releasing a new "greatest hits" of Fela Kuti entitled, The Best Of The Black President . Fittingly for this time of year, they've made "Zombie" available for download. Fela Kuti - Zombie Fela Kuti official site
Thao's currently on tour supporting her new album, Know Better Learn Faster . Check out the title track, and her particular blend of folk and fingerpicking! Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - Know Better Learn Faster Thao Nguyen official site Thao Nguyen on MySpace
Started a new job this week, finally. I'm still getting used to waking up at the right time again, so I'm a little behind on my musical homework. Sub Pop is releasing a remastered version of Nirvana's Bleach on November 3rd, and have made the classic "About A Girl" available for download. It's been a while...crank it up! Nirvana - About A Girl (Remastered) Nirvana official site Nirvana on MySpace
Found this cover of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire" courtesy of a couple friends and Gimme Tinnitus . Very cool take - it's all post-punk now with more shout-singing! The Forms - We Didn't Start The Fire (Billy Joel Cover) The Forms official site The Forms on MySpace
Previously , we showed you the video for the new Wallpaper single. The good news is now you can download the song for free! I've been jamming to this track for the past month, so let's get the dance party started! Wallpaper - I Got Soul, I'm So Wasted Wallpaper on MySpace
Whew, finished DJing my first wedding this weekend. Interesting lifestyle....anyway, San Francisco's Girls have been really hitting the spot recently. Pure 60's guitar pop in the vein of Elvis Costello or the Beach Boys. Definitely check out the album! Girls - Lust For Life Girls at Matador
Built To Spill released a new album this Tuesday entitled, There Is No Enemy ! It's a delicious slice of indie guitar pop in the classic BTS vein. Check out "Hindsight" for a taste... Built To Spill - Hindsight [ Insound ] Built To Spill official site Built To Spill on MySpace
Hot news today is the announcement of a new Vampire Weekend cd! Contra will be released January 12th, 2010, and the guys have so generously provided a free download of the first track, "Horchata". Not sure what Ezra is doing singing about drinking horchata when it's cold outside, but I'll allow it... Vampire Weekend - Horchata Vampire Weekend official site Vampire Weekend on MySpace
Woooo. It's been a long week. Friendly Fires, please take me to the weekend! Friendly Fires - Kiss Of Life Friendly Fires official site Friendly Fires on MySpace
If you've been looking for an interesting twee-world-pop take on Animal Collective's "My Girls", you'd be hard pressed to do better than this Taken By Trees cover! It's available on her most recent album, East of Eden . Taken By Trees - My Boys (Animal Collective Cover) Taken By Trees official site Taken By Trees on MySpace PS. Anyone watch Mad Men last night? Peggy...eww.
Lets Sexy Fighting
Boards of Canada - Reach for the Dead (from Tomorrow's Harvest)
Julia Holter - World (Official Video)
Washed Out - Paracosm (Official Album Trailer)
She & Him- I Could've Been Your Girl
Action Bronson - "Strictly 4 My Jeeps" (Official Video)
Boards of Canada – Reach For The Dead
L D R U – The Tropics
Ace by @thebigsleepnyc #nowplaying
HAERTS: “All The Days”
