blogging is for life . it's the 4th birthday of this sorry looking corpse so i've decided to have a better looking, more mentally well adjusted, taller, smarter second blogchild to make up for the failed efforts of my first and now deceased spawn. RIP baby, long live Cruel Rhythm.
aaand i'm done. thank you to everyone who has ever read, commented, and loved this blog. special special thanks to all the bands i've featured over the past three and a half years. it's been a blast. blog world future: Illegal Tender , Transparent , Pinglewood , Music Fan's Mic , Blue Walrus , Truants , Abeano & Dummy . peace out homies and homos x
this Thursday 9th Dec i'm hosting the awe inspiring Duologue at The Netil House in east London. featuring DJ sets from longtime FD faves Disclosure and exciting new talent Breton , it is going to be an awesome evening. doors open at 8 and DJs are on til late so come and enjoy. The Netil House Westgate Street E8 3RL (next to London Fields) [...]
did i mention that i LOVE Jamie Woon ? check out this stunning video for 'Night Air' which is out now and let your ears travel through the wonderfully trippy world of Becoming Real below. Jamie Woon - Night Air (Becoming Real remix)
it is impossible to deny the truck-load of bands currently coming out of Oxford. still part of Jonquil (along with members of Chad Valley , Trophy Wife , and Pet Moon ), Sam Hudson Scott has also turned his hand to a solo project called Solid Gold Dragons . despite holding elements of contemporary art-rock, 'Serious Lover' is brimming with the influence of new wave artists like Arthur Russell . Sam's vocal is soulful, and with the warm tones of brass behind him, the track is a tiny insight into the great potential [...]
a couple of months ago i travelled to the murkier ends of this city to see a band i knew almost nothing about. i was less than prepared for the show stopping performance i witnessed that night; it left me with that 'so good it hurts in every way possible' taste in my mouth. their beautiful brand of thundering, left-field guitar pop fuses with space-age electronics and is in a word, epic. Duologue were so good that night i wanted to find [...]
one of my In The City highlights, London based band Breton , are releasing their next EP via Hemlock Recordings . and it sounds fucking amazing. here is a group that is doing something different and completely fresh sounding. FINALLY. post-math-punk-pop? whatever. they blend together a whole host of influences and snippets from various musical genres and create genius moments of twisted, brooding pop. Breton - RDI
one of my In The City highlights, London based band Breton , are releasing their next EP via Hemlock Recordings . and it sounds fucking amazing. here is a group that is doing something different and completely fresh sounding. FINALLY. post-math-punk-pop? whatever. they blend together a whole host of influences and snippets from various musical genres and create genius moments in twisted, brooding pop. Breton - RDI
"i guess i was a fool". booming production from ~anon~ crew Yo Video . happy Friday.
"i guess i was a fool". booming production from ~anon~ crew Yo Video . happy Friday.
welcome to the beautifully blissed out world of Luckey Remington . amongst playing with numerous musicians (see: Joanna Newsom , Devandra Banhart ), in various different bands and creating his own films, Luckey has time to create some gorgeous bits of music himself. Luckey Remington - Cuesta Cala
ones to catch (regardless of whether you are going to In The City or not). CLOCK OPERA . gorgeous twinkling electronic love songs. new single is out 1st November on Kitsune . SPECTRALS . heart warming fuzz. EP is out today on Moshi Moshi . Spectrals: 'Peppermint' from TLOBF.COM on Vimeo . FIXERS . part of what i heard is [...]
ones to catch (regardless of whether you are going to In The City or not). CLOCK OPERA . gorgeous twinkling electronic love songs. new single is out 1st November on Kitsune . SPECTRALS . heart warming fuzz. EP is out today on Moshi Moshi . Spectrals: 'Peppermint' from TLOBF.COM on Vimeo . FIXERS . part of what i heard is [...]
next week Hi, Honey presents: White Ring, D/R/U/G/S, Robert Disaro (DJ) and C Powers (DJ). Hi, Honey presents: from Hi, Honey on Vimeo . tickets // facebook event // hi, honey D/R/U/G/S - Love Lust (C Powers Remix)
towards the end of last year there was a minor panic when rumours flew around about the uncertain future of In The City , one of the country's biggest showcase festivals. thankfully the 3 day event returns this year wooo. based in Manchester, covering large parts of the city centre, In The City is host to an impossible number of brand new bands. i was lucky enough to go last year and had a blast; Egyptian Hip Hop , Everything Everything and Esben & The Witch were particular highlights. this year ITC [...]
video via Stereogum . i am fucking LOVING Museum Of Bellas Artes so much. 100% perfect. need more. single out on Transparent ! i know i suck at blogging lately.
Snow And Taxis from Gold Panda on Vimeo . i love Gold Panda . stream his gorgeous debut album over at luckyshiner.com and get your pre-orders in for the special ltd edition packages.
there is a right way to do guitar centered pop and a multitude of wrong ways to do guitar centered pop. thankfully Thievery couldn't sound more in the right. a combination of the band's credible contemporary influences (see: The Strokes, Arcade Fire, Miike Snow) has produced what i can only describe as 'lovely lovely love'. more please. Thievery - Proud Lovers
heaving with dancefloor worthy synths and the sweetest vocals i've heard all year, AlunaGeorge bring you their twisted pop. this lead song from the London based outfit smacks you round the chops in the best way possible. i think this is what they call "a banger". keep your eyes peeled for more juicy tracks in the coming weeks. AlunaGeorge - Make No Mistake
back in 2008 i was the first person to blog about the incredible Clare Maguire . i definitely won't be the last because she is coming for you. check out the video sneak preview of forthcoming single 'Ain't Nobody': and please wrap your ears around the amazing Bloodyshy & Avant re-work of 'Strangest Thing'. Clare Maguire - Strangest Thing [...]
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The Shins: “September” (b-side of “Simple Song” 7”)
St. Vincent - 'Cheerleader'
Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit)
OK Go - Needing/Getting - Official Video
Ladyhawke - Black White & Blue
First Aid Kit – Emmylou
Childish Gambino - "Heartbeat" (Official Music Video)
Hardwell Bootleg Pack 2012
James Blake – Live Album
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