Every Sunday, every week we racap the five must-hear songs from the last seven days. Last week we had Jessie Ware, Haerts, Mt Wolf, Army Navy and Little Daylights. This week, something new. Let’s do this: 1. The National - Don't Swallow The Cap "The driving drums and modestly stirring piano on ‘Don’t Swallow The Cap’ is reminiscent of 2007′s ‘Boxer’, whilst the vocals provide a profound and emotional undercurrent, this is The National fully embracing their timeless signature sound." [...]
New York's Fischerspooner were among the glitter spewing artists to ride the neon Peaches wave in the early noughties. They only had one hit, andldquo;Emerge,andrdquo; but it was good enough to secure the
Why wait until March 2013 to release GTI's Top 50 Songs of 2012 list, long after no one cares? Maybe that's just how we roll here. Or maybe ...maybe it's a commentary on the short attention span of today's music scene. Ah ha! It definitely must be that. Besides, other than City Reign's stellar debut full-length , we haven't had a chance to cover much of 2013's new releases yet. So, instead, let's dance among the fond memories of the distant past: Playlist: 1. Joe [...]
There's no bigger nightmare in LA than the 405. It was always bad. But it was a reliable bad. Since they started construction on the 405...about 5 years ago...traffic has not only grown worse, it has become almost unbearable. And it's not just the 405 that's undriveable, it's every freeway in LA. It's a ripple effect that has clogged every major road artery in the city. The construction
What is amazing about the Smiths is how consistent all their music is. Every song is good. Every song. Making a list is almost impossible. Every time I go through their catalog, the list changes. From day to day and minute to minute. I could put all the songs on cards and paste them up on my wall, then throw darts blindfolded and the 11 cards I hit could make my list...and it would an
Today a new system to stop internet piracy has been put in place. It's called the Consumer Alert System. It's a plan by internet providers to alert users who download music illegally. You will get warnings that you are committing piracy and be told stop. The problem with this system is it might be the most ridiculous and improbable attempt to stop online piracy. First of all, how will
Ever since I made the bold assertion a couple of weeks ago that Sheena Easton deserved the Best New Artist Grammy she won in 1982, I've been kind of agonizing over it. I mean, really ? Over Luther Vandross? My justification was that by 1981, Vandross already had been kicking around the industry for the better part of a decade, as an esteemed songwriter, a back-up singer (for David Bowie, among others), and vocalist for at least two groups (Luther and Change, on whose 1980 album he sang two tracks) before he got around [...]
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Screw the Oscars! Now that the site is back up we can continue the (very late) Best of 2012 Awards! So many great songs last year. The second 6 months of jams did more than stand up to the first . So many genres colliding in this list. Beautiful songs. Funny songs. Innovative songs. Simple songs. Dance songs. Rock songs. All songs that have spent much time wedged in the recesses of my brain. Ultimately its Kids of 88 and Years and Years battling it out for the top spot. Two songs I would [...]
I think I send a few shock waves through my social circle when people discover that I listen to these guys. I'm not sure if I get more questioning glances because of this band or David Guetta. My brother is a wine snob...I mean, connoisseur. He's like a fifth level sommelier...just for fun. When it comes to wine...he has his favorites. And he definitely turns his nose up at the others. But
The first thing that crosses my mind when I hear of a band named Starfucker, I think that death metal. This band is far from that. Maybe it's because Fucked Up tainted my conception of what a profanity-laden band would embody. Also, with Fucker in the title of your band name...you're really limited your exposure. You can pretty much kiss off any halftime appearance at the Super Bowl,
The PlayStation 4 was announced today. The article talks about how the PS4 will be the most advanced gaming system ever. A processor faster than 99% of most computers. The highest resolution pixel count of any system. A faster network. Motion-capture. And, a new social media component. But the one thing they don't mention is if the games are any good. Everyone loves the bells and
My friend Gina deactivated her Facebook account for the week of her birthday then she reactivated it the following week. When I asked her why she did it, she said it was because she didn't want to have to thank everyone on her Facebook for wishing her a happy birthday. Whether we like it or not, there is an unsaid Facebook birthday etiquette. It is understood that you don't have to wish
Is it just me or does Top Ramen deserve a Medal of Honor? Or whatever medal they give out to food that has gone above and beyond its purpose. I mean, think about all the great things Top Ramen has done for this country. Think of all the countless college students who could afford to eat and pay their tuition because Ramen provided such an affordable meal. I went through a flat of that
Every time I feel like giving the Grammy's a second chance they severely let me down. I will admit that Sunday's show was much better than the show has been in recent years. But I turned off the show with a feeling of..."that's it?" Maybe last year was so strong this one just pales in comparison. I love that there's less awards and more live performances. Though some of the live sets
Valentine's Day is upon us, a time to celebrate relationships or hate those celebrating. But for those relationships that don't end well, here are the six best songs about murdering a significant... Continue reading "The Six Best Songs About Murdering A Significant Other" >
The Super Bowl is over and I can't say I'm happy about the game. I agree with Frank Gore...the better team did not win. The 49ers played a piss poor first half but came roaring back in the second half to almost pull off an amazing comeback. There was one thing standing in there way: the officiating. No, I'm not a sore loser...and no I don't think that had the right calls been made that it
Last week, Kieran Hebden from Four Tet announced a new single entitled "The Track I've Been Playing That People Keep Asking About and That Joy Used in His RA Mix and Daphni Played on Boiler Room.... Continue reading "The Six Best Songs With Ridiculously Long Titles" >
I'm not sure what news is most shocking tonight: is it that the 49ers are back in the Super Bowl after almost 20 years...or is it that My Bloody Valentine has released their 3rd album after a 22-year wait? (Take that Axl Rose) Is it a coincidence that MBV's new album was released today on the eve of the 49ers return to football super stardom? MBV's first album came out in 1989...the same
While most artists start off in a band and end up going solo as their career progresses, Ben Harper started out solo and is now creating new collaborations as his career evolves. Each new partnership is different than the last and adds unique new layers to an already rich musical career. As great as it to push the boundaries of music, it's appreciated to see an artist like Harper embrace
This weekend saw one of the most horrific tragedies to ever occur during a live music event. Over 200 people killed and over 100 more injured because of another pyrotechnic display gone awry. There are really very little words that can describe the devastating event in any sort of light other than misery. Apparently the incident occurred because the lead singer of the performing band lit a
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