Video: James Yuill No Surprise Music Promo

Sorry guys, I've been too busy watching Cheaters , being a fatty, and promoting this stuff to post much lately.... but re-adjusting to the so-cal lifestyle is getting less taxing, so you can expect that once I find a place to live and buy some groceries I'll be giving you your Daily Bummer's, Flashback Fridays, and Fantastic Picks once again. Here's a brief one for the moment: Folktronica artist, James Yuill . Do people really use the term "folktronica"? I have qualms with it, especially in this circumstance cause this isn't really all that [...]

• James Yuill - No Surprise (The Operators Remix)
• Tilly And The Wall - Let The Beat Control You (James Yuill Remix)

Sara Bareilles Gravity : Years on - this was one of my Top Songs of 2007 - Bareilles continues to flog her debut album, though this song is truly worthy. Look / listen for the sublime vocal moment at around 2:45. I can assure you that if you attempt to belt this bit in your car, you will surely choke and almost run off the road. What's going on with [...]

What's the deal? There's been a bunch of solo artists that have been releasing full length albums of electro-folk-rockery that have been excellent. Granted Mr. James Yuill from London, UK released his excellent debut "Turning Down Water For Air" last year, but that doesn't stop it from being new to me. He effectively combines intimate guitar folk/pop with catchy keyboards and dancy glitch beats that are sure to have you nostalgically bopping your head with watery eyes. 2009 has some talented artists making the scene. Keep 'em coming! [...]

Sorry it's been so long. I've seen loads of bands since we last spoke. Here's a long list of them with some youtube videos... Paramore - Emo-pop at it's best and sexiest. Above: Paramore - Misery Business Below: Paramore - Emergency Plain White T's - I will avoid posting the obvious song. Above: Plain White T's - Take Me Away Below: Plain White T's - Hate (I Really Don't Like You) Alkaline Trio - [...]

READ PART 1: McBride Speaks PART 2: (London) The final section of the day at yesterday's Millennials gathering and probably the most anticipated, was the brainstorming session dubbed Artist Road Mapping. Terry McBride and representatives from all parts of the [...]