November, 2008
Little Dragon Live In New York City Tonight!!!
As you should all know by now, my fanciness for Little Dragon runs deep. How deep? well try three years deep! since the days when Yukimi (lead vocals) was putting it down with the Koop & creating soothing sounds with the Hird. There debut album which is by far one of the best listens over
The Cool Kids | 2K Pennies (NBA 2K9 Song)
It seems that if you want to have someone on your video game soundtrack, The Cool Kids are the go to band. They’ve been featured in the video game NBA Live 08 as well as MLB 2K8 with the song “88.” Well they are at it again in Sega Sports, NBA 2K9, with their catchy
Maroon Cafe Wishes You A Happy Holiday
Warm Wishes & Thank Yous to all our readers!!!!! while you’re resting & taking the day off, go back and check out artists from our past updates & we’ll see ya tomorrow.
Introducing Ohbijou- “The Woods” (Official Video)
Things have been a little down here at the cafe so we thought we’d introduce one of our bands under the radar, Toronto’s own Ohbijou. Unlike Arcade Fire, Ohbijous music can brighten the darkest days & make you feel alive again. Here is a vid for there single “The Woods” a vintage banjo driven piece
Joshua Radin – I’D Rather Be With You (Video)
Joshua Radin has just released his long awaited video for the feel good tune “I’d Rather Be With You” which to our surprise, was directed by Zach Braff. Radin seems to have the right people in his corner, after Ellen Degeneres personally flew him down to perform at her wedding, things have been going full
Black Milk- Give The Drummer Sum
Hip Hops best keep secret Black Milk may not be anymore after releasing his follow up album “Tronic” which has been in rotation all wknd here at the cafe. If you’re not familiar with the Detroit native, then we suggest you do your research on this artist who will surely be making major noise in
Emily King Performing in NYC This Week
Emily King will be singing at one of her favorite intimate venues in NYC! It’s this Saturday, November 29th @ 10pm at the Rockwood Music Hall. The best part about it is….it’s free!! Last time we went to this venue to see Emily, her father (Marion Cowings) joined her on stage to sing followed by
Priscilla Ahn- Golden Girl With The Golden Voice
Blue note records latest gem (sorry Norah) Priscilla Ahn is no stranger to us here at the cafe, in fact our journeys are very similar. Hotel Cafes golden girl has had a special year & we have an upcoming interview with the lovely Pennsylvania native. For the moment, enjoy “Dream” off of the album “A
Retro Throwback | Frou Frou
Frou Frou were an English electronic music duo composed of Imogen Heap and Guy Sigsworth. Even though they collaborated for years without having a record deal, their debut album, Details (2002), would be their only album. They both write, produce and play instruments on the tracks, but Heap provides the vocals. Heap and Sigsworth first
HoneyHoney track rundown and album on Imeem
Ever wonder the thought process that musicans go through. We’ve always wondered why would they give that song that title? Or, what was their inspiration? Well, HoneyHoney answers some of those questions and then some with their track by track rundown for their album, ‘First Rodeo‘ on Imeem. Check it out here.
Sia | Buttons (CSS Remix)
Our favorite Australian turn New Yorker, Sia, has hooked up with Cansei De Ser Sexy (CSS) to remix her track, “Buttons.”, from her stellar album, ‘Some People Have Real Problems.’ CSS add their Brazilian funk, laced with their steady samples and guitar riffs, to this already catchy track. In case you don’t own Sia’s latest album,