// June 19th, 2009 // No Comments » // Video
Daniel Merriweather’s album “Love & War” is in stores now, why start out with a plug? well his debut will definitely be one of the years best Lp’s and if your looking for a “Blue eyed fix” then he’s your guy. Daniel sat down with collaborator and producer Marc Ronson to discuss key tracks and give meaning to how they came about. Expect the huge buzz to continue for one of our fresh faces of ’09.
// June 18th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Listening Section
Florence Welch has already achieved more hype than most new artists could only dream of. Two monstrous singles, a critics choice award (same award Adele won last year) and one of the most anticipated albums this year. Florence once again shows why all the above accolades were deserving with her latest effort “Cosmic Love” from the eagerly awaited “Lungs” in stores July 6th. Emotional-laiden lyrics accompanied by a stellar drum pattern. Welch is evolving into something special and with catchy effective pop songs like this, how can you doubt it.
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// June 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // Video
Looks like we’ve officially become a KCRW supporter! you may remember last week we featured Metrics great performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic,modern day Kate Bush Natasha Khan (Bat For Lashes) stopped by and continued the great lineup of quality indie artists. Natasha provided a very special session, an intimate interview about growing up and how her sound came about. As the new year stands, this is without question our leading lady who’s destined to have an even much bigger outcome before ’09 closes.
// June 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // Listening Section
Apparently Johnny jewel of Glass Candy has decided to venture out and form a side project of his own. Desire a two piece duo, is the latest installment of disco greatness provided by the Italians Do It Better entourage. Accompanied by frontwoman Megan Louise they’ve released “Mirror Mirror” which takes fairytale chanting to a whole different level. We actually wonder had this came out in the late 70′s would Tony Manero actually have a theme song? a great pick me up as the weekend approaches.
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// June 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // Listening Section, Video
It’s been three days since Slaughterhouse went on DJ Latern’s Invasion show and drop their wicked freestyles. As incredible as they were there was something familiar about Royce’s verse. Most of it was something he already wrote. No worries. Royce being the man that he is, went back over the beat and redeems himself.
Song below and video of slaughterhouse’s 20 min freestyle below.
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// June 17th, 2009 // No Comments » // Listening Section
Ontorio sextet, The Most Serene Republic, have returned with their third album, …And The Ever Expanding Universe (due out July 14th) Strong instrumentals, electric vocals, and inspiring music is the best way to describe their latest project. Our favorite track (so far) is Heavens to Purgatory (below). If you live in the NY area, The Most Serene Republic will be performing at Cake Shop (great venue) on June 25th. From what we’ve heard, their live shows are amazing.
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// June 17th, 2009 // No Comments » // Video
The Noisettes have released there video for “Never Forget You” from there superb sophomore album “Wild Young Hearts” in stores now. A fab tune and further shows why we adore Shingai even more. We’re expecting great things from one of the most underrated bands in the business. One of the better pieces released so far and definitely another summer track to add to the collection.
// June 17th, 2009 // No Comments » // Video
Linda Ronstadt Jenny Lewis takes us back to the 70′s in this retro video for, Black Sand from her album, Acid Tongue. You really took us back Ms. Lewis, I think the last time I saw someone use a Kalediscope in a video, was the RHCP, Zephyr Song.
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