The Maroon Cafe

KiD CuDi | Know Why [Unreleased Music]

// February 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

Some unreleased KiD CuDi for you guys on this Saturday afternoon. According to 2dopeboyz, this track was released in 2008 and known as ‘The Message.’ Either way, it’s still new to us, and sounds like a track that could have made the album.

KiD CuDi – Know Why [Download]

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Jason Mraz/K’naan/G.Love | Curbside Prophet [Live Video]

// February 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

Here is footage from one of Jason Mraz show’s last year in Philadelphia. It features K’naan and G. Love. The trio performed a mega mix of Curbside Prophet. Really feeling this…

One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain

VV Brown| Shark In The Water [Jimmy Kimmel Performance]

// February 26th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

The VV Brown machine continues to soar in the states, and quite deserving if you ask us. Northampton native stopped by Jimmy Kimmel to perform her brilliant hit “Shark In The Water.” Traveling Like The Light is in stores now.

Check our interview with VV [here]

St. Vincent visits WXPN Studios

// February 26th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

Annie Clark aka St. Vincent stopped by the WXPN Studios. She spoke about the arrangements on her album, Actor, her musical training, how she came up with the name of her album, and how Disney Films help her make her album.

The Set Included:

Actor Out Of Work
The Party
Marrow

Check Out Stream Here

Maroon Cafe Exclusive: Interview with Mimicking Birds

// February 25th, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Interviews

Mimicking Birds the first solo effort now three piece set of Nate Lacy, Tom Skellenger & Aaron Hanson have been taking me to places musically that I’ve never thought could be reached. Founded by Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock, the Portland Oregon natives who are a week away from releasing there self titled Brock produced debut on Glacial Pace, have been a staple here at the cafe since last year. Although most of the music leaked have been home recordings, recordings that remind you of cold afternoons & foggy atmospheres, it’s a reassuring sound that gets more mysterious after each listen. In one of the most personal interviews, Nate stopped by to discuss the origins of his band, there upcoming ventures and a particular moment where my faith in life was restored.

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El Perro Del Mar| Shelter [The XX Cover]

// February 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

From commercials to sold out gigs and countless number of posts on other websites, it seems just about everyone is in awe of The XX. El Perro Del Mar recently showed her appreciation for the Wandsworth England threesome.  Above is a brilliant cover of “Shelter” which is also a favorite of ours from the album.  Pretty sublime if you ask us.

jj | Let Go [Official New Video]

// February 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

The last few times we’ve heard from jj, it’s been hip-hop covers, well not this time. Let Go is a melodic and beautiful tune. The visuals are done in black and white, and it gives the video a pure and stripped feel. We likes!!!

jj n 3 is out 3/9 via Secretly Canadian.

jj – Let Go [Download]

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Ellie Goulding | Sweet Disposition [Temper Trap Cover]

// February 24th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Video

Ellie Goulding decided to cover Sweet Disposition by Temper Trap on BBC Radio 1′s Live Lounge show. The jury is still out on how I feel about her rendition, but I know a lot of our readers love Ms. Goulding.  So here is something to keep you busy until her debut album, Lights, drops March 1st.