Brothers Jesse and Matt Kivel, Ben Usen & David Kitz are Princeton, a four piece set out of L.A. who could be mistaken for the West Coast version of Vampire Weekend. Since ‘09 they’ve created buzz, and with there latest video and single for “Calypso Gold,” that buzz should heighten. Definitely one to keep an ear out for as the months continue.
Toro Y Moi returns with his second release “Talamak” from his debut album “Causers Of This.” Not much going on here but does have us geeked about the warm weather and the good times that await. More on this dude next week, Lp is in stores now.
Even though I recorded video from last night’s show at SOB’s, why would I put it up when Vibe has put footage from a better angle. I will say this, New York has to be the toughest city to get crowd support in, so so sad. Anyway, check out a bit of yesterdays show above and after the jump.
The jury is still out on Brooklyn/Florida natives The Drums. Granted that they’ve managed to place number 5 on this year BBC sound list and while there live performances could use an extreme upgrade, popping out quirky singles such as the one above “Best Friend,” seems to be a norm. This is far from groundbreaking music and sometimes you just have to take it for what it’s worth. Either you love them or hate em, they’ll continue to be all over 2010 whether we disagree or not. There yet untitled debut Lp via Moshi Moshi will hit stores on March 28th.
We gave you the teaser last week [here] and now the full version has surfaced. J*Davey has released the visuals for “Get Together,” our favorite track from there Boudir Synema Ep. Not sure what’s behind that door but lets hope that light leads us to a major label debut album this year, via Warner Bros. Download the free Ep below.
Boston funksters The Bodega Girls make an appearance………..well not visually because there video for “Primetime Sexcrime” is a bunch of old 70’s television clips mixed together. We appreciate the effort and the vintage inspired track itself is just as good.
Mumford and Sons are about to re-introduce themselves here in the states. There American gigs take off in May, we suggest you attend. “Sigh No More” is in stores now, dates are after the jump.
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Video teasers are a thing of the new, but when it comes to L.A. based duo J*Davey it seems the word “tease” goes the EXTRA MILE. Here Jack and Brook give us sample of “Get Together” which is our favorite track from there latest Ep “Boudior Synema.”
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Rox is a few months away from releasing her anticipated debut “Memoirs,” and it’s going to be everything we’ve been waiting for and more. Until you can get your hands on the Lp, here’s an up close and personal look at our Fresh Face for 2010.
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.
