Hot? YES very much so. If they wanted a sexy photo to put out to the media, yep that’s the one. Autodrone is Rachel Luria - Vocals/Hottie, Jeremy Alisauskas on Guitars, Angel Lorelei on Bass/Keyboards, and Dennis Lehrer on the Drums from New York. They are playing tonight at Cinespace in LA which I would go to if I wasn’t blessed with being sickly. This cold thing going around really blows. Anyways - Autodrone has been around since 2002 and I can imagine them getting more popular this year. Why? Cause this is the music everybody wants to hear this year. (Including me) It’s fast, it’s dancable, and they’ve got a hot front lady. Sorry I guess I can’t say it enough. You know what a hot front does for a band? Well lets think about this one band from Sweden. Yeah The Sounds and her hotness.

Sorry, off track again. Autodrone’s latest album came out October 06 and from the few tracks that I’ve heard it’s full of much goodness. 2006 was very much a year for the chick singer (in my opinion) and in some bands it sucks - yet this is one of the good ones. Rachel Luria has got an edge that I havn’t really heard in awhile that makes me think they will (hopefully) gain some more attention this year.

Autodrone: Myspace | Official Website

MP3 (thanks to freeindie.com for supplying the tracks)
Autodrone - Panic
Autodrone - Bend Me
Autodrone - Foward Fever

Really? I mean really? Hell yes. You won’t know what to make of all this yet you will want more just as I have. These two dudes [Jonathan Snipes, Jim Merson] from Los Angeles will blow your mind with their antics and electonica/dance/techno/whatever you want to call it music.. I mean I can’t say anything but, “yeah they are rad” or how about this; a quote from the Skyscraper Issue 23 story by Alison Meeder.

… oVer a hammering techno beat, he’s singing about dirty sex with dirty people. In the crowd below is the Los Angeles duo’s other half, Jim Merson. Wearing tennis shoes and tighty whities, he’s running towards you with a frothy determination that makes you wonder if you can still get a rabies vaccination at this time of night. Merson doesn’t know you but he humps your leg nonethless, covers you in sweat, and moves on to his next victim.

What more is their really to say? There is no short of awesome videos on their website and just to give you a taste, their song “Girls Gone Wild” has been floating around the internet. Enjoy.

Captain Ahab: Myspace | Official Website

MP3
Captain Ahab - Girls Gone Wild

So I checked out this band because there was a bit of buzz about them. Also because I think it’s rad a Scottish band is big right now. I came to the conclusion that they I dig their alt rock tunes. It’s nothing you or actually I havn’t heard before yet there is always a place for those bands. They kinda remind me of how The Subways came around ohhhh about a long time ago. [Subways live review here.]

Notwithstanding it’s worth a good listen, especially since they have their whole album streaming on myspace right now. Their first single “Wasted Little DJ’s” is pretty catchy and they already have the UK under their belt right now.(Their album debuted number 2 on iTunes there) We’ll see how the U.S takes em in. Maybe it’ll be another epidemic like the Artic Monkeys. The album drops in March so we’ll all catch them again then.

Tour:
03/03/07 - Brooklyn, NY (Luna Lounge)
03/05/07 - Toronto, ON (Lee’s Palace)
03/07/07 - Chicago, IL (Schuba’s)
03/09/07 - Seattle, WA (Crocodile Cafe)
03/11/07 - San Francisco, CA (Slim’s)
03/13/07 - Los Angeles, CA (Troubadour)
03/20/07 - New York, NY (Bowery Ballroom)
03/22/07 - Cambridge, MA (TT The Bears)

“Wasted Little DJ’s” video

The View: Myspace | Official Website

MP3
The View - Wasted Little DJ’s

A 6 person rock band, that’s so Elton John circa 1970. However, The Magic Bullets, a San Francisco based post-pop/post-punk sextet have managed to capture the sound of nostalgia on their first full length release: A CHILD but in life yet a DOCTOR in love. Warning: You’ll be singing these infectious hooks to yourself the same way Feliz Navidad implants itself in your brain around Christmas time.

This is music for any occasion. Whether you’re road tripping or using the outro of ‘New Kicks’ to break the runner’s wall, these beautifully crafted songs are befitting to the soundtrack of your life. They write gracefully effective songs because they transpire as a painfully honest band. No ironic moustaches, no tight women’s jeans and no pretentious notion of themselves exist. Each member has a specified role with an ultimate goal: create meaningful music. None try to out-do the other, thus creating a symbiotic harmony that true fans of music will appreciate.

Live, The Magic Bullets are both engaging and withdrawn. Their on stage demeanor says it all, accidental rock stars who are lost and lonely in between songs. As soon as drum sticks count 4 they immediately find shelter in a familiar place, the sanctuary of their song. It’s endearing to witness their candor first hand. During exaggerated breakdowns their lead singer Phil loses himself with a dance reminiscent to a horse counting. As the song ends he finally musters up the courage to address the full house at the Great American Music Hall, ‘man, this is really cool.’

Tour Dates:
Jan 26 – Bottom Of The Hill – San Francisco, CA
Mar 1 – Slim’s (Noisepop) – San Francisco, CA

The Magic Bullets: Myspace | Website

From Vince at LaVsSf.com check it out, it’s a good way to waste time at work. Thanks

The funny thing about me writing this post is that Action Action’s album came out pretty much exactly a year ago. These days I like to write about whatever suites my fancy instead of just the “new buzz bands.” I mean sure I like them too, but every now and then you gotta pull something out of the archive. Honestly Action Action’s music seems to jump around. One minute I’m listening to something hard rock ish, then next some nice calm melody so I mean take it as it is.

Action Action: Myspace | Official Website

MP3
Action Action - A Tornado, An Owl
Action Action - Paper Cliche
Action Action - What Temperature Does Air Freeze At?

I’ve been listening to Bonobo non stop for the last couple days. Can’t get enough. Perfect ambient / downtempo music that I could probably never say enough about. In 2000 Simon Green moved to England at age 18 and made his debut album, Animal Magic which is amazing for too many reason. That was followed by four other albums that are all excellent. Honestly I think this music goes great with anything and everything. Maybe I’m just a little stoked on it all right now but still, Bonobo is an artist you will always want to have.

Bonobo: Myspace | Official Wesbsite | Buy in iTunes

MP3:
Bonobo - Sleepy Seven
Bonobo - Terrapin
[iTunes: Animal Magic]

Bonobo - Dismantling Frank
[iTunes: One Offs Remixes and B-Sides]
- I would post many more but you just need to buy the albums

I’ve been holding onto these guys for awhile because they are a peice of gold that I want to keep for myself. Yet they deserve to out in the wild on dancefloors, in cars, and in earbuds. Fujiya and Miyagi have been added to my top list of electronica right up there with Theivery Corporation (who’s latest album is awesome by the way), ratatat and a slew of others including the Presets.

Fujiya & Miyagi is three guys from the UK with an amazing amount of talent laying beats, vocals, and ambient sounds. Their album Transparent Things has recieved great reviews by tons of people. I only see a huge future for F&M, so get in now as one of the cool kids.

Fujiya & Miyagi:
Myspace | Official Website | Buy on iTunes

MP3
Fujiya & Miyagi - Ankle Injuries
Fujiya & Miyagi - Collarbone

Since I didn’t make it out to JAX’s Peter and the Wolf show (which was also her 500th post! Congrats!) I figured I’d mention them here. Peter and the Wolf is all Red Hunter. His amazing vocals on top of ooohhss and aaaahhhhs and a guitar makes good for anytime listening. Especially reading a book or if you’re like me and work at a computer it’s perfect music for the all day worker. Reminds me a bit of island music - laid back and just plain good. I havn’t been to any islands in the last couple years, except for the almost island Coronado in San Diego - yet I’ll remember Peter and the Wolf for the next time.

Peter and the Wolf: Myspace | Official Website

MP3
Peter and the Wolf - The Ivy [Lightness]
Peter and the Wolf - Safe Travels [Lightness]
Peter and the Wolf - The Bonsai Tree [Lightness]
Peter and the Wolf - Strange Machines
[Experiments in Junk]
Peter and the Wolf - Sayonara Suckers!
[Experiments in Junk]

I felt like coming back to blogging with something loud, so here’s The Drones. This Australian band has been around since 2001 keeping a steady stream of music out for all your ears. This raw rock I’m usually only in the mood for every now and again, and when you’re in that mood you better go all out. I don’t know how their live shows are, yet I could imagine it being something to experience. I’m sure they break stuff, if not they should. Anybody want to let lme know? They were touring a good portion of 2006 so I’m sure you already know of them. Oh yeah - they also won the 2006 Australian Music Prize It’s gritty, yet not the shitty gritty. Australia has alot to offer the way music goes… anybody want to go on a trip?

The Drones: Official Website

MP3
The Drones - The Millers Daughter
The Drones - I Don’t Ever Want To Change
The Drones - She Had An Abortion That She Made Me Pay For

Every now and then I throw on Sean Lennon’s latest cd/dvd album Friendly Fire and I love every song. The accompanying DVD is equally amazing. Each track off the cd has a music video that is seperate from the others yet they are all interconnected. The cinematography is beautiful and the story etched from the lyrics. The album was actually the first I’ve heard Sean Lennon; I knew he was around and is John Lennon’s son yet never thought to give him a listen. You can hear John in each song, yet Sean has his own style and sound that I appreciate. Simply amazing vocals and artistic ability that only so many musicians have. Listen and watch for yourself and let me know if you agree.

Grab the CD+DVD combo on Amazon or download the cd on iTunes.

Sean Lennon:
Myspace | Website | Buy on iTunes

MP3
Sean Lennon - Friendly Fire
Sean Lennon - Spectacle

The Softlightes are another Modular Band that I’ve come to love and place in my favorites list. They make soft music with soft vocals that I want to listen to at anytime, all the time. Maybe that’s the point - I really don’t know, you know? I just read a on their myspace they are the likes of the Flaming Lips. I would agree a bit. Apparently these guys killed it at CMJ this year - and with a sweet EP out I’m expecting some more good stuff in 2007.

Softlightes: Myspace | Website |
Buy on iTunes

MP3
Softlightes - Heart Made Of Sound
Softlightes - Girlkillsbear

Every Move A Picture is a San Francisco band making some catchy indie rock pop. This year they came out with their debut album Heart = Weapon which is a pretty emo name for not so much of an emo band. They are very much an interpol/joy division like band but don’t let that get you down as you say “Oh no, not another indie interpol type band.” It’s all good, give them a chance. You might just get all their songs stuck in your head as I have. What else should I say except for give em a listen.

Every Move A Picture:
Myspace | Buy On iTunes

MP3 (more downloads on their myspace)
Every Move A Picture - Signs Of Life
Every Move A Picture - On The Edge Of Something Beautiful (At 12AM)

Heres some exciting news today that The TripWire brought to my attention. There are now a couple of remixes available FOR FREE on theeraser.net How amazing is this? Quite since long ago I got a DMCA take down for tying to share, along with many others.

Here’s the catch, they are only available for a short time, (a week) so grab them while their hot and the servers can barely handle it. The songs are wicked crazy I really don’t know how to handle it… it’s probably best to just listen for yourself.

More Thom Yorke in the MusicGlob archives.

Thom Yorke: Official Website

MP3 (links only available for short time)
Thom Yorke - The Clock (Surgeon Remix)
Thom Yorke - Anaylse (Various Remix)

I’m back from my mini vacation and have been sitting on A Hawk and A Hacksaw for a bit of time. It’s really folk like and kinda world music to me. It’s different and great at the same time. I think its the fact that part of the album was recorded in a small Romanian village and the combination of so many instruments.

Check out these guys while I catch up with everything and get my head back in the game.

A Hawk and A Hacksaw: Official Website

MP3
A Hawk and A Hacksaw - In The River
A Hawk and A Hacksaw - God Bless the Ottoman Empire

The Feeling just came out with their Four Stops and Home EP and I say it’s pure gold. I havn’t been this excited about a band in some time. Hailing from London I can’t wait for the next full U.S release. (March 07) This is another one of those bands that everybody can like - the “indie” scene as well as the mtv/vh1 heads. I think it’s because their sound is so classic. They’ve been around for some time, yet now it’s seems they are getting more buzz, so I’d like to help.

Check out the video for “Sewn.” It’s a bit of a trip.

The Feeling: Myspace | Website |
Buy on iTunes

MP3
The Feeling - Sewn
The Feeling - Helicopter