Paul Ford over at The Morning News does not mess around when it comes getting reviews done. Best of all - his system is great, everything in six or so words and anywhere from one to five circles. My favorite is the one circle aka “Kill Me.” if you listen to alot of different music you totally feel that one.
There is lots of music to go over so dig right in: Six-Word Reviews of 763 SXSW Mp3s
Want to get your own 763 songs? Download the Torrent and SHARE!
Cansei de Ser Sexy has just released their remix of The Cribs “Men’s Needs.” The video, which I wrote up on here sparked a totally unneeded amount of controversy getting people all up in arms. Ridiculous stuff, but hey bad press is still press.
Enough of that, this remix is awesome. Incredibly poppy and electronic is the CSS style. Enjoy suckas.
The Cribs: Myspace | Website
Cansei de Ser Sexy: Myspace | Website
I’m really scared of my email inbox because I keep letting it get bigger and bigger. I’m sorry to you who have sent me stuff. I’ve been so busy with other work that musicglob has taken the back seat this month.
I thought I’d throw together a mixtape of what I’ve been listening too lately.
I plan on getting back into the groove of things, keep on dropping by and leave some comments if you want.
Fujiya & Miyagi - Collarbone
Great Northern - The Middle
Cold War Kids - Hang Me Up To Dry
Lily Allen - Smile
Minus The Bear - Drilling (P.O.S REDO)
Well I thought I would pop my head back into my fricken blog. I don’t know really exactly what has come over me the past couple weeks that has made me stop blogging. A couple things I suppose. Mainly the fact that summer is here and I’d rather sit on a couch and waste time than in front of the computer. Yet it’s time to get back into it. So I thought this remix was a grand entrance. I found this from Arjan at arjanwrites.com. (I’ve read his site for a couple years, he always on the leading edge of pop and other good music.)
Van She one of my favorites since they popped up [check them out here] and Feist one of my new pleasures. The song “One Two Three Four” is a new single to be released in the UK off the album The Reminder. I think I’ll stop right here cause I was planning on writing about Feist soon. She’s great as I’m sure most of you already know.
I was just listening to Minus The Bear so i decided to check out their website. Saw that stereogum had a new MTB track! It’s awesome. I’m really excited for the new album Planet of Ice coming out August 21. New album also means tour which means you must go see them. They are absolutely awesome live.
For another track off the new album… check out Dr. L’Ling
Minus the Bear: Myspace | Official Website
FREE MUSIC! FREE ALBUM!
This completely free album was actually released last month but I totally forgot to mention it here on the blog. Hello Young World is a free mixtape produced by Lushlife full of lots of good indie dance music. I often just leave it on all day while at work. Some artists to note… Modest Mouse, Hard-Fi, Bloc Party, The Go! Team, The Pixies… well there is just alot of good ones. Best part about it… completely free.
Here’s the track listing…
01/ Intro - Stars
02/ Hard To Beat - Hard-Fi
03/ Information First - Zoot Woman
04/ If I Ever Feel Better - Phoenix
05/ Walking With The Ghost - Tegan and Sara
06/ Saturdays - Cut/Copy
07/ The Gilded Age - Ordinaire
08/ Ten AM Automatic - The Black Keys
09/ Regret - New Order
10/ The Comeback - Shout Out Louds (Tommie Sunshine Remix)
11/ Churches - New Musik
12/ Mercury Tears - Chromeo (Lushlife Edit)
13/ Debaser - The Pixies
14/ Common People - Pulp
15/ The More You Live, The More You Love - Flock of Seagulls
16/ Come On Lets Go - Paul Weller
17/ In Between Days - The Cure
18/ Huddle Formation - The Go! Team
19/ Two More Years - Bloc Party (MSTRKRFT Remix)
20/ The Sporting Life - The Decemberists
21/ Float On - Modest Mouse (Lushlife Edit)
22/ Girlfriend in a Coma - The Smiths
Now go download it from helloyoungworld.com
OR here is a direct link to the zip file - download album
Gavin Castleton is quite the talented dude. Started music as a child writing his first song at age 7. Then up until now has released I don’t even know how many albums… like over 10. With his old band Gruvis Malt and then recently all his own stuff. There is basically nothing he can’t do. He’s worked with all kinds of amazing artists, just read his myspace page, you’ll see. Anyways, onto now. He just released the Hospital Hyms EP and has plans for three more EP’s this year. Wow, busy guy.
Here’s the deal on what Gavin’s style is as far as I’ve been reading… progressive rock / hip hop plus the folk and electronica. He’s a mix of everything you want to listen to right now. Make sure to grab the latest EP on iTunes.
Gavin Castleton: Myspace | Official Website | Buy on iTunes
If you don’t love Adult Swim and all they do I don’t know what there is to like in this world. They are constantly putting out good shows like Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Robot Chicken. I’m a big fan cause they give me something to watch on the good ol tee vee.
Earlier this week they released Warm & Scratchy. A free album full of exclusive tracks by awesome bands. Here’s the tracklisting.
01. Me-I - TV On The Radio
02. Dead Sound - The Ravenettes
03. The Equestrian - Les Savy Fav
04. Crimson Red - The Rapture
05. Justine - 120 Days
06. Canada Vs. America - Broken Social Scene
07. Color of the love You Have - SOUND Team
08. The Bunting Song (acoustic version) - The Good, The Bad and The Queen
09. Half Century - The Brother Kite
10. Silver (Original Beats) - Jesu
11. Back to Flash - Amusement Parks on Fire
12. Stay Awake - Asobi Seksu
13. Winter - Fennesz
14. Sunset Rodeo - Liars
Here’s how you get it - GO HERE to adultswim.com and download away.
I don’t know when this popped up but I just heard about it… Mark Ronson’s Annie Mac Minimix is up for download on his myspace page for Radio 1’s show. I think it was for the Big Weekend show… don’t know just passing along good news.
I’ll be covering alot of Mark Ronson’s new album coming up because it’s wicked awesome… yes wicked awesome.
Mark Ronson: Myspace | Official Website
MP3 [don’t know if this is allowed… but hey here ya go]
Mark Ronson - Annie Max Minimix
I like this poster more, heck yes.
Check it out, four great bands and videos all at the same time! I’m excited to say I’m co-presenting this show. It’s actually one of the first shows I’ve ever presented. Things in the past fell through for other shows I was trying to help present but hey good things come to those who wait.
The bands: 8-Bit, Castledoor, Summer Darling, The Monolators
The night is Wednesday May 23, 2007.
The time starts at 8:30 pm
The location is The Echo
The Price is $7 door / $5 with flyer (click the flyer to make it big then print it out)
Presented by KXLU 88.9 | LA Underground | LA Taco
LA-Underground posted way better details cause sometimes I’m lazy and don’t do things. I apologize. Grab mp3’s and stuff over at LA-Underground.
Oh how I love thee DangerBird Records and Sea Wolf [Alex Brown Church from Irving] I saw about 70% of a Sea Wolf show the other week at the Explex. I was going to write something on it but the Tripwire beat me too it. Yet they did review a different show… all well. This song and video are perfect to me in many ways I can’t really describe. It just works. Beautiful cinematography and well the song is the song. It’s just plain good.
The EP Get To The River Before It Runs Too Low is out today so make sure you go and get yourself a copy. Or better yet, iTunes it.
For now, watch the video here, until I feel like posting the youtube video up.
Sea Wolf: Myspace | Official Website | Buy on iTunes
I couldn’t think of a better way to start off a week with SPINNERS The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World.
Ahhh man what a bummer but fun nonetheless.
So to even this post out JAX has posted up the Souther CA May residencies. Now you and I have something to look forward too if you you live in/around LA/SD. If not, I’m terribly sorry but I’ve been devising a way to bring you a way to find all the show you need. In the meantime there is always Upcoming.
I’ve long been a fan of Minus the Bear and was pleased to see that the Tripwire had a new song off their next album “Planet Of Ice” to be released the end of August (21st). They are also embarking on a giant tour starting today until the end of May.
For complete show list, head to their myspace.
I’ll most likely heading out to the Cinco De Mayo show at the ExPlex, come and join.
via the Tripwire.
Minus the Bear: Myspace | Official Website
I just found another track that is out for sharing. Awhile ago this delightful shoegaze duo popped up on my music list. They immediatly caught my attention both because of the music and I really liked their promotional photos taken in the field. (see some here) It really just fit with the music for me.
They have a tour planned for April through July all over the place. Including some shows here in LA towards the end of the month for all the LA people to check ou. I’ll be trying to go see them and take some photos. Check their myspace for show details.
For more on The Sky Drops head into the musicglob archives.
The Sky Drops: Myspace | Official Website
A couple more tracks were released for public consumption by Icelands Bang Gang. Their album Something Wrong came out on Tuesday and I can’t wait to get my hands on all of it. I first wrote on them back in November and since then everytime I listen to one of their songs there is always more. It’s pop but ambient, genius and surreal. I felt like I should throw in some of the terms I’ve been hearing about them. Honestly like I said before it’s dark, but not the kind of dark where you want to shrink into your own mind and die. It’s the kind of dark you want to listen to because it’s so good. I guess that makes sense. Whatever, I write dumb stuff alot.
I also threw in a Nik 7 remix of “Find What You Get” that was released a couple months ago.
Bang Gang: Myspace | Official Website
MP3
Bang Gang - It’s Alright
Bang Gang - Follow
Bang Gang - Find What You Get (Nik 7 Remix)
