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Friday, October 29, 2010
Juliette Commagere - Painting haunting musical landscapes
2:57 PM
Amazing song from her album Procession released 09/20/2010.
It took just a few minutes into this album for me to fall in love with the voice, and haunting melodies of this artist. This lovely young lady is the leas singer from the band called Hello Stranger from Los Angeles. Commagere learned how to play the piano at a young age. She was exposed to this by her father who is a classical record producer. She has done vocal contributions for albums by Puscifer, and Avenged Sevenfold. For this new album she has let her imagination run wild, and concentrated in paining landscapes. Some of the artist that his artist admires are; Joni Mitchell, Chet Baker, The Pixies, Townes Van Zandt and Tangerine Dream.
Discography for solo career:
2008 - Queens Die Proudly
2010 - The Procession
References:
http://juliettecommagere.com/
http://www.last.fm/music/Juliette+Commag%C3%A8re
http://www.last.fm/music/Hello+Stranger
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/juliette-commagere-p731802
http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/juliette-commagere-talks-the-procession-books-and-fellini/7709133
Image Source:
http://laist.com/2009/03/25/juliette_commagere_1.php
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Suzan - Japanese Riot-Girl Band
4:53 PM
The Suzan Live @ Fool's Gold Day Off from Mr Goldbar on Vimeo.
This is my favorite song from the new album.
References:
http://www.vimeo.com/15367911
http://www.spinner.com/2010/03/10/sxsw-2010-the-suzan/
http://www.thefader.com/2010/03/16/premiere-the-suzan-home-mp3/
http://blog.mtviggy.com/2010/09/08/concert-reviewthe-suzan-at-the-fools-gold-day-off-party/
Images:
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Suzan/+images/2764696
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Luisa Maita - One of São Paulo's Finest
11:29 AM
ALENTO - LUISA MAITA * 2010 from joaowainer.com on Vimeo.
Luisa Maita grew up in a musical family with her father being a musician, and mother being a concert producer. As a young child she was exposed to what her parents listened to which was samba, bossa nova and jazz: João Gilberto, Tom Jobim, Nana Caymmi, Vinicius de Moraes, Milton Nascimento, Edu Lobo, Baden Powell. After listening to her album I was amazed with her beautiful voice, and music. I choose the video above to show the beauty of Brazil, and how Luisa's music complements every scene. Her album "Lero- Lero" which came out this year will quickly be one of my favorites when I want to listen Brazilian music.
References:
http://www.last.fm/music/Lu%25C3%25ADsa%2520Maita?ac=%20Luisa%20Maita%20
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130217309
http://luisamaita.com.br/site/EN/news/north-america-tour-in-november/#more-322
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luísa_Maita
http://www.vimeo.com/13377311
http://www.soundsandcolours.com/articles/brazil/luisa-maita-offers-up-a-fresh-mix-of-samba-bossa-nova-and-mpb/
Image Source:
http://www.last.fm/music/Lu%C3%ADsa+Maita/+images/44869223
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Kisses - Soothing and Mellow Electric Sounds
3:01 PM
Kisses - Kisses from Kisses on Vimeo.
Another fun song from this group
Jesse Kivel and Zinzi Edmundson, make-up the duo, Kisses from Los Angeles, California. Their music is a blend of electronic, dance, and synthpop all wrapped into one. The Heart of the Nightlife is their first small album with a total of nine fun songs. The group also has a retro style of the 70's and 80's. The album has such lively energy that reminded me of a warm summer night out with friends.
References:
http://www.last.fm/music/Kisses
http://www.vimeo.com/14005664
http://www.thememagazine.com/blog/kisses-the-heart-of-the-nightlife/
http://consequenceofsound.net/2010/10/04/album-review-kisses-%E2%80%93-the-heart-of-the-nightlife/
Image Source:
http://www.last.fm/music/Kisses/+images/50727815
Monday, October 18, 2010
Gepe - Talented artist from Chile
10:00 AM
Gepe - Por la ventana from paniko on Vimeo.
This is the song that is playing in my iPod non-stop! Enjoy!
From Santiago, Chile is were Daniel Riveros is from, and he goes by the stage name of Gepe. His music is a mix of folklore, pop and electric, and I simply love the way this is done. Folklore is given a new life, and a fresh beginning. He has a metaphor for what he does with music. He compares music to a house that is built, but later remodeled. The remodeling keeps the original foundation, but a new roof is added, yet the home is kept in it's original neighborhood. He has been influenced by; Beach Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Gastr del Sol, Sonic Youth, Swans, Yo La Tengo, Animal Collective, Kings of Convenience, and not to mention the roots of Chilean music like Viota Parra, Víctor Jara.
Discography:
2004 - 5 x 5 (Ep)
2005 - Gepinto
2007 - Hungría
2008 - Las Piedras (Ep)
2010 - Audiovision
References:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130564853
http://www.last.fm/music/Gepe?ac=gepe
http://www.clubfonograma.com/2010/06/audiovision-gepe.html
http://www.clubfonograma.com/2009/06/video-victoria-roma-gepe.html
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gepe
Image Source:
http://www.last.fm/music/Gepe?ac=gepe
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Saint Saviour
11:42 AM
Saint Saviour: Woman Scorned (official) by Saint Saviour
This lady is causing quite a stir with her upcoming solo album, and on October 11, 2010 she released her first official single. In 2010 toured with Groove Amanda as the lead singer, but also has worked with; The RGBs, Redstar & The Hear, Joe & Will Ask and The Slips & Punks Jump Up. Her real name is, Becky Jones, and she has been performing since the age of 16. She is ready to set off on her own musical career now. I love her voice it is quite interesting, and beautiful. It has been compared to Kate Bush, Marth Wainwright, Tori Amos and St. Vincent.
References:
http://blog.welikeitindie.com/2010/10/saintsaviour/
http://www.last.fm/music/Saintsaviour
http://www.muumuse.com/2010/09/introduucing-saint-saviour.html
http://ohinvertedworldclub.wordpress.com/2010/09/18/saint-saviour-one-scorned-woman/
http://www.londonkicks.com/go/music/Saint_Saviour
http://soundcloud.com/saintsaviour/woman-scorned
Image Source:
http://www.wearsthetrousers.com/2010/08/saint-saviour-lines-up-new-solo-single/
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo’s
12:38 PM
- This is their first single from the upcoming album:
These talented ladies have an album coming out soon called Almanac. This is a group has received some airing time in a BBC1 series that stars Kenneth Branagh. The group is composed of Emily Barker (lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitar) and Red Clay Halo bandmembers Jo Silverston (cello, saw), Anna Jenkins (violin), and Gill Sandell (accordion, flute, piano, pipe organ). Interestingly, Emily is from the remote south west of Western Australia, and in 2002 she arrived in Cambridge, England. In October 2005, Emily won both Country song of the year and Regional song of the year at the prestigious Annual West Australian Music Song writing Awards.References:
http://www.vimeo.com/7728728
http://www.last.fm/music/Emily%2BBarker%2B%2526%2BThe%2BRed%2BClay%2BHalo
http://www.emily-barker.com/
http://www.loveshackbaby.net/2010/01/emily-barker-and-the-red-clay-halo-sing-haunting-folk-melodies-for-cold-winter-days/
http://consequenceofsound.net/2010/10/12/listen-emily-barker-the-red-clay-halo/
Image Source:
http://consequenceofsound.net/2010/10/12/listen-emily-barker-the-red-clay-halo/
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Y La Bamba - Mexican inspired experimental folk
3:24 PM
Y La Bamba - Juniper from Tangible Worldwide on Vimeo.
Luz Elena Mendoza's songs resembles haunting lullabies. She sings in both English and Spanish a mix of Mexican inspired experimental folk songs. The first time I heard her music I was stopped my the eeriness, and beauty of her vocals. This singer's colorful upbringing has contributed much to her type of music. As a child she grew up in Oregon, but frequently traveled to California, and Mexico to visit family members. As a child she would listen to corridos, and Mexican mariachi music from Michoacan, where her parents are from. Y la Bamba is formed by: Luz Elena, Ben Meyer, Mike Kitson on drums, Sean Flinn on lead guitar, Eric Shrapel on accordion, Paul Cameron,
and Scott Magee.
and Scott Magee.
http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2010/09/sound_check_y_la_bamba.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2009/01/y_la_bamba_at_backspace.html
http://www.smokesignalsbooking.com/artists/ylabamba
http://www.vimeo.com/15031004
http://www.gypsypoprecords.com/artists_01.html
Image Source:
http://www.last.fm/music/Y+la+Bamba/+images/52922107
Monday, October 11, 2010
Lady - Blues-Infused Music
3:20 PM
"A Moment... with Lady" Promo from Geoff Morris on Vimeo.
This Philadelphia music group's blues-infused music is wonderful. "I Think It's Fine" EP was just released on October 5, 2010 from the record label Rodeadope. The voice behind the music is from 21 year old singer Kate Foust, along with; Liz Zook playing violin, Jim Scanlan playing bass, Ryan Belski on guitar, and JP Dudas on drums. All the songs in this EP were written by Kate Foust, and flow very nicely. Each song is sightly distinctly different from the next adding to the band's talent, and ability to evolve their sound. I for one am looking forward to this band's full length album.
Reference:
http://yesitslady.com/?p=1
http://www.ropeadope.com/music/record/lady/
http://yesitslady.bandcamp.com/
http://vimeo.com/15343003
Image Source:
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/music/features/Fill-in-the-Blanks-with-Kate-Foust.html
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Duck Sauce - Two DJs making me dance
11:14 AM
Duck Sauce "Barbra Streisand" from Mr Goldbar on Vimeo.
Duck Sauce is a collaboration between A-Trak and Armand van Helden. Debut single "aNYway" was released on 25th October 2009 on Data Records. Duck Sauce's sound, which mashes classic disco house with forward-thinking dancefloor energy. Their sound is amazingly catchy, and instantly gets people moving. As I was searching in the internet, YouTube, and Last FM it seems that the single "Barbra Streisand" is a hit amongst the listeners. Dozens of people are leaving comments in those various sites showing praise. It will be interesting to see what else this duo somes up with next.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_Sauce_(band)
http://www.vimeo.com/15337353
http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com/blog/2009/07/14/duck-sauce-is-here/
http://elbo.ws/artist/duck-sauce/
Image Source:
http://www.last.fm/music/Duck%2520Sauce?ac=duck%20sauce
Friday, October 8, 2010
Lido Pimienta - Tiene algo que decir
2:24 PM
Lido Pimienta_Mueve_Video Oficial from Lido Pimienta on Vimeo.
This 23 year-old Colombian singer stunned me with her her 8 song album "Color". The song Mueve focus in the simple pleasures of live, and the inner peace that music gives us. She lives, and goes to school in Canada, where she studies Art Criticism-Curation. When creating the songs she likes to start with the bass, she thinks of the the bass is the core of it all, the heart. Then, everything else falls into place afterwards.
"I write about love, about defending one’s freedom, about being a mother, about being poor and wanting to get ahead in life, about being gay and how ridiculous that it is still an issue to many…I talk about my personal struggle which many others can relate to, I sing in spanish, sometimes in english but the language is not really an obstacle, because the songs are intense, soul and heart full, I put all those ingredients together and bake a song that tastes like love. Something like that…" - Lido PimientaReferences:
http://www.clubfonograma.com/2010/04/color-ep-lido-pimienta.html
http://www.gopherillustrated.org/2010/02/the-handmade-tale-of-lido-pimienta/
http://www.vimeo.com/10183216
http://www.clubfonograma.com/2010/04/color-ep-lido-pimienta.html
Image source:
http://www.last.fm/music/Lido+Pimienta/+images/41633737
Thursday, October 7, 2010
James Vincent McMorrow - Lovely folk from Ireland
12:25 PM
This is first song from the album: Early in the Morning
A songwriter from Dublin, McMorrow’s vocal talent and songwriting has resulted in invites from some of the worlds’ most influential artists to play alongside them including the legendary Al Green, Tracy Chapman, Bon Iver, Mark Ronson, and Iron and Wine. He has also recently signed a publishing deal with EMI Publishing in the UK. James Vincent Mc Morrow released his debut record, Early in the Morning, in Ireland to widespread critical acclaim in February 2010.
Discography:
2008 - Sparrow and the Wolf (EP)
2010 - Early in the Morning
References:
http://www.jamesvmcmorrow.com/
http://www.last.fm/music/James+Vincent+McMorrow
http://slowcoustic.com/2010/02/26/early-in-the-morning-from-james-vincent-mcmorrow-out-today/
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Laurie Levine
12:21 PM
Laurie Levine: Kites - music video from Stealth Donkey on Vimeo.
Laurie Levine, is young talent from South Africa South Africa
Discography:
2007 - Unspoken
2009 - Living Room
References:
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Shadow Shadow Shade (formally called Afternoons)
3:25 PM
WHITE HORSE from SHADOW SHADOW SHADE on Vimeo.
This is a video trilogy that combines three songs together to tell a very saddening story.
From the new album the songs are:
1) Amputee
2) You are my perfect wilderness
3) Dark of Heather
change their name for legality issues with the Welch Band "the Afternoon". After, seven long months of thinking, and looking in at suggestions Shadow Shadow Shade was chosen. This band started as a side art project between Ben and Steve, and a few recorded songs. After, the demo got some attention by some promoters in Silver Lake, did the members start to take themselves serious.
When asked who was the major influences for the band this was their response in a interview with Spinner Magazine:
" So hard to say. Claire is an opera singer, and Tom's a producer who's worked withKanye and the Wires. We all really like Pavement; all love the Beatles. With this album we reference a lot of Brian Eno, Pink Floyd, and the Mamas and Papas."
References:
http://buzzbands.la/2010/01/20/meet-shadow-shadow-shade-formerly-afternoons/
http://www.spinner.com/2010/03/15/shadow-shadow-shade-interview-sxsw-2010/
http://vimeo.com/14846883
http://www.last.fm/music/Shadow+Shadow+Shade
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/131063-shadow-shadow-shade-white-horse-video/
Dani Robas - דני רובס
11:34 AM
Danny Robas (born December 24, 1957) is a singer, songwriter, arranger, and composer from Israel Israel
Robas's debut album, "Frames", was released in 1983, and did not reach Gold until the early part of 2008, almost more than 20 years after it’s release. “Faces” is his second album releases in 1987, and it reached Platinum. Robas's third album, "The Road to Happiness" was released on 1989. This album proved his most successful work to date, and also won "Singer of the Year". Robas has continued release albums over the years, and some of his songs have gained great popularity in Israel
Discography
1983 - Frames
1987 - Faces, Names
1989 - Road to Happiness
1991 - First Person
1993 - Cypress
1996 - That's What I Love
2008 - Something New Starts
Citation:
http://tiny.cc/mgdwoDani Robas page in Wikipedia.
Adanowsky
2:27 PM
Jodorowsky is the son of Chilean-born Alejandro Jodorowsky, and Mexican Valerie Jodorowsky, and is the brother to Brontis Jodorowsky. He has appeared in five films to this day.
Discography
2006 - Etoile Eternelle
2008 - El ídolo
2010 - Amador
Citation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adan_Jodorowsky
http://www.myspace.com/adanowsky
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