Archive for August, 2009
New Kid Harpoon video – “Back From Beyond”
I have to admit I’m enjoying this single a lot more right off the bat than “Stealing Cars”, am I alone on this?
“Back From Beyond” is released September 14th on Young Turks, exactly one week before Kid Harpoons debut album Once is officially released. Finally!
Noah and the Whale overload!
Lots of things have been happening in the world of Noah and the Whale, so here’s a recap in case you missed it:
The First Days of Spring U.S. release
NATW’s new album The First Days of Spring will be released in the U.S. on October 6th, only about a month after the official UK release on August 31st. The release will follow a short tour of the States, which will feature film screenings in select cities, before heading back to Europe for a tour supporting Phoenix.
US tour dates TBA.
The First Days of Spring film teaser
Charlie released a short teaser of the film featuring “Love of an Orchestra” from the album. For more info on this scene and the film, check out their official blog.
Black Cab Sessions ft. Noah and the Whale
The Black Cab Sessions caught up with Charlie and Tom at The Big Chill festival for an acoustic rendition of “Blue Skies”. Don’t forget to buy a copy of the single out August 24th.
The 405 Session with Jeremy Warmsley
Performing “I Promise” and “Lose My Cool”.
Watch, listen, swoon.
Summer, where art thou? pt. 5-7
okay okay okay
so I’ve been M.I.A. for the last couple days and dropped the ball on my countdown-of-sorts of summer jams. My bad. Work and life got in the way, you know how it goes. But now I’m back and ready to finish what I started. Ironically, in a weeks’ time I’ve gone from “Oh summer, where art thou?” to “Summer, it’s time to GTFO. Fo’ real.”
#5 Clarky Cat – “Decide”
Alright, I have a weakness for synthesizers and electro, new wave pop sounds. It’s like crack for my ears. However, I can only name about five bands whose electro, new wave synth-fueled sounds I actually enjoy. One of these bands is Clarky Cat.
If you like (A) sharp guitar riffs, (B) catchy lyrics, (C) crazy, spaztic laser sounds, (D) beats you can dance to, then “Decide” is perfect for you. Seriously. SERIOUSLY.
DOWNLOAD “Decide”
LISTEN to more Clarky Cat on myspace. They’re no longer together (major bummer!), but their songs are still gold.
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#6 Steve Damstra – “Workin’ Under the Sun”
If you’re cool and you know what’s up, the name Steve Damstra should ring a bell. As the bassist for Whirlwind Heat, you might expect his solo material to be loud, crazy, noise/punk, but boy would you be wrong. Damstra’s music is a lot more mellow, very happy-go-lucky guitar pop. His voice is sweet and there’s something about it that reminds me of Rilo Kiley’s Blake Sennett. Which, by the way, is a good thing. “Workin’ Under the Sun” is a sweet and catchy little song about learning to live and it features whistling! You gotta love a song that incorporates a fun whistle-a-long!
DOWNLOAD “Workin’ Under the Sun”
For more of Damstra’s solo work, check out his myspace which has links to download both his albums for FREE. Who doesn’t love free stuff?? Especially free music?! Free GOOD music?!
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#7 MC Migraine Head – “Secret Master Plan”
What better way to end this summer jamz countdown than with a fun, silly, catchy, hand-clap-having rap song? Yep, that’s right: RAP. MC Migraine Head is the lo-fi alter ego of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin’s Phil Dickey. If you thought it was impossible to love SSLYBY or Phil anymore than you do now, just wait till you’ve heard this.
DOWNLOAD “Secret Master Plan”
If you’ve never given SSLYBY a chance, (a) shame on you (b) listen to MC Migraine Head (c) listen to SSLYBY now (d) how could you not love a band who makes good music AND knows how to have a fun time? Seriously, come on!
I highly encourage you to visit MC Migraine Head’s myspace and listen to “Bitches in Holand”. Talk about fucking priceless!
