This summer, I discovered Netherfriends via Loup Loop Press and fell in love with their garage-y, lo-fi pop sounds. Though I may have forgotten to post about them, “Bret Easton Ellis Novel” was on repeat for most of summer. Good times.
My love for Mystery Jets knows no bounds. As the closing track for Serotonin, “Lorna Doone” only makes me all the more excited for what they’re doing next.
THE FUTUREHEADS – “Heartbeat Song”
“>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjDWpf4fPDs]
When I saw The Futureheads live (THAT FEELS SO GOOD TO SAY), Barry asked the audience to imagine themselves in the middle of a John Hughes film as they danced to this song. For three minutes, I was Molly Ringwald and it felt great.
I can’t say I ever bought into the “chill wave” hype, but this year I definitely discovered some garage bands that knew what was up. Slow Animal were one of those bands and this song sounds best while speeding down the highway with the volume on blast.
There’s a reason Cut Copy are the owners of the “gods amongst men” tag.
SUMMER CAMP - “Round the Moon”
“>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twIiFKa6vWE]
You know there has to be something special about music that makes you nostalgic about moments you’ve never experienced and times you’ve never lived. Amazing.
When I first heard Chicago’s White Mystery, I was positive I was listening to some garage band from the 70s. But nope, WM are a 20-something brother-sister duo creating heavy, grimey rock like it’s no big thing. “Powerglove” is infectious and the video features a plethora of wild, red-headed Chicago peeps. Good times.
Technically, this song is only a few weeks old but I discovered it earlier in the year through a live YouTube clip. When I heard it then, I got really excited because it sounded so different from anything NATW had done in the past. Fast-forward to a few days ago, the song premiered on Radio 1 and my anticipation for Last Night On Earth officially became insane. But really, would you expect any different from me?
Last year, Planet Earth found themselves recording in Bristol’s Cube Cinema with friends from Noah and the Whale, Sleeping States, and Francois Marry. Two tracks from this one-take session became the band’s second 7″ single released by Young & Lost Club, “Falling Into Love”/”What More”.
Shortly after Planet Earth’s time at the Cube, the band abandoned their acoustic roots and decided to go off in a new direction. While this news made the waiting for their debut album all the more exciting, the rest of the Bristol session tracks were set aside and forgotten.
Until now!
Unwilling to do the world (and our ears) a disservice, the fine folks over at Young & Lost Club are offering up the tracks as a free EP, Bristol and Back. Get it below!
Though this may be our last chance to hear the acoustic side of Planet Earth, there’s no doubt the beauty and lovelorn sincerity of Sam Lewis’ words will remain no matter the musical direction the band chooses to take.
Many moons ago, Fanfarlo lent their musical genius to the second installment of the acting train wreck that is The Twilight Saga. Today, we get a nice little video for “Atlas” that was filmed backstage at a Sydney gig last year.
The band are currently writing their second album set to be released this year. May we be so lucky!
Generationals are doing a couple shows around the Midwest in January, including a date for Chicago’s TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS series at Schubas on January 12th (with Magic Kids, Pet Lions, and In Tall Buildings). I am rearranging some things to try and be there and so should you!
Check out this snazzy tour poster created by Scott Campbell
This summer, Slow Club hit up the Bandstand Busking stage at Meltdown Festival and the official videos have finally surfaced! Huzzah! Check out a spectacular clip of Charles and Rebecca performing one of their newer tunes “If We’re Still Alive” below and find more videos after the jump!
Hello folks. The severe lack of updates recently can be attributed to the ungodly number of hours I’ve been working the last few weeks. Who needs sleep when you’re making bank, am I right?
As 2010 winds down, I’m gonna have myself a breather and get crackin’ on my year end “Best of” lists. Unlike last year, I have promised myself not to procrastinate till February. But maybe it was worth it, who else had their 10 favorite albums of 2009 in the form of HAIKUS?
In case you missed it and/or forgot, you can check out my top 10 favorite albums of 2009 in the form of haikus HERE.
You can also find more of my favorite albums of 2009 HERE.
Last year, Planet Earth found themselves recording in Bristol’s Cube Cinema with friends from Noah and the Whale, Sleeping States, and Francois Marry. Two tracks from this one-take session became the band’s second 7″ single released by Young & Lost Club, “Falling Into Love”/”What More”.
I want one! And if you haven’t already, buy their latest EP Trust for only $2.99. That’s not a bargain, that’s a steal!
