Monthly Archives: May 2011

Escort – Cocaine Blues

Posted on May 30, 2011 by jenny

I am obsessed with this song. The group, a nineteen person band from Brooklyn specializing in live house music assaults, are bringing back 70s disco with a modern twist. I normally despise disco but something about this catchy, dance-y, bass-heavy … Continue reading →

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The Drums – Let’s Go Surfing

Posted on May 29, 2011 by jenny

Okay I know everyone has heard this song a million times but I started listening to it again over the weekend and can’t get it out of my head! To quote one Youtuber: “I still can’t make my mind up … Continue reading →

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John Talabot feat. Glasser – Families

Posted on May 27, 2011 by jenny

John Talabot is a Spanish DJ who, like many on the scene these days, first made a name for himself doing remixes of popular indie tracks (most notably the xx’s “Shelter“) but has since gone on to release original material. … Continue reading →

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Metronomy – The Bay

Posted on May 26, 2011 by jenny

Metronomy are an electronic pop band from Devon, England who have released three original full length studio albums since their 1999 formation and countless recent indie remixes, including songs by Gorillaz, The Klaxons, The Young Knives, Ladytron, and Lykke Li. … Continue reading →

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Portugal. The Man – The Sun

Posted on May 25, 2011 by jenny

Portugal. The Man is an American psychedelic rock band based in Portland, Oregon that originally hail from the great white north… Wasilla, Alaska. Frontman John Gourley, who is also responsible for a lot of the album artwork done throughout the … Continue reading →

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Chet Faker – No Diggity

Posted on May 24, 2011 by jenny

No Diggity, the mid-90s jam from Blackstreet, brings me right back to my youth and this new groovy cover by Melbourne, Australia’s Chet Faker is bringing it to a whole new level. It is absolute genius. Check out more of … Continue reading →

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Minor Sailor – It Happened That Day

Posted on May 23, 2011 by jenny

Minor Sailor is a multimedia project from Jeremy Joseph and Maia Flore, a French duo that combines the use of visual effects with music. They combine the two in their live shows as Joseph plays his haunting folk and electronica … Continue reading →

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Bon Iver – Calgary

Posted on May 21, 2011 by jenny

Unless you live under a rock, you are already aware there is a new Bon Iver album coming out next month. The beautiful new single “Calgary” is our first taste of this sophomore LP and is available for streaming and … Continue reading →

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Snowmine – Beast In Air, Beast In Water

Posted on May 19, 2011 by jenny

You’re welcome… I just found your new favorite band. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Snowmine is a great new five-piece who released their debut album Laminate Pet Animal a mere two weeks ago. “Beast In Air, Beast In Water” was the … Continue reading →

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Miracle Fortress – Maybe Lately

Posted on May 18, 2011 by jenny

Miracle Fortress, a Montreal based indie rock band, is the brainchild of frontman and songwriter Graham Van Pelt. This track is off of their second studio album, released in 2007, entitled Five Roses. Many have criticized the song for being … Continue reading →

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