Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Irrepressibles – In This Shirt (Röyksopp Remix)

Posted on October 26, 2011 by jenny

Every once in a while you find a musical group or artist that takes you on a journey… The Irrepressibles are that kind of group. This spectacular ten-piece orchestral ensemble is led by musician, composer and frontman Jamie McDermott and … Continue reading →

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Top Less Gay Love Techno Party – My 5

Posted on October 25, 2011 by jenny

Here’s some more wonderful homegrown talent for y’all! Top Less Gay Love Tekno Party, otherwise known as TLGLTP or simply Topless, are a fab six-piece party band that are known around our fair city for their amazing live sets, outlandish … Continue reading →

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Craft Spells – Party Talk

Posted on October 20, 2011 by jenny

Here’s another great jam from Craft Spells, bedroom brainchild of frontman Justin Vallesteros, an LA kid who is now based out of Seattle and playing with a trio of like-minded hipsters. If you are still riding the Chillwave or have … Continue reading →

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Patrick Watson – Close to Paradise

Posted on October 19, 2011 by jenny

Here’s a beautiful song from a beautiful man- Montreal’s own Patrick Watson. I am home sick with a cold right now and in the moments where I’m feeling most sorry for myself, Patrick Watson’s ghostly vocals and gorgeous falsetto are … Continue reading →

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SBTRKT – Wildfire Feat. Little Dragon

Posted on October 17, 2011 by jenny

Who is SBTRKT, you ask? I know that he is a producer and DJ from the UK, I know that he just dropped his self-titled LP this summer, and I know that his very danceable tunes are amazing. However, I … Continue reading →

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The Joy Formidable – Cradle (Fang Island Remix)

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jenny

I was in a remix-y mood today and something sublime has fallen into my lap, like it was meant to be. Brooklyn-via-Rhode-Island five-piece Fang Island have provided us with today’s jam by putting a lo-fi, percussion heavy spin on a … Continue reading →

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Abadabad – California Birds

Posted on October 11, 2011 by jenny

Another great new group just fell on to my radar. Ooh, guess where they live? If this is a surprise to you, you obviously still listen to the Foo Fighters and/or live under a rock. Yes, that’s right, they’re from … Continue reading →

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Phantogram – Don’t Move

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jenny

Check out the newest track from Phantogram, an electronic duo-come-trio from New York who came out of nowhere last year with their unique brand of looping, shoegazing electro beats. The group consists of long time friends Josh Carter on vocals … Continue reading →

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Karkwa – Le pyromane

Posted on October 3, 2011 by jenny

This Montreal band has been making waves in their home province for years but have just landed in my lap for the first time here on the West Coast. This is probably due to the fact that the band is … Continue reading →

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