WATCH IT: (7.14.10) HARLEM – Official Video for “Someday Soon”
Thought I’d add some visuals to the BOD.
HEAR IT: (7.14.10) HARLEM – “Someday Soon” & ” Friendly Ghost” & “Caroline”
14 JulHEAR IT: (7.14.10) HARLEM – “Someday Soon”
The Pixies, maybe, I just like the feeling I get when I hear this track. Just spend 2 minutes with it and you’ll be begging to hear it again. Quick drum beats and spectacular hooks.
A tribute to Casper the Friendly Ghost….seriously, just a fun f’n track. “I want to disappear all the time…” we all do.
“Caroline” comes from the Free Drugs 🙂 record. Gives you the sense that were still good before they signed the big Matador deal. 1:50 good…
Just try not to love this band. It’s impossible. Even liking the band…nope, you’ll love em. Trust your friend and give em a try.
NBD
Band of the Day: (7.14.10) HARLEM
14 Jul
BOD: (7.14.10) HARLEM
Today is a big birthday day for me. My music inspiration turns 30 something and I am in a fantastically ecstatic mood. I wanted to introduce you to happy, kick you in the ass, get out of the house, celebrate summer music…sooooooo it’s Harlem. Just hearing this Austin trio scream and wail…”Whatever happened to me making you happy…” from one co-dependent to another, that’s not a healthy relationship, but I hear it another way…BE F’N HAPPY, go outside and enjoy yourself, don’t kill my happiness. If that’s not the perfect track for my beloved birthday girl, then I don’t know what is. She might be the happiest person on Earth so don’t kill her with your negative garbage…just be happy. This band is for her and you to enjoy. This might just be your next favorite band.
HEAR:
“Someday Soon”
“Friendly Ghost”
“Caroline
WATCH:
“Someday Soon”
Follow these Austin Boys on:
MySpace
Facebook
Download the new album Hippies NOW!!!
HEAR IT: (7.13.10) CIVIL CIVIC – “RUN OVERDRIVE”/”LESS UNLESS”/”F*CK YOUTH”
13 JulHEAR IT: (7.13.10) CIVIL CIVIC – “RUN OVERDRIVE”
I really like this song, no exaggerating, this is a great reason to TURN up your device to extra LOUD and the 2:30 blues will go away. The clean 80’s bass line, the tight drum box coupled with big big big electronica sound is remarkable. I love this track.
This track “Less Unless’ is all over the web, download it directly from this player. I like “Run Overdrive” better, but this is a great track.
“F*ck Youth” is a little rougher, but my 2:30am just became 1:00am with the boys. Great representation.
Band of the Day: (7.13.10) CIVIL CIVIC
13 Jul
BOD: (7.13.10) CIVIL CIVIC
I took myself off the comfortable path of retro 50’s pop, The Pet Sound, beard bands and jumped over back to 2009 where retro minimalist 80’s rock was on the rise. The XX stormed onto the scene, sold out to The Olympics and left our ears searching for animal harmonies. I was searching for today’s BOD and couldn’t help jumping back to 80’s retro rock with clap machines, tight drums and kick ass clean bass riffs. The limited vocals don’t bother me, actually I’ve had them on all morning and I find that I am far more productive without vocals. Hence the long blog posting. Civil Civic bring clean KROQ sounds with limited vocals, but incredibly strong, tight 80’s riffs.
I won’t dump Civil Civic into the 80’s “tryin it again” pile, I will tell you that they’ve reinvented the sound and it makes me feel good. Not everything is derivative of the last and someone can make great music without being accused of being a thief. Here’s to being an innovator. The boys are from The UK, they claim Big Brain Electronica…much agreed
Follow them:
Civil Civic site
MySpace
Facebook
HEAR THEM:
“Run Overdrive”/”F*ck Youth”/”Less Unless”
WATCH IT: (7.12.10) CHIEF – “IN THE VALLEY”
12 JulWATCH IT: (7.12.10) CHIEF – “IN THE VALLEY”
If this isn’t a reason to love this band then nothing is…I love this song, probably because I am a sucker for the dirty/raw recordings of dudes harmonizing with acoustic guitars. Nothing exposes you more as a band, then to perform on the steps of a strip mall in Paris.
Easy, cool and a great band.
WATCH IT: (7.12.10) CHIEF – “YOUR DIRECTION”
12 JulWatch it: (7.12.10) CHIEF – “YOUR DIRECTION”
Nice 50’s visuals remind me of my mom, I guess that nostalgia is what draws me to this song/video. The harmonies, CSN&Y style are nice, it’s not the most advanced track, it’s a good buddy song and I’d imagine they probably kick ass with it live.
HEAR IT: (7.12.10) CHIEF – “BREAKING WALLS”
12 JulHEAR IT: (7.12.10)
Following the lead of Fleet Foxes, these dazzling harmonies, coupled with their new breed of So-Cal twang, makes this track very alluring. You can hear their NYU upbringing here, as they stumble a little bit of the Strokes in the middle. Love the Southern rock, bred in NY, delivered with So-Cal coolness. Really a great track and a great band.
HEAR
Band of the Day: (7.12.10) CHIEF
12 Jul
BOD: (7.12.10) CHIEF
Santa Monica boys bring So-Cal Americana to the fold. I first heard them on World Cafe awhile back and they were truly an amazing band. They’re not, “trying to be” from So-Cal, they really are a twang heavy band. I like that about them, Evan Koga, Mike Moonves, Danny and Michael Fujikawa, bring sweet sounds on their debut EP called Night and Day . Their full-length will be out sometime in mid-August, but I suggest picking up the EP to get you started.
Hear “BREAKING WALLS”
Watch “Your Direction”
Find them:
MySpace
Facebook
Twitter
Pick-up the EP on Insound…
WATCH IT: (7.9.10) THE JAMESES – Live @ Propaganda
9 JulWATCH IT: (7.9.10) THE JAMESES – Live @ Propaganda
Propaganda is the hot spot for So. Florida bands, GingerMan has been kind enough to commit his evenings to posting great music from this spot, etc. Sweet Bronco, my favorite So. Florida band has been a fan favorite of his, and now I stumble on The Jameses. Great track, and the trio, visually, not too bad. The green lit glasses, not so cool, but the rest of it works. They’re a rock band and they will be big.
HEAR IT: (7.9.10) THE JAMESES – “Haunted Rider
9 JulHEAR: (7.9.10) THE JAMESES – “Haunted Rider”
Cue the haunting organs, kick in the toe-tappin’ rock beat, melt in mature vocals/lyrics and you’ve got a GREAT track. Quite possibly one of the best tracks of the year. Please give it a listen.
BAND OF THE DAY: (7.9.10) THE JAMESES
9 Jul
BOD: (7.9.10) THE JAMESES
None of them are named James, but I thought it appropriate to discuss a new favorite band post LeBron day yesterday. And hey look they’re from Florida, Lake Palm at that…looks like So. Florida will be riddled with more Jameses than they can handle. Their first single is a kick ass tune and it’s a must listen 7″. They’re still not my favorite So. Florida, see Sweet Bronco, but it’s time we recognize that Interpol isn’t the only thing from So. Florida that makes sound that sells. It’s time for these labels to stand-up get on a plane to Ft. Lauderdale and watch these bands. Give Captured Tracks some credit for signing them for their 7″, this is also the label that’s signed Beach Fossils and Wild Nothing
LeBron is not the only James in So. Florida about to kick ass, it’s time to make The Jameses your new favorite band.
Follow The Jameses on MySpace
HEAR IT: (7.8.10) BEACH FOSSILS – “Daydream”
8 JulHEAR IT: (7.8.10) BEACH FOSSILS – “DAYDREAM”
This track is why I love this band. I love it’s guitar blended with the vocals. It reminds of Huntington Beach circa 1986. My vans, the orange bathing suits and the summer joy. I get happy every time I put it on. I think it will conjure the same feeling for you all as well. I know it’s a YouTube video, but it’s the best way for me to show/hear the track.
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