Brooklyn based, by way of Nippon, band Hard Nips nabs my song of the day title. The all-girl Japanese rock band released their four song self-titled EP this week via Mixpak Records. Sadly, I had to miss their record relase party this week but I look forward to checking them out live down the line. Check out "Release It" below.
Friday, December 10, 2010
My Song Of The Day: Hard Nips - "Release It"
Brooklyn based, by way of Nippon, band Hard Nips nabs my song of the day title. The all-girl Japanese rock band released their four song self-titled EP this week via Mixpak Records. Sadly, I had to miss their record relase party this week but I look forward to checking them out live down the line. Check out "Release It" below.
Duran Duran Releases New Single Early + Visit East Village Radio
December 8, the four original members of British pop band Duran Duran, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes a
nd Simon Le Bon, released the lead single from their upcoming record a week early. The song, "All You Need Is Now" is currently being offered exclusively on iTunes for FREE. The 9-track album, also titled All You Need Is Now, will be released digitally on Tuesday, December 21 and was produced by Mark Ronson. For those of you who like to have physical contact with your music, you will have your opportunity in February 2011 when an expanded physical record with additional original new tracks in various format deluxe packages will be made available.This evening, Friday, December 10, Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes will visit East Village Radio. The pair will be on Mark Ronson's show Authentic Sh*t. Tune into EVR (www.eastvillageradio.com) from 8pm - 10pm Eastern time.
I have to tell you, I still have a soft spot for Duran Duran. Early 80's me, little barely teen-aged, quirky chick me, loved them. That was the point in my young life where John was hotness personified in my book and I wanted to dye my hair that horrid orange color Nick once sported ... yeah, don't ask.
The vibrant video for the title track “All You Need Is Now,” also set for release on iTunes on December 21st, was shot in and around London and was helmed by celebrated director Nick Egan, whose previous work includes Duran Duran’s “White Lines” and “Ordinary World” videos, as well as videos for Alanis Morissette, Sonic Youth, INXS, Oasis and more. Additional footage was provided by Gavin Elder, longtime documentary filmmaker for the band, amongst others.
All You Need Is Now, Duran Duran’s 13th studio album, features a newly announced collaboration with R&B/neo-soul superstar Kelis on “The Man who Stole a Leopard,” just one of the album’s many stand-out tracks. Trading call and response vocals with Simon Le Bon, Kelis’ shimmering vocal contribution puts the golden touch on the track’s already irresistible electro-driven groove.
Track List
- All You Need Is Now
- Blame The Machines
- Being Followed
- Leave a Light on
- Safe (in the heat of the moment) (feat. Ana Matronic)
- Girl Panic !
- The Man who Stole a Leopard (feat. Kelis)
- Runway Runaway
- Before the Rain
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Kitten Goes To Sunday School + MP3
Kitten, the California based band fronted by teenage vocal powerhouse Chloe Chaidez, rel
eased their Sunday School EP on CD this week. It was released digitally in October for those who like immediate, non-physical gratification.
For those who aren't familiar with Kitten, they're a band to check out. The EP is a fantastic blend of pop/rock with a nice dose of new wave tossed in. Sixteen year old Chaidez is a vocalist to keep your eyes, or ears as the case may be, on. Her vocals display a seasoning that is beyond her years. Kitten has the makings to become an "it" band.
For the uninitiated, get to know Kitten before they blow up and Justin Bieber or Puff Daddy Diddy Doo (or whatever the hell he's calling himself these days) tries to convince the folks in Kitten's camp that they're cool enough to work with. Grab "Chinatown" in the MP3 Grab below. You'll like it, trust me. For some reason the music on this track reminds me of early U2. What? y'all know I'm prone to questionable comparisons.
eased their Sunday School EP on CD this week. It was released digitally in October for those who like immediate, non-physical gratification. For those who aren't familiar with Kitten, they're a band to check out. The EP is a fantastic blend of pop/rock with a nice dose of new wave tossed in. Sixteen year old Chaidez is a vocalist to keep your eyes, or ears as the case may be, on. Her vocals display a seasoning that is beyond her years. Kitten has the makings to become an "it" band.
For the uninitiated, get to know Kitten before they blow up and Justin Bieber or Puff Daddy Diddy Doo (or whatever the hell he's calling himself these days) tries to convince the folks in Kitten's camp that they're cool enough to work with. Grab "Chinatown" in the MP3 Grab below. You'll like it, trust me. For some reason the music on this track reminds me of early U2. What? y'all know I'm prone to questionable comparisons.
MP3 Grab: "Chinatown"
Alex Kemp Streaming Rat D' Hotel Parts I & II On Facebook
California based indie musician Alex Kemp is currently streaming parts 1 & 2 of his Rat D'Hotel series on Facebook. Both can be found HERE. But, if you just can't wait or want some music to listen to while you're engrossed in the contents of my lovely home page, check out the handy dandy widget below. You'll find Rat D'Hotel II ready and waiting to tickle your ears.
The Nico Blues Releases New Video
About a month ago, I wrote about local (NY/NJ) band The Nico Blues. They're indie and rem
inded me of the whole 90's alt vibe. The band released their record Blame the Boredom, Blame the Basements back in July and I decided that I dig 'em. Now, they've made a video for their song "Living Proof." So, as a result of the aforementioned digging of their music, I've decided to share it with you, my oh so smokin' hot (insert eyebrow wiggle, a wink & devilish grin) readers. Check it out below.
inded me of the whole 90's alt vibe. The band released their record Blame the Boredom, Blame the Basements back in July and I decided that I dig 'em. Now, they've made a video for their song "Living Proof." So, as a result of the aforementioned digging of their music, I've decided to share it with you, my oh so smokin' hot (insert eyebrow wiggle, a wink & devilish grin) readers. Check it out below.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Just Because: Nico Vega - "Maggot Brain"
Back in December of 2009, I went to see Nico Vega at The Studio at Webster Hall. I adore them. It was a great show ... wrote about the show here in my little blog world. Well, they had a camera crew there filming the show and now some of that footage has been released. Check out their cover of "Maggot Brain" below.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Junip To Play Irving Plaza Tomorrow, 11/24
Junip w
ill be closing out the last night on their North American tour tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 24 at Irving Plaza. Doors open at 7PM. So, if you're in town and don't have plans or want to get away from self-invited holiday guests, head on down and hear some good music.
ill be closing out the last night on their North American tour tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 24 at Irving Plaza. Doors open at 7PM. So, if you're in town and don't have plans or want to get away from self-invited holiday guests, head on down and hear some good music.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Oh Land At Mercury Lounge
Oh Land: November 16 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
Singer/producer Nanna Øland Fabricius, under her moniker Oh Land, took the stage at Mercury Lounge Monday night to an welcoming crowd. Having hea
rd through the grapevine that Oh Land was a must see act, I was eager and curious to check out the show.
Having only heard a couple songs prior to going to the show, I had braced myself for some heavy electronic music. While there was the electronic element, it was also a very warm soulful sound. Fabricius has a strong voice. I admit, that took me a bit by surprise. My experience in the past has been, when electronic do-dads are involved in a live situation, vocal strength isn't always found in great quantity. I'd be interested in hearing her in a stripped down setting.
Their single "Sun of a Gun" elicited a big response from the crowd as did "We Turn It Up." It was a good show and I'd definitely recommend catching an Oh Land show.
rd through the grapevine that Oh Land was a must see act, I was eager and curious to check out the show.Having only heard a couple songs prior to going to the show, I had braced myself for some heavy electronic music. While there was the electronic element, it was also a very warm soulful sound. Fabricius has a strong voice. I admit, that took me a bit by surprise. My experience in the past has been, when electronic do-dads are involved in a live situation, vocal strength isn't always found in great quantity. I'd be interested in hearing her in a stripped down setting.
Their single "Sun of a Gun" elicited a big response from the crowd as did "We Turn It Up." It was a good show and I'd definitely recommend catching an Oh Land show.
(More Photos HERE)
Annie Fitzgerald To Play Rockwood Music Hall 11/20
Singer/songwriter Annie Fitzgerald will be taking the stage at LES venue Rockwoo
d Music Hall. She'll be performing Saturday, November 20 at 3:00PM. It's a free one so go have a drink and enjoy some good music.
For those who are unfamiliar with Fitzgerald, she released her first full-length record, In Good Time, this past September. She has a beautiful and captivating voice. Give a listen to "How Long" from the record below.
d Music Hall. She'll be performing Saturday, November 20 at 3:00PM. It's a free one so go have a drink and enjoy some good music.For those who are unfamiliar with Fitzgerald, she released her first full-length record, In Good Time, this past September. She has a beautiful and captivating voice. Give a listen to "How Long" from the record below.
Talking To Walls: Beard Races For Charity
Happy Novembeard! Yeah, okay, it's not a real holiday but it is notable. East coast rocker
s Talking to Walls are growing beards!
Three fourths of the band, Brian Kelly who is supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Nat Webb who is supporting the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America and Matt Miklos who is supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are in the mist of a beard race.
How did all of this come about? Well, Miklos who normally sports a beard, set about trying to convince smooth as a baby's bottom Webb to grow a beard while on tour this past summer. Apparently, Miklos wore him down and it was decided that if you're going to grow a beard, it might as well be done for charity! So, November 1, the three aforementioned members of Talking to Walls shaved, started sprouting and launched a website to chronicle it all. Fans can vote on the band members' beards and submit their own beards which can also be voted on. The bands votes are submitted as online donations. Donations will also be accepted at shows.
100% of all donations will go to the charity of the band member that wins. There will be prizes for fans as well.
Voting opened Monday, November 15th and runs through midnight, Tuesday, November 30th. So, head on over to the Novembeard site, join in on the fun and help out a charity in the process.
For all of the pertinent deets, click HERE.
s Talking to Walls are growing beards!Three fourths of the band, Brian Kelly who is supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Nat Webb who is supporting the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America and Matt Miklos who is supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are in the mist of a beard race.
How did all of this come about? Well, Miklos who normally sports a beard, set about trying to convince smooth as a baby's bottom Webb to grow a beard while on tour this past summer. Apparently, Miklos wore him down and it was decided that if you're going to grow a beard, it might as well be done for charity! So, November 1, the three aforementioned members of Talking to Walls shaved, started sprouting and launched a website to chronicle it all. Fans can vote on the band members' beards and submit their own beards which can also be voted on. The bands votes are submitted as online donations. Donations will also be accepted at shows.
100% of all donations will go to the charity of the band member that wins. There will be prizes for fans as well.
Voting opened Monday, November 15th and runs through midnight, Tuesday, November 30th. So, head on over to the Novembeard site, join in on the fun and help out a charity in the process.
For all of the pertinent deets, click HERE.
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