Saturday, December 24, 2011

Austra


It takes a delicate balance of concentration and ignorance to sit down and actively listen to music, especially when you're expanding your repertoire and looking for some new tunes. It's a fight of wanting to dissect and analyze while letting it take over the brain reigns at the same time. Hopefully, every so often you'll come across something that makes the time and effort worth it. Coming across Austra has currently made up for this whole last week of sifting through crappy tracks. The Toronto-based band released their debut album in May of this year "Feel It Break". It's an electronic and vocally driven project, harmony and synth-heavy. Katie Stelmanis heads the vocals with a heroic tone (the girl could lead an army with her voice). Check out the video for "Lose It" below, along with "The Beat And The Pulse, both from Feel It Break.



Austra-The Beat And The Pulse
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Finals Mix


Early December is about the time I start wishing I went to Hogwarts (yes, still). If you're taking part in the university system, then chances are the cruel, cruel event that is finals week is upon you. Here are some tunes on the mellow, minimalist, and instrumental sides to make the studying just a little bit easier.

1. Four Tet-Sing
2. Damien Jurado-Nothing Is The News
3. Röyksopp-Eple
4. MOTHS-blisters
5. MOTHS-Summer
6. Volcano Choir-Island, IS
7. Yppah-I'll Hit The Breaks
8. Toro Y Moi-Talamak
9. Andrew Bird-Hot Math
10. Explosions In The Sky-Human Qualities
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Video: Yelle-Comme Un Enfant


French electro-pop princess, Yelle, released her video for "Comme Un Enfant" out into the wild yesterday. What do you know-she's doing choreography with funky costumes in a studio setting...again. I was really hoping to see something different from her, but it seems to be what she does best. Maybe I just miss the "Ce Jeu" french fry glasses...
Nevertheless, here's "Comme Un Enfant"

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Poliça


Channy Casselle (of Gayngs) is making ripples in the music world with her new project "Poliça". All I really needed were the two tracks up on their site to pique my interest. Channy's vocals resemble a darker Ellie Goulding with a thick texture of synths and drums laid out underneath-a hint of funk coming through. Check them out in LA on the 18th at The Satellite if you're a Southern California native.
Here's "Dark Star"
Polica - Dark Star by Alcyoneslight
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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Happy Halloween

Some tunes for your sugar-consuming festivities...it's all in the titles.

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Robyn/Royksopp Recap

The Hollywood Bowl got it's euro-pop fix last night for the dual performance of Robyn and Royksopp. Ever since Robyn took the stage at Coachella this past spring, she's been the number one artist on my to-see list. The woman is absolutely nuts in the best way possible, and her dance moves are in a league of their own. In a performance including 3 encores and wicked visuals, Robyn won the hearts of the stadium. Peaks included "Love Kills", "Dancing On My Own", and her second encore-for which Royksopp was wheeled back onstage for "None Of Dem" and "The Girl And The Robot"
All in all: great night, great music. Check out some tunes below.

Robyn-We Dance To The Beat
Royksopp (feat. Robyn)-The Girl And The Robot
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

October Playlist

No, not that October...I'm talking about the month of pumpkins, leaves and of the only time you'll get to see Darth Vaders, pirates, and scantily clad cats dancing to the Party Rock Anthem together. Today, Orange County experienced the first hint of fall weather and let me tell you, it was glorious. So, for those stormy days when you'd prefer a hot toddy and a comfy chair to Scream 2 and cheap liquor, here's some musical accompaniment. Enjoy.



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