Rosie's Random Playlists

After much encouragement from friends &colleagues I've decided to create a place that I can share my favorite new artists, upcoming concert dates, and my own musical predictions. Really this is designed to help people who hate Top 40 radio, are tired of the songs they grew up with and want to hear something new!I hope that even if you have a bad day, some posting on here can make you smile, I truly believe music heals all & maybe you'll be amused by my witty commentary:)

Monday, August 29, 2011

Hear the Drums' new album for free!

I've expressed my favorable opinion of the Drums several times on this blog, but now you can hear for yourself!!!
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/29/now-playing-portamento-the-new-album-by-the-drums/

Don't forget they are coming to Subterranean 10/4!!!

Favorite tracks: Money, (as mentioned in previous entry) I Need a Doctor, Days, How It Ended,

It reminds me of Nick from Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (those breakup mixes he made for Tris?) yeah all of the tracks I liked would definitely be on those!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Hot Collaborations!

TPC + Passion Pit Cover Jimmy Eat World (Sweetness)--

http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/8/26/listen-tokyo-police-club-x-passion-pit-sweetness-jimmy-eat-w.html

Bon Iver & James Blake
http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/8/24/listen-bon-iver-x-james-blake-fall-creek-boys-choir.html

I pretty much fell in love with this from the first note!--Although I'm not terribly familar with James Blake, I might start paying more attention!

Guilty pleasure download David Guetta feat Jennifer Hudson--Yes I did actually download it!

http://perezhilton.com/2011-08-23-david-guetta-and-jennifer-hudson-night-of-your-life

Romeo Santos Feat Usher(--back to my Mexican roots on this song!:)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TrCbDtRxbU

RCHP + Nirvana Cover + Death Cab (ALL HALE THE 90'S_

Today's inspiration started with a little Red Hot Chili Peppers-who released the single from their new album which is FANTASTIC!-- I haven't listened to the whole album yet, only the first 5 tracks and this is by far the best one I've heard, the rest while good, doesn't have the edge and are pleasant enough but not groundbreaking. I'll give you an update once I've heard it all.

http://www.mtv.com/videos/red-hot-chili-peppers/682371/the-adventures-of-rain-dance-maggie.jhtml

This turned into an exploration of my teen years (the 90's going back to my teen heart throbs and where are they nows?--then I came upon this Nirvana cover done by actor Joseph Gordon Levitt (Inception/500 Days of Summer)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/25/joseph-gordon-levitt-covers-lithium-nirvana_n_936458.html

I didn't listen to the whole thing yet but if he did it any justice he's cool in my book. (he already is cool in my book since he co starred in a fantastic movie with my muse Zooey Deschanel!

& While we are off topic I want to reccommend a book that should be my mantra! (Stupid & Contagious by Caprice Crane)

it combines all of my favorite things (annoying/persistant/socially intolerant heroine) + tons of music references+my favorite 80's movie quotes in between chapters!-- yes it is techincally catagorized as ''Chick Lit'' which I normally hate, but its very savvy, and smart. and sarcastic. all of my favorite things) + it talks about the importance of choosing the first single to launch a band. If you release the wrong single the band will not be a success! First Impressions are everything guys! and Honestly, it's a gift I possess!, test me if you'd like! I've talked about the importance/prediction of this on several entries here!

and if that's not enough info for you--the author is also the daughter of Ginger from Gilligan's Island + a former intern at MTV:)! wow if I could have a "Big''/''Trading Places'' moment with this chick I would!

Death Cab comes to Chi tonight, I will give you a full report soon, but here is something to hold you over! a studio session performance of my personal favorites Stay Young Go Dancing + Soul Meets Body
http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/8/25/watch-death-cab-for-cutie-stay-young-go-dancing-x-soul-meets.html

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

''Ethereal Goddesses'' go mainstream

First and Foremost, I have to talk about Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine)
She brought back this Stevie Nicks cool chick vibe, that made female singers with raspy voices and a darker edge cool.

Although let's get real Stevie never Really left/ or was forgotten about, Flo just brought it back to maintream with Cosmic Love, and Dog Days songs brought to mainstream through movie soundtracks, tv episodes and commercials.(which is naturally where I began to grow completely tired and annoyed of the songs) beside the point..

Here is Florence's new single:---

http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/8/23/watch-florence-the-machine-what-the-water-gave-me-official-v.html

I Love This!- the way it starts off in true Flo fashion showcasing just her vocals, then building gradually with the instruments & background choral element. Almost reminds me of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep''--funny next day I read this article on the track and found it was produced by the same guy (Paul Epworth)--read article on spinner.com

(Anyone remember the Theme from the 80's movie Lost Boys??- If not check this out real quick: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=mrMLMV6E4CM&feature=related

''remember the choir boy part ''Thou Shall Not Faaalll... Thou Shall Not Feeaaar'' same idea!

Okay on to a younger generation of Florence + the Machine: Say Hello to Marina & The Diamonds

combine Flo + Madonna's ''Like A Prayer,'' and you get the track ''Fear & Loathing''
http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/8/23/watch-marina-and-the-diamonds-fear-and-loathing-x-radioactiv.html

This appeals to my darker edgy side:) and the thing I"m most thankful for in both these ladies, is the both videos refused to give up any artistic license and kept their individuality no matter how abstract and it doesn't come across as gimmicky or being crazy for crazy's sake. It all still all works!

Now to prove that she's not all dark and twisty, pain & angsty, to show you some range the 2nd track ''Radioactive, you can definitely hear in a club somewhere--can't wait to hear the reminx to this!:0)

Lady Gaga move over, I predict that Marina will take your crown of glory very very soon!! thank goodness too because the last two gaga releases are complete garbage!:)

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

(Pre Lolla) The Vaccines, The Drums & BEST Foo Fighters cover!

the Vaccines (they are playing at Lolla) http://nylonmag.com/nylonblogs/blog/2011/07/13/music-video-the-vaccines/

(just announced they will be playing at Lincoln Hall on 9/21 as well as at Lolla)!--www.lincolnhallchicago.com

The Drums (playing at Subterranean 10/4) http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/7/25/watch-the-drums-money-video.html

Guaranteed this song will be stuck in your head all day once you listen to them!

Ximena Sarinana- Shine Down www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2vhQFMcXgw

I love this song! You can download it for free on Itunes! just search forher name and the song..

I posted it a few months ago on FB but her new album is not really a reflection of this track, the Label released another first single ''Different'' which is very sugared pop song that you would most likely hear from a teen star like Demi Lovato or Selena Gomez,--while they are of Latina descent I don't think Ximena should be herded into that category:(--she can have a more edgy appeal)

Also, I think I found the best cover of Foo Fighters I've ever seen--this guy could be my soulmate, British, soulful & He's got a picture of Marvin Gaye on his radiator! www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9kZQ1DEJPw

Recently I made a playlist for each stage of Lolla this is the shortened version!

Bud Light

Young the Giant-My Body

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals-Hot Summer Night

The Kills-Future Starts Slow

Bright Eyes-Jejune Stars

Coldplay- Viva La Vida

Disappears –Magic

Friendly Fires-Blue Cassette

My Morning Jacket- It Beats 4 You

City & Colour-Weightless, Fragile Bird

Google

Ryan Leslie-Addicted

Tennis-Marathon

Reptar-Houseboat Babies

Le Bucherttes-Bang!

Cults-Bumper

Tinie Tempah-Till I’m Gone (feat Wiz Khalifa)

Ok Go-Not All is Lost

Ratatat-Mirando

Julia Easterlin-A Mild Response

An Horse-Tracks and Trains

Maps & Atlases- Israeli Caves

The Drums-Money (if you can’t find that one—use I Felt Stupid

Ellie Goulding-Lights

Iration-Turn Around

Fences-The Same Tattoos

Best Coast-Crazy for You

Manchester Orchestra-Virgin

Ximena Sarinana-Shine Down

Sony

Wye Oak-Doubt

Naked & The Famous-Young Blood

Foster the People-Houdini

Two Door Cinema Club-Cigarettes in the Theater

Crystal Castles- Not in Love (feat. Robert Smith)

Grouplove-Gold Coast

Phantogram-When I’m Small

Explosions in the Sky-Human Qualities

Music Unlimited

The Vaccines-Norgaard

Delta Spirit- Bushwick Blues

Muse-Supermassive Black Hole