Thursday, May 31, 2012
Spring/Summer New Bands, Remixes, & Covers (ONE MORE ADDED 6/1)
One More Cover(compliments of my buddy Sean)--This guy is amazingly talented! again another UK home-run and much better than the original---http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqKhDYIo4fs
So sometimes I get a tad lazy and just post all my new band likes, Remixes & Covers on Facebook instead of on my blog.. (Note to self, Add me as a FB friend for all the latest news!-- you're really missing out!)
But I've compiled all of my recent ''likes'' here we go all compliments of Somekindofawesome.com.
New Favorite Band Little Comets
http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/5/24/watch-little-comets-jennifer.html
Another UK band..definitely a fun funky new wave type of feel love the drums and eccentric vocals on this song! Single To be released June 11th.
I've had their new album published on my Spotify playlists, difficult one to describe or pigeon-hole, so check it out for yourself and let me know what you think.
New Favorite Cover of an Extremely Annoying original
Carly Rae Jepsen's song Call Me Maybe has been blowing up the charts and radiowaves for awhile.. This interpretation by UK newcomer Ben Howard was performed for BBC Radio Lounge--
The string arrangement is masterfully executed and I could isolate that part and listen to it on repeat, the broken staccato chorus and acoustic give the tune a hauntingly beautiful, eerily simple sound.
http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/5/11/watch-ben-howard-call-me-maybe-in-radio-ones-live-lounge.html
On to a few that are more mainstream pop/rock--
Morning Parade, (UK rock band previously mentioned on this blog for their single Close to Your Heart) will have much more exposure after covering the Black Keys Gold on the Ceiling. It's a much more mellow rock approach than the original, so if you're open minded and are aware of that going in. It is actually a good cover
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnVwmZQBphE
Ellie Goulding just did a cover of the Weeknd produced by Xaphoon Jones (Chiddy Bang)
probably one of the sexiest covers I've heard. I was beginning to think her 15 minutes of fame was over based off the singles Starry Eyed & Lights. Although Lights video is on rotation at VH1 and she's already worked the late night circuit, not sure she's received as much sucess here in the States as she has in her home country. Well.. this track should definitely help. (FREE DOWNLOAD!)--
http://soundcloud.com/elliegoulding/ellie-goulding-high-for-this
Calvin Harris did a remix of Florence & the Machine's new single Spectrum-- not a fan of the original version, although I am a fan of F&M I don't think this was the best single to take off the Ceremonials Album.
You wouldn't think that one of her songs could be a summer hit but I predict this collaboration might get some serious radio play in the near future. (FREE DOWNLOAD!)
http://soundcloud.com/elmandoak/florence-the-machine-spectrum
Lesson: If you're an indie UK band looking to go big.. Cover a mainstream American song or do a remix with a hot producer.. but do it BETTER than the original! So far I haven't been dissappointed!:/
Even if I am partial to UK culture, this entry is an unbiased look at what's trending/posted in the music world right now :) and I love it!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Boxer Rebellion Live Review 5/4/12
Boxer Rebellion is a rock alt band from the UK most famously featured in the movie Going the Distance with Drew Barrymore & Justin Long
I actually came across the band before the movie, I think I remember hearing a song of theirs on a car commercial, from their album the Union.
The show was at Lincoln Hall & Sold Out.(Its always bittersweet when I attend a sold out show,) It on the one hand makes me happy because it in a sense confirms that yes I do have decent taste in music, (outside of just my humble ear & opinion) But then I get jealous as if a secret's been let out, and I was the only one who knew it from the start--How good a band is I mean. How could I pass up the chance to possibly meet my new UK musical soulmate boyfriend?:) I couldn't. Even though a few other friends were going to see M83 at the Riv the same night.--I did meet the drummer Piers at the merch table
My friends Adam & Kristen, met me there, such good sports they are never really having heard any of the songs before, they trusted my judgement. I also met a BR fan whose seen the band 4 times and has spent alot of time in the UK. We bonded over our musical likes & dislikes and general love of British culutre. I was happy to make a new friend.
Glad to say none of us were disappointed. Even the opening band was great, Canon Blue, although Adam was not impressed wtih their style. (skinny jeans & all) they were great, fun, dance-y energy, not unlike MGMT, if I had to compare them to someone. Playful beats the guitarist doubled as a keyboardist.(Met him (Vince) at the merch table too. A few of the songs on their album are named after cities. I think they need more time to develop into a headliner but I definitely think with more exposure, they will get there. I would see them again.
On to the main event. They definitely hit the ground running. a flawless setlist, they played everything I wanted to hear, ranging from the fun up tempo songs ''Evacuate'', ''Spitting Fire'' & ''Semi Automatic'' to the slow melodic ''Harm'' and ''We Have The Place Surrounded''. I will tell you that BR is one of the bands that may sound elementary on record, a combination of good beats but you can't quite pinpoint how they differ from the big names quite yet at this stage in their career as a band. But I had faith. and they are in fact 10 million times more amazing live. It's an experience, a show rather than a band playing consecutive songs.
Frontman Nathan's vocals reminded me of Chris Martin/Coldplay & Morrisey. tight v neck black tee shirt & slicked back Robin Thicke type dark brooding good looks & slicked hair. Combined with the dark reddish/purple lighting and dance hall atmosphere. It made me feel like I could close my eyes and re-live a show from an earlier time, that I may have missed because I was too young to appreciate it.
Glad I got the chance now!-- Just when I thought the show couldn't get any better! They played a cover of Depeche Mode's ''Enjoy The Silence''. The crowd went nuts! Probably one of the best covers, because the style really fit the band. & It's been a hot minute since I've heard that song but instantly remembered it as one of my old favorites, that I'd packed away in my memory like a comfy men's shirt:)
Naturally I had to buy a band shirt to add to my collection. & a Canon Blue cd, so I could further analyze this new band's potential and add more detail to this review.
I actually came across the band before the movie, I think I remember hearing a song of theirs on a car commercial, from their album the Union.
The show was at Lincoln Hall & Sold Out.(Its always bittersweet when I attend a sold out show,) It on the one hand makes me happy because it in a sense confirms that yes I do have decent taste in music, (outside of just my humble ear & opinion) But then I get jealous as if a secret's been let out, and I was the only one who knew it from the start--How good a band is I mean. How could I pass up the chance to possibly meet my new UK musical soulmate boyfriend?:) I couldn't. Even though a few other friends were going to see M83 at the Riv the same night.--I did meet the drummer Piers at the merch table
My friends Adam & Kristen, met me there, such good sports they are never really having heard any of the songs before, they trusted my judgement. I also met a BR fan whose seen the band 4 times and has spent alot of time in the UK. We bonded over our musical likes & dislikes and general love of British culutre. I was happy to make a new friend.
Glad to say none of us were disappointed. Even the opening band was great, Canon Blue, although Adam was not impressed wtih their style. (skinny jeans & all) they were great, fun, dance-y energy, not unlike MGMT, if I had to compare them to someone. Playful beats the guitarist doubled as a keyboardist.(Met him (Vince) at the merch table too. A few of the songs on their album are named after cities. I think they need more time to develop into a headliner but I definitely think with more exposure, they will get there. I would see them again.
On to the main event. They definitely hit the ground running. a flawless setlist, they played everything I wanted to hear, ranging from the fun up tempo songs ''Evacuate'', ''Spitting Fire'' & ''Semi Automatic'' to the slow melodic ''Harm'' and ''We Have The Place Surrounded''. I will tell you that BR is one of the bands that may sound elementary on record, a combination of good beats but you can't quite pinpoint how they differ from the big names quite yet at this stage in their career as a band. But I had faith. and they are in fact 10 million times more amazing live. It's an experience, a show rather than a band playing consecutive songs.
Frontman Nathan's vocals reminded me of Chris Martin/Coldplay & Morrisey. tight v neck black tee shirt & slicked back Robin Thicke type dark brooding good looks & slicked hair. Combined with the dark reddish/purple lighting and dance hall atmosphere. It made me feel like I could close my eyes and re-live a show from an earlier time, that I may have missed because I was too young to appreciate it.
Glad I got the chance now!-- Just when I thought the show couldn't get any better! They played a cover of Depeche Mode's ''Enjoy The Silence''. The crowd went nuts! Probably one of the best covers, because the style really fit the band. & It's been a hot minute since I've heard that song but instantly remembered it as one of my old favorites, that I'd packed away in my memory like a comfy men's shirt:)
Naturally I had to buy a band shirt to add to my collection. & a Canon Blue cd, so I could further analyze this new band's potential and add more detail to this review.
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