I've been waiting a while to post because I needed some inspiration.
What do I hope to hear/see musically for 2013?
I'm looking forward to the following new albums: Tegan & Sara, Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, Kitten (full album release) Ra Ra Riot, Arcade Fire, Atoms for Peace-- inspired by the articles below
http://entertainment.time.com/2013/01/03/11-albums-to-look-forward-to-in-2013/slide/kitten/#/2013/01/03/11-albums-to-look-forward-to-in-2013/slide/albums-to-get-excited-about/?&_suid=135776117148905899009945468756
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2013/01/25-albums-were-looking-forward-to-in-2013.html
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2013/01/new-vampire-weekend-album-expected-this-spring.html
Well, I'll tell you what I don't want is more of the same! The Grammy's announced its list of performers this year Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Black Keys & FUN.. I'm all for the Black Keys (new record may drop in March according to Spin Mag.) http://www.spin.com/articles/the-black-keys-new-album-flaming-lips-tour
New inspiring covers/remixes (compliments of Indie Shuffle)
Glad to see Mark Foster of (Foster the People) has been productive while they're not touring!!:) this is one of the best I've heard.. http://www.indieshuffle.com/a-trak-kimbra-and-mark-foster-warrior-what-so-not-remix/
Total Warr --Covering the Pixies ''Where Is My Mind'' this song is one of my all time favorites, the Pixies are practically untouchable, but it's a new year time to expand your horizons, and I thought this was super creative, visually and otherwise.. (YouTube) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpvfBV4u-R4
Trails & Ways (Cover Miguel ''Sure Thing'')
originally a cheesy ''smooth'' R&B song I like that they took it to another level to where I pay attention to the instrumentation and arrangment more than the lyrics
http://www.indieshuffle.com/miguel-sure-thing-trails-and-ways-cover/
BANDS THAT ARE NEW TO ME BUT NOT NECESSARILY EVERY ONE ELSE Sky Ferreia (saw her performance on Fallon a few nights ago, and no lie, the song woke me out of a dead sleep/zombie nightmare--Thanks for that Sky, that being said, I think she relies too much on her sex appeal in the video, the song should speak for itself-- Girls shouldn't have to ''try'' to be sexy they just are--http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtTeMgWNhA
To start things off with a positive self reflecting song but peppy/up tempo song:
American Authors – Believer
Phosphorescent (a little less electro-- a little more easy listening) compliments of Earplugs Not Included
http://earplugsnotincluded.com/phosphorescent-song-for-zula/
Local Natives
http://www.indieshuffle.com/local-natives-heavy-feet/
Save the best for last a band called Vintage Trouble
This crooner style blues/soul is what the music scene is currently lacking! It's simply beauitful. smooth and sexy, and heartfelt..
You must check this out!!
Vintage Trouble – The Bomb Shelter Sessions (Encore Edition)
Vintage Trouble – Not Alright By Me
and a few playlists compilations of my own to further extend this point (works in progress)
Youth is Wasted on the Young
Something New
Happy New Year Everyone!
-Rosie-
