New Music!--ADDED SLEIGH BELLS FULL STREAM ALBUM

First Listen of Sleigh Bells new album before release date 2/21 here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/arts/music/the-indie-band-sleigh-bells-new-album-reign-of-terror.html?_r=3&pagewanted=all
(look to the left hand column and press play on any of the tracks)

New Music from the Ting Tings (I thought they dissappeared off the face of the earth,--they haven't released an album in 4 years and have been touring in Europe ever since. but I'm glad they're back!)
This new track is very funk/reggae inspired with the signature vocal you'd expect.

check it out!
http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/2/8/listen-the-ting-tings-soul-killing.html



I think Tennis' new album is perfect Tuesday Music.

part Cults and Edie Brickell sounding vocals,  it's easy breezy :)

Listen to the full stream album for free here: http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/2/7/listen-tennis-young-old-full-album-stream.html

Coldplay's new song ''Charlie Brown'' is great, exactly like the title, it picks you up when you're feeling down (womp womp)-- as far as the video is concerned i'm over the neon glowstick motif

http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/2/3/watch-coldplay-charlie-brown-official-video.html

Season 2 of the Voice started Monday night and I am already declaring my favorite after part two of the blind auditions! Jamar-- a tall tattooed former bad boy now a reformed softy at heart and the song he chooses to sing? a very atypical song for his look. The White Stripes ''Seven Nation Army''!!! I'm in love!

watch his audition here: http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/video/jamar-rogers-seven-nation-army/1383575

Good luck Jamar!!! xoxo

New Jack White + Porcelain Raft video

Get Excited!
For the first time the incomprable musical geniuis Jack White will be releasing a solo album in late April!

Here the first song here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD12wH9En6s



new video for Porcelain Raft http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/1/25/watch-porcelain-raft-unless-you-speak-from-your-heart-offici.html


The bands asthetic reminds of Broken Bells electronic sound + video is in black & white, kind of silly and abstract. That's what I like about it!

Lenny Kravitz LIVE!

Pictures to follow, (they turned out pretty cool because I got a shot of him moving all over the place, not just standing stationary at the mic) but I finally got to see one of my favorite Rock Gods live... Lenny Kravitz!

The man is damn near 50 years old and he is talented, sexy and defines rock and roll. Leather vest, chains, tattoos, trademark sunglasses Extremely grateful to his fans, humble, everything I thought he would be.

Playlist (not necessarily in order :/
Always on the Run
American Woman
Mr. Cab Driver
Rock Star City Life
Believe
Black & White America
Stand
Stand by My Woman
It Aint Over Till It's Over
Rock and Roll is Dead
Fly Away
Are You Gonna Go My Way
Push
Let Love Rule

Lenny walked the whole theater and sang in the crowd, shook hands smiled and talked back to his fans in the front row. Waved at every single section of the theater and we all sang along.  He had cute little anoedotes, how happy he was to be back the US. 

During ''Black & White America" a home movie of Lenny's childhood played in the background, pictures of Lenny from childhood to teenager,(a star in the making) pictures of his parents (the late Roxie Roker of the Jeffersons & movie/tv producer Sy Kravitz)

His band was incredible (same guitarist from his early days (Craig Ross) white guy with massive 'fro, saxofonist, trombone player, drummer from Chicago. Welcome to Chicago, Home of the Blues!

He looked like he was having so much fun and didn't want to leave.  15mins were called and he kept saying "We're not done playing yet''

Great encore of Let Love Rule, that seemed to last forever (definitely a good thing) There was not a single person in the crowd that wasn't participating singing each word "Leettt'' "Looooove'' ''Ruuule''

This show was well worth the wait. Soon after the concert Lenny posted on his facebook status ''Chicago, you Lifted Me.'' Thank you. Love Lenny.

Chicago Loves you too LK!

Friday Playlist

It's been awhile since I've posted one of these, but I'm super happy with this one! Hope you all like it!
rosie's friday playlist

for Alex Winston, Snow Patrol & Band of Skulls I recommend watching the video! Thanks to Tony for introducing me to Bingo Players & Friend Crush



 Blood Orange-Bad Girls
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_fgi1X0Fs0

Princess Chelsea-Cigarette Duet www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TV_128Fz2g
  
Alex Winston-Choice Notes http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=7453



Bingo Players-Cry A Little www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBpWdwXzpMk



 Miike Snow-Paddling Out http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/1/19/listen-miike-snow-paddling-out.html


Arctic Monkeys-Ritz to Rubble
www.youtube.com/watch?v=givRh52Ic3A

 Snow Patrol-In The End

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llUMU1jy_4g


 Band of Skulls-Bruises
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBgSw4GstGs

Bleached--You Take Time
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1X_oLmLsQ


Friends-Friend Crush
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfamBoa_zYQ

 That's it!:)

Soundtracking--must read!

Taken from NYLON BLOG post

We know, we know. Twitter is addictive enough. But before your friends yell at you to put your phone away- again- check out this app that manages to combine all the best parts of Twitter, with a musical edge.

Soundtracking is a musical postcard that lets you share what you're listening to, what you're doing while you're listening to the tracks, and your location all in one post. Think of it as FourSquare, Twitter, and Spotify rolled into one (free) program. It's even a little bit like SHAZAM, because it also identifies what's playing in a room.

Although you can add your own updates with photos and texts to correspond to each song, we think it's more entertaining to check out what other people are into throughout different locations (who knew everyone in SoHo was listening to Rihanna last week?!).

There's no question that the music you listen to has personal meaning behind it. But this is by far our new favorite way to show it.
--LIZA DARWIN

click on the link below for a free download!
http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=7378

bands to be on the lookout for (six degrees of music separation)

Not going to lie, I heard this on MTV this morning and immediately started moving and shaking:) Electric Guest
http://www.mtv.com/videos/electric-guest/721483/this-head-i-hold.jhtml


Electric Guest is producted by Danger Mouse. (Danger Mouse also produced the most recent & successful Black Keys Album)


Jack White & Danger Mouse formed a band with Norah Jones & Daniele Luppi called Rome (see videos below:)

Rome- ''Season Trees''--
http://www.vevo.com/watch/danger-mouse-daniele-luppi/seasons-trees/GB0401100111

Rome-- "Black"
http://www.vevo.com/watch/danger-mouse-daniele-luppi/black/GB0401100112?recSrc=artA&source=watch


Jack White signed band Alabama Shakes to his label Third Man Records

Alabama Shakes(sound similar to Black Keys--in my humble opinion)---
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HxNtWEIKhQ


Walk the Moon (opening for Young the Giant's show at the Riv in February!) they could be musical cousins so it's perfect!
http://www.mtv.com/videos/walk-the-moon/719094/anna-sun.jhtml#id=1590830

The Denzels-- surfer rock/reminds me of the Morning Benders, happy go lucky, but with self depricating after party/regret lyrics..
http://thedenzels.bandcamp.com/album/easy-tiger-ep

The Big Pink--synthy 80's remniscient and punk all at the same time! love!

http://www.spin.com/articles/spins-25-winter-albums-you-gotta-hear?page=0%2C1

Porcelain Raft
60's groovy beach music!--stream the whole album here before release jan 30th.
They are coming to the Metro in February
http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/1/16/listen-porcelain-raft-strange-weekend-full-album-stream.html


The much anticipated return of Sleigh Bells!---

http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2012/1/16/listen-sleigh-bells-comeback-kid.html


Also, I am slowly but surely becoming a Lana Del Ray fan-- think fiona apple's voice mixed with 40's pin-up glamour..  (Born to Die) & (Video Games)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bag1gUxuU0g

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO1OV5B_JDw

comfort songs

new start to a new year.. I spent the first couple days sick and in bed, not the best way to ring in the new  year but maybe it's not as foreshadowy as one might think.

In my near hallucinatory state, I learned a thing or two by watching season 5 of How I Met Your Mother, basically that things happen as they are suppossed to without interference or our best laid out plans. Surprises happen and you just have to be in the right place at the right time with the right perspective..

This winter season I am big on listening to what I call ''comfort songs'' songs I can listen to and peacefully fall asleep not thinking about anything other than the sound of the singer's voice. Calming influences. Something Optimistic.

Specifically,
VH1, artist of the month Kina Grannis-- In Your Arms- she has in the past done covers of Kings of Leon, Bon Iver, ect but my favorites I have to say are her original songs. catchy melodys and hooks, and the purity and sweetness of the tone in her voice, make even the biggest cynic like me smile.

The Airborne Toxic Event-- The Book Of Love (cover) live at Disney Hall complete with instrumental arrangement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CKat0z07kw


Joshua Radin's album Simpler Times, is an old standby for me, you can't argue with his song the ''Fear You Won't Fall''

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiGgoCnmJoI

from the strings, to his whispery voice, to his earnest lyrics, saying all the things I secretly think but can't say out loud.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOu0DuxFAT0

What are your comfort songs??