DJ Earworm – United States of Pop 2009

BoomBoomChikers, my bad for my disappearing act as of late, been busy! I came across this mashup rather late as it was released in December by DJ Earworm, a mashup artist. Earworm is known for his end-of-the-year mashups of the top 25 songs of the year on Billboard magazine. This mashup is considered his best [...]

The Morning Benders & Echo Chamber Orchestra – Excuses

I came across The Morning Benders and first thing I wondered was, “Where have you been all of my life?” The Morning Benders are an indie band from California who released their debut, Talking Through Tin Cans, in 2008 and have since toured with the likes of Grizzly Bear and Death Cab for Cutie among [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Jean Goode – To Everything I’ve Never Missed

Jean Goode has graciously given BoomBoomChik and its readers access to a track off of her forthcoming EP, Mind Traffic, entitled “To Everything I’ve Never Missed”. Check it!

Calvin Harris – Flashback

Scottish DJ, producer, singer/songwriter Calvin Harris brings us another one with “Flashback” off of his 2009 release Ready for the Weekend. Alright, so it’s not the weekend (at least here, in Malaysia), but why not herald in another work week with a good jam? It’ll keep you motivated.
peace,
Radio M. (formerly “bixo do coco”)

Logan Lynn – Write it on My Left Arm (Bad Life + Gadgets Remix)

New York based music collaborators Jean Goode and Teddy! of The Asteroid Belt are still doing their thing, this time having remixed Logan Lynn’s “Write it on My Left Arm” off of his 2009 release, From Pillar to Post. Lynn is a singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon who delves in different genres ranging from folk to [...]

Grizzly Bear & Allison Schulnik – Forest

Artist Allison Schulnik has released two claymation short films set to the music of the ever-awesome Grizzly Bear. “Forest” is by far my favorite, an Avatar for the surrealist clowns inside all of us. It’s simply stunning.
Click HERE to watch “Forest” and her other film “Hobo Clown”.
peace and love,
Radio Morillo (formerly “bixo do coco”)

A Quiet Goodbye for Lhasa de Sela

The world has lost a talent so immeasurable many will continue without knowing what they have lost. Mexican-American Montreal based chanteuse Lhasa de Sela passed away this January 1st from breast cancer at the age of 37. One of my favorite singers ever, Lhasa’s voice and musical styles were unusual and haunting; no one out [...]

Macaco – Moving

Macaco’s song “Moving”, produced with National Geographic, is more than relevant today in light of the earthquake in Haiti. The song starts out with the simple and catchy chorus, in English (Moving/All the people moving/One move/For just one dream). Macaco’s songs are laden with issues plaguing humanity and calls for hope and love. Some of [...]

Sade – Soldier of Love Music Video

Sade is hella busy these days with the release of her first album in 10 years, Soldier of Love due out next month. She released her first single “Soldier of Love” last month and the new video debuted this month. Check it.
peace,
bdc

HIM – Heartkiller

Finnish gothic rock band HIM will be releasing their seventh studio album, Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice on 9th February. Their first single, “Heartkiller” was released last month. Here’s the song “Heartkiller” with lyrics.
peace,
bixo

BINK Productionz – Badder Romance

Lady GaGa inspires DIY attitude, and the peeps at BINK Productionz have delivered. You will enjoy it.

JADE – Blessed Memory Remix

New York City based chanteuse JADE brought us her EP “It’s My Heart, Cookie” in 2009. In 2010, she is set to release a remix EP of “It’s My Heart, Cookie”. Good stuff, yo.
Here’s an uber-cute video set to JADE’s song “Blessed Memory”.
Peace and love,
bixo

phresh out the inbox: Razia – Babonao

There is something about music replete with vast cultural influences and vocalists that have voices that carry more than just a tune. So when Razia’s “Babonao” ended up in my inbox  I had it on repeat for a good half hour. Malagasy-born Razia has lived in places as diverse as Gabon and France and is [...]

What Bands Should We Look Out for in 2010?

PEEPS,
We want to know who YOU think should be getting some loving in 2010? What artists and bands do you wish the world knew about?
Leave us a comment here, write on our Facebook wall, or tweet us with the artist’s name and a link. Who knows? Other BoomBoomChiksters may appreciate the input. We certainly do!
Much [...]

Buena Vista Social Club and Coldplay – Clocks

This song actually came out a few years ago on Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba. It’s an album that features Cuban arrangements by Buena Vista Social Club to songs by Maroon 5, Jack Johnson, Dido, and Coldplay among others.
I promise you you’ll have this on repeat. Oh and it’s available on iTunes!
much love and a healthy [...]

Bocafloja feat. Hache ST – Testigo

One of my friends is really the socially conscious, good, simple beats, keeps your head boppin’ kind of hip hop and his latest find, Bocafloja’s “Testigo”, has me reeling.  Bocafloja (Spanish for “Loose Mouth”) is a poet, MC, and social activist from Mexico City who currently divides his time in NYC, California, and Mexico.  He [...]

bixo’s top songs of 2009

BoomBoomChiksters, thanks for tuning in.
Jemex brought you his pick of the top albums of 2009, I in turn will provide my pick of the best tunes of 2009.  Please note my pick is random and in no particular order. What are your fave tunes of 2009?
10. “Sabali” – Amadou & Mariam

9.  “Marjaani Marjaani” – Billu [...]

NEW VIDEO: The Fire and Reason – Do It Again

The Fire and Reason “Do It Again (Brad Walsh Remix Version) from The Fire and Reason on Vimeo.
THE WAIT IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Fire and Reason have always given fans a reason to love them. After months of waiting, they have released their highly anticipated first music video “Do It Again” and I am jumping up and [...]

Introducing Esperanza Spalding

2009 has been a blessed year for musician Esperanza Spalding who has recently garnered much attention after being invited by President Obama to perform at the Nobel Prize giving ceremony. Spalding is a 25-year-old bassist/singer songwriter from Oregon who discovered music early on in life. After getting her GED at 16, she enrolled at Portland [...]

Manu Chao – Baionarena

If you know anything about world music or good punk music, you know Manu Chao. This man has traveled all over the world, collaborating and touring with many musicians, indeed even producing an album for the famous duo Amadou & Mariam. His oft-politically charged music transcends language; it’s not unusual to find Chao employing the [...]