It may be fricking freezing here in NYC, but its good to know that Santa Barbara rock band Loomis & the Lust are keeping us warm with their catchy, throwback, danceable rock music. Formed in Early 2008 by guitar-wielding front man, Will Loomis, this bright four-piece features Casey Hooper on guitar, Anthony Sonetti on drums […]
Stars Go Dim
Stars Go Dim, has captured the attention of a devoted fan base as well as music critics. Formed in 2007, Joey Avalos and bassist Michael Wittig, who had worked together previously in more hard-rock based outfit, met with vocalist Chris Cleveland in late 2007 and laid the groundwork for what would become the band. Every […]
Introducing: Joe Burge
Oakland producer Joe Burge is here to seduce you with his smooth, silky R&B/soul tracks. He started playing piano when he was eight years old and along the way picked up guitar and bass. A few years later his parents buy him a 4 track and a drum machine– the rest is history. With this […]
Shayna Zaid & The Catch
NYC band, Shayna Zaid & The Catch, blend elements of folk, jazz, indie-pop and just plain awesomeness into their music. They have shared the stage with Norah Jones’ ‘Puss & Boots’, Emily King, the Kin and G-Love to name a few and even were in a nationally aired cotton commercial. With Violin, mandolins, guitars, and […]
Who’s Next?
Curry & Coco is next. These french dudes are binging a fresh new sound. Fun, catchy, full of pop and a sick organ part that reminds me of The Doors. Their Sex Is Fashion EP will be released on January 18, 2010, while their full-length LP, We Are Beauty, is set for April. enjoY! Curry […]
Album Review: City Light – Burned Out Bright
City Light was formed in 2006 by Seattle singer-songwriter Matt Shaw and Bay area producer Nick Andre (Gift of Gab, Lateef, Bicasso). It is a collaborative effort between artists from across the country with a variety of histories, sounds, and influences. With a perfect combination of indie-pop, electronic, and rock and roll, they see the […]
Theophilus London – Humdrum Town
Brooklyn wordsmith, Theophilus London, has dropped his latest single, “Humdrum Town.” Out on the Green label Sound label, the song is a reworking of a previous shorter version, off his ‘This Charming Mixtape‘. The song is a mix of hip-hop, electro and pop. enjoY! Theophilus London – Humdrum Town
Allison Mixology – Peanut Butter and Coffee
My bombshell friend from High School, Allison, who is behind Allison Mixology, is taking the indie punk-rock scene one venue at time with here awesome acoustic punk-rock sound. From Orange County, New York down to Brooklyn and New York City, she was once the singer of She’s Automatic, as well as the front woman of […]
Album Review: @SpyForHire – Speak in Numbers
Based in the Atlanta/Columbus GA area, Spy For Hire is comprised of Ryan Rulon on vocals and guitar, Andy Rich on lead guitar, James Salter on bass and Jared Meharg on drums. Formed in 2004, the band has a bond that goes back to Ryan and Andy’s high school days. The band has gained a […]
The Pimps of Joytime
Headed over to Brooklyn Bowl last Friday to check out The Pimps of Joytime, and the experience was awesome. Apparently they were playing two sets, a earlier one and a later one, we got there right at the beginning of the earlier one and within seconds we were dancing. A 5 piece full live band, […]
Album Review: Yael Meyer – Heartbeat EP
Yael Meyer is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. Born in Chile, she started dancing and singing at a young age, and was later accepted to the Berkley School of Music in Boston where her passion took off. In 2004 she release her debut EP, Common Ground () to great fanfare. She is […]
Music Video: Bot’Ox – Blue Steel
Bot’Ox is Julien Biffaz and Benjamin Boguet (AKA Cosmo Vitelli and one half of Tekel). Following up on their last successful single, “Crashed Cadillac,” they bring their latest track “Blue Steel.” “Blue Steel” is some awesome French pop with the misty/sexy voice of Anna Jean over lo-fi melodies and downtempo rhythms. EnjoY !
FM Belfast – Par Avion
FM Belfast are from Iceland. They create heart-felt electro-indie-pop that leaves me with a smile. They are set to release thier latest album, How To Make Friends, sometime in February of 2010. The first single, “Par Avion,” is the type of track that just makes you feel good, has a catchy singable hook and the […]
Album Review: Awesome New Republic – Hearts
Awesome New Republic is a 2-piece indie band from Miami, FL comprised of core members Michael John Hancock and Brian Robertson featuring touring/studio drummer Jorge Rubiera. Both graduated from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. They self-released their first album Awesome New Republic So Far in 2005. After cultivating their sound […]
Music Video: Neil Nathan – Darling Friend
I love Fur Elise – It actually the only song I memorized by heart on piano. When I saw this “cover version” entitled “Darling Friend” by Neil Nathan I was quite intrigued with what he had done. Not only is it a cool cover, the video is weird and sort of works well for this […]
Preview: Rihanna Dark Angels Album
The wait may be officially ova on 11.23.09 but we’ve got an exclusive preview of Rihanna’s 4th upcoming album rumored to be titled “Dark Angles”. The internet has been a buzz this morning with confirmed details that Rihanna’s camp will release the first single off the album tomorrow morning at 11:23am – notice the correspondence […]
Introducing: Bridget Kelly
It’s not a secret that I have a soft spot in my heart for LaGuardia HS alum (my alma mater), but if you have not heard the name Bridget Kelly (a LaG alum), I promise you, you will. Bridget, aka BK, is a 23-year-old New York City native and a new artist on Jay Z‘s […]
New Music: Girl’s Can’t Catch – Keep Your Head Up
Here is some unadulterated pop music fresh from the UK. Girls Can’t Catch have released their debut single “Keep Your Head Up” and it def has summer hit potential. Signed to British mega pop label Fascination, (home to Girls Aloud, Sophie Ellis Bextor etc) the track is sort of Swedish Pet Shop boys production with […]
Lily Allen – It’s Not Me, It’s You
Got my hands on the new Lily Allen album, Its Not Me, It’s You — and its pretty good. For her sophomore album she ditches Alright’s numerous producers (including Mark Ronson) to work exclusively with Greg Kurstin, of the Bird and the Bee. All the songs lend different feelings, but still the overarching sounds is […]
Mas Jemex Flava’
I’m back again with more Jemex flava! El Fin is a favorite of mine especially when Dean Gray breaks it down toward the end of the track and the humm humm humm at the beginning really starts it off right. A mix of Rap/R&B/Pop and Dance Jemex’s versatility shines in this track. Stay or Go […]