Peter, Bjorn & John - “Young Folks”
Add comment November 30th, 2006
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Hot Chip, Fuck Yeah!
VIDEO: “Over and Over”
“Webster Hall -November 2, 2006″
Hot Chip, Fuck Yeah!
Opening with “keep fallin’” through “colors” the polygonal group displayed the up most, if not exceeding, expectations of what live music is all about. Mixing known favorites with new tracks, each song took on a life of its own and became something completely different. Things were slowed down a bit as they serenaded the crowd with “laws of salvation” and “beach party”. Hearts were opened, emotional connections were made, and if there was ever a romance between audience and band, this was it. And just when everyone thought it was safe to remove their dancing shoes, the guys from Brittan punched the swooned congregation square in the face with a remixed version of “no fit state”. As the group walked off stage, the untamed, obsessed, cronies stomped the floor and screamed (as if someone had collectively confiscated all the liquor and cigarettes) until the mighty six-pack played again. “Careful” was followed by “over and over”, which is exactly how this band should be experienced- over and over again.
Add comment November 23rd, 2006
The Long Blondes
VIDEO “Weekend Without Makeup”
Even though three of their singles have been circulating in the London underground music scene for quite some time due to the previous release by Phonographic Corporation and a brace of 45s released by the south London independent label Angular, The Long Blondes finally debut with their first ‘official’ album ‘someone to drive you home’. The added songs, such as ‘weekend without make-up,’ fill in the gaps between the previous released singles and the crashing drums and determined guitar, reminiscent of early blondie and the slits, brings the album together. But The Long Blondes are more than a new rock band; they’re impeccable vintage style and their knowledge and references to classic literature make them icons of the present intellectual music scene. The dark and witty lyrics, the combination of literary references and an adolescent playful point of view, and the forever jaded voice of Kate Jackson makes this into a debut that cannot be overlooked and shows that an unsigned band can come a long way.
Add comment November 23rd, 2006