Deastro

Deastro (aka mister cutie Randolph Chabot Jr) is what we would call a electronic prodigy. At the wee early age of 12, Randolph began experimenting and producing electronic music from children's toys and synthesizers. So far he's taming a band called Veleciraptor, Our Brother the Megazord, and Deastro all in one juggling.
Deastro has 2 singles and 2 albums OUT NOW! His newest album, Moonlight Dagger came out June 2009. If you're into electronic lo-fi twinkles mixed with the perfect blend of accoustic rock, Deastro is the man.

Check it out:
http://www.myspace.com/deastro

Mayer Hawthorne

Okay, you know the phrase "don't judge a book by it's cover", I guess I should take that lesson to heart.

Meet artist Mayer Hawthorne (aka Andrew Mayer Cohen) straight born and raised from Michigan. Now when I stumbled upon Mayer, I took one look and went ...great it's another one Eminem wannabe. But boy was I wrong. Beyond DJing and rapping (which is his first love), he surprises his audience with his oh so smoooth tunes that screams Motown soul. So far Mayer has two debut singles out "Just Aint' Gonna Work Out/When I Said Goodbye" and "Maybe So, Maybe No/I Wish It Would Rain". But exciting, exciting, his first full length album A Strange Arrangement is set to release on September 9th this year!
Until then, listen up, I sure am.


Check it out:
http://www.myspace.com/mayerhawthorne

Black Kids (Twelves Remix)

Okay, I know I've raved and raved about this before. But I simply have to post this for all the world to see! I'm in love. Click and be swooned.

Most Serene Republic

Meet my current obsession, Most Serene Republic. Courtesy of a good friend, this Canadian sextet is the perfect soundtrack for a lazy summer drive or simply a inner zen moment. While this band is fairly new, they've already produced two solid albums and two EPs to date. For 2009 a new album and a EP is scheduled. The EP "Digital Population" hit shelves April 28th, and the third album "...And the Ever Expanding Universe" July 14th.

Personally, the Most Serene Republic sounds like a perfect blend between The Scene Aesthetic and the strong melodic tunes of Minus the Bear. In other words, just listen and be mesmerized.

Check out Old Forever Things off their third album:



Give them a listen:
http://www.myspace.com/themostserenerepublic

Michael Jackson

August 29 1958-June 25 2009

Regardless of events in his life, it cannot be ignored MJ has and continues to profoundly changed the music industry and the world. We will miss you King of Pop.

Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton

Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton is a solo side project of Emily Haine (aka musical artist of Metric and Broken Social Scene). Though Emily is typically known for her musical contributions in Metric, don't think for one moment that she's a one trick pony.

Emily Haine and the Soft Skeleton is best defined as musically simple, with strong piano and bright vocal textures. This mellowness seen in Soft Skeleton shines a soft vulnerability often negated from her Metric counterpart. In other words, Emily is far beyond a one trick pony.

So far, Emily is focusing on Metric, but has produced two albums under Soft Skeleton, Cut in Half and Also Double (1996), Knives Don't Have Your Back (2006), and a EP What is Free to a Good Home? (2007). Regardless, Soft Skeleton is definitely worth a listen to!

Check it out:
http://www.myspace.com/emilyhaines

random ideas

check out

dirty projectors
new zero 7
harlem snakes
little boots
la roux
la sourya

Again...ideas from before.

Yeah Yeah Yeah- Heads Will Roll (PASSION PIT REMIX)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs + Passion Pit.

Passion Pit has remixed "Heads Will Roll". I think that's enough said right?

LISTEN HERE

As Tall As Lions- You Can't Take It With You

This is the new cover for As Tall As Lion's upcoming album You Can't Take It With You out August 18th. When I heard the news, I could hardly contain myself.

I've been a longtime mesmerized fan since their self-titled sophmore album back in 2006. Unfortunately, the band never received much attention/support and like most unexposed jewels in the bluff, fell through the cracks. Since 2006, they've released one EP Into the Flood, which I still religiously listen to day and night.

This year, they've finally done it!! So far, their upcoming single "Circles" is available on myspace. This song is amazing, as will the album.

If you digg thick orchestra tunes sprinkled with light acoustic riffs and lyrics that can stirr the most notable poet's heart, As Tall As Lions is the band to listen to.

Check them out:
http://www.astallaslions.com/

Florence and the Machine

If you haven't heard of Florence and the Machine you're in luck, this band is a must have for the summer collection.

Florence and the Machine is made up of the the beautiful Florence Welch and her machines (aka musicians streaming from Devonte Hynes of Lightspeed Champion, to Robert Ackroyd, Christopher Llyod Hayden, Isabella Summers, and Tom Monger) That's a lot of musicians shoved into a band, but don't see this as a handicap. In fact, Florence and her crews' collaboration is nothing less than musical heaven, with intricately lush sounds that leaves any listener breathless.

So far they only have an EP out "A Lot of Love A Lot of Blood", but their debut album "Lungs" is said to hit stores July 2009!!

If you cradle a blow up picture pillow of Bat for Lashes every night, Florence and the Machine is the band for you.

Check them out:
http://www.myspace.com/florenceandthemachinemusic

Miike Snow

Sorry folks, haven't posted in a while. I've been busy with this and that, which sprinkled with blasting sun rays, has made it virtually impossible to stay indoors.


But, meet Miike Snow folks. ( and yes, it's Miike, no typo intended) A good friend of mine introduced me to them, and let me tell you, it's absolutely addicting. If you're a fan of Animal Collective and wondering whatever will fill the gap in your heart after Merriweather Post Pavilion, your answer is Miiiiiiiiiike!


Miike Snow is a four man built Swedish band, that's relatively new in the music scene. So far they have their single out "Animal" and a self titled debut album released already, so check them out!

Listen:
http://www.myspace.com/miikesnow

Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson

Looks like Pete Yorn and Miss Johansson is collaborating for a upcoming album....personally I don't know what to say about it except, do I smell disaster?

So far they have a single out "Relator" I haven't heard it yet, I'm still trying to calm down.

Check out their website:
http://www.breakupalbum.com/

Nylon Mag Giveway!!

Everybody loves free stuff right??? Well, Nylon Mag is giving us our fix with 22 downloadable songs from artists such as La Roux, Passion Pit, Heartsrevolution, to Little Boots.....and the list goes on!

We love you Nylon Mag.

http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=3019

Run Toto Run

Run Toto Run is a British trio that's shooting to make it big. Currently, they're getting a lot of hype mixing Passion Pit's Sleepyhead (which by the way is utterly delightful).

But beyond it's remixes, Run Toto Run is definitely a band to watch for this year. If you're looking for soft electronic folk with delightful piano punches, Run Toto Run does not disappoint. So far they have their single Plastic Gold out and a EP.

Check them out, I haven't been able to get them out of my mind for weeks :)
http://www.myspace.com/runtotomusic

Run Toto Run Covers Sleepyhead!

Hey folks this is too amazing to pass up. English band,Run Toto Run has covered Passion Pit's Sleepyhead!! Head-gal Rachel Kichenside is definitely taking Michael Angelakos a run for his money with lush violin instrumentals and utterly fantastic guitar work. Check it out!

Weezer Covering MGMT/Gaga

hahaha, this is amazing. Enjoy! :)