Beirut
When not collaborating with the bombshell Blondie, Beirut is reworking singles to give them delicious depth. First written on a ukelele when frontman Zach Condon was 17, “East Harlem” benefits from the elegance of piano and subtle percussion to become a delicate and beautiful track. No words on a new album yet, though it’s been over two years, but something is always ten times better than nothing. Enjoy the single via soundcloud below:
Beirut - East Harlem by Revolver USA
Jamie xx
After first appearing in a mix for BBC Radio 1, Jamie xx’s single “Far Nearer” has finally gotten a stand-alone stream. Summery and light with the tinkering of steel drums, the track is part of limited 12” that features “Beat For,” which is sparse yet evocative, on the flip-side. You can hear both singles below and purchase the record at Numbers.
“Far Nearer”
Jamie xx - Far Nearer (limited vinyl & download out now - http://farnearer.com) by Numbers
“Beat For”
Jamie xx - Beat For (limited vinyl & download out now - http://farnearer.com) by Numbers
Bjork
Following in the footsteps of her own innovation, Bjork is rejecting the notion of a traditional album and making an all-app record. Each of the ten songs will have their own interactive application that can be used on any smart device. Naturally each song will have its accompanying visuals and stories that will richen our experience of her music. As a teaser to the album’s impending 2011 release, a video popped up of Bjork listening to one of the tracks in her car. The full version of “Crystalline” will be released at the end of the month, but until then you’ll just have to loop these 30 seconds:
björk - road to crystalline from Björk on Vimeo.
Two songs go in, one comes out. Pick a side.
thanks so much nadine! probably the best compliment a photog can get!
and thanks for reminding me to embed the video in the post too!
by Steve Benoit on Sun May 20, 2012 at 09.33 am from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
I can’t get over how these photos captured my up close memory of the night.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 11.08 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Or should it be whoever? F my grammar.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.30 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Whomever took these photos certainly captured the night!
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.26 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
“Mindkilla” is awesome. I’ve got this music video last week and really impressed through watching every performance particularly “Glass Jar”. Thanks dude. :)
dance contest
by Mark Waugh on Thu May 17, 2012 at 05.54 am from the entry: Gang Gang Dance's Illuminating "Mindkilla"
Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…
by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.
by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
