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Artist Spotlight: Morningwood
Posted by chelseadavison Feb, 16, 2010 @ 2:27 pm
I first heard Morningwood in 2005 when I stumbled on their video for “Nth Degree,” a power pop song that you should definitely check out. However, I was interested to see them listed this week as a VH1 band that “You Oughta Know.” For some reason, I thought that over the past five years the New York group had gained widespread fame (though perhaps being a VH1 band is a sign of that fame), and so I am appalled to think that some of you may still not know Morningwood. The band’s music has been featured in commercials, video games, the Sex & The City movie, and their sing “Best of Me” is the theme song for VH1’s show Daisy of Love.
Best of all, you can download “Best of …
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Artist Spotlight: Smog
Posted by chelseadavison Feb, 15, 2010 @ 1:43 pmSmog has been around since 1988, making the music of singer/songwriter Bill Callahan as old as this humble music editor. His baritone voice is eerily clear with a Johnny Cash quality, especially in songs like “Rock Bottom Riser.” The music is simple, emotional without trying, and charmingly repetitive. You may recognize the tunes by the covers other musicians such as Cat Power have recorded, but it was Callahan who was the one pioneering the lo-fi indie genre over the past two decades. Check it out: http://www.myspace.com/smoggertone
Artist Spotlight: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Posted by chelseadavison Feb, 10, 2010 @ 2:59 amFor the past 4 days, I have listened to basically nothing except for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Frontman Alex Ebert of Ima Robot fame teamed up with Jade Castrinos and eight other musicians to create an upbeat, folk rock, indie pop sensation. The band released their first album last summer, though they started playing two years prior. The idea or story to the band is that Edward Sharpe, Ebert’s alter-ego, is a messiah-like figure who has come to save humanity but continually is distracted by falling in love. I felt it was especially fitting for the week of Valentine’s Day.
Listen to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros here: http://www.myspace.com/edwardsharpe
And, if this song does not make you happy, I simply cannot help you:
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D: Artist Spotlight & Interview: Offramp
Posted by chelseadavison Feb, 05, 2010 @ 1:06 pm
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I was just turned on to this young, new band that you need to hear–Offramp. Their sound is a little like Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin meets the Yeah Yeah Yeahs… Sweeping guitars, jazzy keyboards, and violent drums back charged vocals to create an epic, and yet catchy soundscape. My favorite song is probably “Baba Jigida,” though what I appreciate about their sound is its range–”What Now” is a prog rock journey whereas “And You Will Never Hear Surf Music Again” is completely punk. However, all of the music is unified by the smoldering classic-rock flavor running through each tune.
I was lucky enough to get an interview with Kevin Wunderlich, the band’s guitarist, brought exclusively to you glorious Musicologists:
Me: …
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Artist Spotlight: Simeon Soul Charger
Posted by chelseadavison Jan, 25, 2010 @ 5:19 pm
Simeon Soul Charger is an alternative rock band in Cleveland, Ohio that has a great new sound. The band is fronted by Aaron Brooks, the singer of the local Cleveland pop punk sensation Trendy which unfortunately disbanded in 2008. However, this new project is completely different from Brooks’ former songwriting efforts–the music is thoroughly layered and challenging, while maintaining an extremely accessible pop sensibility. The five piece operation, which includes a cellist, is currently on a limited tour but I eagerly await new material. Simeon Soul Charger is the kind of band that could hook fans of Three Days Grace and other mediocre hard rock bands and push their pallet with their infusions of blues and orchestral pieces. My favorite song is “Sittin’ on the Rainbow” which you …
Bree Sharp and Beautiful Small Machines
Posted by chelseadavison Dec, 03, 2009 @ 2:18 pm
So the artist that has captured my attention this week is Bree Sharp (now part of the band Beautiful Small Machines). She’s originally from Philadelphia but came to New York to pursue theatre at NYU, however, she kept writing music and in 1999 released her first album to critical acclaim. You may be familiar with the song “David Duchovny” about the actor who starred in the X-Files, but I promise that her other music is better (though the song is amusing). She’s like a combination of Sheryl Crow, Dar Williams, and Pink rolled into one… but less obnoxious. The song “Cheap and Evil Girl,” is definitely my favorite–it’s the kind of song that boosts your confidence as you get ready for a date (in the same way Ok …
Langhorne Slim: A New Folk God
Posted by chelseadavison Nov, 18, 2009 @ 1:38 am
Indie folk hailing from Langhorne, PA (how fitting) with pop sensibilities. Think Paul Baribeau meets Elliott Smith meets Voxtrot… Oh man, I love love love this. Some of the stuff is really bluesy, some of it is pretty soft… always though the vocals are charged and the songs are passionate. He is currently on tour with the rest of his band (stand up bass, drums, keyboard, and banjo) and you can hear his song “Worries” on a commercial for Traveler’s Insurance. However, my personal favorite at the moment is the song “Diamonds and Gold.” Check out the full album, you won’t be disappointed.
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Pomplamoose: A Music-Video Inspiration
Posted by chelseadavison Nov, 05, 2009 @ 12:57 am
Pomplamoose. This group is amazing. Amazing, amazing, amazing. The two musicians are Nataly Dawn and Jack Conte, both of whom are incredible musicians on their own, a couple who live together in San Francisco and are experimenting with home-production in music and video. She sings (a voice similar to Regina Spektor) and he produces (though check out his stuff and you’ll hear he can sing as well) and then the internet is the medium for exposure. I feel like I shouldn’t even go into it further, you should just watch. Start with the video below because everyone loves “Single Ladies” and it’s a good example of what they do.
However, I recommend everything by them, especially the songs “Expiration Date” and “Beat the Horse.” …
Say It With Me: Tonstartssbandht.
Posted by annabreslaw Nov, 03, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
Try your best to pronounce it, because you might be hearing it a lot in the next few months.
Tonstartssbandht is two brothers from Montreal, and they play addictive, dissonant and catchy noise music– think Animal Collective after a few shots of Jack Daniels.
Tonstartssbandht visited New York in August and they’re regulars on the Wednesday night playlist at the ultra-hip Lit Lounge and may be back sometime this fall. Check out “Black Country” and “Midnite Cobras” on their Myspace.
The xx
Posted by Mimi Kim Aug, 25, 2009 @ 7:33 am
Not sure if I entirely “get” The xx, but we spent the weekend with their album and can admit that it has a way of snaking its way into your brain permanently. Chromewaves has a handy intro to The xx. Another review here by the Line of Best Fit.
I don’t always trust myself, particularly when it comes to things like first impressions to music. Some things I think I hate grow to become dear favourites, while other things that may impress at first blush turn out to have the shortest shelf lives. But sometimes the things that instantly sound amazing actually are, and while it may still be too soon to call it, I’m prepared to put The xx in that rarefied group.
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