With the release of Shock Value II quickly approaching, a video for Timbaland’s new single, “Say Something” has been released. Definitely not a fan of the song, video, and album as a whole; Miley Cyrus? Nickelback’s Chad Kroger? Jesus Christ, it’s as if Star 98.7 threw up into a bucket and Timbo felt like adding some of his tired, leftover beats from his last few projects into it. Maybe you will disagree and maybe you’ll even enjoy this video (if the latter applies, God have mercy on your soul):
We’ve all heard of the French indie-darlings Phoenix by now. If you don’t think you have, turn on your TV for even half an hour and you’re sure to see a fast-paced urban-inspired car commercial blasting “1901″. Their abrupt rise to fame isn’t a fluke and I highly doubt that even after the proverbial dust surrounding the band’s latest release, “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” settles, that we’ve seen the last of these dance-rock veterans.
And now, it’s their turn to share their music without all of the frills of post-production and electric instrumentation, as the celebrated documentary-styled music sessions La Blogotheque covers the band in their home-country of France (more specifically in the streets of Paris). Similar to how the band recorded a fun little video with the skyline of Paris in the digital backdrop of their Mac recording which they had posted to their blog awhile back, the Blogotheque sessions has given the band the chance to do it proper.
Beck and Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new collaboration (an album to be released in January entitled, IRM) on the horizon, a music video for the single, “Heaven Can Wait” has been released.
Now despite the fact that I haven’t watched very many music videos in the past year (aside from glances at some shitty Lady GaGa ones that some friends have played in my presence), I’m of the opinion that this has definitely gotta be one of the best of the year.
Japan top Hip Hop producer DJ Honda released his new album H IV back in August and now a new video to go along the single “Let It Out” featuring Rakaa Iriescience from Dilated Peoples and Money Harm from The Product G & B. As evidenced by this top notch joint DJ Honda is an expert when it comes to quality Hip Hop.
Hauntingly soulful is one description that come to mind when listening to Jennings.
“She has this big, gorgeous voice that is full of timbre and character and makes you want to listen over and over again.” Wildy Haskell - Wildy’s World
Influenced by Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos, Mary Jennings has a voice that captures the listener and doesn’t let go. The Nashville singer/songwriter brilliantly mixes piano driven pop with soulful singing and a touch of electronica. This eclectic mix of genres had Cabaret Voltaire’s Chris Watson remark:
“If Moby and Alicia Keys had a child, I believe it would be [her].”
I would say Jennings is what Amy Lee (Evanescence) would sound like if she made a pop album. Haunting beautiful vocals that you can’t get out of head.
Here’s the video for the single “Doorway” from the Jennings 2009 Storybook EP
Heavy rock kings Coalesce and everyone’s favorite space-rock Boston-ites Cave In are playing a FREE show sponsored by none other than Scion at the Knitting Factory this Thursday. This is an amazing line-up and one for rock fans not to miss.
A.R.M. (M.anifest & Kru Kid with Budo) has done it again! Produced another great song that is.
“Heaven Only Knows” the second single released from the upcoming Uprising album has the African Rebel Movement teamed up with Brother Ali on this funky soulful tune. But unlike Blame my Ego or I Shine they also released a video to go along with the single. Still no word on when the album is expected to be released however it should be soon.
Danish pop-rock/indie innovators Mew are set to release their new full-length CD, No More Stories Are Told Today I’m Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories The World Is Grey I’m Tired Let’s Wash Away (perhaps the longest album title in awhile, right?) on August 25.
The first single from the album, “Introducing Palace Players” exhibits the band in a new and improved form. Extracting their pop sensibilities from the now classic record, Frengers, and utilizing their aptitude for incorporating tinges of shoegaze into their works, the new CD demonstrates a mature sound that is not likely to disappoint new and old listeners alike. On a personal note, I really can’t get over how well the band hybridizes seemingly prog-rock time changes and mathiness with an extremely accessible pop outer.
Here’s the official music video for “Introducing Palace Players”:
Some dates on the band’s upcoming tour in support of the new record, including dates with NINE INCH NAILS on their farewell tour:
Also included in this post is another snippet from the new record, “Beach”. The song is a strong contrast to the single, and like the title emanates, it’s definitely one to relax/cruise to.
The video for the Washington indie band Modest Mouse’s track “King Rat” has surfaced. Luckily for the public, we get to experience Heath Ledger’s work in direction with the twangy anthem.
Included in the post is the mp3 of the track. Enjoy!
With Queens of the Stone Age’s vocalist/guitarist Josh Homme at the helm of production duties (a session occurring at his Joshua Tree studio) on half of the Arctic Monkeys’ new full-length record, Humbug, it’s easy to see and accept their progression in sound. On Humbug, the band, whom have since been seen with longer locks of hair (possibly a visual representation of the band’s newfound love and inspiration of the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Cream?), is seen at a new stage of songwriting especially following Alex Turner’s successful side project The Last Shadow Puppets.
Here’s the official video for the band’s first single, “Crying Lightning”:
Catch them on their latest tour in support of the new record:
Also added for your consideration, the Mp3 of “Crying Lightning” and another snippet from the album, “Pretty Visitors”. Both tracks are solid and serve as good, diverse representations of the feel of the CD. Sorry we were kindly asked to remove these tracks.
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Timbaland - Say Something (Ft. Drake) (Music Video)
