Ok. I know I haven't blogged in awhile.....take a look above. See that sign? US OPEN? Well, I live just a mile from the golf course where the US Open took place. And, I also live only a block from the actual train station which I take each morning to work, which, for a week, became the main mode of transportation for people from all over the world attending the US Open. Trains were cancelled, late, changed, crowded. The actual station area became like Barnum and Bailey's three ring circus. So, I succumbed to taking a 7am train to work, so as not to be late, and at the same time, found myself contending with visors, boys, umbrellas, cameras and too many people squished in train cars.Alas, today IT IS OVER! I am at work at a sane hour, and as promised, am going to give you my little summer music blog post. xoxo
First of all- Nylon magazine is cool. It is no Vanity Fair or Vogue or NYT, however, for trendy new products, fashion, movies, music, etc....it's pretty damn progressive and cool. The June issue was thier music issue and I thought betweem what I am liking new and what I read in the above issue, I could share some things with you and maybe you'd like some as well.First. cut and paste link below for 20 free downloads of new artists. I must say, having downloaded them myself, it's some good stuff.
nylonmag.com/itunes
Here are some new bands that I have really been enjoying this Spring Summer, that I feel are worth checking out:
*Marina and The Diamonds -
It's actually just "Marina" herself. Her influences are PJ Harvey, Elliot Smith, Tori Amos, Radiohead, and Patti Smith. She plays guitar and piano ---you get the idea. I really like her
*Victoria Hesketh-
She's like old school Marianne Faithful gorgeous, but does European synth pop, but in that nice Groove Armada in the background at a cafe way and her music and she are very sexy.
*Grizzly Bear
An adorable 4 peice band from out West, they snagged a gig as the opening act for Radiohead and are just great songwriters. Thier latest album is Veckatimest. It's ok- but I would reccomend the record before, "Yellowhouse'>
*The Dead Weather
What can I say? Jack White of the White Stripes' new project. Clever, brilliant, fun, with a female lead to couple Jack's voice, really good. Some Zeppelin vibe too.
*Little Boots
19, cute. From Brooklyn. Rapper. One of the cutest little rappers to hit the scene in awhile. Her song 'Meddle' is super cool for rap.
*Passion Pit
Think "My Sharona" from The Knack. Same fun vibe/feel. Cool song- "I've Got Your Number"
Just some of the new bands I have been checking out. There are/will be more, so stay tuned. And I will end by saying that I am STILL loving the Lady Gaga record. Forget the overplayed "Just Dance" and "Pokerface"---No. Listen to the non radio tracks. This is where the good shit is---that's always the case anyway.
Hope you find something you like!
