30.11.11 - Em

A day in bed with a cold, four episodes of Pan Am (god I wish I had been alive in 50s America) and 6 episodes of The Big C which all lead me to this beauty.

TAKE COVER by VIB GYOR

30.11.11 - Mikee

Just what I need whilst I'm ill.


HOMESICK by SLEEPING AT LAST

29.11.11 - Mikee

This one's a grower. Promise.


PRETTY FACE by SÓLEY

29.11.11 - Em

Distracting this is. Got a bit of an extended music treat for you guys.
Imogen Heap was introduced to me by an old friend from home, many years ago. She is quite a well known name but I thought her newest project is super interesting. Her idea for the record is that she creates, writes, records, mixes, masters, releases and films a video for each track over a two week period every three months. Whilst keeping updated with her community online as she creates each song, with their help through sending in sounds, recordings, images and video clips. I show to you the first four Heapsongs and the creative inspiration this lady is.


IMOGEN HEAP:


LIFELINE (HEAPSONG1)



PROPELLER SEEDS (HEAPSONG2)



NEGLECTED SPACE (HEAPSONG3)



MINDS WITHOUT FEAR ft. Vishal & Shekhar (HEAPSONG4)

28.11.11 - Em

Working music...

AMOR FATI by WASHED OUT

28.11.11 - Mikee

OH FUCK IT'S A SHARK

 WIDE EYES by LOCAL NATIVES
 

27.11.11 - Em

I came across these guys a couple of years ago, the sound is fun, and as far I knew they were taking a break... but AHA they have a few new songs on their myspaz... Anyway, I like it, it's pretty unique stuff.

I SCREAM by KOTKI DWA

27.11.11 - Mikee

I'm in a rush so I'll update with tags/spiel later on.

 EASY WAY OUT by GOTYE

26.11.11 - Mikee

Met this girl a few times, wonderful voice.


STEAL HIS HEART by EMILY AND THE WOODS

26.11.11 - Em

Whilst on my cultural evening out with my lovely people, bumping into other lovely people, looking at lovely creations and drinking lovely cocktails... I was taken back to being 15 and finding The Ataris when a Don Henley song they covered came on the playlist, and Antonia didn't know what I was singing... it's OLD... Here it is anyway, welcome to my past.

BOYS OF SUMMER by THE ATARIS

the Ataris - boys of summer by dairygalpal

25.11.11 - Em

This is the opening act from last night, we both really liked them :) and this video is pretty cool

GET BACK by KOWALSKI

25.11.11 - Mikee

Early one today. I've seen the rise of lots of 'the something orchestra' despite the fact that they aren't actually an orchestra. Still, this one's pretty damn good.

FINEST HOUR by SUBMOTION ORCHESTRA

24.11.11 - Mikee

So me and Em went to see Cashier No. 9 today, it was awesome. Two best songs in my ears were 'Oh Pity' which Em has already posted and this one:

 THE LIGHTHOUSE WILL LEAD YOU OUT by CASHIER NO. 9

24.11.11 - Em

A uni friend showed me these two days ago, unfortunately they also had an ep launch (with Peter and Kerry who Mikee mentioned late last month) on the same day and I already had plans, otherwise I would have gone. Nevermind, it's nice to listen to... This evening we're going to see Cashier No. 9 play at XOYO, should be fun! Also... really like their logo.


VALENTINE'S PARK PT. 2 by MONUMENT VALLEY


Valentine's Park Pt. 2 from Monument Valley on Vimeo.

23.11.11 - Em:

Mmm I'm tired, I like this song. Simple. If you like the band and you haven't seen One Of My Kind, I advise you find it and do so. My love for Conor Oberst carries on...

BIG BLACK NOTHING by CONOR OBERST AND THE MYSTIC VALLEY BAND

23.11.11 - Mikee

People say it's cold. I disagree! This might make you feel a bit chilly though. Hope Sandoval contributes vocals to this awesome song off Massive Attacks "Heligoland".

PARADISE CIRCUS by MASSIVE ATTACK

22.11.11 - Mikee

So I posted the same song twice. Shame on me!

OUTDOORS by KOWALSKI

Kowalski: Outdoors from BABYSWEET SESSIONS on Vimeo.

22.11.11 - Em

So again this is not new, referring back to my days of school and being a smelly grunger, but it's motivational for doing work for some reason. Lovvvvveeeee the middle from 1:26... it's AMAZZZZIIINNGGG. Amazing.


ERROR OPERATOR by TAKING BACK SUNDAY

21.11.11 - Mikee

Love this song, Love this band. Em showed me this a little while ago actually, love the hook.

WILL DO by TV ON THE RADIO

21.11.11 - Em

My lovely friend Ali introduced me to this brilliant band a couple of years ago, they are getting more known but I felt like sharing incase you wanna have something to dance to in the shower tomorrow morning... Without falling over, like I have done a couple of times. 

ONE NIGHT IN OCTOBER by LITTLE COMETS

20.11.11 - Mikee

Time for a bit of Goth pop. Haven't come across Zola Jesus before but I'm starting to hear a similar kind of throaty tone with a few artists including Adele. Weird.

SKIN by ZOLA JESUS

20.11.11 - Em

This is the only version of this song I can find :)... it's boodaful.

I BUILT A FIRE by SOLOMAN'S SEA

19.11.11 - Em

So this is being called post punk somewhere on youtube, I like it. They're Finnish, the singer reminds me of White Lies and the tunes remind me of The Drums, but nicer... and they're older than The Drums apparently.

LIVING FORTRESS by FRENCH FILMS

19.11.11 - Mikee

Sorry about the late post! Moving away from trip hop back to some acoustic roots - still got the lush strings that I have a penchant for! Video was filmed in a haunted house in Brighton, good stuff!

ON A CERTAIN NIGHT by THE MISERABLE RICH

18.11.11 - Mikee

This week is over. Expect more coherent posts from now on.

UNTIL THE MORNING by THIEVERY CORPORATION

18.11.11 - Em

I'm going to the seaside! This has a nice beat and reminds me of summer at the beach... or what will forever be my new daydream after last April... Coachella. Le sigh.
Am also kinda enjoying perving on the album artwork. Mmm. 

SUMMERSUN by MIAMI HORROR

17.11.11 - Mikee

Still tired. Still Trip Hop.


THE DOUBLE by WE FELL TO EARTH

17.11.11 - Em

Mikee owes you a post! He forgot to do his yesterday...


Anyway, as I was casually walking past the tallest professional basketball player in the world this morning, from the Harlem Globetrotters in Canary Wharf at 8:30 this morning... I was listening to this track... and it made me smile. Off their new album 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming'.


RACONTE-MOI UNE HISTOIRE by M83


M83 - Raconte-Moi Une Histoire from Jw on Vimeo.

16.11.11 - Em

This is quite old, but never fails to be amazing to the ear drums. Introduced to me by my old housemate Kat who used to listen to this quite a bit, it got drilled into my head, especially as we both pretty much had insomnia... :)

INSOMNIA by ELECTRIC PRESIDENT

16.11.11 - Mikee

ARGH SO TIRED

MOUTHFUL OF DIAMONDS by PHANTOGRAM


Phantogram - Mouthful Of Diamonds from Drew Norton on Vimeo.

15.11.11 - Mikee

So tired, no words left.
 
BLACK SANDS by BONOBO

15.11.11 - Em

No video by definitely listen to this with headphones or in an indestructable house with the biggest sound system you can find in the middle of the country side as not to bother your neighbours... If you don't have access to that go with the headphones.

GENTLE ROAR by NIKI & THE DOVE

14.11.11 - Mikee

Firstly I love Solid Steel, every week they have incredible playlists. Anyhoo listen to this:

MASSAGE SITUATION by FLYING LOTUS

14.11.11 - Em

Ooooohhhh wherrreee arrree youuuuu goiiiiinnnggg?

WHO ARE YOU, REALLY? by MIKKY EKKO

13.11.11 - Mikee

So I just played on X Factor. Here's some good music. Sorry about the link, it's only available on Spotify.


HUMAN ERROR by THESE GHOSTS
http://www.last.fm/music/These+Ghosts/_/Human+Error

13.11.11 - Em

Good luck to Mikee playing on X-Factor... Luckily he was asked, rather than asking. :)

Today we have the wonderful guys I had the pleasure of interviewing back in March.

CAUGHT BY THE LIGHT by THE BOXER REBELLION

12.11.11 - Em

Me and Mikee got to see these guys perform last year as they opened for Interpol, I completely forgot about them for a while until yesterday when I loaded my old Itunes library onto my computer at work and came across them and remembered how much I freaking love this song.

HARMONIX by SURFER BLOOD

12.11.11 - Mikee

Ooh have you heard the news? Buffalo Ink have a new track and I LIKE IT.


WE ARE YOUR BONES by BUFFALO INK

We Are Your Bones by Buffalo Ink

11.11.11 - Mikee

A bit of trip hop for you all.

A ROGUE FRIEND IS A WILD BEAST by XPLODING PLASTIX

11.11.11 - Em

Wow, today it will reach a crazy time of 11:11:11 on 11.11.11 :| crrraazy thoughts. Best make a wish as well while you're remembering the people who fought in the war as you wear your poppy.


Anyway, as it's friday I thought a little dancing was in order, I really want to learn these moves and copy the dancing on a mountain in spandex to a T, my housemate Aaron will be lucky enough to accompany me on our dancing swarree(sp?). Maybe that'll be my wish, what will be yours?


TRUE ROMANCE by CITIZENS!

10.11.11 - Em

We had this guy follow us on twitter recently and I actually really like it, reminds me of The Shins slightly but it's got a few more elements to it.
Plus his video for 'Part of the Show' has a spaniel in it and I'm a sucker for dogs. Deffo Check it out.

OUR MARCH by SAM FRIEND

10.11.11 - Mikee

I'm a sucker for violins, and this:


SEA SONG by LISA HANNIGAN

9.11.11 - Mikee

Oooh plinky plonky and stringy.

BOX OF STONES by BENJAMIN FRANCIS SANDLEFTWICH

9.11.11 - Em

Mighty old song, stuck in my head because it's beautiful.

HUMPTY DUMPTY LOVE SONG by TRAVIS

8.11.11 - Mikee

Smooth Smooth Embers. Really talented bunch of people, fantastic music.

AT NIGHT IN THE CITY by EMBERS

At Night in the City by embers

8.11.11 - Em

So I'm feeling a bit ill and so am not at work today :( ... My lovely colleague Paola introduced me to this band a few months ago when I first started and it's absolutely brilliant music. The also had an interactive element when they released the album, as the released a film at the same time and if you wanted to watch the film, you had to organize viewings in your area, so other fans could come around and watch the film with you and you would meet new people who liked similar music to you. Such a nice idea. Anyway lets get on with the show and make myself feel better. The top comment on the youtube link is fantastic as well.

MODERN DRIFT by EFTERKLANG

7.11.11 - Em

So, I carried on listening to the cover and found some other stuff by the band, they are called the High Highs. Quite nice and relaxing this is :)... Loverly.

FLOWERS BLOOM by HIGH HIGHS

High Highs - Flowers Bloom (Unofficial) from Valerio Moretti on Vimeo.

7.11.11 - Mikee

Used to listen to this loads, anything with organ is awesome.


HERE IT COMES by THE DOVES

6.11.11 - Mikee

Love the lyrics and the haphazard delivery of this.

BACK WHEN I WAS FOUR by JEFFREY LEWIS

6.11.11 - Em

Was torn between a cover of this band or this band... I went for the band... Though I may post the cover later. Love the video as well, I don't think it's official but it's a good.

CHINATOWN by WILD NOTHING

5.11.11 - Mikee

As some of you may know I went to Goldsmiths, this means I listened to lots of new music. One guy I knew at Goldsmiths did a cover of a song called "Limit To Your Love". Another guy did this, one man band, loop pedals and flutes. Yes, the silver tube with lots of buttons and keys? That's the one. He's gigging tomorrow ON A BOAT ON THE THAMES. He's amazing. MORE awesome music from goldsmiths to come tomorrow. Incidentally Cloudboat are half Goldsmithian OH what a wonderful uni it is.

LONDON THE FOREST by BIRDRADIO

London the Forest by birdradio

5.11.11 - Em

Yes it is. 

THE TIME TO SLEEP by MARBLE SOUNDS

4.11.11 - Mikee

Friend of mine from uni. Incidentally he makes awesome music with a man called tom.


BASTION by CLOUDBOAT

4.11.11 - Em

Not new at all, in fact the video is nearly half a year old but I only just saw it today and it's my favourite band, how bad is that. But as it's fireworks night tomorrow this seemed rather apt, and hey, it's Bright Eyes, always a space for them in any day. So here we have...

JEJUNE STARS by BRIGHT EYES

3.11.11 - Mikee

ELECTROOOOOOOO


Also the video is mesmerising.


BROKENDATE by COM TRUISE

3.11.11 - Em

In honor of my Finnish heritage I'm going to post a Rubik song today. Discovered last year when I went on a 'I want to find some good Finnish music' rampage... My good friend Christina and I we delighted by their song Wasteland, but I'm going to show a different one today. If they ever get to come to the UK on tour they can deffo be seeing me there. The Album artwork is pretty lovely too, love the nostalgia of it.

STORM IN A GLASS OF WATER by RUBIK

 

2.11.11 - Mikee

The video had me. I know it's not new but I like it so pweh.

SEA CHANGE by TURIN BRAKES

2.11.11 - Em

So, I discovered my very old dog Shaun is pretty ill, he's 15... now blind and deaf and very frail, sad times, but this song is pretty beautiful so I'm gunna post it with him in mind. 


LOVE by DAUGHTER

1.11.11 - Mikee

SO TIRED.

I FOUND A BIKE TODAY - FRANCOBOLLO

1.11.11 - Em

Happy November! So my song today I would advise either listening to loud or through headphones. The bass and drums combo are amazing. I found out Phantogram (who are awesome) have a new EP out today, which was streaming on Spinner... and I discovered this over there. The rest of the album 'Touch the sound' is also pretty snazzy, this song stood out in particular though.

LEAVING ME by WITH LIONS