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Spent most of my evening listening to this band…totally having fun with them. I love the vocals and the danceable melodies. Fantastic. I adore the song, That Kind of Man, very good.

Santogold – apparentely sounds a lot like MIA (who I have yet to check out). The songs “L.E.S Artistes” and “Say Aha” are worth a listen. Bit hard to describe, like loads of styles fused into one.

I’m tired of all of the generic crap I hear everyday. Music is supposed to trigger emotions, but if there is no good music then where screwed.

I was watching a movie and as the subtitles started a song started playing (like always) and I was like ‘hey this is really good’ so I looked up all the diffrent bands till I found which one play that song: Au Revoir Simone. Anyways, the band consists of three girls from New York who all play keyboards, there mucic is pretty good.. here’s the link to their myspace:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=9440452

Junior Boys – “In The Morning” I understand that it was released like 2yrs ago but I only discovered it on saturday when I was watching So You Think You Can Dance (I know its no excuse but I was sick) and Lacey and Pascha (!!!) did a brilliant hip hop dance to it. Seriously obsessed with this song now.

The Joy Formidable” – only discovered this band about 16hrs ago, thought the name was cool so I’d give them a shot. “Austere” and “Cradle” are great.
*White Rabbits – “While We Go Dancing”, don’t really seem to like any other songs.
Voxtrot – “Kid Gloves” seems to one of those songs that seems familiar but you can’t for the life of you place it…

The Dodos – “Winter” is the standout track for me
Frightened Rabbit – I listened to “Head Rolls Off” about 50 times going to school today, love it THAT much.
My Teenage Stride – “Ears Like Golden Bats” sounds remarkably like a minimalism piece I have to compose for music, the lyrics – you’re gonna let me down, are genius.

so i went to a concert last saturday. switchfoot headlined it. i have a lot more respect for them because they put on a hell of a live show. but i went to see emery! my mini dream came true. mini because they were the opening band and didn’t play a very long set, but they still blew my face off. :) i have to see them when they’re headlining. i also heard a new band named athlete who i think is very listen worthy. they were without their drummer for the night so it was an acoustic set, but it was really awesome. plus they were from london and we all know they know how to rock over there.

so when i go on myspace, i’ll sometimes click on a random band on the main page and check them out. this week’s pick is “does it offend you, yeah?” it’s very hard to describe their sound, indie dance rock maybe? but it’s definitely worth giving a listen to.

so kids, my two picks for today are:
athlete
does it offend you, yeah?

woot!
♥

band’s called Hot Water and you can read about them here

there music is very South African, and very happy, and their energy was intoxicating. The small venue (a restaurant / live music spot) was packed with all ages even tho it was late on a Sunday. Little kids were dancing with the band up front, from the first song no-one could stay seated (those lucky enough to have a seat) and the range of instruments was eclectic. While the lead singer’s voice is not fantastic the music and atmosphere, and the smile of the second vocalist,(see pic) made it all so much fun.

Get a small taste

Jack’s Mannequin – forgot to mention this band the last time round, my friend sent me some of their songs like 3 yrs ago and i found them recentely. Didn’t really like them before, LOVE them now. “Kill The Messenger”, “Dark Blue” and “The Mixed Tape” are my favourites.
Kimya Dawson – I may be jumping on the “Juno” bandwagon here (which I still haven’t seen!) but what the hell “Tire Swing” and “Loose Lips” are the best.

Kind of off the point but does anyone else like Bloc Party’s “Flux”? I seem to be the only one in my friends/country/world that likes this song.