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Be There: Mystery Jets at Bowery Ballroom

noreply@blogger.com (Jess D.) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Tomorrow night sees the triumphant return of poppy quirksters, Mystery Jets, to New York City. TLC has been waiting a long time for this show and looking forward to dancing around joyously to the likes of Young Love, Hideaway and all the other amazing tunes from 2008's sophomore effort, 21.

Tix are still available! NYC locals, The Dig, open. Doors at 7:30

MP3: Mystery Jets - Behind the Bunhouse

Yeah Yeah Yeahs' New Song and Album News!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:53:00 +0000

Yeah Yeah Yeahs are officially back with the first single Zero from the band's third album It's Blitz!, out April 14th. Enjoy a stream of Zero below, catch YYYs on tour (TBA) this spring!

Track Listing:
1. Zero
2. Heads Will Roll
3. Soft Shock
4. Skeletons
5. Dull Life
6. Shame and Fortune
7. Runaway
8. Dragon Queen
9. Hysteric
10. Little Shadow

MP3: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion (Diplo Remix) or zShare

Be There: Wonky Pop at matter

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:38:00 +0000

This Friday make sure you are at matter in London to check out TLC fave Little Boots take over the DJ booth while The Maccabees take over the stage. The band announced via MySpace that they will be premiering some new tunes at the show, more info HERE. Earlier this week The Maccabees also premiered the video for No Kind Words.

Note: The first 200 students through the door are free with PDF print out!

Room 1 - Wonky Pop:
Little Boots (DJ set), The Maccabees (live), Nick Grimshaw, VV Brown (live), Disco Bloodbath, Goldierocks, Kris Di Angelis,

Room 2 - Hosted by
Smash & Grab, Queens Of Noize, Human Snap & Tickle, Special guests TBA

MP3: The Maccabees - About Your Dress or zShare

Little Boots Writes from the Last Day of Recording

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Check out the email that Victoria Hasketh aka Little Boots sent this morning from the last day of recording her debut album! Stay tuned for our interview with Little Boots before sound check at Studio B earlier this month and enjoy the Bedroom Version of Meddle below.

Hello from the LAST DAY OF ALBUM RECORDING in Brighton. Can you believe it!?

Actually I'd better touch wood now...don't wanna jinx it...but think we are finally nearly there. Thank you for your patience. It's been all sorts of emotions. I read once that making an album is like getting your stomach pumped, and maybe there were odd moments where I can relate to that, but on the whole definitely the opposite. I'm just so in love with songwriting and melodies sometimes I can't even breathe...ok sorry enough hippy crap. But yeh.

MP3: Little Boots - Meddle (Bedroom Version) or zShare

A Happy Valium-Times Day With Heloise & The Savoir Faire

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:29:00 +0000

I was first exposed to Heloise & the Savoir Faire's live set when they supported The Teenagers at the Music Hall of Williamsburg along with TLC staple Lissy Trullie in December. At the time I was truly captivated by Heloise's incredible voice and the over-the-top theatrical stage presence of the show as a whole.

After their short UK trek earlier this year, Heloise & the Savoir Faire returned to NYC in time for the ~~Valentine's~~ Valium-times Day celebration at Le Poisson Rouge last Friday. Before taking the stage we chatted, or rather laughed our asses off along, with HASF (stay tuned!)

Lights of Old Navy fame opened up the show with her toothache-inducing brand of pop which I quite frankly could have done without. Fast forward a bit to Heloise and the Savoir Faire...

Heloise made a dramatic entrance in her signature high-collared red chiffon cape and red sequined body suit after 1AM, for a stellar set that made everyone forget that they were supposed to be depressed on this Hallmark occasion.

From beginning to end the show was an amazingly fast paced blur of sequins, glitter, laughter, surging endorphins, pumping fists, and undeniable talents. Set list highlights included the down tempo anthem Trash, Rats and Microphones and spirited Odyle.

In a world of packaged goods, it's so inspiring and refreshing to see such a fearless talent take the stage with the sole purpose of having fun. Make sure you check out Heloise & the Savoir Faire this Friday at the South Street Seaport in NYC, you will thank me later!

MP3: Heloise & the Savoir Faire - Odyle (James Pants Remix) or zShare

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Lights

Santigold Takes Over The Apple Store

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:51:00 +0000

My girl ~~Santogold~~ Santigold will take over The Apple Store in SoHo this Friday February 20th. Besides seeing her at the Charlotte Ronson show this past Friday and the short performance at the MTVU Woodie Awards, it's been awhile since I've had my fix! How about a new song or two during your set, Santi??

Click HERE for more info.

MP3: Santigold - Creator (Scottie B. Remix) or zShare
MP3: Santigold - Unstoppable (Featuring Lil' Wayne and Drake) or zShare

The Black Lips Share 200 Million Thousand

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:31:00 +0000

One of my favorite acts of summer 2008's McCarren Pool Parties, The Black Lips, are back with some new tunes for 2009. Jump on over to last.fm to stream the brand new Black Lips record 200 Million Thousand before it hits stores on February 24th.

Check out our photos from the McCarren show HERE.

MP3: The Black Lips - Drugs or zShare

New Lady Gaga Video: Love Game

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:23:00 +0000

Lady Gaga premiered Love Game on her YouTube channel yesterday just in time for Valentine's Day. The video is risque and super killer, check it out below. Lady Gaga kicks off the Fame Ball tour in the US in March and plays TWO gigs on March 31st at NYC's Terminal 5. Enjoy Lady Gaga's take on Heidi Montag's (?!) Fashion below from the Confessions of a Shopaholic soundtrack. Thanks for bringing the video to our attention Music Slut!

MP3: Lady Gaga - Fashion or zShare

New York Fashion Week Kick-Off With The Ronsons, Lilo, Santigold and Ryan Adams

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:57:00 +0000

New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked today, Friday the 13th of February. TLC was in attendance of Charlotte Ronson's typically star-studded runway show in the tents at Bryant Park.

Spotted at the Fall 2009 runway show were: Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson (a given), Mark Ronson, Joy Bryant, and surprisingly ~~Santogold~~ Santigold, Trouble Andrew, Ryan Adams and fiance (?!) Mandy Moore. Oh yeah, and there were some pretty cool clothes too....

New York's Fashion week will say goodbye to Bryant Park at next year's Fall runway show before relocating to Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park in September 2010. For more pictures of the clothing, check out this LINK.

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MP3: Santogold - Unstoppable (Featuring Lil' Wayne and Drake) or zShare
MP3: Mark Ronson & Santogold - Pretty Green (The Jam Cover) or zShare

Spank Rock, Ninjasonik and Japanther at Bodega

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:40:00 +0000

I was delightfully surprised to hear Spank Rock was playing Bushwick's Bodega yesterday along with Brooklyn's Japanther and Ninjasonik, especially since it's so closeby my apartment.

It was the typical crowd of sweaty, shirtless guys, girls with messy hair and a cloud of smoke floating right above. All sets were pretty short, but high on the energy scale. I found myself in the middle of the crowd moshing out, getting my drinks spilled all over whilst trying to protect my poor Olympus. Was a fun Wednesday night I'd say! Check out Spank Rock's killer studded boots.

MP3: Spank Rock - Bitch or zShare
MP3: Japanther - Challenge or zShare
MP3: Ninjasonik - Tight Pants or zShare

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Japanther

The White Stripes Reunite for Conan's Last Broadcast

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:50:00 +0000

After a 2 year hiatus, Jack and Meg White are reuniting onstage as The White Strips for Late Night with Conan O'Brien. The February 20th broadcast will mark the final episode of the 17 year run of 'Late Night' with Conan O'Brien as host before Jimmy Fallon takes over (really bad choice in my opinion, but Jess loves him and is excited!)

The band is currently working on a seventh studio album which is slated for a 2009 summer release. Jack White recently confirmed that he is working on a duet with Radiohead's Thom Yorke.

MP3: The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A Girl or zShare

Be There: High Places at the New Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:46:00 +0000

I'm super excited for the High Places gig tomorrow with Grouper at the New Museum, especially since I've never been there (tsk, I know.) Start off your weekend on a good note with this guaranteed great show. Check out our fab interview with High Places last year HERE.

Tickets are only $15, buy yours HERE or at the door. See you at the show!

MP3: High Places - New Grace or zShare

TLC Playlist: Smile, It's Wednesday!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:26:00 +0000

New York has been hit with a strange bout of warm weather. But we're not complaining, in fact we're smiling ear to ear! Enjoy this random playlist to hold you off til the weekend AND of course the gorgeous picture by photo goddess Jill Greenberg to the left!

MP3: NIN- Only or zShare
MP3: Bjork - Innocence or zShare
MP3: Peaches - The Inch or zShare
MP3: Nelly Furtado - Do It or zShare
MP3: Daft Punk - Superheroes or zShare
MP3: Portishead - We Carry On or zShare
MP3: The Killers - This is Your Life or zShare
MP3: Notorious B.I.G. - Everyday Struggle or zShare
MP3: Kelis - Millionare (Featuring Andre 3000) or zShare

MP3: Missy Elliot - Ching-A-Ling (Featuring Jay-Z) or zShare
MP3: Gwen Stefani - 4 In The Morning (Jacques Lu Cont Mix) or zShare
MP3: Chemical Brothers - The Salmon Dance (Crookers Remix) or zShare

Bat For Lashes Shares Glass

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:07:00 +0000

Listen to the new track Glass by Bat for Lashes to hit the internet.

The tune starts out as a very haunting, dark and beautiful showcase of Natasha Kahn's gorgeous voice, building up to the thumping drum line that becomes the anchor of the song. The tune actually reminds me a bit of the sound Bjork was going for with the 2007 record, Volta. Out of respect to the artist, I've posted a streaming MP3 link to the unreleased song. Enjoy the song below and make sure to pick up Two Suns when it is released on April 6th (Album cover art to the left.)

Moon and Moon was also debuted on the Culture show on BBC2, check that out HERE. Enjoy the gorgeous take on the Bruce Springsteen classic I'm on Fire below!

MP3: Bat for Lashes - I'm On Fire (Bruce Springsteen Cover) or zShare

The Maccabees Have No Kind Words: Free Download Released

noreply@blogger.com (Jess D.) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:20:00 +0000

Brighton via South London art-rockers, The Maccabees, have released a free download today via their newly revamped website.

No Kind Words is a track from forthcoming sophomore album, Wall of Arms, and had its premiere as The Hottest Record In The World on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show tonight (Feb. 9).

The Maccabees' debut, Colour It In, is a gem that has been harshly overlooked in The States -- a deeply affecting, lilting and sentimental musical effusion. Wall of Arms promises to be one of TLC's most anticipated albums of 2009.

Listen to tonight's Zane Lowe show featuring a chat with guitarist/vocalist Felix White HERE.

Many opportunities to catch The Maccabees in London this spring!
Matter @ The O2 - Feb. 20
Camden Barfly - March 5
The Electric Ballroom - May 5

MP3: The Maccabees - No Kind Words or zShare

Little Boots Gets Magical at Studio B

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:50:00 +0000

Last night Greenpoint was bestowed the honor of having one of the most buzzed about artists, Little Boots, take the stage at Studio B. TLC interviewed Little Boots before sound check (stay tuned!) at which point she was distraught about the technical difficulties encountered with her Tenori-On. Unfortunately she was unable to get a hold of a new cable in time, but the show must go on!

The highly anticipated show got a late start at about 1 AM as Little Boots aka Victoria Hasketh stepped on stage in a gorgeous sheer hooded black dress. During the amazing 7-song set, Victoria debuted 2 new songs and bowed out after a stellar rendition of Stuck on Repeat. Beautiful, transient and brief, Little Boots left us all pleading for more even without the Tenori-on.

MP3: Little Boots - Time to Pretend (MGMT Tenori-On Cover) or zShare

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Free Lily Allen Gig w/ Matt & Kim in NYC, London and Tokyo to Follow

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:47:00 +0000

This Tuesday Lily Allen will headline a free MySpace Secret Show with supporting acts Matt & Kim and Trouble Andrew at Bowery Ballroom! Lily will go on to headline 2 additional MySpace Secret Shows in London and Tokyo (dates TBA.) Also beginning February 10th and for a limited time, you may purchase It's Not Me, It's You for $3.99 via Lily's MySpace Music player and Amazon MP3! Details for the Bowery gig below:

Venue: The Bowery Ballroom
Date: Tuesday 2/10
Notes: all ages
Doors 7:00 PM
Free

MP3: Lily Allen - Oh My God (Cover) or zShare

New Peter Bjorn and John Video: Nothing to Worry About

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:34:00 +0000

You've seen all the teaser clips, now check Peter Bjorn and John's new video for Nothing To Worry About off of the upcoming album Living Thing. Catch the boys on tour this spring with supporting act Chairlift.

MP3: Peter Bjorn and John - The Chills (Thieves Like Us Remix) or zShare

Short Yet Passionate: Passion Pit at Bowery

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:55:00 +0000

Passion Pit played a very short and sweet set last night at Bowery Ballroom with supporting acts Paper Route and Cale Parks. The band unveiled three new songs from their upcoming full-length debut (which lead singer Michael Angelakos said would be released in May.) My only question is, where was Cuddle Fuddle on the set list??

Passion Pit will play two more shows in Massachusetts before heading across the pond for a brief UK tour. The tour will include an NME Awards Show on February 18th with the Black Kids at Koko and a show at London Cargo on February 23rd with Bear Hands and Hockey. Read this interesting article on the band who is being called 'America's Hottest New Act' in the UK.

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MP3: Passion Pit - Smile Upon Me or zShare

Paper Route

Be There: FIXED Starring Little Boots

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:37:00 +0000

You've had her sexy, thumping and infectious dance tracks stuck on repeat for months, now check out Little Boots' take over of Brooklyn's Studio B this Friday! TIX.

The singer, whose real name is Victoria Hasketh has been working with Joe Goddard from Hot Chip as well as Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen) on her highly-anticipated debut album.

After the Brooklyn gig, Little Boots will hop on over to London to play a string of gigs including: The NME Awards Tour with TLC favorite, the Mystery Jets, a special Valentine's Love Explosion DJ set at Corsica Studios (Fan Death will perform live) and another DJ set at Matter.

Catch her while you can!

MP3: Little Boots - Magical (Removed by Request)

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson Collaborate

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:54:00 +0000

It's being widely reported that Lady Gaga has been working with super-producer Mark Ronson on new material for her follow up to 2008's smash debut, The Fame.

Mark Ronson told the Daily Star: “I hadn’t really heard of Lady GaGa then Wale suggested getting her on this track. Now I’m in love with her voice – she’s fantastic. What she does in the chorus is amazing.”

A few tracks were recorded during Lady Gaga's European Tour with the Pussycat Dolls, no word on their release yet. Catch the pop sensation's Fame Ball tour of the US this spring and the video premiere of "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)." Honestly not my favorite song from The Fame, eh.

MP3: Lady Gaga - Money Honey or zShare

New Amy Winehouse Record?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:24:00 +0000

Amy Winehouse's extended holiday in the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia has been reported to be a time of refocusing and productivity. Amy is said to have "written a big chunk of her new album and has told bosses she wants to go to Jamaica to record it.”

Producer Mark Ronson told the press that “She’s got time penciled in at a studio abroad soon.” Along with being booked for Coachella and looking healthier than she has in years, all signs point to good things for Winehouse. The world is anxious for some new material and a turnaround for the troubled star. Keep your fingers crossed!

MP3: Amy Winehouse - Me & Mr. Jones or zShare

Stream Lily Allen's 'It's Not Me, It's You'

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:49:00 +0000

If you haven't already heard Lily Allen's stellar sophomore record It's Not Me, It's You, then head over to Lily's MySpace page to stream the album now! We're really excited for Lily to take a punch out of pop music and ruffle some feathers in 2009.

Also, be sure to pick up the current issue of Spin that includes an insightful interview and some festive accompanying photos. It's Not Me, It's You will be available in the UK next week on February 9th and the following day in the US.

Lily Allen Tour Dates:
March 26-28th o2 Shepards Bush Empire, London
April 20th Roseland Ballroom, New York

MP3: Lily Allen - Fag Hag or zShare

Travis Announce Spring NYC Show

noreply@blogger.com (Jess D.) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:25:00 +0000

Travis announced today that they'll be returning to the States this spring with a date in NYC at Webster Hall on April 25th.

This is their first show in NYC in support of most recent album, Ode to J. Smith.

Full list of tour dates here. Tickets for Webster Hall on sale this Friday, Feb. 6th at noon.

MP3: Travis - Village Man or zShare