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Cabaret Artiste: Cibelle as Sonja Khalecallon

Julija — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:56:42 +0000

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Lightworks [MP3]
The Gun and the Knife [stream only]

In her latest record Las Vênus Resort Palace Hotel (2010), Brazilian songstress Cibelle reveals her alter ego, a glamorous cabaret artiste Sonja Khalecallon. The concept album, mostly inspired by Cibelle’s collection of vintage Brazilian exotica records, is a rather experience from her previous melodic folktronica tunes. Las Vênus Resort Palace Hotel embodies everything from exotic, sleazy lounge and mellow Tropicália to intoxicating 60’s psychedelia. To illustrate her flavourful album, “Lighworks” is an infectious tropical track, while “The Gun and the Knife”, a personal favourite, could be taken straight from a Tarantino soundtrack.

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Imogen Heap: Ellipse World Tour

Julija — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:57:30 +0000

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Imogen Heap – Bad Body Double [MP3]
Imogen Heap – First Train Home [MP3]
British songstress Imogen Heap has just finished a successful two months long North American tour and is heading back to Europe for more shows. If you’ve been following Imogen’s career, you probably know she is an avid social media user who engages her listeners in her creative process. For the Ellipse tour, promoting her latest Grammy winning album, Imogen created a real adventure for her audience. With clear voice, live sampling, rather unusual and quirky instruments and her absolutely charming stage presence her show is quite a spectacular and memorable experience. Different in every city, her two hours set list in Seattle included fans’ most favourite songs from Ellipse (2009) and Speak for Yourself (2005) as well as Frou Frou repertoire. Check out Imogen’s directed party version of “First Train Home”.

Links:
Official website

Corresponding with the Giants: Oren Eliav

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:58:45 +0000

Oren Eliav borrows details from European art. He then distills these details and creates an independent work that contemplates the deep traditions and movements the original work.

Marcos Milewski: Windows

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:05:00 +0000

These works create a nice abstraction of the world in the painting using natural peeping holes. Reminds me of the fourth wall idea.

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The New Pornographers – Crash Years

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:46:59 +0000

With Neko Case on vocals and colorful umbrellas, this cracked brick wall sounds so good. BTW, they are touring, so keep your eyes open.

Thao & Mirah: How Dare You

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:05:32 +0000

Thao & Mirah, two favorites, giving a stay-at-home at sunny San Francisco performance. Sweet.

Bob Dylan vs. Tom Waits

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:55:16 +0000

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RX Sign [MP3]
Numbers [MP3]
Jewish Curses [MP3]
Body Parts [MP3]
Birds [MP3]

From feet to birds to jewish curses, Bob Dylan covered it all on his radio talkshow. At times he invited Tom Waits to send him tapes with his thoughts. The result is pretty psychedelic.

David Hamilton

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:30:34 +0000

The David Hamilton’s soft colors and soft aura make his photos look more like idealizing paintings.

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Extravagancy: Florence + the Machine

Julija — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:02:20 +0000

Florence + the Machine broke into the vivid London scene back in 2007. One can safely refer to Florence as one of the most exciting British acts in recent years, and for good reason. Florence’s debut album Lungs (2009) already received critical acclaim on both sides of the pond and seeing her live is a real treat both for your ears and eyes. Florence’s powerful, expressive vocals and rather extravagant stage presence create a very special performance experience. To me, it’s the whole stage presence that is truly unforgettable: Florence’s dark vamp meets enigmatic witch charm, it’s all alluring and beautiful. Check out her spectacular videos for yourself.

Links:
Official website
MySpace profile

Live Alert: Broken Social Scene – Forced to Love

Tue, 25 May 2010 01:13:58 +0000

In case you missed, Broken Social Scene recently released a new album, Forgiveness Rock Record. Worry not, it’s grand. They are touring all over the place, so make sure to grab your tickets ASAP.

Deborah Paauwe – Carousel

Sun, 23 May 2010 22:29:43 +0000

By Deborah Paauwe. These skirts are at times go by the name circle skirts, and at other times take the slightly intriguing name of conversation skirts.

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Flowers: Kimura Ryoko

Tue, 11 May 2010 01:10:41 +0000

Above in ink, below a print. By Kimura Ryoko.

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Paleness as Indication of Moral Stand: Ray Caesar

Thu, 06 May 2010 01:04:45 +0000

Oh so frail. Oh so vampiric. So is it good or evil. As if these can actually be separated.

Links:
Official website

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Doing Hardcore: Devendra Banhart – Foolin

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:52:09 +0000

BDSM and beyond on this latest by Devendra.

LCD Soundsystem – Drunk Girls

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:27:37 +0000

It’s not that a lot can be taken from LCD Soundsystem’s latest video, it’s that this video doesn’t wait for you to take anything and basically just grabs you and throws you into some kind of white-joker mayhem. This is a great peace by Spike Jonez. This is how his Where the Wild Things Are should have looked like.

Babybird – Unloveable

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:24:49 +0000

So Johnny Depp directed this video for Babybird based on an Ambrose Bierce 1890 story, which was also adapter by Hitchcock and the Twilight Zone. It’s a great opportunity to re-meet Babybird.

Vanessa Van Meerhaeghe

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:54:32 +0000

The female hair with its flow and richness always looked to me like some kind of war flag. A victorious one.

Links:
Vanessa Van Meerhaeghe @ Flickr

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She & Him – In The Sun

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:26:21 +0000

We probably all watched Grease as kids. Apparently some of us dreamed all the time since then on re-creating it. Check out the new Volume II by She & Him, it’s a cutie. Although from the duo, M. Ward is my prime choice. Wish he would have sung on the album more.
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She & Him

Mediterranean Fever: Balkan Beat Box

Julija — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:24:01 +0000

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Returning in April are Balkan Beat Box with the new album Blue Eyed Black Boy. Recorded in Tel Aviv and Belgrade, the album ranges from Balkan inspired rhythms and Greek melodies to urban and hip hop beats. Blue Eyed Black Boy (2010) brings fresh yet familiar Mediterranean vibe that keeps your feet moving from the first beat. As the band is currently touring and promoting their upcoming record, we caught one of their famously energetic shows in Seattle. On stage Balkan Beat Box incorporate the catchy beats, drums, saxophones and bass into a dynamic and colourful show. The audience, as eclectic as the band’s musical influences, was full of energy and well prepared for a night of non-stop dancing, jumping and clapping — something we haven’t seen a long time. No doubt, Blue Eyed Black Boy is a perfect soundtrack for your late summer night party. Let the Mediterranean beats draw you to the dancefloor.

Live dates:
Apr 13 2010 Cafe de la Danse. PARIS
Apr 14 2010 Dingwalls LONDON, UK
Apr 15 2010 Aeronef Lille
Apr 16 2010 AB BRUXELLES
Apr 17 2010 Cargo CAEN
May 4 2010 Knust HAMBURG
May 5 2010 Festsaal Kreuzberg Berlin
May 6 2010 Paradiso Amsterdam
May 7 2010 Ampere Munich
May 8 2010 Ringlokschuppen/WDR birthday party MUHLHEIM (COLOGNE)
May 13 2010 Au Fond du Jardin du Michel BULLIGNY (NANCY)
May 14 2010 La 7eme Vague BRETIGNOLLES SUR MER (Vendee)
May 15 2010 Wiener Festwochen Vienna, Wien

Links:
MySpace Profile

Spawning: Solve Sundsbo – Magic of Colors

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:40:42 +0000

It’s nice to see the occasional fashion production having a deeper meaning and some subtext. These images of spawning were taken by Solve Sundsbo and featured in Vogue China.

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Flower Girl

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:05:32 +0000

By Соня Авдеева

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Energetic, Vibrant and Witty: Thao Nguyen

Julija — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:42:04 +0000

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When We Swam [MP3]
Know Better [MP3]
Indie folk songstress, Thao Nguyen, has been a part of several collaborations and projects, including Thao with the Get Down Stay Down band, Portland Cello Project, and touring with such artists as Laura Veirs and Xiu Xiu. Thao is a true indie darling whose catchy guitar-playing is irresistible and her energy on stage is contagious. We caught Thao playing a benefit show with Mirah at Seattle’s Vera Project. Being a versatile artist, Thao performed her own songs as well as a few of Mirah’s. Catchy, witty and fun on records, yet seeing her live, Thao was a bliss. Attached are two songs from Thao with The Get Down Stay Down’s latest album Know Better Learn Faster (2009).

Links:
MySpace profile
Official website

Archiblad Art Prize 2010

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:50:42 +0000

Some personal favorites from the prestigious Archibald Art Prize 2010 finalists.

Comfort Food: Lee Price

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:42:39 +0000

More than realism or women, seems like Lee Price is after this oh-so-American habit of comfort food. In a society where food is discussed in terms of blame, guilt and comfort, it’s just not food anymore, it’s an instrument of sedation. I do believe that this is quite valid for men as well, sans the guilt part maybe.

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Yvonne Jeanette

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:47:37 +0000

“This is nice”.

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Mellow Downbeats: Bonobo – The Keeper feat. Andreya Triana

Julija — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:00:15 +0000

Simon Green, aka Bonobo, returns with his fourth album, Black Sands, out on March 23 via Ninja Tune. “The Keeper”, the first single from the album, is a fine collaboration between the British producer and musician and the soulful vocalist Andreya Triana. It’s mellow, dreamy and overall delicious track once again proving Green’s outstanding production skills.

Bonobo is going to be all over the place:
26 Feb 2010 Departure Lounge DJ set Edinburgh
27 Feb 2010 Le Belleviloise DJ set Paris
1 Apr 2010 Metro Chicago
2 Apr 2010 Opera House Toronto
4 Apr 2010 Music Hall Of Williamsburg New York City
5 Apr 2010 Bowery Ballroom New York City
9 Apr 2010 Club 828 Asheville
10 Apr 2010 New Earth Music Hall Athens, GA
17 Apr 2010 Ogden Theatre Denver
20 Apr 2010 Casbah San Diego
22 Apr 2010 El Rey Los Angeles
23 Apr 2010 Mezzanine San Francisco
24 Apr 2010 Wonder Ballroom Portland
25 Apr 2010 Showbox Seattle
4 May 2010 The Sage Gateshead
5 May 2010 MINE, Leeds University Leeds
6 May 2010 Maraia am Ostbahnhof Berlin
7 May 2010 Nomad Cafe Marseille, France
8 May 2010 Couleurs Urbaine Festival Toulon
9 May 2010 Theatre Lino Ventura Nice
10 May 2010 Elysses Montmarte Paris
11 May 2010 Melkweg Amsterdam
12 May 2010 Simplon Groningen
13 May 2010 Jazz sur les Pommiers Coutances
14 May 2010 Rock and Solex Rennes
15 May 2010 Walk The Line Festival Hague
16 May 2010 Botanique Brussels
17 May 2010 Tivoli Utrecht
20 May 2010 Guildhall Theatre Gloucester
21 May 2010 Hippo Plymouth
22 May 2010 O2 Academy Bristol
23 May 2010 Chill Out Festival Istanbul
26 May 2010 Rescue Rooms Nottingham
27 May 2010 Band On The Wall Manchester
28 May 2010 Hare and Hounds Birmingham
29 May 2010 Roundhouse London
30 May 2010 Wilde Theatre Bracknell

Terje Adler

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:54:56 +0000

Terje Adler

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Efterklang Disovering the World in Reverse: America first, Europe second

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:14:33 +0000

Modern Drift [MP3]

Considering their season themed video for Modern Drift, it seems only natural that Efterklang embark on their seasonal migration now that spring starts to peek from under the blankets (or maybe not?). One can only hope that they will bring this so well-deserved touch of sun and grass to wherever their visit. This is a great excuse to see see how it all started. The tour dates, by the way, are at the bottom of this exceptionally long post.

Efterklang’s first album was Tripper, a brilliant exploration of organic textures and vocal instrumentation. Tripper, as its name suggests, was a repetitive orchestrated trip, diving deep into fractalic musical arrangements.

Under Giant Trees (only a mini album this time) was a direct continuation of this explorative epoch. The direction was vocals. I feel like have to say it with some caution, but my feeling is that religious music provided much of background. The backdrop for the growing fascination with vocals was still repetitive electronic music, building landscapes and exploring them. One more thing about Under Giant Trees, it was softer than Tripper, hinting towards the future in a sense.

Parades already has a full fledged plot. To me the first track already throws you on a explorer’s ships, recalling the age of the great explorers that crisscrossed our world with their expeditions. Efterklang left behind much of it click-ish background and switched to softer somewhat operatic sound. This is an exciting album, not only because it’s a change of direction, but mostly because this change is well grounded into their development until this point.

So what do we have? What can come next? One movement that I believe is evident in Efterklang’s music is towards the organic and natural. If Parade’s was the explorer’s voyage, maybe Magic Chairs will be their the explorer’s joyous arrival to the virginal land.

It’s also nice to see how their cover art developed through the years. I think you will find that the musical development is well mirrored in the visual art. From left to right, top to bottom – from Tripper to Magic Chairs.

Following Americo – North America:
Mar 2 2010 First Unitarian Church w/ Balmorhea Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 3 2010 Le Poisson Rouge w/ Balmorhea New York, New York
Mar 4 2010 TT The Bears w/ Balmorhea Cambridge, Massachusetts
Mar 5 2010 La Sala Rosa w/ Balmorhea Montreal, Quebec
Mar 6 2010 El Mocambo w/ Balmorhea Toronto, Ontario
Mar 7 2010 The Crofoot (Pike Room) w/ Balmorhea Pontiac, Michigan
Mar 8 2010 Lincoln Hall w/ Balmorhea Chicago, Illinois
Mar 11 2010 The Triple Door w/ Balmorhea Seattle, Washington
Mar 12 2010 The Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 13 2010 Doug Fir Lounge w/ Balmorhea Portland, Oregon
Mar 15 2010 Bottom Of The Hill w/ Balmorhea San Francisco, California
Mar 16 2010 Spaceland w/ Balmorhea Los Angeles, California
Mar 18 2010 TBA – SXSW Festival Austin, Texas
Mar 19 2010 tba – SXSW Festival Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2010 tba – SXSW Festival Austin, Texas

Back to the old world – Europe:
Apr 7 2010 Korjaamo w/ Heather Woods Broderick Helsinki
Apr 8 2010 Von Krahl Theatre w/ Heather Woods Broderick Tallinn
Apr 10 2010 Hornstull Strand w/ Heather Woods Broderick Stockholm
Apr 14 2010 Voxhall Aarhus
Apr 15 2010 Studenterhuset Aalborg
Apr 16 2010 Brewhouse Göteborg, Västra Götalands län
Apr 17 2010 Store Vega Copenhagen V
Apr 20 2010 Concorde 2 w/ Heather Woods Broderick Brighton
Apr 21 2010 Shepherds Bush Empire w/ Heather Woods Broderick London, London and South East
Apr 22 2010 Oxford Academy w/ Heather Woods Broderick Oxford
Apr 23 2010 Cabaret Voltaire w/ Heather Woods Broderick Edinburgh, Scotland
Apr 24 2010 Black Box w/ Slaraffenland Belfast
Apr 25 2010 Whelan’s w/ Slaraffenland Dublin
Apr 27 2010 Metropolis w/ Slaraffenland Bristol
Apr 28 2010 Nouveau Casino w/ Heather Woods Broderick Paris
Apr 29 2010 Grand Mix w/ Heather Woods Broderick Tourcoing – Lille
Apr 30 2010 VIP w/ Heather Woods Broderick Saint Nazaire – Nantes
May 1 2010 Centrifugeuse w/ Heather Woods Broderick Pau
May 2 2010 La [2] de Apolo w/ Heather Woods Broderick Barcelona
May 4 2010 INIT w/ Heather Woods Broderick Rome
May 5 2010 Covo Club – Rocker Festival w/ Heather Woods Broderick Bologna
May 6 2010 1. Stock w/ Heather Woods Broderick Basel (Münchenstein)
May 7 2010 TBA TBA
May 8 2010 Astra Kulturhaus – Friction Festival Berlin
May 9 2010 Rodeo Live Club w/ Frederik Teige Athens
May 11 2010 Gebäude 9 Cologne
May 12 2010 Knust Hamburg
May 13 2010 Rotown Rotterdam
May 14 2010 Doornroosje Nijmegen
May 15 2010 Cirque Royal – Les Nuits w/ CocoRosie Brussels
May 22 2010 Babel Malmö, Skåne län
May 28 2010 Immergut Festival Neustrelitz
Aug 6 2010 Off Festival Myslowice
Aug 14 2010 Haldern Pop Festival Rees-Haldern

Paul Laurenzi Does Stockings

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:16:55 +0000

Fetishism by Paul Laurenzi.

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Kim Buske’s Trees

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:05:55 +0000

By overlaying photos of trees from different angles one of top of the other, Kim Boske relays the special diversity and transience of nature. This dudette has a running exhibition in the Netherlands, check out her website for more details.