Young Bohemians

Debut Release: Girl Loves Distortion

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:57:00 +0000

Girl Loves Distortion is a trio from Washington DC formed by Jenn (Drums), Steve (Bass) and Chris (Guitar).
Their powerful rock sound is a mixture of some ill-used distortion pedals, a lot of emotional energy and scads of indie attitude.

GLD's debut release "Earth Beings In Exhibit" is out now on Exte Records and I really recommend you to check it out.

Download:

GLD - Transition & Resistance (right click, save as!)

Buy:

GLD - Earth Beings On Exhibit (iTunes), (Amazon), (eMusic)

Related Links

My Space: myspace.com/girllovesdistortion

See them live:

10.Okt.2008

20:00

Crooked Beat Records - In Store

Adams Morgan, Washington DC

31.Okt.2008

21:00

The Artery 717 Art Gallery

Alexandria, Virginia

They Also Play Guitars

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:18:00 +0000

Sorry for the delay guys and gals, but between climbing Mount Everest, paddling up the Nile river and winning three gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing I really couldn't find the time to update this blog...Anyway, now I'm back and I'll continue to post regularly about exciting new music.
That said, here is my first musical offering for this late summer; Elke.
Elke is a brand new band from Australia's Gold Coast consisting of four guys (Dave, James, Joel and Zak).
They kinda come out of nowhere, but they definitely take you somewhere!
Their inspirational melodies and heavy, pondering rhythms coupled with interesting lyrics and superb vocals are really destined for great things.
Their influences reach from Cut Copy to Midnight Juggernauts and Cure. If you're into one of these bands you should absolutely check out Elke!

Download:

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/elkebandau

See them live:

12.Sep.2008

20:00

Berlin Lounge

Gold Coast, Queensland

Dark and Colorful

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:07:00 +0000

Division Kent is a Swiss electro rock duo named after a street corner in NYC where most of their songs allegedly came into being.
The duo consists of songstress Andrea B. and ex Swandive member Sky Antinori.
Their sound emits the new wave grooves of bands like New Order or Depeche Mode and the british pop feel of David Bowie.
The bands debut "Monsterproof" was released in 2005, their second album "Gravity" came out in 2007.

Download:

Division Kent - No Kryptonite (Baxter Beez Remix)

Buy:

Division Kent - Gravity (Amazon)

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/divisionkent

See them live:

Sep 9 2008

8:00P

Palladium

Geneva

Oct 30 2008

9:00P

Hive

Zürich

Nov 9 2008

10:00P

The Delancey

NYC, New York

CSS Bow Low To This Pioneers Of Baile Funk

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Brazilian pioneers of baile funk "Tetine" are releasing their 8th studio album "Let Your X's Be Y's" on Soul Jazz Records.
The duo consists of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Eliete Mejorado and her partner in crime Bruno Vermer, both hailing from São Paulo.
The brazilian duo moved to London in 2001 and since then promoted the baile funk movement in the UK. They released several compilations and also did a quiet popular radio show called "Slum Dunk" on Londons underground station "ResonanceFM".
Though they stayed true to baile funk and ghettotech, the new album is heavily influenced by synth-pop bands from the early 80's like Joy Division or Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Tetine's new sound can be described as a mixture of ghettotech and baile funk flavoured with a raw punky energy.

Download:

Tetine - I Go To The Doctor (CSS Remix)

Buy:

Tetine - Let Your X's Be Y's (on Soul Jazz Records)

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/tetine
Homepage: tetine.net
Soul Jazz Records: souljazzrecords.co.uk

See them live:

Aug 22 2008

8:00P

Big Bang Festival

Beirut

Sep 5 2008

8:00P

Slum Dunk/ Zundfunk

Munich

Sep 10 2008

8:00P

George & Dragon (DJ set)

London

Sep 29 2008

8:00P

Cover - MAM / Museum of Modern Art

Sao Paulo

Oct 3 2008

11:00P

Vortex

London

Oct 16 2008

8:00P

Sesc Pompeia

Sao Paulo

Oct 17 2008

8:00P

Sesc Pompeia TBC

Sao Paulo

They Love Music More Than Anything

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Stefan Pruett and John O'Keefe are Peachcake, a electro-pop duo hailing from Phoenix, Arizona.
Their sound relies heavily on synthesizers and drum machines, a local newspaper describes them as follows: "Peachcake serves up electronic party music for the indie rock crowd." That's basically the concept of their debut album and I think they really could hit the mark with it. Their lyrics are very jocose and their live shows involve equipment destruction, forming chanting circles with the audience and spontaneous comedy shows.
Their debut "What Year Will You Have the World?" releases November 11. In the meantime you can listen to some of their new songs on PureVolume or download their brand new song "Stop Acting Like You Know More About Internet Cafe Than Me" here on youngbohemians.

Download:

Peachcake - Stop Acting Like You Know More About The Internet Cafe Than Me (right click, save as!)

Buy:

Peachcake - We Should've Never Released This (iTunes)

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/peachcake
PureVolume: purevolume.com/peachcakes

See them live:

Aug 27 2008

7:00P

Rhythm Room (What Laura Says Thinks & Feels’ CD Release)

Phoenix, Arizona

Tupiniquin releases debut

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:44:00 +0000

Tupiniquin - from the English Oxford dictionary means simply: a Brazilian.
"Made in São Paulo" his debut album (out now!) references a diverse array of sounds. There's rock, afro-samba, tropicalia and bossa-beats - just like in the city of São Paulo itself.
Tupiniquin combines the traditional "Musica Popular Brasileira" with international pop song structures.
All the songs on the album are written, produced and arranged by Tupiniquin himself.

Download:

Tupiniquin - Ja Imaginou

Buy:

Tupiniquin - Made in São Paulo (on Curve Music)

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/tupiniquin

See him live:

Aug 22 2008

11:00P

ORBITA

FORTALEZA, Ceará

Aug 23 2008

10:00P

Palco Principal@FEIRA DA MUSICA - CE/2008

Fortaleza, Ceará

Oct 20 2008

8:00P

BALELA TOUR - EEC 20/10 | 20/11

Now Booking

40 Cal Tears Up The Harlem Rap Scene

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:23:00 +0000

40 Cal, of Harlem hip-hop juggernauts The Diplomats just released his debut album "Mooga" (slang for 'money') on Gold Dust Records.
40 Cal earned some recognition in NYC's hyper-competitive battle and mixtape circuit before hooking up with one of the most influential crews in rap music.
Now he's ready to grab some of the spotlight for himself, his debut "Mooga" is an album built for repeated listens. Over the stadium sized beats The Diplomats are known for, 40 as well as Dipset affiliates Duke Da God and JR Writer show that it’s possible to construct complete songs without sacrificing the clever couplets and over the top swagger that make rap music so much fun. From blown out jeep beats to club bangers to reflective meditations on responsibility, "Mooga" is the work of an artist on the come-up. Expect big things from one of rap music’s new stars.

Download:

40 Cal ft. Sudaboss - On My Shit

Buy:

40 Cal - Mooga (iTunes)

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/40caldipset
Gold Dust: golddust-media.com/40cal

Some Like It H.O.T.S.

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:01:00 +0000

This band exemplifies how the Brooklyn music scene works: a singer from small-town Minnesota meets a guitar player from Iowa. The Williamsburg restaurant where the singer works is owned by a former punk drummer, who coincidentally knows a bass player from Canada. When joined by a calssically trained, private piano teacher, the Hype Of The States were completed. The members are Jezrael (Vocal, Guitar), Austin Raukus (Guitar), Kristina B. Nameless (Bass), Sandelicious (Drums) and Mike Weiser (Keys).
The Brooklyn based quintet released their debut EP "Some Like It H.O.T.S.", a collection of high-quality pop rock songs with an edge.
I'd describe their sound simply as: Really catchy and plain cool!
You should definitely give them a listen!

Download:

H.O.T.S. - Sexxxy Stuff

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/hypeofthestates

See them live:

Aug 2 2008

9:00P

Trash Bar

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York

Sep 11 2008

10:00P

Crash Mansion

New York, New York

Loud & Quiet & Fast & Slow

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:46:00 +0000

The Birmingham trio Johnny Foreigner has been around for quiet some time on the local gig circuit. Last summer they signed a record deal with Best Before Records and at the end of last year they went to New York to record their debut album "Waited Up 'till It Was Light".
The debut features indie-rock influenced, lo-fi, pop-punk tunes with fast guitars, happy, upbeat vocals and some killer rhythm sections.
Johnny Foreigner's sound gives off the expression that not only is it great to listen, but they would probably be exciting to see live, which is sometimes hard to get from an album.

Download

Johnny Foreigner - Salt Peppa & Spinderella

Buy "Waited Up 'till It Was Light"

on iTunes (US)

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/johnnyforeigner

See them live:

Aug 1 2008

4:00P

Standon Calling Festival

Hertfordshire

Aug 2 2008

4:00P

New Century House Festival

Manchester

Aug 6 2008

2:00P

InterFM-Wild Card Event-DJ set

Tokyo

Aug 9 2008

2:00P

SUMMERSONIC FESTIVAL!- SOLD OUT!

Tokyo

Aug 14 2008

9:30P

British Pavilion @ Hub Shibuya- DJ set

Tokyo

Aug 22 2008

2:00P

LEEDS FESTIVAL- Sold Out

Leeds

Aug 24 2008

2:00P

READING FESTIVAL!!- Sold Out

Reading

Aug 30 2008

8:00P

Offset Festival

London-ish

Sep 6 2008

5:00P

Sugarhill Festival

Wiltshire

Sep 21 2008

7:00P

Lamp- w/Dananananaykroyd

Hull

Sep 22 2008

7:00P

The Venue w/Dananananaykroyd

Derby

Sep 23 2008

7:00P

Roadmender- w/Dananananaykroyd

Northampton

Sep 24 2008

7:00P

Korova w/Dananananaykroyd

Liverpooooool

Sep 25 2008

7:00P

WA1 w/Dananananaykroyd

Warrington

Sep 26 2008

7:00P

Barfly w/Dananananaykroyd

Cardiff

Sep 27 2008

7:00P

Moles w/Dananananaykroyd

Bath

Sep 29 2008

7:00P

Albert w/Dananananaykroyd

Brighton

Sep 30 2008

8:00P

White Heat @ Madam Jojos w/Dananananaykroyd and William

London

Oct 1 2008

7:00P

Charlotte w/Dananananaykroyd

Leicester

Oct 2 2008

7:00P

53 Degrees w/Dananananaykroyd

Preston

Oct 3 2008

7:00P

End Bar w/Dananananaykroyd

Newcastle

Oct 4 2008

7:00P

Cabaret Voltaire w/Dananananaykroyd

Edinburgh

Oct 5 2008

8:00P

Fibbers

York

Oct 8 2008

8:00P

Yardbird with sunset cinema club and calories

Birmingham

Something New Under The Sun

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:26:00 +0000

Emerging from the New York electro rock scene the band Automatic Duo combines quirky synthesizer melodies with rock'n'roll guitar riffs and danceable beats.
Responsible for this massive sound are Chance Drzewucki, Matt Rockteacher, a pair of Brooklyn based musicians who list influences from Prince and Ray Charles to the Flaming Lips.
Their debut album "Fake History for Outlandish Times" sounds surprisingly fresh.

Download:

Automatic Duo - Ain't Got A Lover

Buy:

Automatic Duo - Fake History (artist homepage)

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/automaticduo
Homepage: automaticduo.com

Going like Hotcakes

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:01:00 +0000

The Hotcakes are Erin Marsz (Vocals), Lee Leshen (Drums), Chris Hills (Guitar) and Eva Brooks (Keys).
Their lead vocalist Erin was a member of the Brooklyn based band "Tralala" which released two critically acclaimed albums and then split up.
Chris, the guitarist, also plays in a soul band called "Evergreen".
The Hotcakes first EP, released in march '08, is produced by Josh Peck who among other compositions wrote the new Knight Rider theme.
Anyhow, what comes out of this venture is marvelous. The songs are very melodic, 60s influenced, indie pop rock tunes. Erin's voice is lovely and very energetic, Chris plays great guitar solos and some bad ass riffs, Eva on Keys creates wonderful melody lines and Lee on Drums lays down some huge grooves.
All in all, an outstanding effort.

Download:

The Hotcakes - Mister Mister

Buy:

The EP is currently only avaible on their live shows.

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/thehotcakesmusic

See them live:

Aug 13 2008

8:00P

The Annex

New York City

80's Rewind

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:02:00 +0000

The guys from buffetlibre.net have finally released their 80's Cover Project.
I really recommend you to download and share this delicate selection of more or less famous 80's tracks remixed or covered by contemporary indie rock bands and DJs.

Download:

The 80's Cover Project by Buffet Libre

Related Links

Buffet Libre: buffetlibre.net

Tracklist:

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Another Satellite (XTC Cover)
Saint Berdadette - Owner Things (Yes vs Howard Jones Cover)
Dragonette - Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top Cover)
Madonna - Into The Groove (Sidechains Remix)
Pomomofo - Ride The White Horse (Laid Back Cover)
Moulinex - Come on Closer (Pineapples Cover)
The Paper Scissors - I Cant Go For That (Hall & Oates Cover)
Northern Portrait - Some People (Cliff Richard Cover)
Hello Tokyo - Girls (Beastie Boys Cover)
Overthrill - Burn Rubber On Me (Gap Band Cover)
The Cloud Room - Blue Monday (New Order Cover)
Julian Nation - Linda Linda (Blue Hearts Cover)
RAC feat Karl Kling - Take On Me (A Ha Cover)
South Central - Kerosene (Big Black Cover)
Electric Soft Parade - Jealousy (Pet Shop Boys Cover)
Friday Bridge - Eyes Without A Face (Billy Idol Cover)
Ruby Isle - Final Cut (Pink Floyd Cover)
Trash Yourself - Fuck Tha Police (NWA Cover)
PYT - Summer Of 69 (Bryan Adams Cover)
Lismore - Wot (Captain Sensible Cover)
Lucknow Pact - Flash in the night (Secret Service Cover)
Levy - So Far Away (Dire Straits Cover)
Frankmusik - Every Breath You Take (Police Cover)
Cloetta Paris - Cry Just A Little Bit (Sharkin Stevens Cover)
ER2 - Le Jerk (Thierry Hazard Cover)
The Amplid - When Doves Cry (Prince Cover)
The Social Services - The Final Countdown (Europe Cover)
Def Leppard - Photograph (Heartache Remix)
Fatels - Stupid Questions (New Model Army Cover)
A Ha - Hunting High And Low (Louis La Roche Remix)
Roger Troutman - Do It (Xinobi Remix)
Culture Prophet - Erotic City (Prince Cover)
Purple Crush - Physical Attraction (Madonna Cover)
We Are Soldiers We Have Guns - Our Lips Are Sealed (Go-Gos Cover)
Marietta - Destination Unknown (Csk Ok remix)
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (Cryptonites Remix)
Vitaminsforyou - Only You (Yazoo Cover)
Cannonball Jane - Crush on You (The Jets Cover)
Human League - The Things That Dreams Are Made Of (Joe And Will Ask Remix)
Band In Box - All Cats Are Grey (The Cure Cover)
Mark Mallman - The Boy In The Bubble (Paul Simon Cover)
Adventure Kid - Safety Dance (Men Without Hats Cover)
Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (Hidden Cat Remix)
Royal Rumble - Stand And Deliver (Adam And The Ants Cover)
Oh Snap!! - Party All the Time (Eddie Murphy Cover)
George Benson - Turn Your Love Around (Database Remix)
Daroc feat Dhalia Di Sandro - Behind the Wheel (Depeche Mode Cover)
Pet Shop Boys - Shopping (Emotiquon Remix)
Per QX Feat Warren Morris - Everything Counts (Depeche Mode Cover)
Keenhouse - Feel The Drive (Doctors Cat Cover)
Grandmaster Flash - The Message (Glitchbitch Remix)
3 Is A Crowd - Wild Boys (Duran Duran Cover)
Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (Malk Remix)
Kate Bush - Under Ice (Fil Ok Remix)
Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (The Missiles Remix)
Lennox & Franklin - Sisters Are Doin It For Themselves (TempestDisco Remix)
Men Without Wats - Where Do The Boys Go (Mr Miyagi Maximation)
Mono4 - Just Cant Get Enough (Depeche Mode Cover)
Anoraak - Talking In Your Sleep (The Romantics Cover)
Findlay Brown - Promised Land (Joe Smooth Cover)

New Metronomy EP is out

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:08:00 +0000

British electronica act Metronomy released a new EP "Holiday" on July 7. It includes the singles "Let's Have a Party", "Our Raid" and "Holiday Bedtime Dub".
There's also a competition going on; the hundred funniest holiday snaps posted in the Holiday Blog on their MySpace or Facebook win a Holiday Kit including sunglasses, beach bag, badges and a sexy beach vest. Deadline is July 14th.
However the new EP is excellent, I really enjoyed the groovy track "Let's Have a Party" with it's psychedelic synth parts.

Download

Metronomy - Holiday

Buy

Metronomy - Holiday

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/metronomy

See them live:

Jul 11 2008

8:00P

DURR,

Paris

Jul 13 2008

8:00P

T In The Park,

Scotland

Jul 18 2008

8:00P

Benicassim

Jul 19 2008

8:00P

Latitude Festival,

Suffolk

Jul 25 2008

8:00P

www.secretgardenparty.com

garden

Jul 26 2008

8:00P

Velirium Mountain Bike World Cup

Mount St. Anne, QC, Canada

Jul 28 2008

8:00P

The Social,

Toronto, ON, Canada

Jul 29 2008

8:00P

Funky Buddha,

Chicago, IL, USA

Jul 30 2008

8:00P

Gypsy Hutt,

Cincinati, OH, USA

Jul 31 2008

8:00P

Hiro Ballroom,

New York, NY, USA

Aug 1 2008

8:00P

Pasaguero,

Mexico, DF

Aug 2 2008

8:00P

MEG Festival,

Montreal, QC, Canada

Aug 7 2008

8:00P

Oya Festival,

Oslo

Aug 8 2008

8:00P

Pantiero Festival,

Cannes, France

Aug 23 2008

8:00P

Pstereo Festival,

Trondheim

Aug 24 2008

8:00P

Get Loaded In The Park,

London

Aug 31 2008

8:00P

Offset Festival,

London

Sep 5 2008

8:00P

Bestival

Isle of Wright

Sep 17 2008

8:00P

Scopitone Festival,

Nantes

Sep 18 2008

8:00P

Airwave Festival London,

Shoreditch

Oct 11 2008

8:00P

Electricity Festival,

Reims

Bossa Nova meets Brooklyn

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Adron a.k.a Adrienne McCann is a 20 year old mademoiselle from New York City's most creative borough Brooklyn.
She's classically trained on the piano, she plucks her nylon guitar as if Baden Powell taught her and she also sings her self-written late '60s Brazilian Tropicalia' influenced songs.
Her self titled debut album, out on July 1 on New Street Records, is intelligent but at the same time remains accessible.
Songs like "String Song", which she sad is about her "feelings about string theory and the metaphysics of memory", or the simplistic and youthful "Bicicleta" really showcase Adron's talent and style.

Download:

Buy:

iTunes (US)

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/adriennemccann
Homepage: adronmusic.com

See her live:

Jul 7 2008

10:00P

Ottoman Lounge

Brooklyn, New York

Jul 30 2008

7:00P

Criminal Records (in store)

Atlanta, Georgia

Jul 30 2008

9:00P

the Earl (album release)

Atlanta, Georgia

The Mood wanna make you smile

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:39:00 +0000

The Mood is: Marco Argiro (Vocals, Guitars), Corinne Callen (Vocals, Keys), Kenton Langstroth (Guitar), Chris Bunatta (Drums) and Brian Karp (Bass).
This five-piece band has been making quiet a name for itself in New York City's music scene.
The formula for their success lies in the catchy melodies, the upbeat rhythms and their solid songwriting skills. I like the simple but graceful vocals and the Glockenspiel adds even more charm to their contagious pop rock tunes.
The new record "Synaesthesia" is out now on Outright Records.

Download:

The Mood - In The Forest (zShare)

Buy "Synaesthesia":

Direct
Also available on iTunes & CD Baby

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/marcoargiro
Homepage: themoodrocks.com

See them live:

Jul 3 2008

9:00P

Galapagos-Deli Magazine/ BMI

Brooklyn, New York

Jul 8 2008

8:00P

Knitting Factory-CD release party

NEW YORK, New York

Jul 25 2008

10:00P

Crash Mansion

New York, New York

SWEAT.X: New EP, New Tour Dates

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:07:00 +0000

SWEAT.X is a South Africa based project from rapper Spoek Mathambo and producer Markus Wormstrom.
Last October they released their first EP "Ebonyivorytron" which was very well received by the underground.
Tagging this sound as Miami Bass or Hip House doesn't cut it. Ghetto-Rave is a much better description for this smart, dirty and overpowering music.
This spring they toured through Europe and raised a lot of attention among the urban hipster crowd.
Their new EP titled "187" will be released sometime this summer on Try Harder Records.
They also announced a tour of Europe in September, of
Australia in October and of the US in December.

Download:

SWEAT.X - Jack

Buy:

CITINITE

Related Links

MySpace: www.myspace.com/sweatx

The Cool Kids finally release their stupid mixtape

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:35:00 +0000

The Cool Kids are a hip hop duo consisting of Antoine Reed and Evan Ingersoll.
They enjoyed some notable success earlier this year with their "Bake Sale" EP. Since then we all eagerly await their debut album "When Fish Ride Bicycles" which should be released later this year on XL Records.
In the meantime they made available a really dope mixtape for free download.
They recommend to play this in your car first and after a first listen I could understand why: It's the perfect soundtrack for cruising down the road with the windows down and the volume cranked up to the max!
So, what are you waiting for?

Download:

The Cool Kids - That's Stupid Mixtape

Buy their EP "Bake Sale":

iTunes

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/thecoolkids

See them live:

Jul 4 2008

2:00P

Rock Werchter

Werchter

Jul 4 2008

8:00P

Paradiso (5 Days Off Festival)

Amsterdam

Jul 5 2008

8:00P

Eurockeennes

Belfort

Jul 8 2008

8:00P

Casiopeia

Berlin

Jul 10 2008

8:00P

Waggenbau

Hamburg

Jul 11 2008

8:00P

Les Ardentes

Liege

Jul 12 2008

8:00P

Splash Festival

Leipzig

Jul 13 2008

8:00P

Openair Frauenfeld

Frauenfeld

Jul 20 2008

8:00P

Rock The Bells - Arrow Hall

Toronto, Ontario

Jul 26 2008

8:00P

Rock The Bells - Tweeter Center

Boston, Massachusetts

Jul 27 2008

8:00P

Rock The Bells - Merriweather Post Pavillion

Columbia, Maryland

Aug 1 2008

8:00P

Lollapalooza

Chicago, Illinois

Aug 2 2008

8:00P

Rock The Bells - Bayfront Park Amphitheatre

Miami, Florida

Aug 3 2008

8:00P

Rock The Bells - Jones Beach Theatre

New York, New York

Aug 9 2008

8:00P

Rock The Bells - Glen Helen Pavilion

Devore, California

Aug 23 2008

8:00P

Rock The Bells - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

Denver, Colorado

Back With A Bang!

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:47:00 +0000

I have been very busy the past weeks and weren't able to post but now I'm back and ready to begin blogging again. So, get ready for new, exciting and very interesting posts and visit us frequently!
Here are some short, classified updates of what happened the past few weeks. I hope you enjoy the free downloads!

Laid back electro:
Johnny Penn & Aaron Aujla a.k.a. Bikini release an EP entitled "Concerning The Number 7 and Your Love" on July 7. Find out more about them on MySpace or check out their cover of Feist's 1234 right here.

For the running rapper:
A-Trak dropped a new installment for the Nike+ Running series. It's a 45 minute mix designed to be the perfect soundtrack for a run. Check out the track "Me & My Sneakers" which is included in the mix over here. Go, see his MySpace.

Post Punk Trip Hop :
Tricky releases his new album "Knowle West Boy" on July 7. Visit his homepage to download a new track called "Council Estate", there's also a video you can check out.

Whatever gets people moving:
Pase Rock dropped a new track called "Get Money Kids" produced by Eli Escobar. Download/listen to it here. MySpace him.

Bad-Ass Techno:
Dmitry Fyodorov brings a new club banger hardcore techno rave track called "Anti Cimex".
Download or listen to it here.

Uncompromising Dance Music:
Baltimore's whiz kid Dave Nada refixed his track "Mars" and released the smashing Dave Nada Hood Mix. Download/listen here or MySpace him.

Wanna be friends?

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:27:00 +0000

Brooklyn-based electro-pop trio Mixel Pixel released their fifth album "Let's Be Friends" on June 3rd through Mental Monkey Records.
Reminiscent of new wave bands such as New Order and Duran Duran, Mixel Pixel creates simple and short songs with a twinge of kitsch.
The lyrics are accompanied by some smooth synthesizer melodies and lovely old school drum machine rhythms.

Download:

Mixel Pixel - I See You In The Mirror (zShare)

Buy:

Order direct from Mixel Pixel

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/mixelpixel
Homepage: mixelpixel.com

See them live:

Jun 21 2008

8:00P

The Music Hall of Williamsburg

Brooklyn, New York

Jul 11 2008

9:30P

Dam, Stuhltrager

Brooklyn, New York

Aug 9 2008

8:00P

The Green Light Festival at Warsaw Park

Ansonia, Connecticut

New Wave Pop From The West Coast

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Bon Voyage are Jason Martin from Starflyer 69 and his wife Julie both hailing from California. They have already put out two records together (self titled "Bon Voyage" in 1998 and "The Right Amount" in 2002).
Their third album "Lies" is a timely and unique vision of pop inspired by bands like Blondie or My Bloody Valentine.

The LP hits record stores this month.

Download:

Bon Voyage - Monster

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/bonvoyagemusic

They're going to be big!

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:02:00 +0000

The New York City-based quintet Blonde Acid Cult consists of Sonny (Guitar/Vox), Michael (Vox), Phil (Drums), Dammo (Bass) and Marcus (Percussion). The group debutated during the summer of 2007 playing a few small and invite-only gigs. As we know the word spreads fast throughout downtown Manhattan when there's a cool new band to be discovered and that's why we'll be able to enjoy their next gig on June 25th at Boweries Ballroom, perhaps Manhattans finest venue hosting live music.
They call their sound "Madhattan", inspired by "Madchester", an alternative rock genre that developed in Manchester (England) towards the end of the 80s. Surely, the influence of groups like Stone Rose, Happy Monday or even 808 State is sizable but there's more going on: funky drum breaks, a lot of punk attitude and classic guitar rock elements but first and foremost it's Manhattan's melting pot culture that carved them.

Enjoy their crazed up video to "Shake It Loose" directed by Lace Drake:

Download

Blonde Acid Cult - Kick The Funk

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/blondeacidcult

See them live

25.Jun.2008

20:00

BOWERY BALLROOM

New York

This post is not about the tv detective

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:48:00 +0000

Mathias Modica is one of the two masterminds behind Gomma Records, a German label which releases mostly disco related dance music (read: Headman, Tomboy, WhoMadWho).
Under his moniker Munk he produces some of the funkiest disco music I heard in a while.
Contrary to all those would-be revolutionaries out there trying to invent something new, Modica sticks with the old, but trusted formula of sweaty beats, sexy grooves and vocals that are smooth as butta baby to create his futuristic interpretation of an era of bad perms, chunky platform shoes and white satin suits.
Today he releases his new (and second) album "Cloudbuster on, Gomma Records.
The whole LP sounds pretty analog, which is a compliment, obviously he brought some of his old drum machines and synths out of the closet.
A song that particularly caught my ear was the funky opening track "Live Fast Die Old", interestingly featuring Italy's most talked about actress Asia Argento on vocals.
The Rapture and Busy P from Ed Banger teamed together to deliver a top notch state of the art remix.

See the video to "Live Fast Die Old":

Download:

Munk - Live Fast Die Old (Ed Banger Allstar Remix)

Buy the album:

Amazon

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/munkfromgomma
GommaRecords: gomma.de

See him live:

Jun 5 2008

8:00P

Erste Liga Munich

München

Jun 6 2008

8:00P

distrotion festival

Kopenhagen

Jun 7 2008

8:00P

haedel festival

Halle

Jun 14 2008

8:00P

Oslo

Jun 19 2008

8:00P

Erste Liga Munich

München

Jun 22 2008

8:00P

Fellini Barcelona

Barcelona

Jul 3 2008

8:00P

Erste Liga Munich

München

Jul 4 2008

8:00P

Bread & Butter Barcelona

Barcelona

Jul 17 2008

8:00P

Erste Liga Munich

München

Jul 19 2008

8:00P

Open Air Munich

Munich

Jul 26 2008

8:00P

Paris

Jul 31 2008

8:00P

Erste Liga Munich

München

Aug 30 2008

8:00P

Udine festival (w/cassius)

Udine (w/ cassius)

Music you just have to dance to

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:00:00 +0000

NRK, a trio hailing from São Paulo(Brazil), have released their first EP "Radical" as free download on their homepage.
It comprises 5 sick smash hits for the dancefloor which are proof enough of their talent.
The EP progresses in mostly upbeat fashion and is jammed with interesting ideas and arrangements. The band uses a lot of live instruments and combines them with some sugar coated dance beats to create some stunning original tracks.
Their music is influenced by local dance hero Edu K. and James Murphy's DFA sound.

They'll properly release the EP on June 12th.

Download:

NRK - Radical EP

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/gonrk

See them live:

Jun 12 2008

11:00P

@ Rockfellas (Vegas Club)’

São Paulo

Jun 14 2008

11:00P

@ Fosfobox (NEW DATE)

Rio de Janeiro

Jun 25 2008

11:45P

@ Funhell

São Paulo

Attack of the Boston music nerds

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:00:00 +0000

Ponies In The Surf is a brother-sister duo from the city of Somerville in Massachusetts.
What Camille and Alexander McGregor are doing right now really stands out of the crowd of the other Indie-Pop releases.
Their style is truly unique, they stir together folk and pop elements with a hint of latin spice and a whole lot of intimacy, warmth and style.
The songs are dreamy and timeless-sounding. The writing is sharp and smart.

Their debut "See you happy" is out on June 9th on Darla Records.

If you live somewhere near Somerville, Massachusetts don't miss the release party tomorrow (28. June) at PA's Lounge!

Download

Ponies In The Surf - Ventricle

Preorder

Darla Records: darla.com

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/poniesinthesurf

They know that they're on to something really good

noreply@blogger.com (MZ) — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Los Mono from Santiago, Chile originally came together to do a soundtrack for a cartoon tv show. It was Vicente Sanfuentes a.k.a. Original Hamster that put together this dream team composed of the best of the best that Chile has to offer. Namely the group consists of Vicente himself, Sebastian Silva, Cristian Moraga, Gonzalo Gonzales and Nea Ducci.
They soon realized that they were destined for bigger things, gave up the project for the tv show and kept on doing it for themselves.
They'd already written ten songs for that show, and so they decided to release them as their debut album.
What came out is "Somos Los Que Estamos", a nice blend of funk and hip hop with some danceable beats. The technical and musical quality of this record is undisputable. It's just high energy music and it's hard not to get into it!

You'll not find any of their songs in my playlist because Imeem currently doesn't allow me to upload their tracks. I hope to resolve this soon but meanwhile enjoy their awesome video for the single "Promesas":

Download:

Los Mono - Promesas

Buy their album:

Related Links

MySpace: myspace.com/losmono