New Music for the Masses

Between the Trees - Spain

2009-10-08T12:33:00.000-07:00

In In between all the commercialism and capitalism in Orlando, Florida, artistic expression does exist. Although this is there second album, it is a gradual progression for a band (and allot less emo too). If you are looking for something new and original then keep looking cause you wont find that here. But, its so hard to find originality these days so I accept it for what it is. Its simplicity, its melodys/lyrics , and catchy choruses. The leading single "We can try" is what I call a harmony tribute. Its beautiful harmonies matched with beautiful lyrics makes this a winner in my book.

Between The Trees - We Can Try
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Vampire Weekend - Horchata

2009-10-05T16:12:00.000-07:00

The countdown to new Vampire Weekend is finally over! Well the new album won't be released until January 10, but in the mean time they are giving away the new single FREE!! Its a completely guitar-free, xylophone friendly, new sound for them. You can download it here. I expect that with this new sound will come a whole new audience. I guess we'll see!

The Bravery - Slow Poison

2009-10-05T16:03:00.000-07:00

The Bravery are back! Although the new album "Stir the Blood" does not come out until November 10 they release this ditty to hold us over. This new album was produced by John Hill (M.I.A., Santigold) so expect allot more electronic sounds (Yes please).

Hockey - Too Fake

2009-10-05T15:49:00.000-07:00

So I'm tardy for the party, who cares. Although I had heard this one a while back, it finally hit me how awesome this song is. Its a a new foot tapping sound that is heavy on the bass/electro. I would describe it as an indie dance-rock tune, which means it should have a broader audience . Although it did come out awhile ago and I haven't heard it out yet, it may be a grower not a shower. Regardless its a great song to have in your collection.

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The Airborne Toxic Event - Wishing Well

2009-10-05T15:27:00.000-07:00

This southern California band aka T.A.T.E. finally release something better? Although the album came out last year, it really has not gotten much attention and deemed "generic" and "derivative" by the masses. Even after a performance at SXSW, several late night tv performances, and a city tour they haven't gotten the respect that they are entitled too. Wishing well is one of the albums brighter moments although you might have to lower your expectations just a little. I will say that the lead singer and the lyrics are great, they just have to work on having a somewhat original sound.

The Do's (pronounced DOH's)

2009-10-02T14:36:00.001-07:00

I'm not gonna say much about this French band and let the music speak for itself. I will say that they are the first band to hit #1 in France with an album that's in English. You can stream the entire album here. You can also go here, and download the song "Coda" for free. I will also say that they are scheduled to perform during this year's CMJ festival in NYC. If anyone out there in music land gets me in, I'll love you forever. Well for not saying much I did say plenty huh? Enjoy!

The Dø - On my Shoulders from sete músicas on Vimeo.

Editors - In This Light and On This Evening

2009-09-30T12:49:00.000-07:00

The Editors are back and boy have I missed them. They always come out with these songs that are so full of adrenaline it makes me want to bust out my jogging pants. The first single "Papillon" is no different. Supposedly they were going for a different direction on this album, pursuing a new "raw" sound. Having been a huge fan of the first two albums I am interested in hearing what this new sound is. I know its gonna be a bit darker but who doesn't love darker? All I know is that when the tour comes to the states I am not missing them like i did last year.

SONG LIST
01 In This Light and on This Evening
02 Bricks and Mortar
03Papillon

04 You Don’t Know Love

05 The Big Exit
06 The Boxer
07 Like Treasure
08 Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool
09 Walk the Fleet Road
(Bonus EP disc)
Bonus This House is Full of Noise
Bonus I Want A Forest
Bonus My Life As a Ghost
Bonus Human
Bonus For the Money

Pavillon

The XX

2009-09-30T11:43:00.000-07:00

Ok I'll admit that when I first heard about them months and months ago, I wasn't really sold. Yes I read all about them, and listened to every single as they came out and still felt nothing. Last week my "Heart Skipped a Beat" and I was in love. Its one of those bands that takes you awhile to really appreciate the reverbs, lack of a live drummer, and minimalistic sounds. Fans of dreamy music like Mazzy Star, are going to be eating this like pistachio cake at a wedding (trust me it's gone in minutes). Although the album doesn't technically come out in the U.S. for another 3 weeks, you can stream the album here. Obviously my favorite track is "Heart Skipped a Beat", but other noteworthy songs are: "Crystalized" and "Basic Space". They are another English band destined to take over North America.

Tracklisting:

"Intro" – 2:08
"VCR" – 2:57
"Crystalised" – 3:22
"Islands" – 2:41
"Heart Skipped a Beat" – 4:02
"Fantasy" – 2:38
"Shelter" – 4:30
"Basic Space" – 3:08
"Infinity" – 5:13
"Night Time" – 3:37
"Stars" – 4:23
"Hot Like Fire" (iTunes Bonus Track) – 3:31

Crystalized

Basic Space

Heart Skipped a Beat

Electric Valentine - Automatic

2009-09-29T14:33:00.000-07:00

Synth pop & dance lovers rejoice! If you are looking for that record that is gonna make you get up and dance then you have found it. Pretty much every song on this album is very catchy and very reminiscent of Daft Punk vs. Lady Gaga (more of the former rather than the latter thank goodness). You know anyone can make a DIY album but as you know most of them are just plain bad. Not Electric Valentines, there "Automatic" will be the dance album of the year. I'm sure that it will take America a year before they get it but trust me they will (I'm calling it now). You can stream the entire album on myspace.

Tracklisting:
1 - Body To Body
2 - 13 Reasons
3 - Automatic
4 - Binary Outbreak
5 - Beat Drop
6 - Chasing the Sun
7 - A Night With You
8 - My Best Mistake
9 - Faster
10 - The Opposite of Name Dropping
11 - A Better Class of Criminal
12 - Waiting For the Harmony
13 - Take Your Time (Bonus cover)

A Night With You

Body to Body

Emilie Autumn - Opheliac Deluxe Edition

2009-09-29T13:56:00.000-07:00

Are you suffering? Don't suffer no more cause Fall will bring us Autumn, Emilie Autumn that is. Your suffering wont end but at least your hunger for more Emilie Autumn will. She is an amazing American born, classically trained violinist, and singer-songwriter! She has contributed to soundtracks like Saw, and has worked with the likes of Billy Corgan and Courtney Love. Her 2007 release Opheliac was heralded by many as a work of masterpiece. Songs like The Art of Suicide and Misery Loves Company have this euphoric and haunting quality about it that stay with you much after the CD ends. The Deluxe edition of Opheliac will include tons of goodies such as a poster booklet and and Bonus CD. She will be going on a North American tour beginning in October to promote the release inlcuding VIP packages. Hope to see you there.

Deluxe Edition includes:
Disc 1:
01. Opheliac
02. Swallow
03. Liar
04. The Art Of Suicide
05. I Want My Innocence Back
06. Misery Loves Company
07. God Help Me
08. Shalott
09. Gothic Lolita
10. Dead Is The New Alive
11. I Know Where You Sleep
12. Let The Record Show
13. The Art Of Suicide (Acoustic Version)
Video Extra: Interview with Emilie Autumn

Disc 2:
01. Thank God I'm Pretty
02. Dominant
03. 306
04. Gloomy Sunday
05. Asleep (originally by "The Smiths")
06. Mad Girl (Acoustic Version)
07. Thank God I'm Pretty (Acoustic Version)
08. Largo for Violin by J. S. Bach
09. Marry Me
10. Poem: How To Break A Heart
11. Poem: Ghost
12. Poem: At What Point Does A Shakespeare Say
13. "Opheliac" Recording Out Takes
Video Extra: Live Concert Footage

Opheliac

Misery Loves Company

Simian Mobile Disco - Temporary Pleasure

2009-09-29T13:09:00.000-07:00

Simian Mobile Disco second official album comes out with a bang. On this one they include plenty of delicious vocalist like Beth Ditto (Gossip), Young Fathers, and Telepathe. At first listen it sounds like a deep house record with lots of breathtaking/shaking beats but in true SMD fashion with each vocalist appearance, comes the songs that you would hear on the radio (if the radio actually played good music). Some non-radio friendly tracks that don't have any vocals seem at times kind of blank but I wouldn't call them filler songs as they have something for everyone here. I do enjoy a good house track but as I've been told by my partner, if it doesn't have any vocals then i'm not interested. I will tell you that I know the electro boys are gonna be all over them. As for me I expect to hear Audacity of Huge, Cruel Intentions, and Turn up the Dial at least 100 times. You could stream the album here. My rating: 4/5 (its a must for electro enthusiasts)

Tracklisting:
01 Cream Dream (Featuring Gruff Rhys)
02 Audacity of Huge (Featuring Chris Keating)
03 10000 Horses Can’t Be Wrong
04 Cruel Intentions (Featuring Beth Ditto)
05 Off the Map (Featuring Jamie Lidell)
06 Synthesise
07 Bad Blood (Featuring Alexis Taylor)
08 Turn Up the Dial (Featuring Young Fathers)
09 Ambulance
10 Pinball (Featuring Telepathe)

Audacity of Huge

Cruel Intentions

The Temper Trap - Conditions

2009-09-29T11:48:00.000-07:00

Australian rock band, The Temper Trap received plenty of buzz during last year's SXSW festival but not enough for the masses to really take notice. That's why when their debut album landed on my lap, I didn't rush to my CD player as with most CD's. It actually sat there until I heard that the song "Sweet Disposition" was in the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack. Having seen that movie and absolutely loving all of the music, I finally ran to my CD player. First thought, wow this is gonna be Epic. I mean pounding drums, grandiose vocals, and melodic guitar riffs ala' Coldplay or U2. Only thing missing on the album is great lyrics. Given that this is their first album and just know there is plenty of room for growth. You could stream the entire album on myspace. Highlights: Sweet Disposition, Fader, and Science of Fear. My rating: 3.5/5

Tracklisting:
1. Love Lost
2. Rest
3. Sweet Disposition
4. Down River
5. Soldier On
6. Fader
7. Fools
8. Resurrection
9. Science Of Fear
10. Drum Song

Sweet Disposition

Science of Fear

Friendly Fires - Kiss Of Life

2009-07-28T13:54:00.000-07:00

Friendly Fires are back! These guys had one of my favorite albums of last year so when I heard their new song I literally jumped up and down like a school girl! Kiss of Life is the new song and although the video isn't as their previous works, the song is a complete gem! It combines a bit of the world sound with the drums and plenty of the good indie rock/pop. I have heard it a few times today already and expect it to be on heavy rotation in my house. Expect their new album (TBA) to be out later this year (October perhaps?).

The Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa (Featuring Ezra Koenig)

2009-06-24T13:18:00.001-07:00

Ever think that a chance meeting at a furniture store would turn into an amazing music collaboration. Sometime in 2007 the Malawian singer Esau Mwamwaya teamed up with the DJ/Producer duo Radioclit and formed The Very Best and released a boundaries busting mixtape. It has so many elements that even I don't know how to descripe it. My guess would be afro pop indie dance? After plenty of buzz regarding the mixtape, this unique collaboration will release a proper LP titled "Wam Heart of Africa". It will feature guest apperances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend. I love how music is expanding and inclduing other genre's... NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC. You could check them out on there myspace page or head over to here to download the song now!

Miss Derringer - Winter Hill

2009-06-24T12:34:00.000-07:00

Miss Derringer is an L.A. rock band fronted by the beautiful Elizabeth and her husband Morgan. While they are heavily influenced by a certain 50's country-esque twang, throw in some 60's girl group pop, a dash of Blondie, and some good ol fashion rock n' roll. "Our music is like the Shangri La's duking it out with Duane
Eddy and The Misfits," explains guitarist Morgan Slade. "Visually someone said we are like a band from the movie Beetlejuice... and oddly, it fits!"I had the pleasure of seeing Miss Derringer last week and I really enjoyed their entire set. I especially loved Elizabeth. She got a great voice, stage presence, and the moves to back it all up! You can check them out here.

Tracklisting:

01. Click Click (Bang Bang) 2:22
02. Bulletproof Heart 2:44
03. Black Tears 3:46
04. Don't Leave Me Now 2:48
05. Death By Desire 3:13
06. All The Pretty Things 3:06
07. Tell Me So 3:25
08. Heartbreaks & Razorblades 3:10
09. Drop Shot Dead 2:49
10. Mausoleum 2:56

Isn't she the cutest?

One of my favorites (live from NYC):

This is a Shakedown - Love Kills

2009-06-11T11:34:00.001-07:00

This is a Shakedown have familiar sounds to the likes of The Killers, The Bravery, and some Bloc Party due to the fact that they combine rock and electronic music. They also sort of sound like an 80's new wave band on a liquid energy drink, all the while emulating Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran). I can't wait to hear it on the dance floor. Its got all the elements that I love to dance to.

Tracklist
01. Circles
02. Love Kills
03. You Make Me Wanna
04. Radio
05. The Beat
06. ComeAndCutMyHeartOut
07. Electric Sound
08. Can't Stop
09. Oh!
10. My Funny Valentine
11. Caving In

Rye Rye ft. M.I.A. - Bang

2009-06-05T13:47:00.000-07:00

Fans of M.I.A. let's rejoice. Rye Rye is the first artist signed to M.I.A. record label N.E.E.T.! If my predictions are right, she will blowing up a radio near you. Well maybe not your radio but def MY radio! Her debut album, GO! POP! BANG!, will be released some time this summer. M.I.A. says she is the fastest female rapper out right now! I call her my energized 808 date! Here's a few songs that she has been featured on plus her first single Bang.

O'spada - Time

2009-06-05T13:13:00.000-07:00

O'spada is yet another Swedish band based in Stockholm. I think that they sound like a fusion between Prince, Duffy, and the electronic duo Justice. Its actually quite eclectic which you know I'm famous for. This is the first single from their debut album which is to be released in the fall.
If you are interested in remixing this song and entering the remix contest, you can find the zip file on their myspace page.

Hypernova

2009-06-05T12:52:00.000-07:00

"Mirror Mirror on the wall, who's the fairest motherfucker of all... It ain't me, it ain't me, it ain't me, it ain't me". So last night I went to the IAMX show at the Bowery Ballroom (more on that later), and Hypernova was one of the opening bands. Once the lead singer opened his mouth I immediately fell in love! How they released an album last year without me noticing is beyond me. Three things I know about them; 1. They are from Iran 2. Sound like Bauhous meets The Strokes 3. Lead singer (RAAM) is totally hot - What more do you need to know? Their first album "Through the Chaos" was released last year and as it states on their myspace page "They're not in this game for the money, fame, or glory. And they are def not trying to change the world... or are they?"

La Roux - In For the Kill

2009-06-05T12:30:00.000-07:00

I'm back bitches! I haven't posted anything in a week or so cause I really had nothing to post. I only like posting something when it really touches me or grabs my attention and lately all I have been hearing is the same ol crap that everyone's raving about (BEP, Kelly Rowland, and Lady Gaga) - I'm so sick of gaga that I think I'm going to gag my self with a crisco dick (ha). So back to La Roux, they are another British electropop band fronted by lead singer Elly Jackson. The other half of the band Ben Langmaid perfers to stay behind the scenes. They really have this sort of 80's vibe to them and I'm sure they will state Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, and Human League as influences. The debut album is being released here in the states at the end of June 2009. I'm sure you wont here this on the radio and yet its very radio friendly. Then again I wouldn't want to hear it on the radio anyway.

La Roux - In For The Kill from Ekim on Vimeo.

Le Corps Mince De Francoise (LCMDF)

2009-05-19T13:32:00.000-07:00

Le Corps Mince De Francoise (LCMDF), is an upbeat electro pop band from Finland. At first listen CSS comes to mind, simply because of the many similarities. The big difference is that LCMDF is way more wacky and nerdy. I like all the different beats and sounds meshed together in a sort of smorgasbord of fun anthems. Stated on the LCMDF blog: "LCMDF is for the moment working on their debut album, produced by Kaiku Studios Berlin (also working with Annie (NOR), Humanzi (IRL) O:pl Bastards (FIN) Norman Palm (GER) Pets on Prozac (FIN), and many more. The Album can be expected in 2009."
Here's a few songs just to hold us till then!

Dance Yourself to Death - We Are all Made of Stone

2009-05-19T13:12:00.000-07:00

Canadian rockers "Dance Yourself to Death" have been critically acclaimed but if your like me, you dont care what the critics say. After just one listen to the song "We Are all Made of A Stone" I completely agree.
“Toronto’s best kept secret! The melodies, momentum, hooks and lyrics are the classic rock and roll stand the test of time variety.” ~ CBC The Hour
"Dance Yourself To Death have created a fantastically fun debut. Ready For Love's most striking feature is its consistency." ~ Exclaim Magazine
“Great hooks, a sound somewhere between Blondie, Heart and the Pretenders.”~ Spill Magazine
After streaming the album on-line, I can safely say that its going to be one of my favorites this year! Amazingly enough they are unsigned and are a DIY (DO IT YOURSELF) band. The final product is a a record that stands it own along the sides of newcomers like New Young Pony Club and oldies like Blondie.

White Rabbits - It's Frightening

2009-05-19T12:22:00.000-07:00

Since their appearance at SXSW last year and the Siren Festival in 2007, White Rabbits have had a small buzz going. "The Plot" was one of my favorite songs of 2007. Their sophomore album comes out with a huge bang, and by bang I mean drums. They enlisted the help of Spoon front man Britt Daniel. The first single "Percussion Gun" starts off with some heavy drums and def gets our attention. This album has allot of growth since the last one and it def lets us know that they are just getting warmed up.

Tracklisting:

"Percussion Gun"
"Rudie Fails"
"They Done Wrong / We Done Wrong"
"Lionesse"
"Company I Keep"
"The Salesman (Tramp Life)"
"Midnight and I"
"Right Where They Left"
"The Lady Vanishes"
"Leave It at the Door"

Tiga - Ciao

2009-05-13T14:14:00.000-07:00

Just in time for my upcoming trip to Canada, Montreal born, Tiga releases his sophmore album "CIAO!" If you don't recognize the name you def will recognize the sound. Not only has he worked with the likes of Feist, James Murphy, Gonzalez, Jake Shears, and Soulwax, but he is also notorious for his dance remixes. Having done remixes for Danni Minogue, Peaches, LCD Soundsystem, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, The Killers, and so many more. On this album there are plenty of club songs but we also find a few "regular" songs like "Love Don't Dance here Anymore" which starts off with a 2 minute piano ballad and "Luxury" which is very downtempo.

Tracklist
01. Beep Beep Beep
02. Mind Dimension
03. Shoes
04. What You Need
05. Luxury
06. Sex O’Clock
07. Overtime
08. Turn the Night On
09. Speak, Memory
10. Gentle Giant
11. Love Don’t Dance Here Anymore

Mynx - I'm So L.A.

2009-05-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

New band "Mynx" are a sort of mesh of pop, punk, and underground. As they state on there myspace page "Too edgey to be pop, but too catchy to be underground, Mynx slinks around in that smoky area in between - which is exactly where they like to be". I can not agree more. I'm loving this song and its crazy lyrics. Also makes me very happy that I don't live in L.A.

MYNX - I'm So L.A. from MYNX on Vimeo.

The Juan Maclean - One Day

2009-05-12T13:53:00.000-07:00

Every now and then you hear a song that you immediately love. I don't know how "The Juan Maclean" escaped my radar but I'm glad I'm catching up. The released their sophmore cd last month entitled "The Future Will Come". "One Day" has me super excited and in the best way possible. Gotta love a good dance track! I just found out they are playing Webster hall in June, anyone interested in joining me?

The Juan Maclean - "One Day" from Patrick Longstreth on Vimeo.

Little Boots - Hands

2009-05-12T13:29:00.000-07:00

Victoria Hesketh aka Little Boots is a British electro-pop musician. She has been on everybody's radar since last years SXSW show and the release of some delicious tracks such as: "Stuck On Repeat" and "Meddle". Her new album "Hands" will be out in June and I can't wait! I have a feeling that she is going to be huge. She sings electronic disco music for the Facebook generation and this generation is in dire need for some good electro dance tracks. You can stream most of the album on her myspace page.

Tracklisting:

"New In Town"
"Earthquake"
"Stuck on Repeat"
"Click"
"Remedy"
"Meddle"
"Ghosts"
"Mathematics"
"Symmetry"
"Tune into My Heart"
"Hearts Collide"
"No Brakes"

Also if you buy on Itunes it inlcudes 3 Bonus Tracks:

"Meddle"(Piano version)
"Love Kills"
"New in Town" (No One is Safe - Al Kapranos remix)

Love is All - Last Choice

2009-05-12T13:00:00.000-07:00

Yes I know, another Swedish band. I can't help it, I love the Swedes. "Love is All" is a five piece band from Gothenburg, who put out there first album in 2005. This EP "Last Chance" comes out in June and includes the title track plus five other new songs. The animated video is genius and it makes me smile every time I watch it. There is also Halloween version below, where the band is dressed up in costumes. I love the lead singer dressed up as Osama Bin Laden.

Brian Williams a music vlogger?

2009-05-12T12:46:00.001-07:00

Brian Williams, NBC journalist introduces his new web-only interview series "Britunes". I have always heard Brian speak of music during some interviews. He's even dropped of few band names that made my ears perk up such as; Interpol, She Wants Revenge, and Placebo. This week he launches his new site with the band "Deer Tick". This should be interesting since he's a great journalist and he seems to have great taste in music. I'm not sure how often he plans to update it but I have added the site to my favorites and plan to check it frequently. Yo can check out the site by clicking here.

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Tori Amos - Abnormally Attracted to Sin

2009-05-06T14:29:00.000-07:00

I have been a fan of Tori's for years and have bean quite the loyal fan. Her voice has really touched my feminine side as I feel everyone should be in touch with theirs. She has become quite the advocate for female empowerment constantly writing songs about it. Abnormally Attracted to Sin is no different. Songs like Maybe California, where she talks about suicidal mothers are why she is the queen of female idiosyncrasy's. She is giving away a free download of the single here.

Tracklisting:

1.	"Give"	4:12
2.	"Welcome to England"	4:04
3.	"Strong Black Vine"	3:26
4.	"Flavor"	4:05
5.	"Not Dying Today"	4:01
6.	"Maybe California"	4.24
7.	"Curtain Call"	4:51
8.	"Fire to Your Plain"	3:01
9.	"Police Me"	3:52
10.	"That Guy"	4:02
11.	"Abnormally Attracted to Sin"	5:32
12.	"500 Miles"	4:05
13.	"Mary Jane"	2:41
14.	"Starling"	4:01
15.	"Fast Horse"	3:51
16.	"Ophelia"	4:42
17.	"Lady in Blue"	7:09

Junior Boys - Begone Dull Care

2009-05-06T13:52:00.000-07:00

Junior Boys are back with a remarkable new album, Begone Dull Care. The album was named after a short film by Norman McLaren who is an animator and electronic music composor. The songs are going to be great on the dancefloor, and maybe in the bedroom too. This album has a sort of flow to it that makes the listener understand that these boys know what they are doing.

Tracklisting:

"Parallel Lines" / "Des lignes parallèles" – 6:31
"Work" / "Le travail" – 6:32
"Bits and Pieces" / "Peu et rapièce" – 4:01
"Dull to Pause" / "Alours dissez pour faire une pause" – 4:52
"Hazel" / "Noisette" – 6:13
"Sneak a Picture" / "Par image" – 7:00
"The Animator" / "L'Animateur" – 5:07
"What It's For" / "Ce qui est lui pour le mouchard" – 6:56

Iglu and Hartly - And Then Boom

2009-05-06T13:14:00.000-07:00

Californa band, Iglu and Hartly releases album "And Then Boom". Its s fun filled album with plenty of summer songs with the "I Don't Give A F*ck" attitude that the band is reminiscent of. I'm not really crazy of the rapping that all the songs have but it's not terrible. I could have sworn that this album allong with the lead single "In this city" was released last year but I am wrong since released date was May 5, 2009. I'm sure that the label had something to do with that (Universal). Regardless, the band has a fun time and you can hear that on the record.

Tracklisting:

"Believe"
"Violent and Young"
"Tomorrow"
"Build"
"DayGlo"
"In This City"
"People"
"Whatever We Like"
"We'll See"
"Out There"
"Jump Out of Your Car"

Iglu and Hartly - In This City

Passion Pit - The Reeling (Manners)

2009-04-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

If you have similar taste to mine then Sleepyhead was on your favorite list of 2008. Having seen them during last years CMJ festival, I quickly fell in love! The EP "Chunk of Change" was released in September 2008 but there first full length album called "Manners" will be released on May 26, 2009. The band, hailing from Cambrige, Massachusettes is indie rock with a bit of elctro. Cute and fun, what more do you need. I hope that this album brings them much deserved success and some kind of touring so I could see them again!

Kid Cudi - I Poke Her Face (feat Lady Gaga, Kanye West, and Common)

2009-04-30T11:26:00.000-07:00

Yes, Lady Gaga is everywhere! While I am completely over the 3 songs on the radio, remixes are popping up left and right. Kid Cudi, an Ohio native who's current single "Day 'n' Night" is all over the radio has taken some acoustic verses and made it his own. The beat is super sick but how are women going to respond to such vile lyrics? What do you think?

Fischerspooner - Entertainment

2009-04-30T10:53:00.000-07:00

Electroclash duo Fischerspooner is back with their third album. I'm pretty sure that you have heard some of the songs off this album since they have been released sporadically since sometime in 2008. The album "Entertainment" officially comes out on May 5 (Tuesday). This album brings us a more mature and sophisticated sound but still emerges as a great dance album. Having expanded there sound past the whole "electroclash" movement, they are still Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner at the core. I am anticipatingly awaiting there show next month at Webster Hall.

Tracklisting:

"The Best Revenge"
"We Are Electric"
"Money Can't Dance"
"In A Modern World"
"Supply & Demand"
"Amuse Bouche"
"Infidels Of The World Unite"
"Door Train Home"
"Danse en France"
"To The Moon"
"Fascinating" [iTunes bonus track]

Gossip - Heavy Cross

2009-04-27T12:46:00.001-07:00

Beth Ditto and the Gossip are back. New album isn't due out until mid-June but in the mean time they have given us this jam to remember why we love them. They are working with super producer Rick Rubin so be prepared for a wider sound and a wider audience. All I know is that I am loving this song and am excited to hear more! Hopefully this really nice I guy I know, can make that happen sooner rather than later (wink wink).

Tinted Windows

2009-04-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

Newly formed super group, Tinted Windows (middle Hanson brother Taylor Hanson, Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger, former Smashing Pumpkin James Iha and Cheap Trick drummer Bun E) releases their debut album. I had extreme mixed feelings about them. Being a huge fan of James Iha (Pumpkins and solo), but despising the Hanson brothers, I was put in quite a predicament. I said to myself let the music speak for itself as I hit play. It all started to sort of make sense after the first few songs. A few songs which i have dubbed "Power rock" have stayed in my head all day and can't say that I'm upset about it. Lyrics aren't all that great, like in there first single "Kind of Girl", where Hanson sings "She's the kind of girl that can shake up your whole world" and leaves you wondering how.

Tracklisting:

"Kind of a Girl" (3:13)
"Messing with My Head" (2:55)
"Dead Serious" (4:13)
"Can't Get a Read on You" (2:53)
"Back with You" (3:43)
"Without Love" (3:01)
"Cha Cha" (2:21)
"We Got Something" (2:34)
"Nothing to Me" (3:23)
"Doncha Wanna" (4:02)
"Take Me Back" (3:29)

Camera Obscura - My Maudlin Career

2009-04-27T12:14:00.000-07:00

Fantastic Scottish band, Camera Obscura is back with their 4th LP, "My Maudlin Career". Although its getting rave reviews all across the board, after a few listens I don't find it as good as their previous work. That being said, I still find it better than most of the crap that I have listened to in the past week. Its indie pop at its core and with lyrics like “You make me go ‘oooh’ with the things that you do,” you will find it hard not to sing along and still find it quite charming.
There first single "French Navy" emulates a sort of 60's sound with a twinkle-twinkle little star feel and I wonder just where you are.

Tracklisting:

1.	"French Navy"	3:19
2.	"The Sweetest Thing"	4:23
3.	"You Told a Lie"	3:45
4.	"Away with Murder"	4:08
5.	"Swans"	4:09
6.	"James"	3:50
7.	"Careless Love"	4:35
8.	"My Maudlin Career"	4:19
9.	"Forests and Sands"	4:16
10.	"Other Towns and Cities"	3:59
11.	"Honey in the Sun"	5:45

The Obvious

2009-04-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

The Obvious is def punk rock music at its best. Having two attractive female singers puts them aside from all other punk rock bands that I have ever seen/heard. They were voted best indie rock band of Asbury park. The lead singer Surojanie, can go from pretty girl to F.U. girl in 3 seconds. I heard screams come out of her mouth that would put most screamo bands to shame. I look forward to hearing them again, hopefully sooner rather than later.

Grand Alto

2009-04-20T14:28:00.000-07:00

I went to Asbury lanes this Saturday to see a live show and I was actually very impressed with the bands, especially Grand Alto and The Obvious. Grand Alto's lead singer (Mike) was kind enough to take a picture with me (see right). I later learned that not only does he sing and play guitar but that he also is an artist whose work is put out under the same name as the band. Check out the music and art on there myspace page.

Art Brut vs. Satan

2009-04-20T14:11:00.000-07:00

Oh Art Brut, you make the music that has me dancing around in my underwear! Lead singer Eddie Argos has the most delicious accent that makes me want to move to South London and perfect mine. There first single "Alcoholic Unanimous" has lyrics that all of us can relate to after a night out drinking.

"Slept on my face, and woke up confused
A bit concerned about what I've been up to
There's so many people I might have upset
I apologise to them all with the same pretext"

Track listing:

"Alcoholics Unanimous" - 3:36
"DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshake" - 3:28
"The Passenger" - 2:59
"Am I Normal?" - 2:44
"What a Rush" - 3:33
"Demons Out!" - 3:41
"Slap Dash for No Cash" - 3:13
"The Replacements" - 4:10
"Twist and Shout" - 3:11
"Summer Job" - 2:56
"Mysterious Bruises" - 7:24

Goldie Looking Chain (GLC)

2009-04-20T13:50:00.001-07:00

Its not a secret by now that I love music from the UK. At first any overseas rap music made me want to vomit. As more and more artist continue to step to the plate, only a few are able to produce any real songs with substance. Goldie looking chain is a rap group from Newport, South Wales (Welsh) who have been around for quite some time. I haven't heard of them until now and I'm quite glad I did. The new album ASBO4Life has integrated indie rock and rap very successfully. My favorites thus far are "By Any Means Necessary" and "Mister Faharenheit".

Track listing:

"Mister Faharenheit"
"Everybody is a DJ"
"Disguise"
"By Any Means Necessary"
"Welcome To Germany"
"Apathy"
"3D"
"Nothing Ever Happens"
"Space Police"
"Rollin"
"Strobe Lights"
"Unemployed and Over Drawn"
"Garlic Bread"
"New Day"

Q-Tip - We Fight/We Love (remix) feat. Kanye West & Consequence

2009-04-13T16:00:00.000-07:00

Q-Tip released an album entitled 'Renaissance' last year in November. I didn't feel that this was one of the better songs on the album but this remix really works for me. Its a mature release for the former Tribe Called Quest member.

Which do you like better?

Remix (feat Kanye):

Original (feat Raphael Saadiq):

Metric - Fantasies

2009-04-13T15:46:00.000-07:00

Metric is a Canadian new wave/indie rock band. Fantasies is there 4th official album release. They are preparing for a North American tour so expect to see them in a town near you! There first single "Help, I'm Alive" has been out for a few months now and an accoustic version is also available as a bonus track on there website.

Tracklisting:
1. Help I’m Alive
2. Sick Muse
3. Satellite Mind
4. Twilight Galaxy
5. Gold Guns Girls
6. Gimme Sympathy
7. Collect Call
8. Front Row
9. Blindness
10. Stadium Love

Original album version:

Accoustic version:

Green Day - Know Your Enemy

2009-04-13T15:35:00.000-07:00

Green Day is back! There first new album in about 5 years '21st Century Breakdown' will be out on May 15, 2009. The initial single 'Know Your Enemy' has been selected to kick off NCAA finals. I don't know much about sports but I do know that having a song in any sporting events is huge.

Silversun Pickups - Swoon

2009-04-13T15:11:00.000-07:00

L.A. indie rock band Silversun Pickups releases there sophomore album entitled 'Swoon'. The first single "Panic Switch" was released last month and continues to clime the charts. Two songs off this album will appear in the next release of Guitar Hero.

Del Marquis - Character Assassination

2009-04-13T14:52:00.001-07:00

Lead guitarist for the Scissor Sisters, Del Marquis releases his second EPin the series. The first CD, 'Hot Head' was released in December 08. The EP features guest appearances from Vula and Sharlene (Basement Jaxx). In a TV interview on Logo's New Now Next, he states that he wanted to put out some music just to see if he is really supposed to be doing this (he was in fashion prior).

The sound is very diverse and has a very 80's throwback with clever lyrics.

Telepathe - So Fine (My official song of the month)

2009-04-13T12:39:00.000-07:00

NMftM first 'Official' song of the month is Telepathe's 'So Fine'. They are performing on the first day of the All Points West festival (7/31 - 8/2). There album Dance Mother was released in February 2009. They will be doing a record release show at The Annex on April 15th (anyone interested in going with me?).

Peaches - I Feel Cream

2009-04-13T12:32:00.000-07:00

Canadian born singer Peaches (Merrill Beth Nisker), who is known for the sexual energy will release her fifth studio album entitled 'I Feel Cream'. Release date is set for May 5 in North America. Before she became Peaches, Nisker was an elementary school music and drama teacher.

I have tickets to see her on May 16th in NYC and am excited to see what a Peaches show entails (I've heard some crazy sh*t). If anyone is planning on going to this show, hit me up!

Tracklisting:

"Serpentine"
"Talk to Me"
"Lose You"
"More"
"Billionaire" (ft. Shunda K of Yo Majesty)
"I Feel Cream"
"Trick or Treat"
"Show Stopper"
"Mommy Complex"
"Mud"
"Relax"
"Take You On"

Asobi Seksu - Hush

2009-04-13T12:18:00.000-07:00

Asobi Seksu which literally means fun sex in Japanese, releases there 3rd CD 'Hush'. Lead vocalist/keyboardist Yuki Chikudate has been doing recitals and getting standing ovations since the age of 8. James Hanna and Yuki both studied at the Manhattan School of Music.

Tracklisting:

"Layers"
"Familiar Light"
"Sing Tomorrow's Praise"
"Gliss"
"Transparence"
"Risky and Pretty"
"In The Sky"
"Meh No Mae"
"Glacially"
"I Can't See"
"Me & Mary"
"Blind Little Rain"

Trentemoller - Harbor Boat Trips

2009-04-13T12:09:00.000-07:00

Fans of super DJ Anders Trentemoller and Danish producer is about to release his first mix-CD ever in May 2009. You remember him from remixes by The Knife and Royksopp. ‘Harbour Boat Trips - Copenhagen by Trentemøller’, the CD will be released on the new label HFN Music. It's going to feature artist's like The Raveonette's, Softcell, and Beachhouse.

Tracklisting:
01. Grouper - Heavy Water/I'd Rather Be Sleeping
02. Gravenhurst - I Turn my Face To The Forest Floor
03. Emiliana Torrini - Lifesaver
04. I Got You On Tape - Somersault
05. Beach House - Gila
06. The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Anenome
07. The Raveonettes - Aly, Walk With Me (Nic Endo Remix)
08. The Hypothetical Prophets (Proroky) - Back To The Burner
09. Suicide - Cheree
10. Muscleheads - Phosphorescence
11. David Garcet - Confidence (New Wave rmx)
12. Rennie Foster - Devil's Water
13. Caribou - Melody Day (Four Tet Remix)
14. The Raveonettes/Trentemoller - She's Lost Control
15. A Place To Bury Strangers - I Know I'll See You
16. Suicide - Ghost Rider
17. Khan - Fantomes
18. Trentemoller - Vamp (Live Edit)
19. Two Lone Swordsmen - Kamanda's Response
20. Copenhagen Collective - Copenhagen (Trentemoller edit mix)
21. Soft Cell - Tainted Love

In the meantime here is is remix of Depeche Mode's 'Wrong':

N.A.S.A. - Gifted feat. Kanye West, Santogold, and Lykke Li

2009-04-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

NASA is back? They are a Swedish band that apparently has been around since the 80's. What I want to know is how they managed to get Kanye, Santogold, and Lykke Li on this song?

YYY - It's Blitz

2009-04-13T11:33:00.000-07:00

I know that this album came out a few weeks ago but It was originally set to be released today (April 14th). Of course it got leaked and well you know the rest. This is the third official release for the YYY's and it is outstanding. The first single "Zero" is getting plenty of airplay and with a MSTRKRFT remix and Animal Collective cover, I'm pretty sure you've heard it by now.

Tracklist:

1.	"Zero"	4:25
2.	"Heads Will Roll"	3:41
3.	"Soft Shock"	3:53
4.	"Skeletons"	5:02
5.	"Dull Life"	4:08
6.	"Shame and Fortune"	3:31
7.	"Runaway"	5:13
8.	"Dragon Queen"	4:02
9.	"Hysteric"	3:50
10.	"Little Shadow"	3:57

Here's a mix that I found quite entertaining in lieu of the MSTRKRFT version:

Client - Command

2009-04-08T14:15:00.000-07:00

Client is an electroclash British musical group who have been around awhile but have only reached commercial success in Germany. They were the first act signed to Depeche Mode's keyboardist Andy Fletcher's indie record label Toast Hawaii (they are now signed to Metropolis Records). They also have toured with Depeche Mode and and Erasure. The first single "Can You Feel" is awesome and I hope they finally get the succes they deserve.

Track listing:

"Your Love is like Petrol"
"Can You Feel"
"Don’t Run Away"
"Make Me Believe In You"
"Lullaby"
"Ghosts"
"Satisfaction"
"Son Of A Gun"
"Blackheart"
"In My Mind"

I Love You, Man Soundtrack

2009-04-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

I went to see I Love You, Man over the weekend mainly because I love Paul Rudd, but also because the trailer featured one of my favorite songs of the Pixies. While the movie was hilarious, I kept hearing songs that I loved. The band Rush was greatly featured in the movie and there even is a cover of "Limelight" sung by Paul Rudd and Jason Segel.With albums like, "Now That's What I Call Music" selling a gazillion copies of songs that you hear a million times a day, I figured we must really love compilations. Although the Pixies are not featured in the soundtrack, it still contains gems from the likes of Beck, The Black Keys, Santogold, Vampire Weekend, and Matt Costa.

Track listing:
1. Good Times - Latch Key Kid
2. Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend
3. Tom Sawyer - Rush
4. Set You Free - The Black Keys
5. Lights Out - Santogold
6. Soul Of A Man - Beck
7. Limelight - Rush
8. Let The Good Times Roll - The Cars
9. Campus - Vampire Weekend
10. Mr. Pitiful - Matt Costa
11. Dancing With Myself - The Donnas
12. Waterslide - The Bonedaddys
13. Limelight - Paul Rudd & Jason Segel
14. Ain’t That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin
15. Peter and Zooey - Teddy Shapiro

Here is the video to Santogold's "Lights Out" which is featured in the movie. If you think you've heard this song before it was in a Bud Light commercial.

New No Doubt - Stand and Deliver

2009-04-08T13:35:00.001-07:00

No Doubt is back and there first single is a remake? Is Gwen Stefani tired of writing music? The original song was released by Adam Ant in the early 80's. I'm not crazy about it but I still love Gwen and No Doubt. The album isn't expected to be released until the end of the year so I'm assuming that this was just put out to keep up entertained. I do look forward to seeing them in tour beginning next month including there gig at the Bamboozle festival here in NJ.

The Decemberists - The Hazards of Love

2009-04-08T13:23:00.000-07:00

This indie rock band from Portland has been around for a while and getting better with every album they put out. This one is actually a concept album telling a story of a woman named Margaret. The first song "The Rake Song" was released back in February but the album was not released till the end of March. The video was shot entirely in NY in one day!

Track listing:

"Prelude" - 3:04
"The Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won't Wrestle the Thistles Undone)" - 4:19
"A Bower Scene" - 2:09
"Won't Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)" - 4:07
"The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)" - 4:26
"The Queen's Approach" - 0:29
"Isn't It a Lovely Night?" - 3:39
"The Wanting Comes in Waves/Repaid" - 6:27
"An Interlude" - 1:40
"The Rake's Song" - 3:16
"The Abduction of Margaret" - 2:07
"The Queen's Rebuke/The Crossing" - 3:56
"Annan Water" - 5:12
"Margaret in Captivity" - 3:08
"The Hazards of Love 3 (Revenge!)" - 3:22
"The Wanting Comes in Waves (Reprise)" - 1:31
"The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned)" - 5:57

She Wants Revenge - Animal Attraction

2009-04-08T13:11:00.000-07:00

She Wants Revenge is currently in the studio working on a new album but in the meantime they give us this gem to hold us off. In a interview they stated that this will be their best album and from the sounds of it I believe it! I love these guys and if you've never heard of them you are seriously missing out!

Royksopp - Junior

2009-04-08T12:19:00.000-07:00

Great Norwegian electronic music duo releases another masterpiece. You may not have heard of them, but you definitely have heard there music. Allot of there songs have been used in commercials for the likes of Apple, T-Mobil, and Geico. I'm certain that we will be hearing songs from this album in commercials too (they just have that happy feel sound). This album brings us plenty of guest vocals from the likes of Lykke Li, Robyn, and Karen Dreijer Andersson (The Knife/Fever Ray). The first single "Happy Up Here", was released back in February. If your from my generation, you'll notice a certain character from the original space invaders (ATARI 2600). Second single "The Girl and the Robot" feating Robyn was just released and we should expect a video real soon.

"Happy Up Here" – 2:44
"The Girl and the Robot" – 4:28
"Vision One" – 4:59
"This Must Be It" – 4:41
"Röyksopp Forever" – 4:59
"Miss It So Much" – 5:01
"Tricky Tricky" – 5:59
"You Don't Have a Clue" – 4:33
"Silver Cruiser" – 4:36
"True to Life" – 5:50
"It's What I Want" – 3:06

Fever Ray

2009-04-07T17:16:00.000-07:00

Fans of The Knife will be happy to hear that one half of the Swedish duo (Karen Dreijer Andersson) has released a solo album. Her first single "When I Grow Up" is amazing. I hope that she makes her way here to the states! She was interviewed by Marc Hogan at Pitchfork and you could read the interview here.

Anjela Canalese - Pressing Bodies

2009-04-07T16:40:00.000-07:00

Anjela Canalese - Pressing Bodies

This is a song I feel everyone will enjoy. Its sexy, its danceable, and the choreography in the video is hot! I don't know much about her but I did find her blog. I hope that we see/hear more from her!

Ida Maria - I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked

2009-04-07T16:18:00.000-07:00

How can you not like a song called "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked"?

But I won't mind
If you take me home
Come on, take me home
I won't mind
if you take off all your clothes
Come on, take them off

Its an infectiously fun song that makes you want to go out and find some one to take home.

You can watch the actual video here, but since I'm a huge live music fan I posted a live version!

Bat for Lashes - Two Suns

2009-04-07T16:05:00.000-07:00

Bat for Lashes aka Natasha Khan comes out with her second album titled "Two Suns". She is an amazing artist and if you haven't heard her first album "Fur and Gold" I suggest you go pick it up and indulge yourself in some greatness. If you like artist like Tori Amos and Fiona Apple, then this is right up your alley. Her dark and subtle voice gives me goosebumps and makes me want to get naked and run through a rainstorm! Yeah, its that intense! My favorites thus far are, Glass, Moon and Moon, and of course the leading single, Daniel.

Track listing:
1. Glass
2. Sleep Alone
3. Moon and Moon
4. Daniel
5. Peace of Mind
6. Siren Song
7. Pearl’s Dream
8. Good Love
9. Two Planets
10. Travelling Woman
11. The Big Sleep

Eminem - We Made You

2009-04-07T15:47:00.000-07:00

Speaking of Eminem, the new video for his single "We Made You" came out today! Yes its got a catchy hook, hilarious antics, and even cameo's from Dr. Dre, 50 cent, and Bobby Lee, but is he still relevant? He pokes fun by referencing Kim Kardashian, Sarah Palin, and Jessica Simpson in his typical chicken little kind of way. I don't think that I will waste any more of my time with it.

Lady Sovereign - So Human

2009-04-07T15:30:00.000-07:00

So many people have yet to hear of Lady Sovereign and I can not fathom why. She is from London and has been hailed as the female Eminem. She started in the UK underground about 6-7 years ago. Her older stuff is much more hard core than this but I still like it. The sample is from The Cure's song "Close to Me".

I've been waiting hours for this
I've made myself so sick
I wish to stay and sleep today (yeah yeah)
I'm so human (yeah yeah)
and it's ok for me to feel this way (yeah yeah)

Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe

2009-04-07T15:11:00.000-07:00

Since the title of my blog is an homage to Depeche Mode, its only right that my first post is about them. There new album, titled "Sounds of the Universe" will be out in stores on April 21st (that's next week)! There will be several release versions: Standard, Special Edition (CD & DVD), and Deluxe Box Set Edition which includes three CDs (album, bonus songs, and remixes).

The track listing is as follows:

"In Chains" – 6:46
"Hole to Feed" – 3:56
"Wrong" – 3:13
"Fragile Tension" – 4:08
"Little Soul" – 3:32
"In Sympathy" – 4:54
"Peace" – 4:28
"Come Back" – 5:15 (Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott)
"Spacewalker" – 1:52
"Perfect" – 4:35
"Miles Away/The Truth Is" – 4:13 (Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott)
"Jezebel" – 4:43
"Corrupt" – 5:03

Here is the video for the first single "Wrong"

Welcome/Bienvenido

2009-04-07T14:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my new music blog! This blog will focus on new music releases such as albums, singles, and remixes or covers. I have been on a musical journey all my life stemming from my days as a classical piano player at age 8. I refuse to live my life on repeat, and with so much music in the world, why should we?

I am tired of both spectrum's of the music industry and just wanted to create a balance between both the overplayed, and the never heard. I will try to introduce new music without sounding condescending like other elitist blogs. I have named the blog "New Music for the Masses" as sort of an homage to one of my favorite bands of all time (Depeche Mode). I am not an expert but I do believe that I have an ear for good music. I am not a writer and at times my grammar will have plenty of errors but I will try my best.

Music for the Masses is the sixth studio album by Depeche Mode. Released by Mute Records on September 28, 1987, it provided the band with mainstream success in the United States for the first time since Some Great Reward, and the new styles of music that appeared on the album and its predecessor Black Celebration formed the foundation for their breakthrough effort, Violator.