Yes okay. I admit it: I have not shown Santogold enough posting love on Loudersoft because I watched everyone else posting her music and I kind of didn't want to get involved. Seeing her immense popularity explode, I assumed the rest of the world would do it for me, and they did.
But I cannot hold back any longer: I have to profess my undying love for Santogold's debut album, all of her remixes that I've heard, for the Top Ranking dubplate she did with Diplo, and just about everything else. I am totally crushed out: ...
What an awesome way to start the day before my birthday. Two new remixes from two stellar artists end up in my inbox, remixed by two of my current favorite remixers/performers/disco savants -- Fujiya & Miyagi and Friendly Fires, each of whom have recently released albums which shine rather brightly of their own accord.
The first remix is presented as the highly-touted "revitalized Mercury Rev" returns in full force with their seventh album (which I've just received and not had time to listen to as yet), Snowflake Midnight. If you're in UK, they tour in November -- dates after ...
We love Charles Jenkins around here & this brand-spanking new video from one of Australia's best-kept secret musical geniuses extends that love. Enjoy.
First of all, I'm a big huge jerk. I got a CD in the mail from The Gay Blades months and months ago (maybe even a year ago). It had a post-it note on it that said, "TGB + EJ 4 Fun Times" inside a big heart-shape. It contained a delightful collection of what they call "trash pop". I was moved. Then, I forgot about the CD and The Gay Blades and their heart-shaped post-it note.
It was at this point when it should have occured to me: I had unintentionally trampled on their heart as ...
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I've been bragging about the new Oasis album Dig Out Your Soul ever since it leaked & I'm not one for needless banter about bands that over-hype and under-deliver. Oasis hit this one out of the park. Don't believe me? Click here to visit them on MySpace and find out for yourself. Win, win, win. Dig Out Your Soul is without a doubt the most well-crafted Oasis album in over a decade & now you can see what I mean for yourself.
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