Elbow: One Day Like This (Live)
Elbow is a rock quintet from the UK that inexplicably gets little to no attention here in the States. In January of 2009, they collaborated with the BBC Concert Orchestra and London-based choir...
View ArticleThe Whitest Boy Alive: High on the Heels
Funky Friday. The Whitest Boy Alive: High on the Heels
View ArticleAlt-J: Tessellate
FUNKY FRIDAY If your friends aren’t already talking about Alt-J, chances are they will be soon. With their most extensive North American tour to date underway, as well as summer stops at Bonnaroo...
View ArticleDangermuffin: Moonscapes
These three hippies hail from Folly Beach, South Carolina. “Moonscapes” has brought Dangermuffin their most recognition to date. Today, they tour the country in a large couple of vans and play small...
View ArticleKings of Convenience: Mrs. Cold
FUNKY FRIDAY This groovy acoustic duo is based all the way out in Bergen, Norway. “Mrs. Cold” is off their third and most recent album Declaration of Dependence. This song is as smooth as Vincent...
View ArticleRubblebucket: Came Out of a Lady
Ah, Rubblebucket. Where to begin? Wikipedia claims they are a “dance band that merges psychedelic indie rock and left field arrangements,” and we all know Wiki is always right, so that description...
View ArticleALO: Falling Dominoes
FUNKY FRIDAY The Animal Liberation Orchestra is one of California’s hidden gems. These classy dudes have been making music and putting on fantastic performances since their college days in Santa...
View ArticleDavid Wax Museum: “Will You Be Sleeping?”
No, I will not be sleeping. David Wax Museum keeps me awake with their self-proclaimed “Mexo-Americana” tunes. They blend Latin American rhythms with traditional American roots music, and their...
View ArticleThe Whitest Boy Alive: “1517″
FUNKY FRIDAY I really dig The Whitest Boy Alive. They ooze groove. Make sure all your friends know this band, because no late night dance party is complete without an appearance from The Whitest Boy....
View ArticleDaft Punk: “Giorgio by Moroder”
My favorite track off the new Daft Punk. This song represents all that’s great about Random Access Memories: a mix of old-school groove, modern dance music, & glimpses into an unknown, exciting...
View ArticleYim Yames: “State of the Art (A.E.I.O.U.)”
There’s simply not enough volume in the world for this song. The opening track of James’ first full-length solo album (his only other release is a four song EP of acoustic, hauntingly beautiful George...
View ArticleToots & the Maytals: “54-46 Was My Number”
FUNKY FRIDAY A bit of a throwback for this week’s Funky Friday. Toots & the Maytals, which is just a phenomenal band name, is one of the world’s first reggae groups. ”54-46″ was first released in...
View ArticleAlexi Murdoch: “Some Day Soon”
Alexi Murdoch is a one-in-a-million artist. This beautiful song is off the British folkie’s most recent album, Towards the Sun. Alexi’s music reaches an almost meditative level with his sleepy vocals,...
View ArticleRubblebucket: “Save Charlie”
Dreamy new song from Rubblebucket. These guys are on the up & up. Keep an ear out for their new album Communion, out on 24 September. Also, keep an eye out for tour dates. Rubblebucket’s live...
View ArticleWhite Denim: “Pretty Green”
FUNKY FRIDAY White Denim is easily one of the most exciting bands in rock. Their 2011 album, D, is nothing short of a masterpiece. “Pretty Green” is the first single off Corsicana Lemonade, due out on...
View ArticleErlend Øye: “La Prima Estate”
Erlend Øye is the frontman of The Whitest Boy Alive & one-half of Kings of Convenience. He has a solo album coming out, La Prima Estate, inspired by his time living in Italy. Erlend sings this one...
View ArticleGil Scott-Heron: “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”
FUNKY FRIDAY You will not be able to retweet this link. You will not like this on the Book, will not favorite this, will not blog about this, because the revolution will not be televised. You will not...
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