Posts Tagged ‘ Music

Incoming! New Tunes for 2010!

With the “best of 2009″ now behind us it seems an appropriate time to get stoked on what is to come in 2010.  And there really is a lot to be stoked on! Here are a few.

Gorillaz — Plastic Beach
(Release Date: 3/9)

Damon Albarn and Jamie Howlett’s virtual band creation is set to release their first Gorillaz LP since 2005’s Demon Days, and it is bursting with guests. Some of the confirmed guests that will appear on the album include:  De La Soul, Snoop Dogg, Lou Reed, Mos Def, Bobby Womack, Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of the Clash, and the HorrorsRead more

Watch for: The Flashguns

For those of you who enjoy Bombay Bicycle Club, Two Door Cinema Club, The Maccabees or really any of the music that is coming out in the UK, this band is for you.

These lads are from London and have a unique sound about them; catchy guitar riffs, solid drums, and earthy vocals all make your feet tap, and head bob to the rhythm. What’s impressive is that the band is still in school working on their A-levels; junior or senior year in high school for most of us states-side kids. It’s impressive to see such mature music coming out of such young musicians. They have only released a couple EPs and singles however The Flashguns are already on the ears and minds of thousands of listeners. They have already toured with the likes of Pete and the Pirates and Bombay Bicycle Club. Keep an eye out for this band, they’re going somewhere.

Phoenix and Vincent Moon Take It To The Streets Of Paris

Equip with two acoustic guitars, a keyboard, and a voice, Phoenix went to Paris where they played and filmed four songs.  The idea to film on the streets of Paris was an idea thought of by filmmaker Vincent Moon and the band. Vincent Moon explains the idea, “And then we thought about this funny video the band posted on July 14th on their blog, where they play “1901″ with an awful iChat wallpaper as a background. Eh, why don’t we do it again, but for real this time ?”

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