So by the end of July I will have played with almost everyone on Moshi Moshi's amazing roster. So here's a round up of what the label offers, and just how great the acts are.
Casio Kids - Fot I Hose
I can't even say how much I love this band. We played together in Birmingham and their stage show is just the most exciting thing ever. Crowds go wild, beats and instruments are everywhere. Instrument swapping, dancing and looking like you're having the time of your life are central. BEST. LIVE. BAND. EVER.
www.myspace.com/casiokids
James Yuill - No Pins Allowed
James is amazing - at remixing, at producing, at writing, and at playing live. Much harder on stage than on record. This is one of his most amazing moments. Heavy beats with great vocals and brilliantly-crafted lyrics. He's going to be so huge so soon.
www.jamesyuill.com
Slow Club - Because We Are Dead
Unbelievably good live girl/boy duo. Their debut album comes out really soon and is going to be an instant classic and massive summer soundtrack. Go see them as soon as you can. This song is great and the video is fantastic.
www.myspace.com/slowclub
Au Revoir Simone - Dark Halls
Slightly 'Virgin Suicides'-esque video for 'Dark Halls'. They kind of remind me of The Waitresses a little. I love the Casio tones and the beats. Also check out James Yuill's remix of them at his website.
www.myspace.com/aurevoirsimone
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Euro Vision?
So apparently we're all excited about Eurovision today.
Err...
But here's an Eurovision/Euro-dance inspired playlist.
Maja Blagdan - 'Sveta Ljubav'
I remember watching Eurovision 1996 very vividly. With my parents, on a horrible brown sofa that we got rid of around the same time watching Eurovision wasn't something we did anymore. This song, though, is so mesmerising. Her dance sequence is pretty ... inspired ... and the screams, particularly the last one - are something else entirely.
Similarly, this very dark, dramatic from the same year was pretty amazing. She kind of reminds me of Winona Ryder in Bram Stoker's Dracula. So basically, Eurovision 1996, a great vintage year.
Culture Beat - Mr Vain
So now onto more quality vintage Euro tunes. This one still sounds amazingly good. Great female vocals, ridiculous, but great lyrics, and awesome rap. HIT.
Corona - The Rhythm Of The Night
MASSIVE vocals on a huge, huge track. Whenever someone pulls this out at a party people go wild. Although nobody really knows what she's saying. Great pop moment when in an interview Olga, the singer, (who mimed, she was a model) couldn't pronounce the word "rhythm". Hmm... how do you spell giveaway? Archetypal shoulder pads, oversized earrings and shitty funfair setting = seminal 90s dance.
Yelle - Je Veux Te Voir
My favourite modern Euro export. Yelle is perfect really - image, sound, vocal delivery, and my God, this video.
www.myspace.com/iloveyelle
Err...
But here's an Eurovision/Euro-dance inspired playlist.
Maja Blagdan - 'Sveta Ljubav'
I remember watching Eurovision 1996 very vividly. With my parents, on a horrible brown sofa that we got rid of around the same time watching Eurovision wasn't something we did anymore. This song, though, is so mesmerising. Her dance sequence is pretty ... inspired ... and the screams, particularly the last one - are something else entirely.
Kasia Kowalska - 'Chcę znać swój grzech'
Similarly, this very dark, dramatic from the same year was pretty amazing. She kind of reminds me of Winona Ryder in Bram Stoker's Dracula. So basically, Eurovision 1996, a great vintage year.
Culture Beat - Mr Vain
So now onto more quality vintage Euro tunes. This one still sounds amazingly good. Great female vocals, ridiculous, but great lyrics, and awesome rap. HIT.
Corona - The Rhythm Of The Night
MASSIVE vocals on a huge, huge track. Whenever someone pulls this out at a party people go wild. Although nobody really knows what she's saying. Great pop moment when in an interview Olga, the singer, (who mimed, she was a model) couldn't pronounce the word "rhythm". Hmm... how do you spell giveaway? Archetypal shoulder pads, oversized earrings and shitty funfair setting = seminal 90s dance.
Yelle - Je Veux Te Voir
My favourite modern Euro export. Yelle is perfect really - image, sound, vocal delivery, and my God, this video.
www.myspace.com/iloveyelle
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
You got me dancing ...
These songs make me want to dance till I pass out. I can't stop listening to them at the moment.
Passion Pit - The Reeling
Oh my God this is one of my favourite songs this year. I feel like I'm in an old computer game, with my best friends and a huge party. And I LOVE this video. I want to be in it.
myspace.com/passionpitjams
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero
The first time I heard this, I remembered why I love this band. And everyone I know seems to have the same euphoria from this song. It makes me want to run outside and go absolutely wild. And the start of the video is such an incredible sequence. Simple but brilliant
myspace.com/yeahyeahyeahs
Filthy Dukes - Messages
Check out this insanely brilliant mash up of Short Circuit footage to Filthy Dukes' WICKED track 'Messages'. Impossibly catchy track, great lyrics, great vocals from Tommy Sparks, and Johnny 5 of course only accentuates the charm.
myspace.com/filthydukes
Passion Pit - The Reeling
Oh my God this is one of my favourite songs this year. I feel like I'm in an old computer game, with my best friends and a huge party. And I LOVE this video. I want to be in it.
myspace.com/passionpitjams
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero
The first time I heard this, I remembered why I love this band. And everyone I know seems to have the same euphoria from this song. It makes me want to run outside and go absolutely wild. And the start of the video is such an incredible sequence. Simple but brilliant
myspace.com/yeahyeahyeahs
Filthy Dukes - Messages
Check out this insanely brilliant mash up of Short Circuit footage to Filthy Dukes' WICKED track 'Messages'. Impossibly catchy track, great lyrics, great vocals from Tommy Sparks, and Johnny 5 of course only accentuates the charm.
myspace.com/filthydukes
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