From German producers known as Satin Jackets, this house track does exactly what the title avows.
Artist Spotlight: Beach House
By some miracle, I was able to see the sold out Beach House show at 930 club last night. The ethereal sounds of the Baltimore-based band are literally the stuff dreampop dreams are made of, and they did not disappoint.
Below is footage of them performing “Take Care” off previous LP Teen Dream (not the greatest quality but still), an amped up remix of “Norway,” and finally the video for my favorite track off the new album Bloom — “Wishes.”
Wishes
<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/42756003″>Beach House – Wishes</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/graveyardpoet”>Mark Lager</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
Frank Wiedemann & Ry Cuming – Howling
“Howling” is the lush collaboration between emotive Aussie singer Ry Cuming, and German producer Frank Wiedemann of deep-house project Âme. The EP released last month is available on the label Innervisions. Check out the sultry video and entrancing remix below.
AlunaGeorge – Your Drums, Your Love
I was first introduced to London duo AlunaGeorge via their single “You Know You Like It,” which came out last April (check out the catchy dance remix by Bondax below). The electropop group is composed of vocalist Aluna Francis and producer George Reid (hence the handle). Their addictive new track/EP, Your Drums, Your Love drops today.
life can be cruel if you’re a dreamer
I just wanna have some fun / don’t tell me what can’t be done
Of all the strangers you’re the strangest that I’ve seen
Folk-rock group Lord Huron just released their debut album, Lonesome Dreams today on IAMSOUND. Akin to Fleet Foxes, their gorgeous harmonies are “a joyous collision of Appalachian percussion, calypso guitars and infectious Western melodies.”
Listen to “The Stranger,” and watch the western-themed video of “Time to Run,” complete with Indonesian subtitles below.
Tennis – Petition
The couple behind indie trio Tennis have a pretty cool story. After an extended honeymoon on a sailboat for seven months, the newlyweds took to music to record their experiences, and Tennis was conceived in the process. Now how’s that for romantic?
For the locals, Tennis is playing with Wild Belle this Monday.
The Dig – I Already Forgot Everything You Said
Brooklyn-based indie group The Dig have a charming sound reminiscent of The Strokes, and happen to be making the first stop of their 2012 fall tour at DC’s Red Palace tomorrow. So the only question is, who wants to go?
Wild Belle – “Keep You”
Brother and sister duo, Wild Belle released their funky new single “It’s Too Late” late last month. My favorite track though is the reggae-infused number, “Keep You” which came out earlier this year. Incidentally, I discovered while writing this that they’re going to be opening for Tennis at Rock and Roll Hotel next Monday, so color me excited.
Same song, again and again
You rob me twice and I keep coming back
Why can’t I keep you?
Dan Croll – “From Nowhere”
Stumbled upon this infectious ditty from indie newcomer, Dan Croll last month. Hailing from Liverpool, his debut single “From Nowhere” was officially released earlier this week.
‘Cause every now and then I fall a bit behind
Every time I stare into your eyes
Robyn… Then and Now
Real talk — lately I’ve been on a Robyn kick. Although her trilogy EP Body Talk came out in 2010, I seem to hear her everywhere I go these days. And thank goodness, because I’ll admit when the Swedish pop singer released the latest effort I initially dismissed it. Probably because I was nostalgic for 90’s circa Show-Me-Love Robyn.
Listening with fresh ears, however – and a dance floor beneath me – has given me new perspective and made me seen the error of my ways. I defy you to listen to any of these electropop gems without breaking into dance.
And a bonus Avicii remix of “Hang With Me”:
poetry in an empty coke can 