tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60322619813545460872024-02-19T16:19:22.077-08:00DiscoggsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-50202613738168876732015-09-27T12:54:00.000-07:002015-09-27T12:54:12.675-07:00Discoggs 21 - BreakOut West Special I was lucky enough to be in Western Canada last week, as a guest of Alberta Music and as a speaker at the BreakOut West conference. Not only did I get to see dozens of bands perform across Calgary, Edmonton and Victoria, but I also got to get to know lots of the artists as part of panels and mentoring sessions. Here are some that particularly struck me for one reason or another.<br />
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Here's a Spotify playlist version (slightly amended - c'mon artists - get yourselves on Spotify!)<br />
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Boreal Sons - Coward<br />
Intelligent piano-art-rock from Calgary. With excellent taste in clothes ;)<br />
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Attica Riots - Love, Sunshine and Hysteria<br />
Earworm alert. This comes on like Arcade fire having a party with the Vaccines. So much fun live, and lovely folks to boot.<br />
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Yes We Mystic - Wood Wheel<br />
A dizzy mix of cello, samples, pedals, synth and folk. <br />
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HIGHS - Handsome Man<br />
Regular readers will know about these guys. From Ontario, rather than the West (they played as part of Rifflandia festival, rather than the Western focussed conference). This is the first cut to be released from the new record, as recorded this summer in London with Luke Smith. It deserves to be huge.<br />
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Double Fuzz - Big City Lights<br />
The most entertaining drummer I've ever seen live. For sure.<br />
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Port Juvee - Revenge<br />
Like The Strokes taking on The Killers in an arm wrestle.<br />
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Samantha Savage Smith - Devilman<br />
There's something a bit Billie Holiday going on with this voice, it's got a hint of jazz, but somehow a little slacker-sensibility.<br />
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Mabaleka - Crashed Upon The Waves<br />
Young brothers writing pretty, classic country folk.<br />
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Isobel Trigger - Dust and Bones<br />
Vocal that reminds me of Katy B, the promise of dancefloor filling bounce and that driving thing that people love when they're...erm...driving. Classic stuff.<br />
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Paul Cournoyer - Yukon<br />
Paul's record was nominated for Francophone recording of the year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and rightly so. Good to hear someone celebrating their roots and proving you don't need to be in Quebec to do it.<br />
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Post Script - Dear Marie<br />
Beautiful 3 piece folk band from Edmonton. Steph has just the most beautiful voice. Delicate and multi layered, backed up with stand up bass and a nod to French-Canadian roots. The album's out on October 15th. You should pick it up. Oh, and watch their 'Elevator Sessions' on YouTube too. <br />
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JPNSGRLS - Smalls<br />
Insanely good garage pop from Vancouver. These guys have already toured the UK this year but we'd like them to come back soon (please?!?). You know you've found something special when there's a crowd crowd surfing in the rain and taking the mic to sing every word back to the band. A rampaging, squally mess of a show. Just wonderful.<br />
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Joe Nolan - Tightrope Dancer<br />
Joe is the real deal. He's got heartworn highways written all over him and he's only in his early 20's. A touch of outlaw, a touch of heartbreaker, an old soul in a young man. Just wonderful.<br />
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Chad VanGaalen - Peace on the Rise<br />
Chad's not quite of this planet, which made watching him in a church all the more interesting. A hint of Mac DeMarco, an obvious SubPop link and an asthetic that can only be described as 'on acid'.<br />
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Hayden - Troubled Times<br />
I was introduced to Hayden through The National's curation of the All Tomorrow's Parties festival. A multi instrumentalist geniuswith a fascinating history. This is an explanation/introduction: http://news.nationalpost.com/the-reluctant-rock-star-how-toronto-singer-songwriter-hayden-got-famous-rejected-the-spotlight-and-came-to-play-music-on-his-own-terms<br />
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The Wet Secrets - Nightlife<br />
6-piece, smart, fun, garage pop, dressed as a marching band and capable of absolutely destroying your house party I would imagine. <br />
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Scenic Route to Alaska - Paris<br />
Indie folk power trio from Edmonton. They played as a three piece for the first time last week (having previously been a quartet) and nailed it first time. <br />
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Bend Sinister - I'm The One Leaving You <br />
Bend Sinister have the dubious honour of being the only band I saw last week who needed an ambulance rather than a splitter van when they left the show. Poor Matt the bass player valiantly played on after injuring himself before passing out from pain. Now that's what I call rock n roll...<br />
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Close Talker - Heads<br />
Beautifully complicated indie rock from Saskatoon. On a sharp upward trajectory.<br />
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Nat Jay - Can't Getcha Out<br />
Another nominee in the Western Canadian Music Awards, Nat is a singer songwriter from Vancouver. And a bloody good one too. This is a pretty perfect slice of pop. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-78649827655472704422015-08-16T02:53:00.000-07:002015-08-16T02:53:13.509-07:00Discoggs 20 - The Laid Back OneThis playlist is ideal for Sundays. Or for rainy days. Or for the days when you just need an hour to take you away from whatever madness surrounds you. <br />
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Love Vigilantes - Iron and Wine<br />
Landlord Jackie - Tom Brosseau<br />
Lullaby (Mountain) - The Acorn<br />
Happy I don't Count - The Loose Salute<br />
Rip Van Winkle - Shannon and the Clams<br />
You Can't Call For Love Like a Dog - Holy Holy<br />
Dry The Rain - Beta Band<br />
B a noBody - SOAK<br />
Serpents - Sharon Van Etten<br />
Myth - Beach House<br />
Don't Think Twice - Bob Dylan<br />
Between The Bars - Elliott Smith<br />
Made of Concrete - Kagoule<br />
Chwyldro - Gwenno<br />
I Gave It All - Aquilo<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-26552954571820284482015-07-13T01:42:00.000-07:002015-07-13T01:52:52.312-07:00Discoggs 19 - The Mid Summer oneFestival season is in full swing here in the UK and we've been blessed by a tonne of great artists playing in sunny fields so far. Here are some tracks that have had me dancing on grass or soothing my sore head the morning after the night before as I wash the glitter off my face. I hope you find something to enjoy wherever you are enjoying your summer. <div><br />
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Dreams - Beck<br />
Detroit - Gaz Coombes<br />
Jane - Girlpool<br />
Knows It - Kagoule<br />
Crybaby Demon - Crocodiles<br />
Mystery - Boxed In<br />
Put Your Number in my Phone - Ariel Pink<br />
Friends Hurt - We Are The City<br />
Wonderlust - Kid Wave<br />
Oino - LA Priest<br />
Don't Wanna Lose You - Ex Hex<br />
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Spring King brought out my inner 17 year old in a church hall (yes, really) and Dry the River made my heart soar at the end of Brighton Pier. I thought I might die of heat exhaustion at a sweaty PINS show and became transfixed by Viet Cong as they played a surprise gig in London. I lost my heart to Gengahr (again) and had it soothed by Little May. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-82083930585295981652015-05-09T09:44:00.000-07:002015-05-09T09:44:36.516-07:00Discoggs 17 - The one where I went to Spain<br />
My adventures this week have taken me to Southern Spain for the SOS 4.8 festival. More specifically, to see my beloved National, but more on them later.<br />
Here's a playlist of SOS artists, artists from a selection of other gigs and other tracks that have tickled my ears this week:<br />
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<b>The Maccabees </b>new single is fantastic - but not on Spotify. You can see it on YouTube here: <br />
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<b>Spring King - City.</b> As seen on blistering form at the Victoria in Dalston this week. Basically, I'll be following them around this Summer.<br />
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<b>Metronomy - Reservoir.</b> Bringing ample dancing opportunities to SOS 4.8.<br />
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<b>Vaccines - Melody Calling. </b>I'd stupidly written them off as 'not for me' before this single. I'm a chump sometimes.<br />
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<b>Lori Meyers - Telescopio Hubble.</b> Looks wise, Lori is like a skinnier, hipster version of Dave Grohl. He's obviously a bit of a national treasure in Spain, judging by the love from the huge crowd in Murcia.<br />
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<b>The National - Sunshine On My Back.</b> Surprise recent release from the boys. I was kinda hoping for new material to be debuted at the festival this week, but I'll just have to be patient. This will keep me going.<br />
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<b>Sharon Van Etten - I Don't Want To Let You Down. </b>I saw the magical Sharon again at Shepherd's Bush Empire. And Reader; I cried.<br />
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<b>Gengahr - She's a Witch. </b>As seen at last week. One of those occasions where the support band have the possibility to eclipse the headliner...<br />
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<b>Temples - Mesmerise. </b>Pulsing through their set in Spain. <br />
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<b>Patti Smith Band - Because The Night.</b> I've been reading her memoir, 'Just Kids' in anticipation of seeing her next month. What a wonderful woman.<br />
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<b>Circa Waves - T-Shirt Weather.</b> Indie pop complete with confetti cannon and 2,000 smiling kids at SBE last week.<br />
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<b>HIGHS - Summer Dress. </b>HIGHS are in London recording their new album with Luke Smith (who produced the last Foals album). They have talent by the truckload. Absolutely joyful.<br />
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<b>Herb Alpert and Tijuana Brass - Spanish Flea. </b>Ear worm.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-6921294555147925542015-04-13T11:17:00.002-07:002015-04-14T00:12:05.555-07:00Discoggs 16 - The SXSW 2015 ReviewAfter the goldrush, you can find the real treasure...<br />
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Here are my full SXSW top 50 (ish) as a <a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/emilyrocks/playlist/5mUdY1UlhTC7irElLPq8RT">Spotify playlist</a> and as a mammoth YouTube compilation.<br />
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It’s been pulled together from the bands I saw and loved, those who put CDs into my hand in bars, those who were the names on everyone’s lips and some that I just happened upon. The playlist is in no particular order, as befitting the serendipitous nature of dashing around venues, letting plans fall to the wayside. Without the overblown madness of previous years (Lady Gaga, Public Enemy and Smashing Pumpkins playing in a parking lot, vending machine and empty store respectively last year…) it was possible to concentrate on the things that really matter – finding talent that you might otherwise miss. <br />
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Friends took me to see Daniel Romano, a stranger (now a friend) took me to see Whitehorse, others introduced me to Songhoy Blues and Go Wolf. I saw the ‘unheard of’ Stromae (erm, 250million views on YouTube) and the frankly bonkers Wet Secrets. I fell for bands from Vancouver to Nova Scotia, from Sydney to Copenhagen and Brussels to Glasgow. There’s no doubt, SXSW is my little slice of heaven. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be than surrounded by dear friends and fantastic bands. <br />
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I recommend that you find a sunny spot, sit back with a Shiner beer and press ‘shuffle play’. You’ll be enjoying the best of Austin in no time. <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-23019450846462880632015-03-01T06:08:00.000-08:002015-03-01T06:08:53.246-08:00Discoggs 15 - The fashionable oneMy recent adventures have seen me working in the world of fashion. Here's what's been keeping my ears fashionably occupied during London Fashion Week.<br />
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Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for two virgins) - Father John Misty<br />
I caught Father John Misty and his rock star good looks twice this week - both stripped down acoustic and in full, throbbing form with his band. A contender for Gig of The Year already. Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to see him this summer.<br />
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How We Be - Sinkane<br />
Sinkane wears it well<br />
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Mind Your Own Business - Delta 5<br />
Post punk snarl. Wish they were still with us.<br />
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Audacity of Huge - Simian Mobile Disco<br />
If I was strutting down the catwalk, I'd want it to be to this.<br />
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Where's Your Car Debbie? - Slaves<br />
Filthy. <br />
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Go Out - Blur<br />
FINALLY. Taken from 'Whip It', their first studio album as a 4 piece in 16 years. Tickets for the Hyde Park show are selling like hot cakes.<br />
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The Seeds You Sow - Prides<br />
Prides are made of glitter and sequins.<br />
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Jasper - Hooton Tennis Club<br />
Latest signings to my beloved Heavenly Records.<br />
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Muscle and Bone - John Joseph Brill <br />
I've put this on a playlist before, but that's because it's ace. I finally got to see him live this week, plus full band. Excellent beard.<br />
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Alone In My Home - Jack White<br />
To be honest, I'd fallen out with Jack a little, but there's something of a return to form on this, IMHO.<br />
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Breakfast in Bed - Dusty Springfield<br />
RANDOM FACT: There's a 9ft tall statue of an Easter island head in my back garden and Dusty paid for it. I promise you this is the truth.<br />
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Rock and Roll is Cold - Matthew E White <br />
On tour in the UK, US and Canada from this week. Hope you get to catch him...<br />
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Turn Away - East India Youth<br />
The boy wonder can do no wrong in my eyes. Here's a glimpse into the next album 'Culture of Volume'. Released 6th April in the UK and 7th April in the US. <br />
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La Ritournelle - Sebastien Tellier <br />
Sebastien makes the cut simply by virtue of being chicly Ferrrunch. And because La Ritournelle is one of the greatest songs ever written. Obviously. Makes my heart soar/sore.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-82262900129721568812015-02-14T09:14:00.000-08:002015-02-14T09:14:58.003-08:00Discoggs 14 - The Off-kilter Valentines one <br />
There are a gazillion songs about love. It’s rich territory for songwriters – all those hearts and flowers. But we know things are a little more complex in real life…<br />
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Always On My Mind - Pet Shop Boys<br />
If I Can't Change Your Mind - Sugar<br />
Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone you Shouldnt've) - Buzzcocks<br />
Nothing But A Heartache - The Flirtations<br />
You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes<br />
End Of The World - Skeeter Davis<br />
Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake<br />
Say I'm Sorry - Piney Gir<br />
The Outdoor Type - The Lemonheads<br />
Inside of Love - Nada Surf<br />
I Don't Want Love - The Antlers<br />
Dark End Of The Street - Flying Burrito Brothers<br />
Youth - Daughter<br />
Pink Bullets - The Shins<br />
Delia's Gone - Johnny CashAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-36468727147392890892015-02-01T15:00:00.000-08:002015-02-01T15:00:49.461-08:00Discoggs 13 - The New York SpecialMy adventures have taken me to New York this week. Here's a selection of songs that will forever be entwined with the state for me. It wasn't an easy one, this. There were so many songs I had to leave out or to choose between and so much history to cover, not to mention the new artists I wanted to feature. Please forgive me for missing out entire, important genres or essential artists. I hope you find something to enjoy.<br />
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Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs<br />
The Rat - The Walkmen (Let's all agree it's one of the finest songs ever written, right?)<br />
New York City Cops - The Strokes <br />
NYC - Interpol (Started playing as I walked in to my hotel room. Weird or what?)<br />
The Only Living Boy in New York - Simon & Garfunkel<br />
Demons - The National ("I want to see the sun come up above New York")<br />
Two Weeks - Grizzly Bear<br />
Empire State of Mind - Alicia Keys<br />
An Open Letter To NYC - Beastie Boys (Snotty young upstarts turn into elder statesmen)<br />
No Church in The Wild - JAY Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean<br />
Gravel Pit - Wu-Tang Clan<br />
Me, Myself and I - De La Soul<br />
Rip Her To Shreds - Blondie <br />
Personality Crisis- New York Dolls<br />
Rockaway Beach - Ramones<br />
I'm Waiting For The Man - The Velvet Underground<br />
Gloria: In Excelsis Deo - Patti Smith (Can't wait to see her perform Horses in its entirety at Field Day this summer)<br />
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads<br />
Wasted - Dead Stars<br />
Gold Blooded - The VeeVees<br />
Turn It Around - Lucius <br />
Watching Every Channel At Once - Slonk Donkerson (One of the most ridiculous band names I've heard in a while, but I love the song!)<br />
How Long Have You Known - DIIV<br />
Star Crawl - Crystal Stilts<br />
Friend Crush - Friends (The bassline gets me every time)<br />
Diane Young - Vampire Weekend<br />
Dance To The Underground - Radio 4 (This has been my earworm for a week)<br />
Radar Detector - Darwin Deez<br />
Tongues - Joywave<br />
Losing My Edge - LCD Soundsystem (The lyrics never fail to make me smile. God bless James Murphy)<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-88983334888459585072015-01-22T07:59:00.000-08:002015-01-22T07:59:46.417-08:00Discoggs 12 - The Canadian Special EditionI've been in Toronto this week, seeking out great Canadian artists both old and new. Here's a selection for you...<br />
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Dancehall Domine - The New Pornographers<br />
Trainwreck 1979 - Death From Above 1979<br />
Nomads - Highs<br />
Waves - Bahamas<br />
Blue Flares - In-Flight Safety<br />
Viet Cong - Silhouettes<br />
Shine A Light - Constantines<br />
Knock You From Yr Mountain - Elephant Stone<br />
The Wooden Sky - The Wooden Sky<br />
You're Out Wasting - Andy Shauf<br />
A Mirror - Aidan Knight<br />
20's - Rah Rah<br />
Sweetest Kill - Broken Social Scene<br />
Dead Hearts - Stars<br />
Help I'm Alive - Metric<br />
You Know Me - Air Traffic Controller<br />
An Angel in White - We Are The City<br />
Sometimes We All Fall Apart - Slow Down, Molasses<br />
Full Circle - Half Moon Run<br />
Grand Optimist - City and Colour<br />
Home As A Romanticized Concept - Woodpigeon<br />
Weighty Ghost - Wintersleep <br />
Penpals - Sloan<br />
Brother - The Organ<br />
The House That Heaven Built - Japandroids<br />
I Was Born (A Unicorn) - The Unicorns<br />
My Girl - Yukon Blonde<br />
Fancy Footwork - Chromeo<br />
Closer - Tegan and Sara<br />
Rebels Of Love - Adaline<br />
Kaputt - Destroyer<br />
4am in Parkdale - Grand Analog<br />
Friends Hurt - We Are The City<br />
Sister Sin - Meanwood<br />
Big City Lights - Amos The TransparentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-62198484314233458982015-01-16T07:50:00.001-08:002015-01-16T08:56:01.893-08:00Discoggs 11 - The one where I look a bit forwards and a bit backwardsThere are a million 'Ones to watch' features out there this month so I won't add to them, but there are some new names here. And some bloody ancient ones too:<br />
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Buddy - Fault Lines (Spotify) Anchor (YouTube)<br />
Taken from the album Last Call for the Quiet Life. https://www.facebook.com/iamyourbuddy<br />
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Sundara Karma - Indigo Puff<br />
Young enough to be my kids by the looks of them<br />
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In Flight Safety - Animals<br />
This song keeps following me! In the pub, in shops, I keep hearing it and I LOVE it!<br />
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Banbarra - Shack Up<br />
I came to this via A Certain Ratio's (awesome) cover version, but the original is awesome too...<br />
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A Certain Ratio - Knife Slits Water (7inch)<br />
Well, I had to really, didn't I?<br />
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The Decemberists - Make You Better<br />
I usually find them a bit 'meh' to be honest, but this gives a little something.<br />
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John Joseph Brill - Muscle and Bone<br />
Love love love this. What a voice. <br />
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Whitehorse - Sweet Disaster<br />
Yes, it does sound like 'The Zombies initially, but keep listening. It's beautiful.<br />
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The Fall - Theme from Sparta FC<br />
I told you some were ancient.<br />
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Panda Bear - Mr Noah<br />
One of the finest records ever made by a Panda, I would say.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-44414887245730868442014-12-31T04:53:00.000-08:002014-12-31T05:15:31.245-08:00Discoggs 10 - The one where I geek out on my gigs of 2014The year in numbers...<br />
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Let me properly geek out. Just this once.<br />
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In 2014 I saw 197 sets by 150 bands. I saw 16 bands twice, three bands three times each.I obviously enjoyed East India Youth, Future Islands and Ages and Ages A LOT because I saw them each five times. I saw The National play seven times in six cities across three countries. (They were all incredible, obviously). I've been privileged to see Dry the River play eight times in support of their fantastic second album.<br />
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I can't put my top ten in order of preference. Every experience is more than a sum of its parts, but here are ten of the best, in chronological order:<br />
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<b>Ages and Ages - Cheer Up Charlies, Austin.</b> <br />
The room was so packed I had to seek refuge on a table by the door. I'm pretty sure the band could've led a pied-piper style parade through the city and we'd all have followed, such was the love for their incredible harmonies. <br />
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<b>Future Islands - Stubbs Backyard, Austin. </b><br />
I'd seen them at Hoxton in February and fallen in love, so the chance to see them several times in a week at SXSW was fantastic. They clearly enjoyed the attention (people were clamouring to get into every show that week) but they did it in such a humble, giving way. <br />
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<b>Sharon Van Etten - Koko, Camden.</b> <br />
Are We There is my record of the year, no doubt. On stage Sharon is charming and funny and vulnerable and strong all at the same time. This piece from Pitchfork will make you fall in love with her. http://pitchfork.com/features/articles/9402-here-together-are-our-hearts-the-love-songs-of-sharon-van-etten/ <br />
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<b>Fat White Family - Dalston Victoria. </b><br />
I'm still trying to wash the sweat off. Gloriously unhinged. <br />
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<b>Jungle - Oval Space, Hackney.</b> <br />
I still didn't know what they looked like when I first went to see them. Then they appeared out of a fog of dry ice and the glow of three foot tall neon letters. As amazing as I'd hoped. <br />
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<b>The National - Lucca, Italy.</b> <br />
We'd seen them the night before, in a tiny nook in the town of Vasto. Then we'd taken a series of trains for 8 hours to catch them again on the other side of the country. A downpour started as they hit the stage but it only heightened the mood. Bryce played like it was the last time he'd ever pick up a guitar and Matt laughed as we had a sing-off during Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks. We went home and didn't sleep for hours. <br />
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<b>Beck - Camden Roundhouse. </b><br />
I've never seen so many people grinning in one place. Beck Hansen is a true performer; A sexx-god of petite proportions and an Oscar-worthy actor. <br />
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<b>Jenny Lewis - Islington Assembly Hall. </b><br />
The poster girl for us indie-types of a certain age perhaps. Dressed in a painted pastel suit and singing breezy guitar pop from on top of a speaker – but with lyrics that divulge the grittier bits that lie beneath. <br />
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<b>Hives – Reading Festival. </b> <br />
Swoon, giggle, repeat. Consummate showmen. <br />
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<b>Bahamas – Borderline, Charing Cross. </b><br />
Afie Jurvanen has stolen my heart. ‘Bahamas is Afie’ hasn’t been off my stereo since October so I stood absolutely transfixed as he played the Borderline last month. He makes me want to run away and live in a cabin somewhere in Ontario. <br />
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<b>Mclusky – Buffalo Bar, Islington.</b> <br />
It was a charged atmosphere from the off. I knew it would be my last visit to the Buffalo Bar before it shuts its doors for the last time so I was ready to soak up those final memories of nights on the stage, behind the decks, in the crowd watching more bands than I could ever remember. It was one of my homes from home when I first moved to London and this was my last hurrah. The fact it was (pretty much) Mclusky playing, who I’d seen here and across the road at the Garage during a period of artrocker excess in 2002-ish just added to the feeling that I should throw myself into it. So I did. We all did. I owe a thank you to both the venue and the band. <br />
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N.B - You might have spotted that there are in fact 11. But c'mon. From 197 shows, that's not bad, right?!?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-51100256281186026362014-12-22T08:12:00.000-08:002014-12-22T08:12:31.440-08:00Discoggs 9 - The Alternative Christmas MixtapeWell, here it is, Merry Christmas. Without a slice of Slade, morsel of Mud or whisper of Wizzard. It's a truly alternative Christmas playlist for you.<br />
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Or sit back and watch it unfold here<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-80657223614096580072014-12-15T09:59:00.000-08:002014-12-15T10:17:51.194-08:00Discoggs 8 - The one where I escaped the Christmas chaosNo tinsel, baubles or Mariah here. <br />
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And for the non-Spotify users...<br />
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This is The Day - The The<br />
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In Conflict - Owen Pallett<br />
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On the regular - Shamir<br />
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Physiques - People Get Ready<br />
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Leaving No Trace - Highasakite<br />
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To Hell With Good Intentions - Mclusky<br />
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Houdini Crush - Buke and Gase<br />
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Angeles - Elliott Smith<br />
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Eyes to the Wind - The War on Drugs<br />
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Like You - Cariad Harmon<br />
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All The Rays - Grumbling Fur<br />
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Her Ghost - Woman's Hour<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-29941263144440115342014-11-28T10:03:00.000-08:002014-11-28T10:03:33.435-08:00Discoggs 7 - The one where I got ready for WinterBrrrrr. The weather's closing in. And it's nearly December. Let's shut the doors and draw the curtains. Here's a Winter mixtape for you. <br />
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Angel in the Snow - Elliott Smith<br />
Howling Light - J. Tillman (you'll have heard him on my previous mixtapes as Father John Misty)<br />
Snowy Atlas Mountains - Fionn Regan<br />
Snow Plow - Bahamas (as seen at the Borderline earlier this month. Just wonderful)<br />
White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes<br />
Winter is Blue - Vashti Bunyan<br />
A Hazy Shade of Winter - Simon & Garfunkle<br />
Doughnut for a Snowman - Guided by Voices<br />
Fox in the Snow - Belle & Sebastian<br />
Valley Winter Song - Fountains of Wayne<br />
Snow Days - Real Estate<br />
Winter Birds - Ray LaMontagne<br />
Winter Song - The Head and the Heart<br />
Winter Prayers - Iron & Wine<br />
Sleet and Snow - My First Tooth<br />
Lazy Snow - Down Like Silver<br />
Gospel - The National (as seen on Wednesday, for the final time on this tour. It would need a separate post to deal with that one, but I'll restrain myself). <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-86629380812885967942014-11-15T09:12:00.000-08:002014-11-15T09:12:11.748-08:00Discoggs 6 - The one where I watched loads of music documentariesMixtape number 6 for your enjoyment:<br />
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For those with eyes as well as ears:<br />
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Groove It Out - Lonelady<br />
Minimalist and synthy with a funk edge that reminds me of Voodoo Ray? Yes please. NB - there is no video on YouTube yet, so there's an older track, Marble, on the YouTube playlist. It's equally great (but do seek out Groove It Out)<br />
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Tongues - Joywave ft KOPPS<br />
The first band I saw at SXSW 2014. 12noon on a Tuesday, margarita in hand. Life doesn't get better, right? It took them until this week to hit London but they were worth the wait.<br />
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Borderline - Tove Stryke<br />
I'll make a lazy comparison to Robyn and Annie, simply because she's Swedish. And I think she's similarly brilliant. <br />
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Somebody - Salt Ashes<br />
Dark disco, as seen at Notting Hill Arts Club last week.<br />
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Mixtape - Tift Merrit<br />
As gifted to me by the lovely Amy to mark my adventures in mixtape making. <br />
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Waiting Room - Fugazi<br />
If you haven't seen the Sonic Highways documentaries that Foo Fighters have been releasing, you're missing a treat. I watched the first 4 back to back, reminiscing on times spent in each of the featured cities. Ian MacKaye from Fugazi/Minor Threat features heavily in episode 2 (Washington DC) and it reminded me to listen to this, which I did, 9 times in a row.<br />
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I Want You to Want Me (live) - Cheap Trick<br />
As featured in Sonic Highways episode 1 (Chicago). Rick Nielsen is a guitar God, no doubt.<br />
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Pancho and Lefty - Townes Van Zandt<br />
There's a bit of my heart that belongs to Townes. See the Austin episode (4) of Sonic Highways for more on him.<br />
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Polk Salad Annie - Tony Joe White<br />
A Muscle Shoals classic. See the Nashville episode (3) for more.<br />
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Pepper - Butthole Surfers<br />
Buttthole Surfers have been doing a fine job of keeping Austin (and anywhere else they happen to be) weird since 1981. See how Gibby is fairing now (actually pretty well) in episode 4.<br />
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Race For The Prize - Flaming Lips<br />
Needs no introduction. Possibly in my top 10 songs of all time.<br />
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This One's For You - Ed Harcourt<br />
Ed's in the news following his soundtracking of the Burberry Christmas ad, but I think this is him at his finest.<br />
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Autumn Sweater - Yo La Tengo <br />
A slice of season-appropriate loveliness. <br />
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Until next time...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-70451331141482670692014-11-04T10:34:00.000-08:002014-11-05T05:29:32.486-08:00Discoggs 5 - The one where I went to SpainIt’s been a busy 10 days or so. Lots of shows, lots of miles travelled, lots to listen to…<br />
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Or watch them here...<br />
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Turn it around – Lucius<br />
Islington Assembly Hall, 22nd Oct. Two girls, one voice. Astonishing.<br />
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I Don’t Want Love – The Antlers<br />
Hackney Empire, 24th Oct. I was so tired I could barely stand up. They made me feel even woozier.<br />
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Goshen ’97 – Strand of Oaks<br />
Hoxton Square, 27th Oct. Lots of hair, lots of heart.<br />
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Heaven, How Long – East India Youth<br />
Mercury Awards, 29th Oct. I couldn’t be prouder of William. Not that I have any right to be proud but, you know, we love it when our friends become successful and all that.<br />
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Busy Earnin’ – Jungle<br />
Mercury Awards, 29th Oct. These were my second favourites, judged only on how much I’ve enjoyed the album. That’s what it’s all about, right?<br />
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Conversation 16 – The National<br />
Madrid, Spain 31st Oct and Bilbao, Spain 1st Nov. The fact that I crossed another country (again) to see them twice in two nights should say it all really. People get a bit weirded out that I travel so far to see them but in all honesty, no other band makes me feel so great. It’s as simple as that. Sufjan Stevens joined them on these dates, presumably to fill in the gaps left by Ben Lanz and Kyle Resnik I think. Both shows were great, but they were REALLY on fire in Bilbao. Maybe it was because the venue was basically a convention centre and they were trying their damndest to make it feel like it was somewhere with more soul. Which they did. And then some. <br />
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I Will Come Back – Holy Ghost<br />
I didn’t quiiiite make it to see them in Bilbao. They were on at 3.15am and quite frankly, the free-pouring was making everything a little difficult by that point… <br />
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Walking on Wires – Cut Ribbons <br />
Welsh pop sweethearts have a new EP. Whoop.<br />
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I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone – Sleater-Kinney<br />
The much loved Sleater-Kinney are BACK. Time to dust off the back catalogue.<br />
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This Must Be The Place – Talking Heads<br />
Late night listening.<br />
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Shake Ya Ass – Mystikal<br />
Iggy managed to play this on 6Music on Saturday afternoon. F**k knows how.<br />
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Next of Kin – Alvvays<br />
DREAMY.<br />
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Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence – Ryuichi Sakamoto<br />
Great choice from Mr. Walker. It’s been my earworm all week. <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-50525823042983663282014-10-29T05:39:00.001-07:002014-10-29T05:39:22.348-07:00Mercury Music Prize 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmP4Ge6HuQTuygoBtlAqEccdATz6sIFTsUvC9gjaOMj9591Bu5GbYuRWaJMd-4qZE4ff5pLw7zhEWvE-sI8ygZ3hagOtuo48r6LIVhuyDnzLyUB43TkMHeJJHmL18Ai-YPJ1VCMTioTrc/s640/blogger-image-1491014959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmP4Ge6HuQTuygoBtlAqEccdATz6sIFTsUvC9gjaOMj9591Bu5GbYuRWaJMd-4qZE4ff5pLw7zhEWvE-sI8ygZ3hagOtuo48r6LIVhuyDnzLyUB43TkMHeJJHmL18Ai-YPJ1VCMTioTrc/s640/blogger-image-1491014959.jpg"></a></div>I'll be at the Mercury's tonight, rooting for our boy East India Youth. Regardless if he wins or loses, I love the record. <div><a href="http://youtu.be/tXNBIWqnYrw">http://youtu.be/tXNBIWqnYrw</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-67198941176282072612014-10-23T04:28:00.001-07:002014-11-04T10:36:33.325-08:00Discoggs 4 - The 'I wish I was at CMJ' Special<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCEmSCfQKqeds7UKhagxq6Tor1sIF187y2NsMSYnnGsRyD-tCY1dxfW2F3v5jmKpyHDzqDPhDu7QzqU3uDL8GbOM_kAEHm8vilGGSM10MAgxpeysXrGQqjnVAGFxr4gTK0ude88JM5uB8/s1600/88_Edp.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCEmSCfQKqeds7UKhagxq6Tor1sIF187y2NsMSYnnGsRyD-tCY1dxfW2F3v5jmKpyHDzqDPhDu7QzqU3uDL8GbOM_kAEHm8vilGGSM10MAgxpeysXrGQqjnVAGFxr4gTK0ude88JM5uB8/s320/88_Edp.jpg" /></a><br />
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I'm at my desk in London. I'd rather be running around NYC at the CMJ Music Marathon.<br />
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Here are the bands I'd be checking out this week if I was there. I'm such a loser.<br />
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You can even SEE them here...<br />
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Which ones do you like?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-87335808890052083422014-10-18T10:04:00.000-07:002014-11-04T10:36:20.782-08:00Discoggs 3 - Small but perfectly formed<br />
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Nowhere to Run – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas<br />
It’s not love that I’m running from, it’s the heartbreak I know will come. <br />
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French Navy – Camea Obscura<br />
One of the great indie-pop gems.<br />
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Little Record Girl – Bahamas<br />
Taken from ‘Bahamas is Afie’ and gifted to me by one of my favourite people. 70’s country inflection, but made in Toronto in 2014. Makes me smile every time I hear it. <br />
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Powder – Gengahr<br />
On top form at The Forum, Kentish Town this week. <br />
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Infatuation – Liu Bei<br />
Liu Bei drew a big crowd, even with an early stage time at the Forum. And rightly so. Reminiscent of Money, who I adore, so this sits well with me.<br />
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History Book – Dry the River<br />
I love these boys dearly, and adore the new album, but this remains my favourite track of theirs. I can’t watch them without singing every word back to the stage. They played their biggest headline show to date this week. I watched from the very centre of the crowd and was transported far from Kentish Town.<br />
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Make Up Your Mind – Here We Go Magic<br />
I. Can’t. Stay. Still.<br />
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Affection – Foreign Shores<br />
This was sent to me by a friend when I asked Facebook for songs to fend off heartbreak. Great choice Simon. I know nothing about these guys, but I like it.<br />
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings – Father John Misty<br />
Another gift. What a treasure. The whole Fear Fun album is wonderful, but this Laurel Canyon-esque track is particularly gorgeous. <br />
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This Is Music – Verve<br />
Play it LOUD.<br />
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I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes – Tom Vek<br />
The bespectacled one played Koko on Wednesday and it’s the tracks from 2005’s We Have Sound that resonated best with me. <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-51551721740254447502014-10-16T05:42:00.000-07:002014-10-16T05:42:08.132-07:00Teenage Exorcist - MogwaiI know I'm only supposed to write one post a week, but jeeeeez, just listen to THIS<br />
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Two Weeks - FKA Twigs<br />
FKA Twigs is like some warrior-goddess-hybrid. My jaw actually dropped when I saw her at Hackney Empire this week. <br />
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Our Love - Caribou<br />
Everyone in London was either at the FKA Twigs show or watching Caribou on Wednesday night it seems (according to my twitter timeline anyway). <br />
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Morning - Beck<br />
I'm still reeling from the Roundhouse show.<br />
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Travelin' Man - Still Flyin'<br />
This band broke my heart. I saw them at the Lexington a few years ago and they stopped touring the next week. Breaks. My. Heart.<br />
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Last January - The Twilight Sad<br />
Sounds like Interpol if they'd grown up in Scotland.<br />
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Mistaken For Strangers - The National<br />
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults.<br />
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Memphis Soul Stew - King Curtis<br />
The bass. Oh, the bass.<br />
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I Jus Wanna Love U (Give it 2 me) - Jay Z<br />
I saw Pharrell on Friday night. Forgot how many amazing tracks he's had a hand in. He's like a hit-making machine.<br />
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Nevermind the End - Tei Shi<br />
Thanks to Danny Wright for pulling her into my consciousness. Brooklyn via Bogota singer who's about to go stratospheric I imagine. This is from her 2013 album and I can't stop listening to it.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6032261981354546087.post-68340677800671297222014-10-06T05:45:00.000-07:002014-11-04T10:35:37.773-08:00Discoggs 1 - Are you ready? Or more importantly, am I?Let's share some music shall we? Here's my first mixtape for you, dear reader...<br />
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I'll try to post these regularly, but I'm not going to fall foul of the addiction that is the 'new-music-I-found-it-first' hamster wheel. There are swathes of brilliant writers who can provide that between them, and write about them beautifully. I'll just be posting songs that I like by bands I've seen recently, or hope to see recently, or that I otherwise love. <br />
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Here it is as a YouTube playlist, for those that are so inclined...<br />
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So, this first one then. Here's some background... <br />
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All the Rage Back Home - reminds me of a special weekend. Beers, new friends and belting it out. <br />
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Animals - Managed to see these (charming) guys twice on consecutive nights and I'm so glad I did. Their new album, 'Conversationalist' has been on heavy rotation ever since. If it were any more up my street it would have to move in with me. <br />
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Changes Are No Good - Woke up with this as an earworm on Sunday. It's somehow connected to something on that In Flight Safety album. And they're originally from Montreal, right, so there's a Canadian connection... <br />
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Young Love - this is on here by virtue of the fact that I saw Mystery Jets and Laura Marling perform it at the Transgressive 10th Anniversary show at the Barbican last week. Fabulous. <br />
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Alive Alone - Ah, Beth. <br />
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The State I Am In - B&S have announced a new album, which had me racing for the back catalogue. <br />
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I Turn My Camera On - I saw Spoon at Primavera and thought they had been hit with the same 'forever young' stick that Franz Ferdinand have. And then the lovely Matt Taylor from DtR talked me through the albums in detail and I've been obsessed by Gimme Fiction ever since. Thanks Maffoo! <br />
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Dead Flowers - You know what it's like - you have a conversation with a cute guy/girl about what your favourite Stones record is and then you defend your choice and then you realise that they were right all along and Sticky Fingers is definitely superior to Exile on Main Street and now I feel like an idiot... <br />
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The West Was Won - I was having a rubbish day at work and thought 'I have to go and see a band RIGHT NOW' and the Bat signal was raised above the Old Queens Head and beneath it were Close Talker. They saved me. Thanks guys. See you again in your part of the world one day I hope. <br />
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She's Not Me - Jenny is the poster girl for women like me. You go, girl. <br />
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Way to be Loved - More Canadians! This playlist is over-run with them. No bad thing. <br />
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Go To Me - I caught Jordan playing in the basement at the Ace Hotel last week. In all his chamber-y gorgeousness. <br />
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Song To The Siren - Part of the canon. Sublime. <br />
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To be continued... Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346234664638896764noreply@blogger.com0