A Case Of You

Another one of my favorite artists of the year.  He's definitely one of the most exciting artists to have released music this year.  His way of bending genres and flipping between dub step influences and creating some of the most beautiful ballads I've heard in a long time is unlike anything I've heard.  He rose to fame by covering a song by Feist, "Limit To Your Love".  Here, he covers the amazing Joni Mitchell and brings a new anguish to this song.  Don't get me wrong, even trying to come close to Joni is usually a massive mistake in my eyes, but James manages to take this song to a new place.  This video also plays a huge part in that sentiment.

You Can Count On Me

A psychedelic treat from Panda Bear - the new video for "You Can Count On Me", the opening track from the album, Tomboy.  This is one of my favorite albums of the year.  Does the fact that Panda Bear is a project by Noah Lennox of Animal Collective fame have anything to do with it?  Maybe.  There are similarities to their sound, but Panda Bear pulls most of their references from hip hop and R&B in this album, taking it to a very different direction from the otherworldly sound that Animal Collective has been building upon for several years at this point.  Ok, I'll stop blabbing now and let you enjoy!

I Follow Rivers

This is my top video of the year, hands down.  Not only that, Wounded Rhymes is also ranked as my #1 album release of the year.  Lykke doesn't even know how powerful of a spell she cast on me this year.  It's such a transformative album.  I mean, this album caused a dramatic change in my fashion choices for the year.  Lykke is to thank/blame for my neo goth phase - think skinny jeans, Rick Owens tops, cloaks made in Berlin.  Yeah, it's serious!

Lindesfarne

Need You Now

Video for one of my favorite songs of the year thus far!  I'm going to see Cut Copy on April 12th.  All of you Seattle kids should check them out!


Cut Copy - Need You Now from Cut Copy on Vimeo.

Weekend

I'm not lying when I say that this is my absolute favorite new song of the year!  Smith Westerns are really rocking my world and I'm so amazed that these 20 year old kids created this music!

Satellite

I'm so excited that The Kills are releasing a new album this year!  Here's the first new single off the album.  I think I'm gonna need to see them live when they come to town.

The Wilhelm Stream

New song from James Blake's upcoming album release.  He's one of the most experimental artists to hit the scene and I can't wait to hear his full length album!

That Robyn is a BAD GAL

God, I love this woman!  Awesome new video for "Bad Gal", by Savage Skulls & Douster, featuring the ever incredible Robyn.

My House

This is the first single and video for the new album from Hercules and Love Affair, slated to be released this year.  

Dancehall Queen

Riot Rhythm

Sleigh Bells "Riot Rhythm" from Bo Mirosseni on Vimeo.

New Music for Fall 2010

Every Fall/Winter, my musical tastes turn towards my darker side.  I gravitate towards very sparse production quality, moody vocals, and goth undertones.  This year, my musical prayers have been answered by Zola Jesus.  She's released a couple of EP's this year and can't wait for her full length album to be released!

Boyfriend

Strangely enough, this song speaks to me right now.  It also happens to be one of my favorites, but it's funny enough that I have someone in mind now when I sing this song.  I'm putting it out into the universe.

RUNAWAY

If you have an extra 34 minutes to spare, you must watch Kanye's new video for "Runaway".  I know, many people hate him, but his creativity cannot be denied.  In case you were wanting to know who designed the fantastic feather jacket, it was custom designed by Philip Lim for this video.  Pretty amazing!

Only Girl

So, I do have a spot in my heart for female pop stars.  Rihanna has been there since the beginning of her career.  I am absolutely in love with this song!

BARBARA STREISAND

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but I'm totally in love with this song and video!

The Spirit Was Gone

Antony and the Johnsons released a new album yesterday.  With it came a video for a song on the album, "The Spirit Was Gone".  It's comprised completely of video footage taken of the amazing Kazuo Ohno, the face of a haunting Japanese dance form known as Butoh.  This is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written by Antony and the video is very fitting.  

Limit To Your Love

Cover of the fantastic song by Feist, performed by James Blake.  This song was one of my favorites from her last album and I never thought I would ever hear a cover that could match the genius of the original track.  I DEFINITELY didn't expect to hear it from a 21 year old musician.  The song has always been a sad song about coming to the realization that you are in a relationship with someone who isn't giving as much as you are and never will, but James' interpretation takes it to a much darker place, and I really love it!  Can't wait for his debut album!