To TwentyTen

Ellie Goulding 'Under the Sheets' from Sam Goldie on Vimeo.


Yeasayer - Ambling Alp from Spy Films on Vimeo.


Gin Wigmore - Oh My from Harry Joaquin on Vimeo.

Let us introduce you to Bertie Blackman. If she doesn't strike gold in the States in 2010, something is wrong with the world. She's a mega-success in her native Australia, and while her fourth single, "Black Cats", is not only our favorite track of '09 but also one without video, enjoy two other great videos by Blackman...

Bertie Blackman - Byrds of Prey (Official Video) from Forum5 Recordings on Vimeo.


Bertie Blackman - Heart (Official Video Clip) from Forum5 Recordings on Vimeo.


Lies by Fenech-Soler from Ben Duffy on Vimeo.


Dan Black Alone from chic & artistic on Vimeo.


Sea Wolf - Wicked Blood from DJ Rigel on Vimeo.

To 2010!

A Touch of Gatsby

An Xmas Treat

From Emerson to Oppenheim

Videos of the 00's, Part I

SHE & HIM - "WHY DO YOU LET ME STAY HERE?" from Diaspro on Vimeo.


Phoenix - Lisztomania from 35east on Vimeo.


Kanye West "All Falls Down" [HD] from Chris Milk on Vimeo.


Beyonce - Single ladies from morespace.webs.com on Vimeo.


Coldplay - Speed of Sound from Fabian Sanhueza on Vimeo.


The Gossip "Heavy Cross" from Casanova Record on Vimeo.


Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll from Modular People on Vimeo.


Fatboy Slim - Weapon Of Choice from Al Al on Vimeo.

Norah Jones - Sunrise
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Old Love, Part I

As 2009 tumbles into oblivion, a new decade is once again upon us. Here's to some old loves from the last nine years that are sure to make even the most anti-nostalgic lot, nostalgic. While we firmly believe that the first decade of the 21st century may not have been littered by musical inspiration like previous decades before it, the following Y2K+ babies explore the sounds of their pioneering parents of the 20th century and build upon them in a new way.

And we're sorry Ms. Winehouse, your voice may border extraordinary, but your success belongs to Mark Ronson. You will no be included in our list.

Talk Love

All Aboard Air France

Like an newfound letter from the past. Enjoy Air France.

Our Favorites:
*Collapsing At Your Doorstep [the video below]
*No Way Down
*No Excuses

The Gift of Giving: Music

DECEMBRE!

Heartbeat On The Dancefloor

It's been sometime since we found a Song To Love. Finally, this track came into our lives. Enjoy!

Songs to Know
Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work
Delphic - This Momentary

Song To Love
French Horn Rebellion - Up All Night [The Video]

Tryptophan Video Wake-Up!

Wake up out of your food coma with some of these videos. Enjoy!

Shoot The Moon

Hitch your wagon to a mellow star with today's abridged version of The Listing. Enjoy these inspired tracks.

The Listing
Noah and The Whale - The First Days of Spring
Marina & the Diamonds - Mowgli's Road [Now this is an awesome video!]
thecocknbullkid - On My Own Again
Gavin Castleton - Coffeelocks
Discovery - Orange

Shades & Diabolical Bells

Can you hear it? The diabolical bells are calling your name! Don't blame us if these new tracks get you in the mood for a lil' somethin'-somethin'! Enjoy!

The Listing
Annie - My Love Is Better [We're getting a 90's/10's mash-up vibe and we like it! Annie is back on top.]
The Bravery - I Am Your Skin [The 2nd release from their Dec. album. Classic Bravery, plays like an old friend.]
White Rabbits - Percussion Gun [Call in the militia! The spellbinding guitar melodies,  courageously persistent drumline, and a good smack on the ass. All in a day's work.]
Vampire Weekend - Cousins [It's no Mansford Roof but after a few listens we were fans and now thoroughly appreciate another smartly crafted song from V.W.]
Puscifer - The Mission (M is for Milla Mix) [This song is what Dadaism would sound like. Odd but oddly enjoyable.]
Dragonette - Stupid Grin [Embracing her electronic roots - a true electronic song with pop-rock lyrics, and by golly, it works! Also check out Liar from the same album 'Fixin to Thrill']

The Defroster

Turn up the heat with these new tracks in today's The Listing.

The Listing
Snow Patrol - Just Say Yes [Snow Patrol goes a little electropop. A very smart move.]
Basement Jaxx (feat. Sam Sparro) - Feeling's Gone [Spacetasia warms up with this song. Sparro & BJ make for a fantastic, gapless collab]
Charlie Winston - Kick the Bucket [For more Charlie Winston, check out "I Book, You Book" and Charlie's MySpace]
Seawolf - The Violet Hour [From the New Moon soundtrack. We swear it's a fantastic single. We swear.]
Vitalic - Poison Lips [The Video says it all - unusually interesting]
Van She - Kelly [A go-to for the past few years. We're shocked a song with such flawless hooks hadn't snagged the U.S.]

And to really warm things up, check out this ridiculously brillant 'Vive la Recession' flask - The New Museum Store

Wannabe

From the South Bay to the Valley

From the Westside to the Eastside

Everybody's very happy

'Cause the sun is shining all the time

After an endless sifting through songs, we've come across a few that all have something to do with or remind us of LA and hopefully are fresh to your ears. Take it easy, pour yourself some pinot, and enjoy!

The Listing

Eagles of Death Metal - Wannabe in LA [the glorious video @ the end of this post]

Jet - She's a Genius [While recording in LA, the band lived in Brentwood and partied hard in Hollywoodland]
Rilo Kiley - Silver Lining [Some country twang about the twats who move to LA]
Gin Wigmore - Oh My [Twenty & in Hollywood]
Ya Boy - We Run LA (ft. Dr. Hollywood) - [We mean... It is catchy though]
Miike Snow - Silvia [Early morning on PCH]
Passion Pit - Little Secrets [...they're everywhere. Welcome to LA]

Paris Deux

A cautionary tale better told en Paris. Today's The Listing has a bite to it, some frost for you.

The Listing

Chasing Jones

Chase & Status. Norah Jones. We know what you're thinking - different genres, voices, aesthetic. But recent events (ie. new singles) show these two acts may just be more closely related than you'd think. While Chase & Status' lyrics on their newest single "End Credits" can be considered an existential outlook on life and our vast minds -their deepest insight, musically speaking, to date- the song's rhythm and calming crawl is very much akin to Jones' newest "Chasing Pirates" -  similarly about how the mind can ponder and sprint sometimes too much for our own good. Wanna know how to stop it? Check out these tracks. It's a complicated match but it'll make sense to your ears.

Enjoy Parts I & II of today's Song to Love.

Song to Love - Part I
Chase & Status - End Credits (Feat. Plan B)

Song to Love - Part II
Norah Jones - Chasing Pirates

The Naughty and the Haughty

Mama and Papa may not like it but we must grow up. Pop! There Goes the Music...

Whether they recharge you, enlarge you, or simply make you want to dance, these following tracks are not for the weak. Regardless, these babies will play like old friends despite their recent debuts. As for today's Song to Love, well, there's nothing not to love. Another solid product of flawless sheen from Miami Horror.

Songs to Know
Jet - Black Hearts
Amy Meredith - Pornstars
Foxx on Fire - Disintegration
Cassette Kids - Lying Around [The Video]

Song to Love
Miami Horror - Sometimes

Hello, Dawn!

Is that you in there Dawn? What a better way to begin your day with some brand new tracks, hot off the presses and ready for your eager ears! While the following trio may not be our usual cup of tea, we've found these three artists to expand their horizons and explore various musicalities that we think you'll enjoy. Enjoy this abridged and eclectic version of The Listing.

The Listing
Timbaland - Morning After Dark (Feat. SoShy & Nelly Furtado)
Them Crooked Vultures - New Fang
Ke$ha - Tik Tok