Red Coats-Caithlin De Marrais

Caithlin De Marrais’ new album is as haunting as her smooth vocals. Every song this album will serenade you the way you wish your boy friend/girlfriend would. Caithlin was originally front woman of band Rainer Maria but is now flying solo. Check out her new album Red Coats when it releases this November.

Peggy Sue-Song & Dance

Peggy Sue’s new album ‘Acrobats’ (which will be out 10/25) is very impressive with brilliant vocals from Katy and Rosa. The albums songs although on the heavier side did catch my fancy. My favorite songs form the album were, ‘Cut My Teeth, Song and Dance and There Always Was’

OBLANGLE FIZZ Y’ALL!

So I am one of those people that will listen to a song and if I like it , I hit the replay button until I have worn out the song. Well that’s exactly what happened with the song ‘Stuck In My ID’ from Reptar’s new album ‘Oblangle Fizz Y’all’; I kept hitting the replay button and I wont stop for a while :p This band was definitely tripping on some hard core shit when they made this EP.

This album is everything I expected and more. Its  peppy  and hilarious!  Take a listen to the lyrics of ‘Stuck In My ID’.

http://www.myspace.com/reptarathens

French Horn Rebellion

French Horn Rebellion say they sound like,'When a giant French horn breaks apart into a million pieces and collectively reorganizes itself in the 5th spatial dimensional realm' (or whatever that means); to me their music almost resemble MGMT . These Pop/Rock  brotherly duo are Williamsburg Hipsters that create music that it very neo-disco. This is my favorite song from their album, Infinite Music of French Horn Rebellion, 'This Moment'.

http://www.myspace.com/frenchhornrebellion

Pepper Rabbit

Pepper Rabbit is a band originally from L.A and oh, what an impact the have made on me; their new album Red Velvet Snow Ball has been on my daily playlist for the past two weeks and I can say with confidence this band is going places. Their new album released on the 9th of August and has already created waves. My favorites song on the album is 'The Annexation of Puerto Rico'; it's definitely worth a listen to if you ask me!

http://www.myspace.com/pepperrabbit

Body Language

You know how you sometimes listen to an awesome band and wonder why they aren't mainstream yet, well this is one of those bands. Every song on their new album Social Studies will have you shaking some part of your body (its an impulse, you just cant help it I promise), that's probably why they named the band 'Body Language'. This Brooklyn based band has actually played with Passion Pit and has recently released a remix of Toro Y Moi's 'Timed Pleasure'. Keep this band on your Radar and you'll thank me later.
http://www.bodylanguagemusic.com/

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Body Language vs Toro Y Moi- At a Glance

A Class Act Indeed !

When I went to watch Class Actress at The Hudson River park I do not think I fully appreciated their new album but after listening to it repeatedly this week, I have the lyrics of , 'Keep You' imprinted in my brain (not that I am complaining or anything). There is not one song on this album that I do not like and this is probably a first for me so I am pretty surprised. Class Actress is a Class Act indeed !!

http://www.myspace.com/elizabethharper

Casio Kids

Casiokids have already grown leaps since when they formed in 2005. The first song I ever heard by them was 'Fot I Hose' and ever since I have been a big fan. This band is actually originally from Norway and most of the titles of their song are ... well in Norwegian. Their new album, 'Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen' releases this October. Here is Det Haster from their new album and one of my personal favorites 'En Vill Hest'.

Casio Kids- Det Haster

Casio Kids- En Ville Hest

Picks of the week !

Summer is definitely the most exciting and busy time of the year; I personally have not had a moment to breathe, but when I get back home all I want to do is kick  back and listen to some awesome music. These tunes have help me get by the last week. These bands are definitely up and coming and I would suggest listening to some of their other song. So here it is; the top picks for the week!

Young Dreams- Young Dreams

Summer Camp- Montgomery Street

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Gardens and VIlla

Gardens and VIlla has been around the block since 2008, but have recently made a splash with their single, 'Black Hills'. This band makes music that is both laid back and relaxed; it reminds you of a typical day in California . I think the video for 'Black Hills' is both interesting and hilarious and I think you will find the same. This is 'Black Hills'....

Polarsets

Polarsets is one band that I think is definitely going to grow pretty quickly,  like band 'Foster The People'. I think this only because their tunes are very uptempo which is generally what gets the attention of the larger demographic. I love their songs Leave Argentina and Sunshine Eyes for that very same reason, they are so damn catchy!

Sunshine Eyes

Leave Argentina

French Films Anyone?

With so many new underground/indie bands around, we have so many new types of micro genres of indie rock that are being brought about. I just happened to stumble upon French films whilst listening to my other favorite bands and let me tell you I think they are a breath of fresh air! They have a very indie pop/new wave sound about them that I truly enjoy. Their music is happy and uptempo which is , let me tell you, great for a hot summer day. So here is French Films with 'Take you With Me'.

TV Girl

This band reminds me of times when we had to use vinyl record players but with an electro twist. The music speaks for itself. Warning: extremely addictive!

https://www.facebook.com/tvgirlz?sk=app_128953167177144

Metronomy: The English Riviera

I was severely depressed when I found out that member Gabriel Stebbing left Metronomy; in fact I thought the band was ruined only because they seemed to mesh so well. However this April when their new album, 'The English Riviera' released I was very surprised with their new crisp sounds. In fact when I heard them live at Hudson River Park last Thursday I couldn't help but think that Gbenda Adelekan (on bass) was one of the greatest additions to the band; he literally blows your mind away! Here is my favorite song from the album.

Metronomy- The Bay

A Different Kind Of Fix

Being a huge fan of the Bombay Bicycle Club, I cannot wait for their new album, 'A Different Kind Of Fix' to hit stores this August. Having already given us a preview of what is to come with their new single 'Shuffle' , I can only expect the best. This tune is so catchy, you'll be humming it  for weeks.

Bombay Bicycle Club - Shuffle

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Riding the Chill Wave

 I am absolutely obsessed with the new genre of music that has given rise to some of my favorite indie bands recently; from Neon Indian to KISSES, I just cant seem to get enough!
Here are a list of my five favorite to songs you must listen to for the summer.

1) Neon Indians- Deadbeat Summer

2)KISSES- Bermuda

3)Washed Out-Eyes Be

4) Com Truise- Cathode Girls

5) Toro Y Moi- "New Beat "