No, I'm not getting mad, Bruce Springsteen wouldn't normally be included on this blog (a lot of respect but not really my taste). But as the Boss turns 64 today, I thought it was a good opportunity to pay him a little homage remembering a few covers of his songs done by some of my favourite artists. Happy B-Day Boss!
Finally left the road, what an amount of amazing experiences! And while we enter the countdown to return back home, here's a quick post with a few videos you shouldn't miss. Enjoy!
We start with The National's new clip for "Graceless". The song is a blast and now it has a fantastically fitting visual companion. The contrast between the poignant lyrics and the pretty dumb party of five is terrific.
From a favourite to another, Sharon Van Etten has debuted a new song called "Tarifa" while at Pickathon festival, doing a video session in the woods for the Seattle radio station KEXP. Goosebumps (as usual).
And completing the trio here's an exciting return. Cultsis ready to release their sophomore album "Static", and judging from their first tune "I Can Hardly Make You Mine", is going to be another MUST!
After a week abducted with work, I'm back on full mode. Two blistering videos/tunes to get back on track! First, The National's "Sea of Love" official video. What a mind-blowing song. Got tickets to see them in L.A.!!!!!
And more love with Editors' new single "A Ton of Love". Wasn't expecting much after the last record and their internal issues, so I'm extremely excited about this Echo & The Bunnymen-U2 sounding tune. Great to hear Tom embracing the world with his furious voice again!
Oh, summer mornings when you are a bit lazy to do anything... But sometimes you end checking, by chance, a series of old videos you didn't see when they were made public (May 2010). In this Pitchfork.tv series, "The Castle Rock Sessions", The National play three songs from "High Violet" at an abandoned castle on the Hudson River. The building, in the middle of the woods, seems to affect the sound, providing the music an otherworldly energy. Might be the best performances I have seen (goosebumps with "Little Faith") of these songs, and intertwined with the amazing visuals the location provides, it makes a haunting experience.
August starts with new songs and announcements from some of my favourite singer/songwriters. Ready for some videos?
My beloved Basia Bulat has to come back (hopefully very soon) with a new album. While we wait for it, here's a new song (although we were lucky to hear in Barcelona), premiered with a stunningly simple yet brilliant video (courtesy of the talented people from Yours Truly). Great as always.
After many listens, I'm still undecided about this one. "Do You Remember" is the first single from Ane's Brun forthcoming album "It All Starts with One", that will be out this autumn. The video (first chapter from a short film based on her music) is pretty curious. Have your say!
The fantastic and criminally underrated Irish songstress Gemma Hayes released her fourth album, "Let It Break", at the end of May. I finally had the chance of checking the record, and all I can do is recommend you to do the same. Emotional and intense tunes, like on this "Shock to My System" one of the gems of the album.
A couple of announcements to end the post. Another Irish lady, the lovely Lisa Hannigan has her new album finished and set to release in September. It's going to be called "Passenger". And last, Feist has confirmed her return after the huge success of "The Reminder". "Metals" will be out in October 4. And if you have artistic talents and feel like painting, you can change the colours of the album cover in her facebook page for special prizes....
No, I'm not getting mad, Bruce Springsteen wouldn't normally be included on this blog (a lot of respect but not really my taste). But as the Boss turns 64 today, I thought it was a good opportunity to pay him a little homage remembering a few covers of his songs done by some of my favourite artists. Happy B-Day Boss!
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