TYP

The Young Professionals! Gay magic disco pop!! Their debut album "09:00 to 17:00, 17:00 to Whenever" was released a couple weeks ago, and it should be pretty huge! Catchy as all hell...I must have it! This is why...








I've had a crush on Ivri Lider (one half of TYP's core) ever since hearing his rendition of "Song to the Siren". This is taken from the heartbreaking film "The Bubble" which I highly recommend.

J'aime

J'aime (Jaime Cristóbal) from Ooberus-favourite Souvenir has just released his debut EP "My Cigarettes" on the awesome Spanish label Jabalina. The EP is part of Jabalina's Love Song series which has featured most of the Jabalina family, including Klaus & Kinski, yum! This wasn't out yet during my short time in Spain so someone needs to buy it for me since I refuse to pay for their psycho shipping prices!

Here is the debut video...delight!

Computer Magic - Running

Thank you to my sissymiss Crys for introducing me to such lovely music. Computer Magic is from Brooklyn, just like my sissymiss now. Divine synthpop. She has a few digital EPs out, but they have a high rate of repetition among their tracks. There is also the newest, and most impressive, "Electronic Fences" EP which was released on 12" vinyl! Hopefully we'll get an album soon!

Geoffrey O'Connor

Geoffrey O'Connor of Crayon Fields fame is set to release his solo debut (Vanity Is Forever) under his own name (he has previously released solo work under the moniker Sly Hats). Here is the first taste from his new album, and oooooh it's delicious!




Sidenote: Geoffrey is opening for Jens Lekman this Wednesday at Hollywood Forever! I've never been able to make a Crayon Fields show in LA, so this will do just fine! Oh how excited am I!!! Hopefully he will have his new album in hand, just for me!

Amanaemonesia

How could I have not seen this sooner?? My current new favourite video of forever (especially at 1:54)!!

Elysian Fields - Red Riding Hood

Oooh oooh, Elysian Fields video!! "Last Night on Earth" is their new album and it houses this fantastic little direct interpretation of "Red Riding Hood", with just a little bit more sexy... Buy their album!!

The Dears...

and teddy bears! This was intended for yesterday. One of the most heartbreaking videos I have ever seen...makes tears well up in my eyes EVERY time I watch it.
I think the only thing that would have made it better was if it was expanded to match the song's original 6-minute length. The rousing emotional instrumental climax that concludes the original version is stripped for this more "radio-friendly" version. Either way, this song is still amazing, and this video...ayyyy...tissue please!



*Taken from one of my TWO 2003 Albums of the Year, the fantastic masterpiece and desert island disc, "No Cities Left".

Teddybears - Costumes & Lasers!!

TONIGHT @ Echoplex!!! Plus, Teddybears are very cute, so let the day of cuteness continue!!! Much love to this creepy vid from their newest album:

And in case you missed it, Robyn w/ Teddybears on David Letterman! AWESOMENESS!!

Muppet Babies!

There isn't much cuter than these Muppet Babies! This is my all-time favourite song from The Muppets...and the slide scene at the end of this video is absolutely hilarious!!!

The Day of Cuteness!!

I've just now dubbed today "The Day of Cuteness", for no reason in particular! Here's the bestest song from my favourite album of 2005, The Boy Least Likely To's "The Best Party Ever". Through all the cuteness though, this song & accompanying video still find a way to be heartwarmingly heartbreaking! I love you Boy Least Likely To!!!!

The Perfect Combination

sweetness & light!! Horse Shoes is fronted by the prolific Jacob Graham, who is also a member of Acorn Boys, The Drums, Flashlight Party, etc etc. This song is reminiscent of my favourite song of 2009, Acorn Boys' "Walkin' Under Trees" (which is sadly NOT on youtube). One day I will make that happen, but for now...melt:

2005 - Yann Tiersen / Strip Squad

Way back in 2005, these were my two favourite songs! And oh so different! I don't think I've ever heard anything more beautiful from Yann Tiersen...Liz Fraser takes it to such amazing places!

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oh Strip Squad, how I miss you...Perfect indie pop, that's all. "This is for the singles choir..."

Regina

Oh how I love thee Finland, for giving us the beauty that is Regina. Their new album "Soita Mulle" was released just last week and upon listening to it for the first time last night, I was instantly in love. They've drifted from their more synth-driven sound to focus more on guitar-driven airy pop...but, the synths are still there and the dreaminess (very preminent on their last release) is ever-present. This album is yet another great success for the band who continues to impress on their ascension up my ladder of musical love!
This song blew my mind last night. BEAUTY!!





Now let's show some love for this lovely video / song from their last album "Puutarhatrilogia"...

The Golden Filter - SYNDROMES

The Golden Filter, I love. New music from The Golden Filter makes me love even more! Here is the first of 6 new songs to be released on their upcoming soundtrack for the short-film "SYNDROMES"...I present the awesomeness that is "Mother":

The soundtrack is to be released in October on limited vinyl & in November on CD! I WANT IT ALL!!!! 

Here is the trailer for the very interesting looking little film featuring "Mother"...she has a Furby!!!

Silver Apples - I Have Known Love

This song came on my Zen the other day and just like every other time it randomly pops up, I get filled with such excitement...so amazing, 1969 magic!