Monthly Archive: September 2009

VIDEO : THE KILLS – TAPE SONG (Rock/Indie – US)

The Kills are an indie rock band formed by American vocalist and guitarist Alison Mosshart (“VV”) and British guitarist Jamie Hince (“Hotel”). Their three albums, Keep On Your Mean Side (2003), No Wow (2005) and Midnight Boom (2008), have gathered much critical praise.

BEN WATT – GUINEA PIG (Deep House/Ambient – UK)

Ben Watt

Ben Watt is a British musician, DJ, producer and label owner, best known internationally as one half of 80s cult band Everything But The Girl. Based in North London, he lives with his spouse and creative partner Tracey Thorn, the …

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FAKE BLOOD – I THINK I LIKE IT (Disco House/Dance – UK)

Fake Blood

But who the heck is Fake Blood? This is a question that a lot of people have been asking recently… This artist/producer released his first single “Mars” back in October 2008 on Cheap Thrills Records but his true identity was …

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PETE YORN & SCARLETT JOHANSSON – BREAK UP (Folk/Indie – US)

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson

Actress/singer Scarlett Johansson and singer/songwriter/guitarist Peter Joseph Yorn joined forces on this project, a nine-song record reminiscent of the sounds of the 60s. The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded quite a long time ago, in …

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MLLE CARO & FRANCK GARCIA – FAR AWAY (House/Minimal – France)

Mlle Caro and Franck Garcia

Parisien electro artist Mademoiselle Caro is known by many for her sublime electro-pop debut album Pain Disappears (Buzzin’ Fly, 2008), a joint effort with Perpignan-based friend and collaborator Franck Garcia. Upon its release, this album was enthusiastically praised by everyone …

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DRAGONETTE – FIXIN TO THRILL (Electro/Synth/Pop – Canada)

Dragonette

Dragonette is finally back with a brand new album, Fixin To Thrill, which is out in Canada on September 29th (get it on iTunes) and in the rest of the world in October.

SEBASTIEN TELLIER – L’AMOUR ET LA VIOLENCE (Club/Electro – France)

Sebastien Tellier

Sébastien Tellier is a French singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, born and raised in Paris. His 2001 debut album, L’incroyable vérité (The Incredible Truth), was an epic pop album, which covered musical ground ranging from lo-fi electronica to bizarre cabaret tunes. …

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LOST VALENTINOS – CITIES OF GOLD (Psychedelic/Indie – Australia)

Lost Valentinos

Lost Valentinos are a band from Sydney. They released two EPs under the name The Valentinos but decided to change their name in mid 2007 to Lost Valentinos to avoid potential legal issues with soul artists from the 1950s, Bobby …

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