“I think beat-making is really the study of every kind of music,” says Brian Lindgren, the artist known as Mux Mool who has just released a new album, Skulltaste. Quoting Ghostly International (Mool’s record label) Skulltaste is an old-fashioned epic, and its diversity—both track-to-track and within the songs themselves—is hard to measure. Lindgren’s taste roams [...]
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March 10, 2010
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Sweet Disposition
By Cili in Advertising, Music, SoundtrackThe song Sweet Disposition, that was featured earlier last month, is quiet the popular song these days — among ad agencies, at least. It has so far been featured in ads for Chrysler, Rhapsody, the movie 500 Days of Summer, and most recently Diet Coke. As if that weren’t enough, it has also been used in official conjunction [...]
March 2, 2010
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Gorillaz
By Cili in Electronic, MusicAs mentioned in this previous post, Gorillaz are back with an amazing album, Gorillaz style! ‘Plastic Beach’ is the upcoming third studio album by the virtual band Gorillaz, due for release in March 2010. The album features guest performances by Snoop Dogg, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Kano, Bashy, Bobby Womack, Mos Def, Gruff Rhys, De La Soul, Little Dragon, Mark E. Smith, Lou Reed, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, sinfonia [...]
February 17, 2010
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The BRIT Awards
By Cili in MusicThe 30th Annual BRIT Awards was held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London on Tuesday, February 16. It’s interesting to see that Lily Allen was awarded the British Female Solo Artist. Lady Gaga swept away all three of the nominations she earned; International Female Solo Artist, International Album and International Breakthrough Act. JLS, the [...]
February 15, 2010
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Sweet Child of Mine
By Cili in Acoustic, Advertising, MusicThinkbox’s Nov/Dec Awards for TV ads stated that John Lewis’ ‘The feeling’ was the 3rd best ad. I remember seeing it in christmas and it really captured the feeling, especially with its very gentle version of Sweet Child of Mine (a rock classic by Guns’n’Roses) by Taken by Trees. Enjoy!
February 11, 2010
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Avril Lavigne
By Cili in Music, Rock, SoundtrackSomething new revealed from ‘Alice in Wonderland’, to be released 5th March 2010 (London)… wait for it… a little bit longer… oh it’s the soundtrack! (which happens to be the first single of Avril’s fourth album) Please don’t get too excited. In my opinion it’s more of a Taylor Swift/Miley Cyrus song, and saying this I hope, I really [...]
February 10, 2010
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Corinne Bailey Rae
By Cili in Folk, Jazz, Music, PopThe Sea is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae, (most famous for ‘Put Your Record On’) released on 20th Jan, available 1st Feb (according to all the Underground posters) I am listening to it right now & haven’t chosen the best one yet — but I’ll be too greedy not to [...]
January 30, 2010
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Delphic
By Cili in Alternative, Electronic, Indie, MusicSome music for the weekend vibe; alternative – but still takes more than just jumping around to make any justice to these tunes. I introduce to you; Delphic. They are an alternative dance band from Manchester, United Kingdom. Some easy tunes… This Momentary This music video has been nominated for three UK Music Video Awards, [...]
January 28, 2010
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Gorillaz are back!
By Cili in Alternative, Electronic, MusicYes, it’s true, and with a new album, ‘Plastic Beach’ – in exactly 24 days time. You can listen to the first song online over at gorillaz.com or on mp3 from SpineMagazine It’s got an 80′s feel to it, with synth effects and muffled voices like-on-the-telephone, but quiet a catchy tune. I’m still forming my [...]
January 26, 2010
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The Local Natives
By Cili in Indie, Music, RockLocal Natives are an indie rock band based in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, USA. Their debut album, Gorilla Manor was released in the UK in 2009. http://www.myspace.com/localnatives The band’s sound has been described as “afropop-influenced guitars with hyperactive drumming and hooky three-part harmonies” by Pitchfork I particularly like ‘Camera Talk’ Enjoy!