Le Miel du Mois by Steph Lund: The Lost Tape
With high expectations, rebel citizens of the millennial generation leave the tired and corporate ruled world of radio to begin a new life in music blogs... Raid the radio! Cause we’re tired of hearing the same old song. We’re gonna change the dial to something new. Bring some truth to this town." - General Electriks However, the Recording Industry of America gains great military powers and soon ceases control of one music blog after another, in the name of justice and peace. The year is 2009, the space age. In a move to counter The Industries tyranny, rebel citizens of the Et Musique ...
Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind (Part II)
Some folks like to get away, Take a holiday from the neighborhood Hop a flight to Miami Beach Or to Hollywood But I'm taking a Greyhound On the Hudson River Line I'm in a New York state of mind." - Billy Joel I love the holidays, of course for all the traditional reasons but also for the simple fact that for those two or three days before and after Christmas New York City empties out and all you get is the city and that all too unfamiliar feeling of solely being around old school New Yorkers. I've been a hundred miles and running this entire year, ...
Florence + The Machine – Rabbit Heart/Raise It Up (Switch Remix)
How important is a producer to an artist? Well, the Michael Jackson sound we all love wouldn't really exist without Quincy Jones. The psychedelic pop genius of Oracle Spectacular wouldn't be nearly as adventurous without the vision and direction of producer Dave Fridmann. Would there even be Snoop Dogg without Dr. Dre? M.I.A. without Diplo? I mean the list goes on and on. Don't get me wrong making music is a collaborative effort, one which like any successful relationship requires compromise and love so it's silly to say that one person is solely responsible for anything. However, I believe in giving ...
Generationals – When We They Fight, They Fight
I don't know where all these new school vintage bands are coming from but I'm loving everyone of them. My latest muse is the workings of Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer who along with their New Orleans based band are making a sun-drenched life-is-good sound I can't get enough of. When they fight, they fight & when they come at night they say - I love you baby." I have a lot of friends in New York City, most of them who are currently overwhelmed by the non-stop nature of this city so I thought I'd post something to help you guys ...
Ever Better
Before you read anything, listen to these remixes, the Danger remix is f&*cking amazing. I have a big meeting and some important decisions to make today regarding this blogs future so I woke up craving something boss minded, badass and stimulating. After going back to 1996 and listening to Jay-Z's Feelin' It I satisfied most of my cravings... Im bout to hit these ni$%@s with some shit that'll light your life up If every ni*#@a in your clique is rich your clique is rugged Nobody would fall cause everyone would be each others crutches I hope you fools choose to listen I drop jewels bust ...
Brazilian Girls – Pussy
CMJ has me at 100 miles and runnin' so I thought it would be nice to take it back to 2005 and kick it to one of my favorite reggae inspired Brazilian Girls songs. Most of you will be distracted by this songs chorus which simply repeats the words pussy and marijuana. At first listen yes, it is ridiculous but once you get past that you'll find that it's just a metaphor for meeting someone who simply won't leave your mind, much like the aforementioned subjects. It's not exactly your typical roses are red metaphor but that's what makes it ...
The NOISEttes – Never Forget You
Mark Ronson look what you done started boy! This song was released back in January and is the follow-up single to their UK hit Don't Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go). The first thing you'll notice is the Phil Spector/Motown vibe reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and Adelle. However, you will quickly forget all preconceptions when you get to the hook which out of nowhere introduces heavily distorted guitars that make the song explode into an entirely new experience - fresh. Seems like the older I get the more friends I have who are losing all their faith when it comes to ...
Miami Horror – Sometimes
After a few notable remixes Benjamin Vanguarde aka Miami Horror has announced a debut album and released a new single that I can't seem get enough of. I've said it before, when it comes to the whole electro-pop thing Australia has the game locked tight. I've heard some people say this sounds like Cut Copy and I can't disagree but then again both acts are from Melbourne and artists inspire each other and that's not a bad thing in my book. Being half extreme realist and half fantasist I was completely taken on an adventure when listening to the songs ...
Mark Ronson – Toxic (Feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Tiggers)
I'm taking it way back today, back to a time when not even twitter existed - 2007. It was in that ancient time when Mark Ronson released a cover album called Version. The last track I posted from that album was Lily Allen's amazing cover of the Kaiser Chiefs' Oh My God, if you're new around these parts, do a quick search on the blog and check it out, it's well worth the listen. This time around I'm posting Ronson's rendition Britney's infectious hit Toxic. Ronson adds some NYC to it by including hip hops grittiest rapper, the late Ol' ...
Make The Girl Dance – Baby Baby Baby
This bands name pretty much explains the Et Musique Pour Tous corporate strategy, Make The Girl Dance, fresh. The video is awesome, 3 naked girls walking down a street in Paris in broad day… The song is basically a play on French music/television culture - all the lyrics start with Je Veux or I want and the girl makes a huge list of all the silly but very amusing things she wants… Je veux etre dans le top de Justice, la main de Gaspard sur ma cuisse. I Want to be in Justice’s top playlist, have Gaspard’s hand on my thigh.” This song ...
