Sometimes certain bands are just too damn cool and today's band Phantogram exudes the ultimate coolness. Hailing from New York, the duo (Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter) play what I would classify as dream-beat or electro pop. They sound a bit like Beach House, but with a little more of a street sound. I'm not usually a big electro pop fan, however there's just something about Barthel's voice. She pulls me in and doesn't let go until I'm bobbing my head.
Today's selections, "When I'm Small" and "As Far As I Can See", both come from their debut album Eyelid Movies. I hope you enjoy and fellas if you're not into this kind of music, turn the volume down and just take in the beautiful Ms. Barthel. Have a great Monday, it's a short week, and remember to keep living your soundtrack out loud.
NOW: Marilyn Manson - I’m sure there will be complaints.
Is the shock rocker still relevant? Well he may not be in the news like he used to be, but he sure knows how to cause a stir. In his latest video for the song “Running to the Edge of the World”, he appears to take abuse to the next level. Check out the graphic video below. The song is actually not bad.
Phantogram - Just makes you wanna bob your head.
Electro dance music isn't really my thing, but this band has grabbed my attention of late. Check out the duo’s new song, “Don’t Move”, the latest from their upcoming mini album Nightlife.
R.E.M. - Simple video, very good song.
They may have called it quits, but that doesn’t mean their music has died. Check out their video “We All Go Back to Where We Belong”. It’s a black and white that features a shy and smiling Kirsten Dunst. I forgot how cute she is.
Arcade Fire & Neil Young - Are the Canucks taking over?
Live collaboration on the song, “Helpless” from the 2011 Bridge School Benefit Concert. Check out the video below:
NEXT: Kings of Leon & Arctic Monkeys - Two good things that go great together.
KOL’s documentary Talihina Sky is coming out November 1st. Also tomorrow the Arctic Monkeys will release their next single “Suck It and See” with the B-side “Evil Twin”. See video below. The song kicks ass!
Atlas Sound - Chill Vibe Bradford Cox, lead singer of Deerhunter, releases Parallax on November 8th. Take a listen to the single, “Angel is Broken”
R.E.M. - Part II
The influential indie rockers will release a greatest hits collection November 15th titled Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage: 1982- 2011. Check out the trailer:
DCFC - Codes and Keys Remix EP
Not really big on remix albums because they’re usually shit, but I’ll probably give this one a chance. Take a listen to the latest track, “Some Boys”, from the November 22nd release. The original version is one of the better songs from Codes and Keys.
The Black Keys - Lonely Boy Dancing
The duo that made the blues mainstream is set to release their next album El Camino December 6th. Check out their video for the first single “Lonely Boy”. I really dig the tune and the dancing is amazing!
Sometimes certain bands are just too damn cool and today's band Phantogram exudes the ultimate coolness. Hailing from New York, the duo (Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter) play what I would classify as dream-beat or electro pop. They sound a bit like Beach House, but with a little more of a street sound. I'm not usually a big electro pop fan, however there's just something about Barthel's voice. She pulls me in and doesn't let go until I'm bobbing my head. 