Something New is Something Old

Sorry, I'm a little late with this post today. Okay, try a lot late... but for good reason! I had plenty of video game playing to catch up on, as well as promoting my new monthly party starting this Saturday at St Jerome's.

Now that the last task of promoting is done, it's time to move on with your daily dose. But please forgive me if it's not as in depth as it could be. I'm running low on juice here, and it's late. Shooting zombies takes a lot out of a girl.


Don't judge this book by it's cover, as the name instantly implies something of a dark and gothic quality... which it is not. Dead Heart Bloom is Boris Skalsky, a hippie-bearded man who creates beautiful psychedelic and pop influenced songs that will linger in your ears. I hate to give this release such a generic comparison, but I definitely have to say that I hear a heavy Beatles influence. And who doesn't love the Beatles?

You can download the album in it's entirety for free here, but I definitely recommend purchasing album for the artsy packaging... if not for supporting the wonderful artist alone.

From Chelsea Diaries (buy @ store):
Who Will You Love
New York City Heat
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I meant to review Dean & Britta's new release some time ago, but it got left behind at my office... and I don't actually go to my office that often. Shame, shame... it's no excuse, I know. But I'm definitely regretting not getting to this sooner. It's an astonishing record. Within the first 4 seconds of the first song, Singer Sing, I knew this was going to be something worth sitting down for.

If you don't know about Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips already, I should inform you that both are former members of Luna. Also, Britta was once the singing voice of 80s cartoon icon - JEM (as well as starring in Satisfaction with Julia Roberts and Liam Neeson).

All the previous accomplishments aside, this album is the accomplishment that was waiting to happen... like an exotic fruit waiting to ripen. They've been getting comparisons to blonde/brunette duo Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra, which I agree with musically. But I also think they have a bit of a Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot quality to them. Perhaps it's the beauty and wispiness.

From Back Numbers (buy @ Amazon):
Singer Sing
Words You Used To Say
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Speaking of Serge Gainsbourg, I couldn't help but mention a recent addiction of mine - Charlotte Gainsbourg's The Songs That We Sing. Such a beautiful example of her father's influence, and part of a surprisingly great album for a talented actress. I obviously haven't been paying attention, or else I would have known about her music before. I guess when you have such acts as Air and Jarvis Cocker backing you up, you have no choice but to be heard.

From 5:55 (buy @ Amazon):
The Songs That We Sing
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Love,
Lady Byrd