Recently I watched an interview with Lady Gaga where she says she is not a “shuffle person”, referring to the shuffle option on the i-Pod that allows people to listen to music randomly. She said that rather, she prefers to listen to the album of an artist from the beginning to the end for months before moving on to the next one. I can say that I’m not a “shuffle person” either. My last favorite album (“March of The Zapotec/Holland EP” from Beirut) played here for more than three months – on repeat.
But some of the readers asked me to reveal what I have been listening to lately. I made a list of the coolest (and indie) new sounds that will inspire you before a night on the town:
Swedish band that makes an electronic sound with smart lyrics. What’s cool about their look is that all the members have some sort of facial hair. “Animal” and “Black & Blue” are the songs to listen to and the videos to watch.
Band from Southwest London. It was a good surprise for me when my friend Paulo introduced me to their music. What I like on their songs is the mix of female and male vocals, which almost creates a dialogue at times. “VCR”, their last single, is simple yet romantic.
Considered the band to watch this year, according to the designer and photographer Hedi Slimane – who discovered many of the bands you listened to over the last few years, The Drums are similar in style to 80’s rock bands. “Let’s go Surfing” and “Submarine” are the coolest songs.
With a more atmospheric sound, this American band is a less obvious choice than the others listed here. I would recommend if you like indie music that you draw inspiration from them while working on your sketchbook – as I do. “Zebra” and “Norway” should be good samples.
Another weird sound that mixes east and west with multiple references to Indian, Japanese, and electronic music. Since Cornershop I haven’t seen many bands so competent in mixing sounds in a modern way like they do. Go for “Quitters Raga” and their vintage/analog videos.
+ WEBSITES TO LISTEN TO VIA STREAMING:
SHHH.FM: Brazilian sound-stylist Jackson Araujo teaches us one or two things about clash of styles. Every mix is possible on his hands. Highly recommended.
MUSIC VICTIM: From Spain, their podcasts always have their fingers on the pulse.
HYPE MACHINE: An alternative to LastFm. Mark your favorite songs with a heart.
Click here to read what we were listening to last summer
Photo: Hermano Silva © 2009
Thanx Hermano!!!! <3 &
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Bela foto, uma inspiração bem urbana e reflexiva; não sei exatamente o que percebo além da figura humana, mas me deixou encantada a sensiblidade da reflexão!!!
Eugenai Glaucy!!