Author Archives: Justin Sarachik

12.09.10
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Mister Heavenly Adds a Star to It’s Already All-Star Lineup


Mister Heavenly is the new brain child of Man Man’s Honus Honus, Islands’ Nick Thorburn, and Modest Mouse’s Joe Plummer. Deriving the sound from a mixture of their own bands style, they have now added movie star Michael Cera on bass for the rest of the West Coast portion of the tour.

Cera has previously worked with Thorburn in the Islands’ video for “No You Don’t” as one of the actors. Cera has played characters who were bassists in both Scott Pilgrim Vs the World and Nick & Norah’s Infinite Play List, now he gets to do it for real.

Mister Heavenly is on tour with and opening for band, Passion Pit. Their first show was at Seattle’s Moore Theater. Check out the video from Pitchfork down below.



12.09.10
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Montreal Quartet, the BRAIDS, Gain Critical Acclaim

Led my female vocalist Raphaelle Standell-Preston, this experimental/folk/trippy pop group is breaking barriers with groundbreaking music. Using intense vocal harmonies and melodies along with pulsing and vibrant yet mello music, BRAIDS creates an almost euphoric dream like listening experience for all the senses.

These four best friends from High School gambled on skipping college, and choose to make music instead. Their hard work paid off as they are now being noticed for their self-released debut, Native Speaker.

They were recently named to Stereogum’s “40 Best New Artists of 2010“, and recorded a “Pop Montreal Session” while at Break Glass Studios. Listen to that session here.

12.08.10
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Tennis Does a “Yours Truly” Session

Tennis has just released their debut album, Cape Dory, and so far it seems to be quite the epic tail. This folky pop/smooth listening group, are able to grasp listeners attention just by the wonderful storytelling intertwined within the songs. The inspiration behind the album involved newlyweds who escape the vigor’s of life and set sail, making countless memories and dreams come true.

Tennis goes more into detail on “Your Truly“, and you can read one of the letters that inspired the whole concept.

Listen to take me somewhere

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12.06.10
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Arcade Fire Given the Nod for Three Grammy Awards


Does Arcade Fire have what it takes successfully win their nominated categories? Having a great year musically, Arcade Fire is up for: Album of the Year, Best Alternative Music Album, and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

The competition is stiff, as they are going up against heavy weights Eminem, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga.

Will the underdog pull it out, or will the popularity contest continue. Tune in February 13 on CBS to find out.

 

For a complete list of all nominees and awards click here

12.02.10
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Jonquil Releases First Single “Get Up”


With the release of single “Get Up”, the British trio known as Jonquil offer up some new refreshing folky pop. Jonquil finally has transitioned over to the states with their release entitled One Hundred Suns EP. Listen for yourself below and figure out if they are the next big thing in British crossover bands.

Check it out HERE!

12.01.10
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Fujiya & Miyagi Release Music Video for “16 Shades of Black and Blue”

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“16 Shades of Black Blue” is the newest release from alternative/electronica indie band Fujiya & Miyagi. Debuting as the first single off of upcoming album Ventriloquizzing, promises to be the most diverse of their albums so far. “We wanted to make a record that was different from anything we had done before,” says singer/guitarist David Best.

Much like other ground breaking bands like the Gorillaz, Fujiya & Miyagi use alternate personas- cleverly disguised dummies resembling themselves. With one look of the video, it is easy to see how the dummies add to the already cryptic and creepy slow pulse of the song. The whispered vocals cut in and out repeating over and over the chorus of the song as a man moves about in the shadows.

Check it out for yourself below.