I've really liked the music released so far from Nelly Furtado's upcoming album The Ride which drops 3/31.
This tune, "Phoenix," is giving me Kate Bush vibes.
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Monday, March 13, 2017
phoenix
I've really liked the music released so far from Nelly Furtado's upcoming album The Ride which drops 3/31.
This tune, "Phoenix," is giving me Kate Bush vibes.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
remix roundup
So there's all these remixes floatin round so I thought I'd do a little roundup.
Jamie Jones joneses for Phoenix
Kaytranada massages Disclosure's "January"
Disco Tech boogies with Billy Paul
a/jus/ted adjusts Holy Ghost!
Baauer settles down
DJ Panic panics, yells timber
Laurel Halo turns it up
B. Ames does what she wants
Baio takes the high road
Keep Shelly in Athens draws new lines
Round goes round with xx
Jamie Jones joneses for Phoenix
Kaytranada massages Disclosure's "January"
Disco Tech boogies with Billy Paul
a/jus/ted adjusts Holy Ghost!
Baauer settles down
DJ Panic panics, yells timber
Laurel Halo turns it up
B. Ames does what she wants
Baio takes the high road
Keep Shelly in Athens draws new lines
Round goes round with xx
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
when a fire starts to burn: libby hostetler's top albums of 2013
Out of the gate with our year-end best of lists, here are Libby's favorite records of the year!
Let's cut to the chase here - I think we all know my #1 album - DUH, DISCLOSURE'S SETTLE! I haven't stopped listening to this since I heard White Noise in late January. And then I went through the back catalogue and found the EP and Sam Smith's vocals on "Latch" and saw they remade Jessie Ware's "Running" and had the most sexual song I've ever heard ("What's In Your Head") and OMG I CAN'T STOP WITH THEM! Yeah, this year was all about Disclosure for me. Who knew I missed 90's house beats so much? Listen to my going-to-work-song-and-going-to-stomp-all-over-everyone tune: "When a Fire Starts to Burn."
So for the rest of my favorite albums in no particular order (BUT DISCLOSURE IS ALWAYS #1)...here we go!
Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City
Every single song is wonderful. A mature sound for them and it fits in nicely for a third album from a group I've always loved.
HAIM - Days are Gone
Finally - a girl group that kicks ass. Este's bass face is a thing of wonder.
Jagwar Ma - Howlin
Like I missed 90s house beats, who knew I missed the bouncy rave feel these Aussies give off? Guess I miss the Happy Mondays as well.
Suede - Bloodsports
WOW. Color me surprised when the early Britpop band came out with a random album this year and yet it sounds like they never left the early 90s. Perfect.
Phoenix - Bankrupt!
I was a little concerned when I heard the single "Entertainment." Then I heard the rest of the album and breathed a sigh of relief and then REALLY got into it.
Jake Bugg - Jake Bugg
Okay, this kid is a bit of a dick. Let's all get that off our chests. But he's 19. And singing songs like "Someplace." Just unreal.
James Blake - Overgrown
Swooooooooon. A more cohesive second album for this surprise Mercury Prize winner. Unbelievable.
Hot Natured - Different Sides of the Sun
Jamie Jones' group really got things moving with this album. I'm thinking "smooth beats" is the best way to describe this album.
Arctic Monkeys - AM
Honestly, I haven't cared too much about these Sheffield boys since their first album. So I gave this album a go and found myself listening in shock at how polished it all was.
Kings of Leon - Mechanical Bull
I know, I know, I know - you're all sick of me and my inexplicable love for these guys. That being said, it's so refreshing to hear the Followills return to their early roots with this album.
Half Moon Run - Dark Eyes
Goodness, these Canadians have amazing harmonies. Beautiful album.
Rudimental - Home
Okay, I didn't see this one coming. A lot of dubstep-type beats but with super talented singers and a random trumpet - it sounds all very odd but it works so well.
AlunaGeorge - Body Music
I thought this strange duo was only good for working on Disclosure's "White Noise" and I was very wrong. An amazing pop album.
The 1975 - The 1975
Siiiiiiggghhh. The throwback 80s sound on this entire album is awesome and still manages to make them sound completely relevant in this year of music. And my crush on singer/guitarist Matty is awful and needs to stop. (It won't. Melissa is plotting my death upon reading those words.)
Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP2
Em comes to terms with his estranged relationship with his mom on "Headlights" and then goes back to being nasty with Kendrick Lamar on "Love Game." Awesome.
-Libby Hostetler
Let's cut to the chase here - I think we all know my #1 album - DUH, DISCLOSURE'S SETTLE! I haven't stopped listening to this since I heard White Noise in late January. And then I went through the back catalogue and found the EP and Sam Smith's vocals on "Latch" and saw they remade Jessie Ware's "Running" and had the most sexual song I've ever heard ("What's In Your Head") and OMG I CAN'T STOP WITH THEM! Yeah, this year was all about Disclosure for me. Who knew I missed 90's house beats so much? Listen to my going-to-work-song-and-going-to-stomp-all-over-everyone tune: "When a Fire Starts to Burn."
So for the rest of my favorite albums in no particular order (BUT DISCLOSURE IS ALWAYS #1)...here we go!
Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City
Every single song is wonderful. A mature sound for them and it fits in nicely for a third album from a group I've always loved.
HAIM - Days are Gone
Finally - a girl group that kicks ass. Este's bass face is a thing of wonder.
Jagwar Ma - Howlin
Like I missed 90s house beats, who knew I missed the bouncy rave feel these Aussies give off? Guess I miss the Happy Mondays as well.
Suede - Bloodsports
WOW. Color me surprised when the early Britpop band came out with a random album this year and yet it sounds like they never left the early 90s. Perfect.
Phoenix - Bankrupt!
I was a little concerned when I heard the single "Entertainment." Then I heard the rest of the album and breathed a sigh of relief and then REALLY got into it.
Jake Bugg - Jake Bugg
Okay, this kid is a bit of a dick. Let's all get that off our chests. But he's 19. And singing songs like "Someplace." Just unreal.
James Blake - Overgrown
Swooooooooon. A more cohesive second album for this surprise Mercury Prize winner. Unbelievable.
Hot Natured - Different Sides of the Sun
Jamie Jones' group really got things moving with this album. I'm thinking "smooth beats" is the best way to describe this album.
Arctic Monkeys - AM
Honestly, I haven't cared too much about these Sheffield boys since their first album. So I gave this album a go and found myself listening in shock at how polished it all was.
Kings of Leon - Mechanical Bull
I know, I know, I know - you're all sick of me and my inexplicable love for these guys. That being said, it's so refreshing to hear the Followills return to their early roots with this album.
Half Moon Run - Dark Eyes
Goodness, these Canadians have amazing harmonies. Beautiful album.
Rudimental - Home
Okay, I didn't see this one coming. A lot of dubstep-type beats but with super talented singers and a random trumpet - it sounds all very odd but it works so well.
AlunaGeorge - Body Music
I thought this strange duo was only good for working on Disclosure's "White Noise" and I was very wrong. An amazing pop album.
The 1975 - The 1975
Siiiiiiggghhh. The throwback 80s sound on this entire album is awesome and still manages to make them sound completely relevant in this year of music. And my crush on singer/guitarist Matty is awful and needs to stop. (It won't. Melissa is plotting my death upon reading those words.)
Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP2
Em comes to terms with his estranged relationship with his mom on "Headlights" and then goes back to being nasty with Kendrick Lamar on "Love Game." Awesome.
-Libby Hostetler
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
tu(n)esday!
Long awaited single from CEO
LeMarquis repaints "Fences"
2 Billion Beats makes over "John & Mary"
LUXXURY freshens up The Clash
Diplo makes "Will Calls" to Grizzly Bear
Funk LeBlanc D.A.R.E.s to remix "A Fleur De Vous"
Cyclist makes "Tough Love" tougher
Wookie Wookstar kicks "Voices" into a higher gear
Bixel Boys takes it back (free mixtape with lots of 90s goodies)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
tu(n)esday!
"Dark & Stormy": new track from Hot Chip!
The way we are...
You know it when you see it...
Nice Breakbot remix of Phoenix (free mp3)...
Take yo time, do it right (free mp3)...
I don't wanna leave you now...
Reach for the dead...
I've been infected...
Lifeline (free mp3)...
I stay down with my demons...
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
tu(n)esday! (the coachella edition) by libby hostetler
Ahhhh, it's that time of year. When winter hasn't quite peaced the f*ck out and I'm praying for temps above 40 degrees. When I am so pasty white that any little ray of sunshine immediately chars my skin within 5 minutes. When I'm itching for a vacation anywhere but the northeast and my cat starts packing my bags in anticipation. When I'm dying to dance my ass off with 150,000 other lunatics in near-100 degree heat. YES folks, that's right - it's time for Coachella! Here are my personal picks as to who I can't wait to see this year and in no particular order:
Disclosure
I have to start off with my #1 favorite band right now. I just saw them in Williamsburg and I was completely blown away. Easily my favorite concert of the year so far. (Side note - I feel a little creepy loving them so much when they're 18 and 21!!!!)
Blur
Long live Britpop!!!! Here's hoping Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon can "play nice" through their whole set.
Tame Impala
These Aussies put out what could arguably be the best album of last year. Psychedelic rock at its finest!
Ben Howard
I recently discovered this guy's work thanks to Melissa :) He could end up being the artist making all the girls weep with his soulful tunes.
The Stone Roses
So word has it Ian Brown can't sing well in their surprise reunion shows. So what? The grooves this Brit group produces are like no other. And it instantly brings to mind images of "Madchester" and early 90s raves.
Phoenix
I'm underwhelmed by the first single from their forthcoming album, Entertainment, but anticipation is pretty high for these Frenchies' headlining set.
James Blake
Forget it. This Brit makes me cry every single time I see him perform. Add this set to another tear-jerker show.
Rodriguez
The legend that almost never was. If you've seen Searching for Sugar Man, you will totally understand how it's amazing that this guy is performing at Coachella!
Eric Prydz
There may be a lack of big EDM names this year (which some people are happy about) but this guy will have me running to the Sahara tent in seconds flat.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
tu(n)esday!
Ain't nothin' but a disco party with "Voilà"...
Disorder (free download)...
Tight...
Easy now....
Nu Phoenix...
I miss you...
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