You know. As much as I love 20 Jazz Funk Greats… I need to say: I hate always being two steps behind them.
Ok. What is truly bizarre about Holy Hail is that the lead singer is none other than Cat from FannyPack. Which would explain the sing-song-rap style influence on some of Holy Hails [...]

Lady Sovereign – “Love Me Or Hate Me” (Dirty)
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I did not start this site to become a journalist… or a critic for that matter. I have never even toyed with the idea of pursuing either of those careers. If you haven’t noticed, I’m a hack! Really, I [...]

Sally Shapiro is a slice of irresistible italo-disco-synthpop. Produced by Johan Agebjörn, there’s a bit of naivety in the vocals that could be compared to some late 80s Freestyle hits. “I’ll Be By Your Side” is just so… sweet. It’ll have you hugging yourself. Even though they’re doing different things, Sally Shapiro reminds me slightly [...]

Check out that math.
I’m bumping this to the top because Emily is one smart chick. I don’t know if Emily is mocking or being honest… but she’s totally correct. Somehow playing the track on top of itself with a bit of a delay makes it sound about a million times better. And I bet with [...]

Dude, I wasn’t going to post anything tonight. But this landed in my inbox, and… it’s The Rapture. So: Mandatory post.
I’m pretty sure this track leaked a while back, but it seems like we’re getting an “official” mp3 promo now. Good news. Ya’ll should be seeing this on like every blog out there. Unless [...]

Thanks to James for turning me onto this band.
It’s no surprise that a frontperson can make or break a band. Mama Shamone’s music isn’t amazing — not yet. But Mama’s bigger-than-your-computer-screen personality catapults the band to that above par status. Mama Shamone’s biggest problem? Mama perhaps overshadowing her bandmates. But then…
Keep these guys bookmarked. [...]

Woah, I guess I miss a lot by not watching tv? Peaches’ “Do Ya” is in a Gap commercial. Take this as further proof that this world is totally upside down… who could have ever predicted this one? Of course, Peaches has been singing about her Gap for years now. Who hasn’t fallen into it? [...]

You know, it’s been less than a year since bigstereo last posted Nu Shooz. But. This has to be the best live performance I have ever seen of any song ever. Ever.
Two thoughts:
1) Nu Shooz snagged the two best back-up singers. So lucky. They have (had?) the moves.
2) Why did shoulder pads ever [...]

Dirty, hairy indie rock boys have been hogging the spotlight for the past few years. But. I think the tide is changing, and we’re about to get some total Lilith action…. like retro 90’s “Wannabe” Girl Power. There’s a whole bunch of chick fronted bands from all genres rising and ready to take it [...]

Shiz. I’m totally late on this one. But better late than never? Not that CSS really needs more blog love. I’ve actually had my blinders up because I was just reading way too much hype surounding this band. Too much hype is such a turn-off. But. CSS is one of those rare bands that [...]

Duh, we all knew M.I.A. would do something shitty at some point. This remix is actually not that bad, but to be honest it just doesn’t hit me too hard. I want to expect more but I just can’t.
We all love her though. I am crossing my fingers her next album isn’t too over produced, [...]

Remember how excited some of you got over Codebreaker with their What Is This Earth Love? Well, Codebreaker is back with a new track off of their new ep which is due out this Fall. “Here Comes The Night Time” follows the sound of their previous work: early 80’s electro fused with some tight pop [...]

On Young Love’s Myspace, he lists his influences as: “Zoot Woman, Pheonix, Bloc Party, Bowie, Michael Jordan, that one jam by Nu Shooz, m83, Kraftwerk, Thriller, Air.” That should get your biz excited, no?
This is so hot right now. Weird Science’s mix of “Discotech” has achieved a perfect hybrid NY/LA sound… seriously if I had [...]

Hey. Check out the new video for The Valentinos’ “Man With The Gun.” The track is off of their debut ep which was produced by K.I.M. of The Presets. Finally, some electro rock that isn’t afraid to rock.
The band is set to release their second ep soon… produced by Pnau.
You can stream and buy [...]

I don’t care what you say. Played out or not, ironic or not: I will never tire of mash-ups. Never ever.
The latest from DJ Paul V. pairs up Gary Glitter and Peaches. He points out some obvious Gary Glitter influences going on in Peaches’ “The Boys Wanna Be Her.”
Best when played loud:
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Well, well. The artist formally known as Bitch Lap Lap. I have never been totally sold on Feist. Lovely voice. Interesting friends. But it feels like she plays it safe way too often. I find myself wishing and waiting for whatever inspired Bitch Lap Lap to wear hot pink spandex pants. Unfortunately, this is not [...]

I posted a track back in March from Zetena. Recently, he sent in another one from a project he’s working on with some friends.
There’s some feel good madness going on with this track. At the 1:21 mark it totally reminds me of some kind of warped 70s/80s game show theme song. I imagine Vanna White [...]

Spektrum is on the verge of releasing one of the best albums of the year. I haven’t even heard it yet, but I can tell you that I have not heard one song of theirs I did not like. On the site it claims it will be released at the end of the summer, but [...]

Anyone familiar with Rudyard Kipling’s short story “How The Leopard Got Its Spots”? Short story even shorter: Leopard can’t catch Zebra and Giraffe because they camouflage into the jungle. This is like before Leopard has spots, and he’s just unicolor. So anyway. Leopard is all annoyed so Man paints some spots on him, and then [...]

Remember the first time you heard “House Of Jealous Lovers” and your head exploded and you had one of those totally rare aha moments? “Gravity’s Rainbow” has been doing that for me… every single fucking listen. Everything is coming together.
Van She’s remix of Klaxon’s “Gravity’s Rainbow” is one of those rare occasions when the [...]