And boys -- let's watch the swearing.
Mayor ,'Chosen'
Buffista Music III: The Search for Bach
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
shrift - Jul 07, 2008 5:51:17 pm PDT #8832 of 10003
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
smonster - Jul 07, 2008 5:55:10 pm PDT #8833 of 10003
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
The Pierces (as recced by smonster, SO GOOD)
All lovers of The Hush Sound should immediately procure The Pierces.
I'm loving Northern State right now - they're kind of a cross between Luscious Jackson and the Beastie Boys.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 07, 2008 5:57:31 pm PDT #8834 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Wait-- The Pierces were on Gossip Girl, right? I did love that song!
I have lots of checking out to do! Yay!
Amy - Jul 07, 2008 5:57:33 pm PDT #8835 of 10003
Because books.
I also ADORE The Hush Sound. I'm a little in love with Greta, for real. Her voice, at the very least.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 07, 2008 6:00:41 pm PDT #8836 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Sometimes I think Greta sounds like Maria Muldaur, but then I realize no one knows who Maria Muldaur is, aside from Midnight at the Oasis.
Speaking of the Hush Sound, this is them with The drummer singing, and Chris Faller singing backup, while Bob plays the piano and Greta plays the drums. The video quality is awful, but it is adorable, and a cover of You've Really Got A Hold on Me. [link]
ETA: The Hush Sound is actually my favorite, and in addition to Greta, I may have a little crush on Chris Faller.
Theodosia - Jul 07, 2008 6:22:38 pm PDT #8837 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Pink Martini needs a prominent mention here, too -- I think it would be right up your alley, Sophia.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 08, 2008 4:27:52 am PDT #8838 of 10003
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Recently, I've had Santogold's debut album on a constant loop.
I'll second this. I've been popping it back in on a regular basis, in between other new releases (Spiritualized, Ladytron, Nick Cave, Of Montreal, Portishead and Freezepop have all been making rotating appearences - I've been back on a musical kick for a change, thank doG).
Fred Pete - Jul 08, 2008 5:00:44 am PDT #8839 of 10003
Ann, that's a ferret.
Women singing, solo or in groups -- I always recommend the Sugababes and Girls Aloud for pure pop pleasure. Sandi Thom has a little harder sound (you might know "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker," but "What If I'm Right" from Smile, It Confuses People is perfection). I second, third, and fourth Pink, but don't let Try This be your introduction to her.
Katie Melua may be a little too soft for some tastes, but worth a try. Joss Stone is an interesting young English blue-eyed soul singer.
I don't know whether the Ting Tings count -- they're a mixed-gender duo, but she does most of the singing.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 08, 2008 6:06:36 am PDT #8840 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Well, so far I started with Theo's suggestion of Pink Martini, and I LOVE IT! So much fun. I am listening to the myspace, so there are only three songs (I am on a moratorium from buying music), but so enjoyable.
smonster - Jul 08, 2008 6:26:43 am PDT #8841 of 10003
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
SB - You can stream the entire The Pierces album from their MySpace.
I adore Pink Martini... in fact I think I'll pull them up on my iPod right now.
For those who like melancholy Neko Case-type ballads, I recommend Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter. Haunting and gorgeous. Here are some free mp3s and streaming stuff.
Oh! And for creepy good times, how about Roisin Murphy? I love "Ramalama" and "Night of the Living Flame."