Samtastic! Review #1267: BUSDRIVER - Bon Bon Fire

 FIRE!!! Can't wait for NEW BUSDRIVER...

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BUSDRIVER - Bon Bon Fire on Knocksteady



http://youtu.be/wPHLfaIN4M4

Samtastic! Review #1266: Childish Gambino Freestyle in London

The sound in this is pretty bad, posting anyway because the music is still pretty badass. The music is loud that is why you can't really hear the freestyle. =

Says SoulCulture in the comments section on YouTube:

"Haha... Yeah the sound isn't great. But we liked the energy so we just thought ufck it and uploaded it. Look out for something special from Childish on SCTV soon :)"

So I am sure that will be better...

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Childish Gambino Freestyle in London



http://youtu.be/kft4OObaVWU

Samtastic! Review #1265: Chairlift's NEW album "Something"

 The new album "Something" by Chairlift upon first few listens is a keeper. I have been waiting to see if this follow up to "Does You Inspire You" would be worth the wait, and I think it is!

Apparently, Chairlift co-founders Aaron Pfenning and Caroline Polachek were dating and they broke up before the making of this album. I had noticed the absence of the ex-boyfriend's voice, and was happy about it. And I think Polachek and remaining Chairlifter Patrick Wimberly have come out on top.

They didn't remake "Does You Inspire You" they made "Something".

Take a listen for yourself, and you can now BUY it on iTunes and various other places.

This is funny also:

http://www.spinner.com/2012/01/26/chairlift-singer-crazy-fan/

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http://soundcloud.com/chairlift/sets/something-out-now

Chairlift - Amanaemonesia

http://youtu.be/98XRKr19jIE

Samtastic! Review #1264: Woodkid at The Eiffel Tower

This happened last night...

I'm listening now!

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Woodkid at The Eiffel Tower
http://www.noisey.com/live



http://www.noisey.com/live

And check out the video for Woodkid's IRON, it's totally BADASS! I posted it a few weeks ago, but it's worth posting again!



http://youtu.be/vSkb0kDacjs

Samtastic! Review #1263: Tennis "Origins" LIVE at Doug Fir

 I like the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR...I haven't seen a show there, but I did stay at the Hotel that is part of it...cool place. I bet this show was really...Portlandish.

Tennis is coming here again in March and if I am in town I will go see them again. Alaina's voice is as pure LIVE as it sounds on record. I like that they describe themselves on their Facebook page as "minimalist pop". New Tennis record titled "Young & Old" out 2/14/12.

http://tennis-music.com/

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Tennis "Origins" LIVE at Doug Fir

Origins - Recorded Live in Portland, OR on 12/12/11 at the Doug Fir Lounge

Directed by Nic Adenau for illComm Studios



http://youtu.be/STgLcjXx_Vs

Samtastic! Review #1262: Hyperpotamus makes me stupid happy

Hi. it's Tuesday. bleck.

There are not many things that are making me feel happy lately, but this album is one of them.

I have had "Delta" by Hyperpotamus on vinyl for a few weeks now, but I was able to download it on iTunes yesterday. Finally! I can listen to this album in my car where I spend a lot of time! I woke up with the song "Seahorse for Dragon" in my head and then I listened to it during my commute, see how that works? It's a beautiful thing.

When I bought the vinyl it came from the UK physically from Jorge R. Escudero! At least I think that it must have, there is a handwritten return address on the outside of the package. He is one of the people I would die to meet in person. Come to the US, or I will come to Europe, that sounds better.

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GO LISTEN ON THE WEBSITE:

http://hyperpotamus.com/#

Hyperpotamus - "De Camino"

by Lucas Borrás




Official music video for the band Hyperpotamus.
"De Camino" from his new album 'Delta', coming out 31 October 2011.

Directed by: Lucas Borras

Illustration: Lucas Borras
Additional rotoscoping: Matthew Rankin, Marc Riviere, Sybil Cubilette.
Animation, Edit, Composition, Cinematography: Lucas Borras
Produced by: WeMake

Special Thanks to Erik Von Frankenberg, Carlos Chavarria & Mario Chavarria.

hyperpotamus.com
lucasborras.com



Hyperpotamus - "De Camino" from Lucas Borrás on Vimeo.


http://vimeo.com/19232705

Samtastic! Review #1261: VIDEO for Active Child's "Hanging On"

Here is the actual video now...unexpectedly chilling.

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 Active Child - Hanging On


"You Are All I See" Deluxe Version Available Now.

Purchase on iTunes: http://bit.ly/acdeluxe

Directed by: T.S. Pfeffer & Robert McHugh
http://pier-pictures.com

Active Child - Hanging On (Official Video)

http://youtu.be/B-OoisekXIA

Samtastic! Review #1260: Ben Sollee Pledge Music Challenge!

YEAH! HELP someone who deserves to make their album!

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Pledge Music Update: Ben Sollee Pledge Challenge

"With you support we meet our financial goal in 48 hours! Now, we're setting a new goal of involvement to reach a 1000 pledges. Help spread the word and get your friends involved! http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/bensollee



http://youtu.be/7hicoW0w_zw

Samtastic! Review #1259: Active Child's video for Hanging On

Active Child made a video for "Hanging On"...I can't find a version I can post yet, so check out the video here:

http://gizmodo.com/5877527/active-child-hanging-on

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Samtastic! Review #1258: MIIKE SNOW Paddling Out

In my reality, this week is fucking killing me...to put it nicely.

But, in my fantasy world of online, things are pretty fun still!

Especially, right this second...NEW Miike Snow!!! YEAH!

I am so excited for this album. Wish I had time to write more.

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Miike Snow - Paddling Out

http://youtu.be/FebGIi5spKQ

Samtastic! Review #1257: THE KILLS Short film & NEW Video for Last Goodbye

 If you read this blog, then you know how I feel about The Kills. I am seeing them again soon. This kind of stuff below makes me so happy. I love both of these people and have obviously never met them.

Here is to 10 more years at least!

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The Kills "Into The Unknown"
A beautiful six minute rockumentary filmed in London by videomaker Giorgio Testi (under Marilena Borgna's supervision) that follows the final moments as The Kills prepare to go on stage for their headline show at Brixton Academy in London.

Giorgio Testi is represented by Pulse Films.

www.thekills.tv
www.dominorecordco.com

The Kills 'Into The Unknown' Short Film

http://youtu.be/0BMZWrtNoqw

The Kills - The Last Goodbye

 Posted on YouTube:
The Kills celebrate their ten year anniversary this poignant and playful video for 'The Last Goodbye', taken from their latest album 'Blood Pressures'. Directed by the Oscar nomiated acctress Samantha Morton, who made her directorial feature debut with the critically acclaimed 'The Unloved', this is her first music video.

Shot in monochrome on crisp, silvery 35mm, the video reflects the beautiful simplicity of the track, with an old-school photo booth providing an intimate backdrop for Mosshart's intense and heart-warming opening performance followed by a series of touching to-camera poses reflecting the musicians' longstanding, spirited friendship.

Directed by Samantha Morton
Produced by Juliette Larthe through PRETTYBIRD
Cinematography by Florian Hoffmeister

www.thekills.tv
www.dominorecordco.com



http://youtu.be/MgaHy7DYs3g

Samtastic! Review #1256: Jamie N Commons, where have you been all my life?

Jamie N Commons, where have you been all my life?

This video is...well, just watch this beautiful man...And the song below that, is also great.

I might have a new obsession now, so unexpected!

There must be something about British dudes named Jamie...I am going to have to go to London soon.

More to come from this guy, for sure.

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Jamie N Commons - Nina Botanique Bruxelles 2011

http://youtu.be/czF3lwcv8vU

Jamie N Commons - Now Is Not The Time

http://youtu.be/txctSn5afAc

Samtastic! Review #1255: Anthony Gonzalez of M83

Anthony Gonzalez of M83 talking about "Hurry Up We're Dreaming"... I could listen to him talk all day. I never really have heard him speak at length before, so here you go! Enjoy!

This might sound weird, but I could see him working on a movie soundtrack for any of The Hunger Games trilogy...since I am sure the first one is already done, maybe the 2nd or 3rd? Something about "Hurry Up We're Dreaming" seems fitting for The Hunger Games...

Hey Anthony, have you read The Hunger Games?

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Anthony Gonzalez of M83 talking about "Hurry Up We're Dreaming"



http://youtu.be/1153xqBBaHk



http://youtu.be/Yjhiach12Gk



http://youtu.be/1Exngl0mlFg



http://youtu.be/Qgw8ca8QelM



http://youtu.be/-4XnD6s66x8

Samtastic! Review #1254: Santigold video for "Big Mouth"

Santigold is so Dope. This is really awesome.

Welcome back, please bring it on!

I can't wait for this album now.

Download this song FREE:

Download this track for FREE right now @ http://www.santigold.com

Produced by Switch & Buraka Som Sistema.

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Santigold - Big Mouth [Music Video]

http://youtu.be/cxdQ_uD5IWk

Samtastic! Review #1253: The Weeknd, Echoes of Silence

Hmmmm, how fitting.

I'll be silent tomorrow, in the internet blackout to raise awareness over STOP SOPA.

Hopefully, echoes of the silence will be heard on 1/19/12 and more importantly on 1/24/12.

GO HERE FOR MORE INFO:

sopastrike.com

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The Weeknd - Echoes Of Silence

 

http://the-weeknd.com
http://twitter.com/theweekndxo
http://soundcloud.com/theweekndxo

 

http://youtu.be/rtLBud9zPF0

Samtastic! Review #1252: STOP PIPA / SOPA

PROTECT IP / SOPA Act Breaks the Internet

PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.


http://vimeo.com/31100268

Samtastic! Review #1251: Miike Snow Sneak Peek!

These TIIMES posts are pretty interestingly funny...

http://www.thetiimes.com/


AND Check this out:

"Happy To You" Out March
http://www.miikesnow.com
http://thetiimes.com

Miike Snow 'Birth To Death' 

 

 

http://youtu.be/CIGttXV5Hok

Samtastic! Review #1250: Best commute home song Friday edition!

Best commute home song Friday edition!
En Vogue - My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)

Favorite line: "When you're locki' you're losin'...AND I'M OUT THA DOOR!"

Seriously #LOVE. Happy Friday party people.

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En Vogue - My Lovin (You're Never Gonna Get It)

http://youtu.be/WlP0m39xdI0

Samtastic! Review #1249: NME video Who is your New Band Tip for 2012?

Who is your New Band Tip for 2012? By NMETV
Alex James, The Maccabees, Brandon Flowers, and Frank Turner reveal their favourite new bands.

To be completely honest the only reason I clicked on this was because Brandon Flowers is in it...I heart him to pieces.

Frank Turner sold me enough to check out Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun = http://jimlockeythesolemnsun.bandcamp.com/

More from them to come perhaps...


MY NEW TIP for 2012 =

Hyperpotamus!!! The album Delta is amazing, I bought a record player so that I can listen to the LP I bought. Hyperpotamus isn't NEW, but I want everyone in the world to hear it, so I am not shutting up about it anytime soon.

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Who Is Your New Band Tip For 2012?

http://youtu.be/ZzxuBvMcz0A

Samtastic! Review #1248: Ben Sollee Pledge Music Video!

PLEASE CHECK OUT MY POST #1247 also!

SO SMART! SO HONEST! Let's make this happen.

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/bensollee?utm_campaign=project4036&utm_source=facebook

Ben is in the studio working on his 3rd full-length record, Half-Made Man, and he needs your support to bring the project to life. Be a part of the story: pledgemusic.com/projects/bensollee

PledgeMusic: Ben Sollee

http://youtu.be/ZsFyIZz_cUc