INTRODUCING... MIGHTY OAKS

I had last week off so I spent a couple of days in Brooklyn, and of course, I got to catch some amazing bands! The night before I saw Foster the People and The Mast (which you should definitely check out!) I was introduced to a band from Germany called Mighty Oaks. I had never heard of them before, but I was completely fascinated when I saw them play in front of a small crowd at the Brooklyn Bowl! They have such a great sound; definitely worth giving them a try! Here are their top 2 songs, Brother and Just One Day, and one of the few pictures I took that night.

FOSTER THE PEOPLE AND THE MAST DO BROOKLYN

Last week I went to the Music Hall of Williamsburg for my first official concert in the beautiful state of New York since I moved here. I have to say, though I definitely miss Japan, I absolutely love the way the audience behaves here! (No pushing, surf crowding, etc). I am very glad to say there could not have been a better way to start my new life here in the US, as I got to see the amazing Foster the People, and even better, had the lovely pleasure of being introduced to a new band from Brooklyn, The Mast. They looked and sounded incredibly good, and put on a wonderful show.

Check out the link below to expand and please your earbuds with UpUpUp. Here's my new obsession: The Mast.

FOSTER THE PEOPLE'S I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR YOU REMIX BY FEELGUD - FREE DOWNLOAD

Definitely the best Foster The People remix I've heard in a while. Here is Feelgud's version of I Would Do Anything For You. 
PS. Thanks Perez Hilton!



To download this remix for free just click on the 'Download' button above.

SECOND SUMMER SONIC 2012 LINEUP ANNOUNCED

The second Summer Sonic 2012 lineup has arrived! This just keeps getting better.


- Jamiroquai
- The Vaccines
- Franz Ferdinand
- Foster The People
- Pitbull
- Kindness


And to refresh your memory, here's the first lineup:
- Green Day
- Rihanna
- Sigur Ros
- New Order
- Adam Lambert
- Death Cab For Cutie
- The Cardigans
- Passion Pit
- Gym Class Heroes
- Grouplove
- SBTRKT
- The Knux
- Iceage



UPDATE: To see the THIRD Summer Sonic 2012 lineup click HERE!! 

BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB LIVE IN TOKYO

Earlier this week, I got to see one of my favorite indie bands, Bombay Bicycle Club, perform in Tokyo. Playing at the same small venue where Foster the People had a sold out gig the following day, and Metronomy the previous one, BBC didn't stay far behind, and even had miss Pixie Lott singing along.

Although they didn't play what I personally consider two of their best songs, How Are You, and You Already Know, the show was completely amazing! Below is a picture I took during the show, and a great song off their setlist.

And last but not least, here is a picture with the singer of BCC, who by the way, has an incredible fashion sense. (By that I mean what he was wearing on stage).

I just have to say this: With the most amazing music, an unbelievable good looking drummer, and a band member who looks like he could be part of the movie The Outsiders, this band is in another level! 

And a very special thanks to Squib, the lighting designer, for making this happen!

DJ EARWORM'S UNITED STATE OF POP 2011 WORLD GO BOOM

The moment we've all been waiting for: DJ Earworm's yearly mashup, United State of Pop 2011 (World Go Boom). This year it includes Adele, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Pink, Rihanna, Foster the People, and others!
Of course it's hard to top 2009's, and this one is not nearly as good, but it's not too bad either.

To download this song for FREE click HERE