EVEN IF OUR DREAMS DON'T LAST FOREVER, WE COULD MAKE IT IF WE TRY

One of the boys from Monsters Upon Monsters, Logan Kowarsky, sent me this song a few days ago, and I must admit I've played it a good ten times today. Logan co-wrote Make It Right with Remy Dylan, and I'm really hoping they work together again soon, because this is amazing!

Ps: You may or may not remember the posts on Monsters Upon Monsters from a few months ago, but if you don't, make sure you check them out here! They won't disappoint!

THE FROST IS SLOWLY FALLING, AND MY HEART IS CALLING YOU

I was very excited when I realized that the guy featured on Julia Stone's (from Angus and Julia Stone) new video for Let's Forget All The Things That We Say was Shiloh Fernandez. I first saw him when he was first shot by Tyler Shields, and it all seems to be going upwards from there for him. The video is also beautiful, and of course you can't go wrong with this band. 

HOSTESS CLUB WEEKENDER 2012 - REVIEW

Saturday was the first of two days of the Hostess Club Weekender, and it was a great day full of good music!
Unfortunately, I got there right after Youth Lagoon had finished his set, so when I met him afterwards, I had to tell him to come back to Tokyo as soon as possible. Next in line was Zulu Winter, who were definitely my second favorite after The Horrors. Later on, Wu Lyf took the stage, and was followed by Owen Pallett. Without arguing, Pallett is incredibly talented but it's just not my type of music so I only watched a bit of his set.
And last but not least, The Horrors were the last performance of the night. And let me just tell you what a fucking show that was. The boys had landed in Tokyo 8 hours before their set, after touring Asia non stop for two weeks. Mad props to them for putting a brilliant show, specially Joshua Third, who went absolutely insane playing guitar on the last 10 minutes of their set. (And I won't even get into how he is the most beautiful man that I have seen in my entire life. Yes.)

Youth Lagoon

Zulu Winter

Wu Lyf

The Horrors

PS. One of the guys from The Horros is brothers with the guitarist from The Vaccines! A lot of talent in that family.

PSS. Many thanks to Dave for making this possible!

NEON INDIAN'S FALLOUT FREE DOWNLOAD

I'm quite bummed that I missed the Neon Indian show in Tokyo a few weeks ago, specially since it was on my birthday! Let's just hope he returns to this place soon. Meanwhile, here's a free download of his song Fallout, which by the way, I personally consider it one of his best songs.

To download this song for free click HERE

FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE LIVE TOKYO - REVIEW

I'm so glad I finally get to post this. 
Last month Florence and the Machine had their first ever show in Japan, and of course, I had the pleasure of going to see them.
It's quite a funny story, as they were meant to come to Japan last year, but had to cancel their show due to the amount of tickets they sold (5 [yes, 5]). And less than a year later, they managed to have a sold out gig with 2000 people.
The show started 20 minutes later than scheduled, and that in Japan is almost a crime. I was quite disappointed with the first, and maybe even the second song. I felt like I was watching Lana Del Rey's SNL all over again; A singer with a microphone and barely any movement. But of course, as soon as the first of a few cocktails kicked in, the show took a turn and became one of the best shows that I have ever been to (60+ in 2 years). Also bare in mind, Florence was performing barefoot, and that just made everything even more amazing.
I got to meet her after the show, and she then took the time to meet a few of her fans who had been waiting for her for an hour at a temperature of  1°C. Such a lovely lady!

 

FIRST FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '12 LINEUP RELEASED

I have realized that for the past few years, the Summer Sonic lineups have been way more interesting than Fuji Rock Festival's, and this year is no exception.
The official Fuji Rock Festival '12 website has just released the first lineup,  and although it's definitely not bad, it could be better. Check it out for yourself.


- The Stone Roses
- At The Drive-in
- Beady Eye
- Buddy Guy
- Busy P
- Caribou
- Elvis Costello and the Imposters
- Explosions in the Sky
- Factory Floor
- Galactic
- Hiromi the Trio Project (feat. Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips)
- Howler
- Jack White
- James Blake
- James Iha
- Justice
- Radiohead
- The Kooks
- Los Lonely Boys
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Ovean Colour Scene
- Sakanaction
- The Shins
- The Specials


Can't wait to see the next few lineups. The second one will be released in a few weeks!

STARSHIPS WERE MEANT TO FLY, HANDS UP AND TOUCH THE SKY

New music from Nicki Minaj!!

Wow, I completely forgot about this song, and it's pretty kick-ass. Starships was released about 2 weeks ago, and it's making me want to see Nicki Minaj live even more now! I can't wait until she comes to Tokyo!

IT'S NOT EVEN MY BIRTHDAY BUT HE WANNA LICK THE ICING OFF

Couldn't post at all last week, as I was on a trip and had no internet on my laptop. But here's a belated birthday song, since my birthday was last tuesday! ha
Who doesn't love Rihanna? Here's Birthday Cake. 

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!! 

SLIIMY COVERS LANA DEL REY

Sliimy, who happens to be one of my favorite french artists (and also my big brother!), has just released a cover of Blue Jeans by Lana Del Rey! I love this man's voice.