Timber Timbre's red headed stranger

The video for Woman off the album Creep On Creepin' On released April 11th is what I imagine a scene tamed from Fear and Loathing would look like if it was to take place in the apartment from Lennon and McCartney's Norwegian Wood. Maybe it's Slim Twig's hair.

"Our eyes high fived!"

Since its release a few months back, this video has received, and is still receiving, a lot of attention. Even if you are not the biggest fan of Nils Edenloff's voice, it is sure to put a smile on your face. Also, the girl is absolutely beautiful.


Stamp, Rural Alberta Advantage

INLAND SEA

I think my good friend Beau is about to make it big with this five-part harmony folk band from Brisbane, Australia. Cross your fingers for some international appearances!

Iron & Wine

Sam Beame aka Iron&Wine played for 2+ hours to a crowd of mostly Americans earlier tonight at the Alhambra, a really great venue in the tenth arrondissement of Paris. For the most part his new album Kiss Each Other Clean has received less than stellar reviews for straying from his acoustic roots. Nobody seems to likes the saxophone. But tonight the saxaphone player made the show - if only because of his dance moves. Overall I think adding these elements has at least made for a better live performance. Still, singing Flightless Bird, American Mouth alone on stage barely strumming his guitar, Beame's acoustic encore was the highlight of the night.

CONGRATULATIONS ARCADE FIRE

Canada is one step closer to taking over the music world as Montreal native Arcade Fire takes the well deserved Album of the Year for The Suburbs at the GRAMMY Awards last night.

Vincent Moon shot a really great Take Away Show for La Blogoteque back in 2007. A little tense to watch in parts so from what I have read an accurate portrayal of the band. I would not want to get in Win Butler's way. Just wait for the 5 minute mark. Sound isn't great but what an incredible show that would have been.

"Nice, nice, very nice. So many people in the same device."

I am a superfan of Vancouver based Dan Mangan as with every talent signed to Arts&Crafts. Here is the just released official video for Sold off his sophomore album Nice, Nice, Very Nice: a title inspired by Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle. It is a refreshing break from the various forms of beach foam pop and shoegazing that have been flooding the charts. Still can't get into Beach House. I think the loud organ matched with Victoria Legrand's voice drowns out the rest of their sound.

Whip my hair

Everyone knows Jimmy Fallon is brilliant with impressions and you have probably already seen the following video but just in case WATCH IT NOW.

FLEET FOXES NEW ALBUM, TOUR

Blue Ridge Mountain and White Winter Hymnal still rate at the top of my iTunes most played list despite having grown weary of Fleet Foxes these past few months. While subbing in as Dj at our most recent dinner party, I was accused of lack of creativity when I added them to the queue. Yes their self-titled debut album was overplayed. Yes everyone is a little bit sick of them. But not for a second did that thwart my excitement when I read their second album Helplessness Blues is to be released May 3. Finally. 

Tour dates are up and Toronto did not make the cut - yet. Get this though they are playing at the Bataclan in Paris May 30. I fly out June 1. Fate! 

Hey bring back the blue skies!

What a miserable day I am having. The January cold is back and it is raining Paris style: a slight mist just enough to ruin your mood and your hair. Luckily I have Caribou to look forward to tonight. And maybe we will make it in time for the DAMIR DOMA aftershow party at Le Pompon. 

Hyperbole and a Half makes me smile

as does My Sweet Lord

Upcoming shows I just can't wait for!

Saturday, January 22nd: Caribou dj set @ Rex Club

Being in France has made me realize the reach of Canadian music.  I have known about this show for a while but had forgotten and then a French friend sent me an invitation.  

My friends have been dying to go to the Rex Club but the line up is always too intimidating.  This provides a perfect opportunity to buy tickets in advance and trade up to the much shorter but still very real VIP line up.  In all seriousness it should be one of the very few dj sets I will ever enjoy.  I'm really excited to see Daniel Snaith, the native London-Ontarian, perform solo. 

Caribou: Odessa

Friday, February 4th: Twin Shadow @ Nouveau Casino

I stumbled across this video a couple of months back.  Twin Shadow is the solo project of George Lewis Jr., a 26 years old born in the Dominican Republic, raised in Florida and now living and recording in Brooklyn.  His first album Forget was produced by Chris Taylor from Grizzly Bear and released just last fall to rave reviews.  Lucky to have been checking out upcoming concert in Paris tonight and notice this show.  He played Toronto two nights ago so I was surprised to find he would be in Paris so soon.

Twin Shadow: Slow

Thursday, February 17th: Iron and Wine @ Alhambra

This speaks for itself.  I've had tickets for a while.  Super pumped.

Fun Facts: Samuel Beam is only thirty-six years old. He specialized in painting at university and was a professor of film and cinematography all before giving his demo tape to friend Michael Bridwell, brother of Band of Horse's lead singer, Ben Bridwell, who helped catch the attention of Sub Pop.  And Beam has 5 kids!

Iron and Wine: cover of The Postal Service's Such Great Heights


Hey I just realized all three are male solo projects! 

Rick Danko love of my life

I have been watching Rick Danko videos on loop, especially this clip from The Last Waltz. My favourite scene from the movie is Rick's interview leading into Sip the Wine. Yea we're on a first name basis.