Allo Darlin'

Really bummed about missing this band.
I was really looking forward to Allo Darlin's show in Philly on the 17th at Kungfu Necktie.
Then I realized I had an internship obligation that night.
Oh, and that the show is 21 and over... So I was screwed anyway.

You know I'm a sucker for female vocals.  And she plays the ukulele.

Ten times better.

So, thank you, R5 Productions.
For sending me emails about shows I'd thoroughly enjoy...
if I were of age.
Thanks. Really.

Milo Greene

Hmmm, just came across this group.
I like their sound, especially the hint of a female vocal.

Milo Greene is a band based out of Los Angeles.
Unfortunately haven't seen any shows on the east coast yet.

I don't know if it's their EP or the beginning of an album, 

but the group has a few songs out already on The Hello Sessions. 

Whatever it is, I'll be keeping an eye on it.

Ginger Coyle

So... I'm an intern with the Philadelphia Songwriters Project.
It's an organization that gives singer/songwriters a chance for their music to be heard at various venues throughout the city.
Their first contest/show was yesterday afternoon at The Blockley.
Twelve finalists from all over the region sang for a panel of judges and the top four won the opportunity to tour to different venues the rest of the summer.

There was a lot of talent, but Ginger Coyle was by far the best performer.

Her soulful, playful style stood out amongst the many male, acoustic performers.

She rocked it.

Their outfits were great. 

Their harmonies were great. 

Their sound was great.

I am honestly psyched to be traveling around with artists like her this summer.

Fleet Foxes

Woke up to the sound of pouring rain this morning. Thought of this album.

Fleet Foxes' new album, Helplessness Blues, is beautiful.
They are one of my select artists to listen to while running outside.
Maybe it's the whole "one with nature" ideal they seem to draw on.
Maybe it's because I'm strange.

The album came out a little over two weeks ago.

It's purpose is more complex compared to Sun Giant or Fleet Foxes.

The focus is on the lyrics, with respect to the instrumentation, 

rather than on the harmonies.

Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi

Oh my god. Oh my god.
As if he couldn't get any better...

Danger Mouse collaborating with Italian composer, Daniele Luppi.

Project: Rome.

Listen here.

Vocals included Norah Jones and Jack White...

And I believe I just peed a little. 

Lykke Li

In honor of her show tonight at the TLA tonight in Philly, I will dedicate this post to Lykke Li.
She has recently become and will remain a favorite of mine.

Her Swedish sound is so unique, making her entertaining to listen to and watch.
She just released a new album, Wounded Rhymes, at the beginning of March.
And it is fabulous.

She's fabulous. 

I'm royally pissed I will not be at that show tonight.

Everything Everything

These guys are weird.  Just found them, courtesy of YouTube. 

Everything Everything is from Manchester, explaining the guys' interesting voices.

"We come from various places. We live in Manchester. 

We like to play music for humans." 

Myspace Site

Strange.

 

(Couldn't decide which video I liked more: the 2009 or 2010 version.)

I find their sound quite unique; something new to listen to.  

Just from their video concepts alone, I'm sure they'd be a trip to see live. 

Too bad they only play in the UK.  Shame.