Cubed Jim

[mojo]

Good day sir,

Each band you have recommended to me has panned out into something I enjoy, so I am hoping you may have some other musical gems you wouldnt mind sharing.

Everyone else is more then welcome to pass on their favs as well! Note, however, that chromeo-esque electro and mash-up isn't much my style.

Thanks in advance!

Mike

[ppcock]

DJ's or actual bands?

[mojo]

well what did i type ppcock??!?!?!?

DAMN IT!!!!

ya, bands. any recommendations?

[ppcock]

chromeo isnt a band.. it's 2 dudes and synths, that's not a band.

Mojo i rephrase REAL instruments or FAKE knob twiddlers?!

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by ppcock

chromeo isnt a band.. it's 2 dudes and synths, that's not a band.

Mojo i rephrase REAL instruments or FAKE knob twiddlers?!

Chromeo uses guitars too. They're about as much of a band as Hot Chip is.

Bands I've been digging lately:
Hot Chip
Gogol Bordello
The Go! Team
MGMT

[mojo]

Originally Posted by ppcock

chromeo isnt a band.. it's 2 dudes and synths, that's not a band.

Mojo i rephrase REAL instruments or FAKE knob twiddlers?!

maybe that is why i am not a fan. no, what i'm after is more the traditional type band, but musical tools are not important.
no fake nob twisters or mouse clickers please.
: )

[mojo]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

Chromeo uses guitars too. They're about as much of a band as Hot Chip is.

Bands I've been digging lately:
Hot Chip
Gogol Bordello
The Go! Team
MGMT

cool, thanks for the info. hot chip didnt turn my crack last time i listened, but perhaps my crank has evolved. Also a fan of MGMT : )
I'll myspace the others.

[ebbomega]

People are hit & miss with Hot Chip. I figure if you like Pet Shop Boys you'll probably enjoy them. A couple tracks of theirs to look out for:
Hold On
Don't Dance
Over and Over
Boy From School

[ppcock]

you might like Phil Western, used to be crazy industrialite guy. produces some good minimal now, saw him play a hard techno set once. It was fucked.

highly suggest.. local boy, teaches at CDIS

[Revolver]

mojo mike,

i cant go on and on enough about MGMT.

for the love of GOD they are brilliant!

http://www.court13.com/timetopretend.mov


******

Originally Posted by mojo

Also a fan of MGMT : )

^ahh missed that, obv you got good taste

[ebbomega]

They're more synth guys but Hercules & Love Affair are currently winning my "Producers of 2008" award, with a close second going to Neighbour. I'm biased because Disco was what I was into when I started clubbing but I'm really happy to see it back in house music.

One of the better recommends I got from Jim in the last couple years has been Bangers And Cash. The B-O-O-T-A-Y acapella has served me well on various occasions. But I digress, you're looking for bands right?

Ever heard of Film School? If you like the whole Mogwai/Spiritualized Postrock kinda sound you'll probably dig them.

They're a little older but I saw The Juan MacLean last week and they were incredible. The greatest mastery of the Theramin I've ever seen.

[Grapes]

Originally Posted by Revolver

mojo mike,

i cant go on and on enough about MGMT.

for the love of GOD they are brilliant!

http://www.court13.com/timetopretend.mov

I was putting that track on mixes 6 months ago.

[cubed]

I second Dave's suggestion of Gogol Bordello, think nouveau gypsy.

Stuff I've been listening to lately...

Kings of Leon - Their new album is great.
She Wants Revenge - If you like Joy Division you'll love this duo.
Jamie Lidell - I can't say enough about this guy, he should have been born 40 years ago and signed to motown.
The Verve - Their first new album in 11 years "Forth" is brilliant, give it a go if you haven't already.
Maximo Park - Give them a listen.
Brendan Benson - He formed The Raconteurs with Jack White, his "Alternative to Love" album is good.
The Fratellis - They're just fun guitar rock.


There's a lot more, but anything sort of genre specific you're looking for???

[mojo]

Not really, no. I really enjoyed the boxer by the national, as well as that british sea power one you mentioned last year...I am up for anything, depending on my mood. I'll start with those and let you know. Thanks ya : )

[cubed]

Yeah, let me know what you think.

I'm always happy to point someone to some good music.

[cubed]

PS - The new TV On The Radio album is brilliant and out on Tuesday.

[cubed]

How'd they work out for you???

Additions...

The (International) Noise Conspiracy - I really can't praise these guys enough, they're amazing live. It isn't ABBA's Sweden anymore.



The Kooks - I sort of ignored them for a while, just because of the hype. But I've really been enjoying them lately



Sia - A little something different, amazing Aussie vocalist. She's done work with Zero7 and the lot.



The Raveonettes - If you've never given them a go, do it. Sharin Foo is probably one of the most statuesque women I've ever met in my life.



Shitdisco - absolutely great band, with an even better name. Similar to The Klaxons but a bit punkier.



I shall continue to add.

[mojo]

Well, some better then others. Maximo Park is alright, but i really like that jamie lidell album. I understand what you are saying, he was born a few decades late! Also Kings of Leon are alright. truth is I have had it all on shuffle so I haven't got much of an earful of any certain band.

In terms of the others, Sia has been my girl for many years, a true staple of my playlist. And the Kooks are great! I did the same, but a friend in the summer had stereo control and won me over big.
I'll check those others right now..thanks Jim : )

[Carrie]

Jim, lets check out some local bands in coffee shops around town..

[cubed]

Originally Posted by mojo

Well, some better then others. Maximo Park is alright, but i really like that jamie lidell album. I understand what you are saying, he was born a few decades late! Also Kings of Leon are alright. truth is I have had it all on shuffle so I haven't got much of an earful of any certain band.

Lidell is in town this Saturday, you should try and check him out live, he'll blow your mind. A lot of what I listed need a good couple full listens to get into, they'll grow on you.

In terms of the others, Sia has been my girl for many years, a true staple of my playlist. And the Kooks are great! I did the same, but a friend in the summer had stereo control and won me over big.
I'll check those others right now..thanks Jim : )

I saw Sia a few years ago and she broke into an impromptu cover of Van Halen's "Jump", it was brilliant and completely unexpected.

Originally Posted by Carrie

Jim, lets check out some local bands in coffee shops around town..

I'm always up for some local music, there are quite a few places, but it all depends what you're in the mood for.