David E. Sugar – Chelsea Girls

July 19, 2013

Sounds similar to: May68, Gamble & Burke, Polarsets

Hi there, Whuzzerface here,

So this song may have come out in 2007, but I still think it is a toe tapper. Favorite part about the video: my brother dances JUST LIKE the singer (and that’s not always a compliment (LOVE YA BRO!)). Second favorite part: The clappers remind me of this Japanese workout video where you learn English too, it’s crazy!

Coconut Records – Microphone

July 3, 2013

Sounds similar to: Pete Bjorn & John, The Shins, Rogue Wave

Hi there, Whuzzerface here,

While out for an early repast on Friday afternoon, my friend Jericho and I were sharing who many of our quirky favorite actresses/actors were. She mentioned one movie she and I both loved and how it is under appreciated (“Bewitched“, if anyone cares). I then added how great one of the characters was and how he’s in several other movies, how he was in the band Phantom Planet at one point, that his brother is the lead singer for Rooney, that his uncle is Francis Ford Coppola, his mother is “Adrienne” from Rocky, AND how he has an awesome side project called Coconut Records (this was all recounted in less than 10 seconds). You might already be familiar with the sweet hit that was “West Coast”. If you loved that, you’ll love this awesome person is none other than the endearing Jason Schwartzman. Enjoy!!

P.S. you can, like me, put most of the blame for the hiatus on Cheerlubber. I cannot count how many times she promised she’d post but didn’t…. tsk tsk tsk

Elbow – Mirrorball

May 8, 2013 — 1 Comment

Sounds similar to: Radiohead, Turin Brakes, Travis

Hi there, Whuzzerface here,

Now that Birthday-month has died down, let’s get back to what really matters – MUSIC!  This time of the year is kind of a funny one. All sorts of mixed emotions for the upcoming graduates. They’re excited, they’re unsure what the future holds for them, they’re fearless, yet they are afraid of growing up. But there’s also another seasonal slew of events that happen around this time of the year too. Since lots of college students will be done with school for the summer, at least around here, it’s a very very VERY popular time of the year for weddings.

Well, I happen to associate this song as being one of the sweetest and most endearing love songs that would be beyond ideal for playing as a “first dance” song.  The veteran Brits that are Elbow ain’t making some puppy love song here with cliched and meaningless words, these lyrics are sweet, sincere, and born of a love that doesn’t wash away with time. Guy Garvey’s gently gritty voice lulls you with with these words:

We took the town to town last night
We kissed like we invented it
And now I know what every step is for
to lead me to your door

Know that while you sleep
everything has changed

We made the moon our mirror ball
The street’s an empty stage
the city sirens, violins
Everything has changed

Just reading the second line make me a little light headed and weak in the knees….But seriously, how epic and romantic is that, imagining the moon is a mirror ball while you dance?!  I’m sure you’ll find more to love about it, I need a moment to compose myself. ENJOY!!

We’ll make the moon our mirroball.

Everything Everything – Kemosabe

April 12, 2013

Sounds Similar To: Friendly Fires, Darwin Deez, Bombay Bicycle Club

Hi there, Whuzzerface here!

We made it to the last Friday before the tickets will be given away. If you haven’t liked or subscribed yet, you don’t want to miss out on your chance to go to one of three local concerts FOR FREE!!

Now to business.  This is one song title that is definitely not overused. If you know me at all in real life, you’ll know that I love word origins. In looking up the word “Kemosabe” I was surprised by what I learned. The writer for the old-time radio show “The Lone Ranger” got the word from a boys summer camp that his father-in-law owned called “Camp Kem-Oh Sah-bee”. The word doesn’t have an exact origin to a specific Native American dialect though, however it’s connotation is meant as “Trusted Scout” or “Loyal Friend”.   So since the lyrics through the entire chorus are “Kemosabe, I’m alone”, it kinda hits home a little more. There are parts in each of the verses that sound extremely similar to 311 with the guitar and bass lines dancing around at frenetic paces.

Mad props must be given to the dancer in the video. This guy is a break dancing beast. He practically spends 95% of the video dancing solely on his hands, his feet rarely touch the ground, AND he’s on the forest floor!!! LOVE IT!

Hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend!