Nov 29, 2009

Soulful Sundays / Two Fresh – Baker’s Dozen (2009)

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This week on Soulful Sunday, I am showcasing the 2009 album from Two Fresh – Baker’s Dozen.

Two Fresh - Baker's Dozen

It’s great to finally be back with this, I miss my beats! I found this great album from twin brothers Two Fresh – very reminiscent of Nujabes and definitely let me work the day away. The stream is below, enjoy!

Nov 27, 2009

Featured Album Fridays / Miike Snow – Miike Snow (2009)

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This week on Featured Album Friday, I am showcasing the 2009 self-titled album from Miike Snow – Miike Snow!

(Yes, I’m actually back this time!)

Miike Snow - Miike Snow

Here is the description of Miike Snow from their Last.FM:

Miike Snow are Andrew Wyatt, Christian Karlsson, and Pontus Winnberg. Named after an acquaintance with an “i” added for extra flair, Miike Snow recently signed with Downtown records. Their self-titled debut was released May 12, 2009.

While you may not have recognized Karlsson and Winberg by their full names, you have surely heard their work as production duo Bloodshy & Avant. The duo has written and produced for Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Britney Spears and claimed a Grammy for their work on Britney Spears’ Toxic. Wyatt is fresh off co-production duties with Mark Ronson on Daniel Merriweather’s April release, Love And War.

I’ve had a taste for indie bands with an electro-pop feel as of late, and that is probably what you will be seeing for the next while. Either that, or slow love-ballad-y type bands that pull my heartstrings. Regardless, this is a great album and the stream is below. Enjoy!

Nov 6, 2009

Featured Album Fridays / Har Mar Superstar – Dark Touches (2009)

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Whew! After a brief hiatus, Featured Album Fridays is back! This week on Featured Album Fridays, I am featuring the 2009 album from Har Mar Superstar – Dark Touches.

Har Mar Superstar - Dark Touches

Here is the description of Har Mar Superstar from his Last.FM:

Sideproject of Sean Tilmann of Sean Na Na fame.

Har Mar Superstar is an American singer born in Owatonna, Minnesota.

While remaining relatively unknown in his home country, he has found fame in the U.K. indie rock/dance scene. His musical genre is generally lewd R’n’B music, mixed with electroclash.

He made a cameo in the 2004 movie Starsky and Hutch as “Dancin’ Rick”, a disco dance champion who faces off in a contest with Ben Stiller’s Starsky character.

An interesting album, that’s for sure. I loved the beats the most, and hopefully you guys enjoy it as well. The stream is below, cheers!