A blog about music by Mark Higgins.
Weezer – (If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To (Babelgum)
It would be fair to say Weezer are one of my favourite bands. I mean, I have all their albums, and spin-off projects, and unreleased demos, so you could say I kind of like them.
The song was written with American-type Butch [...]
In: Live Music
29 Oct 2009Last night I went to see Los Campesinos! at The Garage, here in London. My gig companions were the erstwhile Kieron Gillen and the awful Matthew Sheret, the latter describing the night as “a stag night for terribly awkward boys”. He wasn’t far wrong.
But first, the Garage. It’s a nice enough venue, apparently redone from [...]
In: Music Video
27 Oct 2009Kasper Bjørke – Young Again – (Youtube)
A break from the usual electro noise, this – don’t worry, there’s still a hefty bunch of synths involved.
I’m not sure why this track reminds me of Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode, but it does. And for once, that’s a good thing. A laid back, dreamy electro pop [...]
In: Music Video
25 Oct 2009Marina and the Diamonds – Mowgli’s Road (Youtube)
Wow, so how excited am I by this new Marina record? Like, a lot. I mean, really.
I’ve heard the name bandied around a bit of late, and there’s some particularly interesting remixes, but this is the first time I’ve heard their actual stuff. And wow. Just wow.
There’s a [...]
In: Music Video
23 Oct 2009Le Corps Mince de Françoise – Something Golden (Youtube)
There’s a lot to take in when it comes to Le Corps Mince de Françoise. Firstly, there’s that name. It would be enough if they were French, but they’re Finnish. Go figure.
Secondly, they’re so achingly cool. I mean, they basically make Agyness Deyn look like a tramp [...]
In: Music Video| New Music
21 Oct 2009Housse de Racket – Synthétiseur (Youtube)
There are very few things I like in life quite as much as French electro. In fact, the only thing I like more is finding new French electro, so when a delight such as this barnstorming track from Housse de Racket turns up, it basically makes my life.
Synthétiseur hits you [...]
In: Music Video
19 Oct 2009exlovers – You Forget So Easily (Youtube)
I’ve always had a soft spot for well-crafted indie pop, especially when it’s got a guitar solo in the middle. There’s nothing like reclaiming that dark art from some of the heavier genres.
Anyway, this exlovers track has some lovely vocal harmonies, a beautifully shot video and is pretty much [...]
In: Music Video
17 Oct 2009Little Boots – Earthquake (Youtube)
I know what you’re all thinking. “Another Little Boots single, Mark? But you’ve blogged about every single she’s ever released!” Well, yes. I have. But that’s for a very good reason – she’s ace. Yeah, you heard.
Depsite frequently being passed over in favour of this year’s other artists in her extremely [...]
In: Music Video
13 Oct 2009Eels – The Look You Give That Guy (Youtube)
It’s not very often I get to post a song as soaring, enchanting or magnificent as this, so it’s a real privilege that Eels have come back with one of the finest songs they’ve ever produced.
A love song, plain and simple, delivered in E’s unmistakable voice and [...]
In: Music Video
10 Oct 2009This New Technology – Midnight Juggernauts (Vimeo)
Organs all the way with Midnight Juggernauts’ new track. It’s a good look.
The Australian electro-merchants have bene away since the success of Dystopia. The throbbing bass and pulsing synths are still there, but there’s a classical air of drama added by those amazing church organs.There’s some flighty chords in [...]
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Stars and Sons – Futureproof (video)