Heads up, the FYF Fest lineup was announced this morning via KCRW & boy is it a beauty! Both days are packed with talent, and I had to do a double-take especially when I read the words "The Blood Brothers" on the bill. %&*$#@! (When life hands you a festival lineup like this one, there shouldn't be any hesitation in planning to go.) That band was one of my favorite bands in junior high and to hear that they're officially back after 7 years via Twitter is a beautiful thing. Now excuse me while I take a trip down memory lane with their discography via Last.fm (but here's a few videos to refresh your memory of this magnificent Seattle band.)
Head over to FYFFEST.com for more information about the event! ( & this definitely won't be the last you'll hear from LYED about the festival.)
Earlier today we were exposed to "Dumb Disco Ideas" (via DFA Records), the latest single from synth-pop duo Holy Ghost! I'd be lying if I said I didn't press play the second the song ended. Do I smell a summer jam? I think so. If you're a fan of DDD, pick it up over at iTunes. Here's the deluxe version of their 2011 self-titled debut album via Spotify featuring original tracks & remixes. Definitely spend some time listening to this album if you haven't already.
ALSO, the lineup for this year's FYF Fest was announced on Monday & among the amazing artists/bands that will be there - Holy Ghost is one of them!
Last year's FYF Fest was one for the books, and in short - this year's lineup blows my mind every time I look at it.
Ticketsgo on sale this Thursday (05/16) at 12:00 pst! Take my advice and invest in a weekend pass for this event - starting at $99, I have a feeling they will sell out quick. This lineup perfectly combines older legends with fresh up-and-comers, and hey- this will be MBV's first time playing in America since 2009..so what's not to like about this two-day festival situated in the City of Angels?
It's Mondaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. One step closer to my graduation from college which is this Friday, wooo! This past weekend was definitely one of the most hectic yet eventful weekends since I've been living in Santa Barbara. UCSB graduation with festivities left and right. Luckily I was able to find some goodGOODgood tunes for today's post if you're still recovering like me. Hope you dig them like I do. ENJOY!
Cat Power - "RUIN" September 4th is the day that Sun, the first full-length album from Cat Power since 2008. This album was performed & produced by Cat Power (Chan Marshall) herself! Impressive, and I'm already in love with this song. Just from listening to "Ruin" I have a feeling this album will take another direction from The Greatest.
David Byrne & St. Vincent - "WHO" Two legends, one album. "Love This Giant" has been in the works since 2009, with the two artists exchanging tracks with each other until they settled with a list of 12. This isn't just an collaborative album, David Byrne & St. Vincent have announced a North American tour with 22 dates (3 of them are in Canada).
The Mynabirds - "BODY OF WORK" I believe that this track was one of the recent freebies on iTunes, and it's definitely a goodie.cThis track is off her 2012 album titled GENERALS, which i'm slowly becoming addicted to. :)
A newly released track from your favorite teenage deejay, with vocals from Nicholas Petricca. It's interesting to think that Madeon already has a song titled "Finale" when he's at the peak of his career, Irony?
Azealia Banks - "AQUABABE" What to say about Azealia Banks besides the fact that I'm obsessed with her lyrics, and in case you're wondering she's back on Twitter ;). This track especially reminds me of a Missy Elliot/M.I.A. concoction, but spiked with a synthvibe that flows slightly on post-dubstep surface. Keep an eye out for this track on her upcoming mixtape "Fantasea" due out July 4th.
Stumbled across this track this morning when I read about the Adult Swim Singles Program (thanks Pitchfork). This is the first of 12 tracks to be released. Unknown Mortal Orchestra frequented a lot on our store radio when I worked at Urban. Once upon a time I won tickets to see them before finding out that I had a midterm that same night, fail.
*FYF FEST LINEUP ANNOUNCED THIS MORNING & IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH CHECKING OUT. :)
