My Picks, Conflicts, and Predicts of Coachella: Day Three

DAY 3 A.K.A. Sunday A.K.A. the last hurrah of Coachella, unless you're coming back for Weekend 2? For those of you who aren't, time to suck it up & give it all you got (because you can always sleep on the drive home Monday.)  If you didn't overdo it on Friday, you probably went all out on Saturday - I mean, who wouldn't when Skrillex is a headliner. Either way, the festival ends the earliest on this day so there aren't as many acts to catch!

Last year I ventured alone into the festival quite early (because everyone was hanging out in struggle city) and ended up having an amazing time. Not only did I get to see Wild Belle, but I stumbled upon Little Green Cars & Robert Delong (both were acts I had never listened to before.) 

 P.S. Unfortunately Beady Eye will not performing in the desert this year *sad face emoji*

but LANA DEL REY will still be there, and look better than 99.9999% of us. Do you think she's learned a few moves since her SNL performance? 

JK! I love you Lana, I really really do. 

My Picks:
Anna Lunoe
Jhene Aiko
James Vincent McMorrow
Classixx
Daughter
Flight Facilities
STRFKR
Rudimental
The 1975
Flosstradamus
Little Dragon
Lana Del Rey
Disclosure
Calvin Harris
Arcade Fire

Who I refuse to miss: Flight Facilities, Daughter, Little Dragon, and The 1975
I've been loving on Flight Facilities since forever ago, and to finally catch them in the US is equal parts amazing and rare. I would recommend a song, but everything they've ever released has been golden. Be sure to spend the rest of your day on their SoundCloud page, you can thank me later.
I'll be making my way bright & early to catch Anna Lunoe whose latest single "Breathe" is rather addicting & will probably sound divine in a festival setting. 
Predictions: I'm probably going to cry during Daughter (because let's be real, I've cried every single time I've seen them.) Classixx are known for bringing out at least a handful of vocalists to perform the tracks from their debut album Hanging Gardens, but this could possibly be the first time Nancy Whang will be there to perform "All You're Waiting For" (which is by far one of the best summer songs EVER.) The LA duo are more fit for the festival scene, and it only makes sense for her to be around since she's heavily involved with Holy Ghost! (who will also be performing.)

Conflicts: When I'm more than positive that Calvin Harris will close out Sahara, will Disclosure play before him or will they close out another stage like Mojave where they performed last year? I am crossing my fingers there won't be as much of a conflict situation since the day is shorter, but this thought could easily change as soon as the schedule is released (any day now Coachella, any day now.) 

3 acts I'm looking forward to seeing for the 1st time: FLIGHT FACILITIES, FLIGHT FACILITIES, AND FLIGHT FACILITIES. 

Who I'm Skipping On: Krewella, sorry that's not quite my scene. Probably stick around for a few NMH songs, and I'll probably do most of my "sight-seeing" this day (find me at the beer garden hugging my battery-operated misting fan WHICH WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE, BELIEVE ME.)



My favorite Day 3 acts from the past: 
Ellie Goulding (2011)
The Presets (2011)
Death From Above 1979 (2011)
Metronomy (2012)
Porter Robinson (2012)
Nero (2012)
Wild Belle (2013)
Jessie Ware (2013)
Tame Impala (2013)
Pretty Lights (2013)

freshvibesmonday #6

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE! Today is a pretty special day for Americans as it is a day to honor those we may or may not know that are brave soldiers who fought for our country! It's not "just" a holiday, it's much more than that. 

So, have a lovely rest of the day & enjoy these tunes whether you're relaxing, recuperating, or freaking out over finals (like me). Sorry for the draught of posts recently, I promise I'll make up for it with the next couple of ones! :) XX

Loquat - "TIME BENDING"

YAY THEY'RE BACK. Well, only 3 of the original members but still- this is a bit of a surprise to hear that they are back AND with a full-length album to deliver. "Time Bending" is the first track off We Could Be Arsonists, and it's a great way to start off the album. Super-duper catchy, and I ADORE Kylee Swenson's voice. Crossing my fingers this bay-area band will be performing at this years Treasure Island Music Festival, as they played an opening slot during the festival in 2008. 

Lana Del Rey - "NEVER LET ME GO" 

This is an unreleased track from LDR that recently leaked about a week ago or so. Perfect track for summer and especially to tend the blues that come with it. I'm curious to see where this track will go, maybe a new EP or something for her to perform during the three straight days of performing in LA? Who knows. 

Two Wounded Birds - "TO BE YOUNG"

The intro to this song gives off a more accelerated Tennis vibe, but when the vocals start to kick in I immediately think of The Horrors. I really dig their sound as it fits in perfectly with one of my previous posts "Sounds That are Younger Than They Sound". If it says anything, check out on their "Artists We Also Like" tab on Facebook: the first two are Ramones & The Beach Boys. BOOM perfectly describes their sound. Dig it! 

Milo Greene - "DON'T YOU GIVE UP ON ME" 

Discovering Milo Greene must be credited to the 2012 music issue of NYLON. It's by far my favorite magazine, and I'm pretty sure this is the one issue that I literally read from front to back in less than two hours. Thought it was pretty clever to read that Milo Greene came from a pseudonym made up from the band members when they collaborated at shows in 2009. Look out for their debut album out July 17th, and if you dig their sound check out: The Head & The Heart and The Civil Wars! 

Van She - "IDEA OF HAPPINESS"

If you're a Van She fan, you're probably freaking out about their upcoming release since it feels like forever when they released their self-titled EP in 2006. The new album will be released in the US On July 10th, YIPPEE. 

Bobby Womack Ft. Lana Del Rey - "DAYGLO REFLECTION"

If the name Bobby Womack doesn't ring a bell for you, listen to the track and hopefully you'll recognize that soulful rich voice. Or if you're a Gorillaz fan like me, then BAM it should make perfect sense to you who Bobby Womack is (does "Stylo" ring a bell). This beautiful duet will be released on Womack's full-length album The Bravest Man in The Universe on June 12th in the US on XL Recordings. Mmm classic & elegance at its finest.

freshvibesmonday #4

Something Fresh, Something Old, Something Covered, Something Bold (that one is for you Lana Del Rey). ENJOY! 

BEACH HOUSE - The Hours

In honor of Bloom OFFICIALLY being released into the real world tomorrow on Sub Pop records, enjoy another track by them that will do nothing but astound your mind & body. Be sure to pick up this album that apparently matches the title, and come on - IT'S BEACH HOUSE. In "The Hours" I definitely receive a vibe that reminds me of "Master of None", a track from their self-titled first album that remains as one of my favorites to this day. 

ICONA POP - I Love It

After I found out that Charli XCX wrote this track for Icona Pop, I had even more of a desire to check it out. If you're looking for electronic dance-pop, then this might be a perfect fit. Click on the link below to download it for free!

http://soundcloud.com/camelback_music/i-love-it-icona-pop 

SUPERHUMANOIDS - Too Young For Love

You can consider myself a new fan of Superhumanoids as of a few weeks ago, and i've definitely developed a liking for them the more I listen to them. I get a vibe that blends White Sea & Savoir Adore together that makes for the perfect summer day.

NEW YOUNG PONY CLUB - You Used To Be a Man

After I first heard about New Young Pony Club in high school from a classmate (back in the MySpace days to be exact). They're an English electronic band from London who's own take on their music is "We marry the dance ethic with the pop ethic, and make something that you can dance to and sing along to". If this is the first time you've heard the words "New Young Pony Club", then do yourself a favor and listen to the track "Ice Cream". 

Bands to check out if you dig NYPC: Black Kids & The Go! Team.

LANA DEL REY - Goodbye Kiss (Radio 1 in the Live Lounge)

For those of you who aren't aware, "Goodbye Kiss" is originally a track by Kasabian. I really appreciate how LDR is able to execute a track by still keeping a classic mood, but her ability to make it sound like this track was released much earlier then September of last year. You can access the original track on their latest album Velociraptor, or feel free to check out a live version of Kasabian performing "Goodbye Kiss" below.

So, what do you think? Did Lana Del Rey's cover transform it into a different sound that allows you to appreciate both tracks as separate gems? Did this cover not stand a chance to the original from the English rock band whose been turning heads on & off since 1997? 

CRYSTAL FIGHTERS - Earth Island

Just enough of a trip to take your sober mind into an incoherent paradise without the comedown. This group definitely executes electronic dance beats but shakes up the sound with cultural influence (British/Spanish). Needless to say they're what I like to call a "mixed drink".

COVERS THAT I'M CRAZY ABOUT.

For someone like me to truly "like" a cover, it has to be pretty damn good. Thought i'd share with you a few that definitely make my jaw drop.... and ignite the water works. Yes, i'm a female with raging hormones and sometimes I tear up when I'm emotionally attracted to a song, that's life. I could ramble on for days about what specifically caught my eye in each of these tracks, but i'll do you a favor & cut it short. ENJOY!

First Aid Kit - When I Grow Up (Fever Ray Cover)

click here for the original

Friendly Fires - Strangelove (Depeche Mode Cover)

click here for the original. 

Ellie Goulding - Don't Panic (Coldplay Cover)

This is just one of several covers that I've stumbled across from Ellie. I'm still head over heels in love with her cover of Rihanna's Only Girl from the Radio 1 Live Lounge.

click on the link to fall in love with it too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IieOEvzMjng 

After performing a few songs in the lounge, you're asked to perform a cover chosen from a list of current hit singles. A recent cover from the Radio 1 Live Lounge that I literally couldn't take off repeat for a few days is one from Bombay Bicycle Club featuring Lucy Rose. 

Bombay Bicycle Club ft. Lucy Rose - Video Games (Lana Del Rey Cover)

I was lucky enough to catch BBC & Lucy Rose at their shows in San Diego & Los Angeles. Their show in San Diego was at The Casbah, a small venue that immediately reminded me of a dive bar in Santa Barbara. It was a 21+ show & quite intimate if you ask me (what a relief it was to not feel squished or have someone's beer spill on you.... multiple times). After Lucy Rose's set ended, I found her hanging out in the patio area and chatted with her for a bit. After asking if they would perform the LDR cover during Bombay's set, Lucy laughed and went on about the concept of how they had to select the cover and that it probably will not be performed live again. I thought they did an amazing job by stripping Video Games dry and delivered it as a completely different song.  

Florence + the Machine - Addicted to Love (Robert Palmer Cover)

(Here's the original.) 

First off; It's Florence. She makes this track sound just as sexy, but with a more innocent Wonderland-ish tone. I first heard this when she released Lungs: The B-Sides (it's a must for your ears if for some strange reason you haven't listened to it yet.) 

It was hard to cut myself off from posting more videos, no joke.