I Highly Recommend

WATERS

1 song, 1 book, 1 album, 1 movie, 1 band:

I have a deep love for California. Its home to me, and it really is an incredibly unique place. Most people in Europe think of California as LA, but that is only a small fraction of the place. From the deserts of Death Valley, to the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountains, to San Francisco, to the amazing-ness of Big Sur, its an insanely diverse and spectacular place. However (like pretty much everywhere) it really can feel awful sometimes, and I am very glad that there is now a powerful anti-California song that really disproves EMA’s point. In no way did California make her boring, because in no way is EMA boring.

Jonathan Franzen’s - ‘Freedom’

I have never read a book so quickly as this. And its not a very short book. This ode to America, and our crazy (but also I think – endearing) concepts of “freedom” is pure literary perfection. I see my family in those characters, the internal struggle of environmentalists, the incredible struggle and relationships the characters go through is unbelievably moving and raw.

Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring for my Halo

My favourite album of this year so far. I never want to turn it off. As soon as the final notes of “Ghost Town” are over, I’m ready for “Baby’s Arms” again. The most amazing thing to me about the record is the completely consistent vibe. The arrangements are actually pretty diverse and inventive, but the vibe is always the same. The beautiful and almost resigned tone of his vocal is just so beautiful.

Wasteland

This documentary film was one of the most intense cinema experiences I have ever experienced. I saw it in a small theater in Brooklyn with my girlfriend this winter, and neither of us could really talk afterwards. It’s affecting in a way that stays with you for a long time. It makes you really want to DO something. It’s depressing for sure, but it also provides hope at the end of the tunnel.

Papercuts

One of my all-time favorite bands. Album after album, Jason Quever continues to amaze me with his songs. Their latest record “Fading Parade” is their best ever, and it’s one of the few bands out their whose consistency doesn’t impede on their ability to adapt and change, while remaining true to their vision. This band sounds like San Francisco in the best possible way.

WATERS release their debut single ‘For the One’ on September 12th, and you can stream it below.

http://www.cityslang.com/
WATERS – For The One by cityslang

JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD

Jake Orrall’s recommendations -

Been really diggin’ on GLASS CANDY for a few months now. There is no time of day or night where it is inappropriate to listen to GLASS CANDY.

http://youtu.be/T1rcdPCuWcI

I highly recommend this song. The music video looks like clips from a bad soap opera. Bardeux – when we kiss

http://youtu.be/YscwrO23hkc

Im a huge Dam Funk fan, this track is amazing and im glad theres a music vid for it.

http://youtu.be/Fcdpi16NfrY

Couldn’t find a vid for this one, one of my fav songs by Kleeer. Sounds like hes saying “internet connection” which is awesome.

http://youtu.be/a35FIM3mRFA

Juiceboxxx is another one of my fave artists of this generation. This vid is a classic. Especially the sexy cheeseburger eating part.

http://youtu.be/IzVIWu7HV64

Another of the coolest artists of this generation, Big Freedia from New Orleans. So wicked. Whats up Rusty!!!!

http://youtu.be/2iTc2vtjxXk

NEW ALBUM ‘We Are Champions’ COMING 21st JUNE!!!! MORE DETAILS HERE

To Kill A King

We all recommend – Bastille

Intelligent pop, hints of electro and great lyrics. Bastille are fast becoming the most covered band you haven’t heard of.

Jon recommends – Professor Penguin

Professor Penguin is the project of Jonny Abraham and his band, comprised of guitars, percussion and a hefty brass section. They mix beautiful melodies and orchestration with finely crafted songs. Well worth checking out.

Ralph recommends – Being 747′s

The Being 747′s perform a rock show called amoeba to zebra, with costume changes, light shows and accompanying animation they tell the story of mans evolution. Quite a bizarre act but if you get the chance to see them you wont be disappointed.

Ben recommends – Tune-Yards

Been listening to their new record loads. It’s difficult to sum up in a paragraph what’s so great about it. Instrumentally it’s fairly minimal most of the tracks are drums and bass led and there’s bits of guitar, horns and synth in there. The arrangements are difficult to
latch on to, the production is harsh and sometimes grating and harmonically you could probably call this a jazz record. It’s a
challenging sound but vocally and lyrically it is compelling enough to make you want to keep listening. One minute her voice is
wailing/layered/looped/distorted but the next she’s singing a soft lullaby. It’s so versatile and there’s some great pop hooks. It’s also
pretty twisted lyrically. It’s bonkers and joyous.

Ian recommends – Bridgette Amofah

This girl has been around few years but hasn’t hit it big as far as I’m aware. We saw her sing last year with a frantic rock backing band (most of her other stuff seems quite soulful) and it was absolutely incredible. She had a huge voice, was immensely sexy and scary to watch and commanded the stage like few people I’ve ever seen live. For want of a better word, it was… electrifying! She also sings with klezmer dance group Oi Va Voi who are well worth a watch. She’s performing at the Hoxton Bar and Kitchen on 3rd May so get yerselves down.

Josh recommends – Death Ray Trebuchet

Madcap jazz-ska-samba with gang vocals and limitless energy.”

To Kill A King’s debut single ‘Fictional State’ is out on Monday (30th May) and they’re playing a single launch party at The Social on Tuesday 31st May – NOW SOLD OUT.

http://www.myspace.com/tokillakinguk

To Kill A King – “Fictional State” by To Kill A King

Cashier No.9

Religious Experience (singing a song in the morning) by kevin Ayers/Syd barrett
Love this track its of the joy of the toy record , uncle syd on backing vocals.

Part Two by Leo Kottke
12 string slide guitar at its best, our bass player stuart turned us onto him, forever a source of good tunes

Witchi Tai to by Harpers Bizzare
We listened to this loads out in la when we were doing the record, beautiful jibberish nonsense ,or maybe not .

Never My Love by The Association
A lovely love song . There’s a few versions of this knocking around, listen out for the one with the most beautiful drum sound ever.

Only Waiting (album version) by The Aliens
don’t drive while listening to this song , by the end of the track the hair on the back of your neck will stand on end and you ll want to plough nto the nearest tree.

A Woman’s Story by C her/Phil Spector
Spector did this in 1975 with cher. bit of a rarity i think, and one of his best. wonderful tempo and backing vocals

Cashier No.9
http://cashierno9.com/

Cashier No.9 will be playing -

LONDON - Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen (£7.50) Wednesday 22 June

Pre Order ‘To The Death Of Fun’ from Bella Union here

EMA

Skip Spence — Diana

One of the most beautiful songs I know.

Hole — Old Age

The “sperm and eggs” version. Know KC wrote the music but the lyrics here are def good vintage Courtney. Consider it a collaboration?

ACRE

love this guy so much I stole him for my band.

Lil Wayne – 6 foot 7 foot

Missed ya.

Hukwe Zawose

One of the coolest sounding records ever!!!

George Thorogood — Ride On Josephine

From his 1977 debut on Rounder. I named my guitar after this song and hope to do the same for my first born child.

EMA’s new album is OUT NOW….. Check out details here

UK shows here -

11 May London The Macbeth

12 May London Cargo (supporting Scout Niblett)
13 May Manchester FutureEverything @ Islington Mill (supporting Scout Niblett)
14 May Brighton The Great Escape @ NME Radar Stage (Horatios)

THE THERMALS

Fantasy (Remix) – Mariah Carey & Old Dirty Bastard (My friend put it on a mix for me recently and I’ve been so into it. I put it on over and over and dance around in my room.)

It’s For You – Out Hud (I LOVE Out Hud! They are such a perfect combination of elements to me.)

Speakers Going Hammer – Soulja Boy (A recent tour favorite! And love the video. Its classic.)

Live Your Life (feat. Rihanna) – T.I. (This song’s been getting us pumped.)

Automatic – Pointer Sisters (I’ve been playing this a lot lately when I DJ in Portland. Its a great dance song and so smooth, and I love how androgynous her voice sounds.)

Bring It With You When You Come – Abner Jay (From the album “Folk Song Stylist” released on Portland’s Mississippi Records. I really love this whole record. Its so moving and so charismatic at the same time.)

Check out The Thermals ‘Not Like Any Other Feeling‘ video here. Its rather spectacular. Buy the album Personal Life from itunes or Kill Rock Stars!!!

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JJ

JJ Favs:

Person:

Nicki Minaj

Champagne:

Gosset celebris rose 2003 extra brut

Season:

spring

Dog:

Gisslan

Books:

Conversations with god

The Tao of Wu

Weed:

överkush

SWAG:

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sincerelyyours

GLASVEGAS

1. You Were Always On My Mind – The Pet Shop Boys

I love the original of this but the cover has a lot of originality too.

2. Vienna – Ultravox

Probably the best way a synth has ever entered a song. Amazing drum beat too.

3. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye

The sentiment in the lyrics is frightening. This song is electric and sounds like a rattlesnake being tasered.

4. This Is Hardcore – Pulp

Can’t wait to see them back together. This is a totally under-appreciated song.

5. Who Wants To Live Forever – Queen

For me, this is Queens most emotional moment. Heart wrenching.

6. Ultra Violet (Light My Way) – U2

This for me sums up everything about the sound of U2 from 1990-2000. Sounds like NASA.

New Glasvegas single Euphoria, Take My Hand released today! On CD and Vinyl….
The CD includes 2 additional tracks - Georgia, Walk With Me and 7am Eternally – and the vinyl is backed with Georgia, Walk With Me. Signed copies are on sale from the Glasvegas store.

Euphoria, Take My Hand is now also backed with 2 tracks on iTunes – Georgia, Walk With Me, and the James Rutledge mix of the title track.