Hot Chip / Ben Harper

I just heard of this band called Hot Chip. Apparently they have an album coming out sometime in May, but I heard the advance. It's hard to decide which song I want to share with you, but I'm thinking I'll choose "Over and Over". The album is full of Postal Service, LCD Soundsystem, Bloc Party style, yet they have their own sound.




I also recently heard the new double Ben Harper album, Both Sides of the Gun. I loved what I've heard. He apparently split it into two discs because each disc has a completely different sound from the other. It's true. The first side is chill, the other side is funk/rock (maybe that'll be different on the retail version). Much different from his older stuff, and reminiscent of old funk from the 60-70's. I'm looking forward to the retail version (and so should you).

Have You Heard?

TV on the Radio



I've seen this name so many times, yet I've failed to pick anything up from them until recently. I think they'll grow on me in time, but I like a few songs. I listened to their entire catologue today and it's great to hear a band that's not scared to try new things. They fuse a bit of gospel, a cappella, rock, acoustic, and experimental, and yet they manage to add a little edge to it all.

One song that stood out was "Staring At the Sun".

Shout Out Out Out

Hehehe...an Edmonton band. I've heard a couple of songs through myspace:



(http://www.myspace.com/shoutoutoutoutout)

..and I can't stop listening to "Tiiiiired". What a catchy (ADDICTIVE) song! I don't think they have an LP out yet, but I'm hoping they have something I can buy soon. It looks like they'll be playing in Edmonton the next time I'm in town (March 10 at Powerplant). I hear they put on a good show too, so that'll be nice. Anyone want to join me? It's a Friday.