5 posts tagged “berlin”
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05/22/09
D HEIDELBERG KARLSTORBAHNHOF
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05/23/09 D DINGOLFING Redbox Festival 05/30/09 DE Neustrelitz IMMERGUT FEST 06/12/09 DE LÜNEBURG UNI (Gebäude 9) 06/20/09 CH ZÜRICH STALL 6 Eröffnung
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I admit I had not heard of Jeans Team, although "Keine Melodien" from Ding Dong (2000) was a worldwide hit. Peaches covered the song on the US release of "Teaches of Peaches" MJ Lan made a remix of the song as well, which is featured on this self-titled EP. Describing their sound is easier for me to do in the context of where they started and continue to create their music; Wedding is one of the most impoverished areas of Berlin, and low rents in the district have encouraged a vibrant community of artists. The Nadel Eins Studio Berlin is located there and has more or less become home and headquarters for the band when they are not touring. Nadel Eins is also the name of their label, which they also created. Quoting Montreal Mirror, which described their sound as "minimal electro-pop and synth rock anthems" also gives perspective:
I thought this was pretty amusing since I was reading a lot of comparisons of Kraftwerk to the duo. To be honest, I'd say a comparison to the early synthpop scene of the early '80s in the UK and Europe is a little more fair, but with a retrospective twist-- not nostalgic, but a new take on an older genre. Think Depeche Mode when Vince Clarke was still a member, with their early performances at Croc's (now the Pink Toothbrush). Add a heavy dose of DJ house party energy in the Europop style with some old discotheque flair, and I'd say that's a much closer approximation. While Depeche Mode at that time was categorized as part of the Futurist scene, and Jeans Team seems to be more retro in flavor, I'd say the working-class roots of both DM in Basildon and Jeans Team in Wedding have some parallels, if only to describe a connection from past and present."If you are picturing plastic coated machine men with disc drives for mouths, keyboards for backs and knobs for, um, knobs, I hate to shatter your Kraftwerkian illusions, but Germany's Jeans Team are made of flesh and blood."
At any rate, this EP was received pretty favorably in my home. Soon after I popped the disc into the player, the other day, my son started dancing and smiling in his high chair, and Cimmorene walked through the door and said "Ooo, what is that? I like that." When I played it again moments ago to start writing this review, she later suggested that everyone should get up and dance. While none of us speak nor understand a lick of German (and hence none of us understand any of the German lyrics in some of the songs), we all enjoyed it very much.
The EP contains five unreleased tracks, as well as material from previous albums. To my pleasant surprise, there are music videos to some of the songs. Here's the one for "Oh Bauer":
05/10/2009 22:16:18 ♥ jaklumen (
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02/06/09
Übel und Gefährlich Hamburg
02/07/09 Möbel Olfe Party Cobra Killer DJ-Team, Berlin 02/13/09 Cobra Killer Casablanca 02/14/09 Cobra Killer Marrakesh 02/18/09 Shamballa Zagreb See Also |
One of the theme that I keep hearing on her album - and it's perhaps the guitar or bass loops - of a garagey sixties music. This is evident on songs like "In Diesem Raum", featuring an infectious bassline and Trost's best 60s girl voice. Although a wonderful song, I felt the ending to this song was kind of repetitive.
My favorite song on the album is "Cowboy", it has the best quality of "In Diesem Raum", but minus the tiresome ending. It's a perfect radio song too, ending just slightly at the three minute mark.
You can find Trust Me for sale if the record store have them in stock - otherwise head over to eMusic or iTunes
Incidentally, I don't know what is wrong with Firefox, but it simply will not load up Minty Fresh's website. It's probably just my security settings and it's probably all for the best because I hate all-flash websites anyway.
01/29/2009 21:02:14 ♥ vu (
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Anyway... arriving back from a tough 6 weeks in Europe and catching up on a few reviews they were backed up and I've noticed this somewhat startling fact.
So here we go. Two Australian bands/artists. Both very folky. Both producing some of the best music to vacuum / go on a car trip to Dubbo with.
Sal Kimber is very much a soloist with a backing band. There's something about her that you can instantly tell that she's obviously:
1. grown up in the country (the Australian country - you can't get away from that unmistakable Aussie twang)
2. been playing music for quite a while
Plus, i dont think you can go wrong with a banjo and a piano accordian (unless you leave me alone in a room with them, of course).
Standout track for me is MET Police. Asside for being completely true lyrically, it's probablyu the most catchy and and as i sit here listening to it now I feel a great urge to do a small jig.
You can look and listen to Sal Kimber at some of these places:
http://www.salkimber.com.au
http://www.myspace.com/salkimber
Lamplight, is their (self-titled) second LP release...two songs recorded in Old Castlemaine Gaol (Swallowing the Key and Image House)... quite fitting when you listen to the lyrics... but the acousitcs in that place must have been amazing.
Only 8 songs in total... but each feels more epic than the next.
Gotta love the clarinet... of course, i am biased.
Now, I can hear you saying "where can i see these guys?"... well all hope is not lost. Lamplight are venturing Northward to play the Popkomm festival in Berlin in October and then venturing around some of the rest of Europe. So keep your ears to the ground... the internet knows all!
Look at them and Lamplight related stuff here: http://www.lamplight.com.au/ (and spot the spelling mistake)
And look! It seems that Lamplight have just relased their debut album The Fish Will Walk... Brilliant!
One more little thing.... just a small mention. I was recently trudging around a field in wellies at Summer Sundae in Leicester. I was delighted to stumble across a band that I had not heard of (but feel free to abuse me if you have).... Reverend and the Makers. Check it for youself. Just three more words... dirty dirty accents.
That's it!
Sally
| Vu wrote: Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 10:08 PM |
Sally, I wanted to add that Reverend and the Makers are one of the earliest band that we covered. To bring you up to date: in March 2007, Mads wrote about them, stating
Reverend And The Makers is one of those UK bands that has been getting lots of attention through Internet music forums and extensive gigging
In January 2008, guess what's playing on my iPod non-stop?
I love this song, and lately it's been playing nonstop on my iPod since Reverend and the Makers' debut album The State of Things, released September 2007.
It would seem that they've made their round to you.
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Further Reading
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Joe Jackson was sending out his demos before being picked up by A&M Records in 1978. The result was the amazing debut album Look Sharp! (1979), featuring his big hit "Is She Really Going Out with Him?"
In this article am going to talk about some of my favorite Joe Jackson songs, only because he has a new album coming out in a few weeks. A full review will be done by Ryan later (keep your eyes peeled for that).
"Steppin' Out" is one of Jackson's best-known songs. If you don't think you know this song - trust me: YOU KNOW THIS SONG. It's from his best-selling and critically acclaimed album Night and Day (1982).
He didn't actually cover the Cole Porter's song (see Jason's article: Night and Day), this album is kind of in the tone of Porter's style.
Although this album is more piano-driven, all of Jackson's lyrics are still there: "You dress in pink and blue/Just like a child/And in a yellow taxi turn to me and smile/We'll be there in just a while/If you follow me..."
Embarrassingly enough, for the longest time, I have always thought "Steppin' Out" was a Hall & Oates song - especially with the xylophone.
The song, "Look Sharp!", was never released as a single, but I am in love with this wonderful New Wave/Rock sound.
Check out that rebellious punky lyrics:
Okay, what you say
Tell me what they're wearing this year
Go on and laugh at me 'cause you don't see
That I got something going right here
Say I'm just a dreamer
Say I'm just a kid
Well ace, shut your face
Maybe you will see or hear
I gotta say, "wow"! The song is saying to the world, hey you may not see much in me but the new kid in town is going to show you something.
"You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)": Just the title alone, it really illustrate Jackson's lyric writing for Body & Soul (1984).
I especially love the saxaphone as it carries its long note when Jackson sings "You can't get what you want/Till you know what you want".
So, obviously, I am a fan of Joe Jackson's 80s releases. To be honest, I haven't heard much from Joe Jackson until he resurfaced on my radar on William Shatner's Has Been (2003). I am sure all W♥M readers already have a copy of this CD. It's certainly one of my favorite cover song, and I am almost certain that Joe Jackson was the driving force behind getting Pulp's song covered.
Which brings me to 2008, Joe Jackson has a new album coming out in a few weeks called Rain. Since the album is already being reviewed, I won't spend too much time on audio portion (although I can tell you it's certainly piano-driven just like Night and Day). I'll be focusing on the DVD portion of Rain.
You get about 20 minutes of live concert with three songs ("Invisible Man", "Wasted Time", and "Good Bad Boy") recorded at the Islington Academy in London (24th May 2007). The concert footage is excellent and very professional.
There's some interviews (conducted with Alan Bangs), which I thought seemed awkward.
The best part of the DVD is the Joe's guide to Berlin! This is just great, whoever thought of this idea should get extra points.
I'm only showing you an excerpt of Joe talking about the Wall of Berlin and his insight on the whole thing.
I don't know if the bonus DVD will be available on future pressing of Rain, but looking at the retail price (about $16), it's a very good price for CD/DVD combo. The more common prices I've seen for CD/DVD combos are about $20.
By the way, there is a limited edition (signed and numbered by Jackson) - but it is already sold out.
Expect Jackson to go on tour shortly after the album's release on Ryko Disc in the UK (Jan 28th) and US (Jan 29th). They've already announced the password for his concert presale (the password is Davidian).
01/11/2008 07:03:03
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12/13/07 WATER RATS - "SIDEWAYS" SINGLE RELEASE PARTY! w/The Maple State, Jose Vanders LONDON 12/14/07 Queen’s Head w/Luke Leighfield Belper 12/15/07 Fuel w/Luke Leighfield, Tim and Sam’s Band Manchester 12/16/07 Monosound Xmas Ball (full band) @ The Jailhouse w/Luke Leighfield Band Hereford 12/17/07 Marr’s bar (full band) w/Luke Leighfield Worcester 12/18/07 Soundhaus (full band) w/Luke Leighfield Band, Kapowski Northampton [ More Tour Dates on myspace] Discography
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Feels Like
The summer before my senior year of high school |
Sam Isaac writes love songs. Or so he says in his song "A Cinematic Glow". Sam Isaac is 20 and ginger and that's pretty much all I need to know. Sam is also a busy little bee, with 4 releases in the year 2007 alone and they're quality - at least from my standpoint. His 4,000 + friends on his MySpace page would say the same.
Sam is very much a diy operation. According to his website he and his friends make artwork, record and the like. The "Sideways" single is being released by Alcopop! Records and Big Scary Monsters and it's gathering steam quite quickly. Most of said steam has to be from what is the coolest video I've seen in a long time for "Sideways". Video and cake - what could be better?
Like most young singer-songwriters, Sam wears his heart on his sleeve and his voice is big, honest and able to accurately convey what being young and in love is like. I'd love to see his live show, but it doesn't look like he's coming anywhere Stateside anytime soon. His "Sideways" Single is available for purchase from the iTunes music store in the UK and US which has the song "Sideways" and "Cinematic Glow".
My favorite song is one called "Berlin" which is unreleased, but is sweet and beautiful and made an instant fan out of me.
Check out the following links and video and support my new favorite ginger singer-songwriter and if you're in the UK try to see him live. Some shows on his myspace page are listed as free. Well done Sam!
12/12/2007 08:51:12
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