Yuck are part of what was Cajun Dance Party mixed with a few other musicians. So far they've only released home recorded demos for free on their blogspot.
They write beautiful, classy music, their song 'Automatic' is particularly lush. Their music is like nothing that's around at the moment, make sure you visit their blogspot and get downloading!
Here's some live footage of them:
2. 'Just Kids' by Patti Smith
I'd read some great reviews of this autobiography but didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did, I read it in just 2 days, so basically, it occupied my life 2 days, I was completely hooked. Not only is the story of Patti Smith's life interesting but this book is perfectly written, from the structure, to the language used.
It also gives you a great incite as to what the New York art scene was like in the 60s and 70s
3.The New M.I.A. video- Born Free
This video is extremely powerful, deeply explicit and a brave move by M.I.A. It will mesmerize you. The song's sounding good too! Youtube won't let me embed it, but here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xD5xjahxac&feature=youtu.be
4. Oberhofer
This band is one of the most interesting bands that I've heard in the past few months, on paper they would be described as 'Bright, refreshing indie pop' but there's a lot more to it than that. There's whistling, some sort of organ snyth sound, a glockenspiel (?), distorted guitar and twinkly drums.
Here's their song 'Away from you'
5. The Favourite Game by Leonard Cohen
I didn't know what to expect from this book as I didn't even know that Cohen had written literature until a few months ago. This book, as you would expect from such a poet is very beautifully written, it's brimming with imagery and metaphors yet, you never seem to really tire of them. It tells the story of a young man, 'Lawrence Breavman's' youth. Despite Cohen's dreamy, lyrical flow, this novel is very down to earth and a true, typical portrayal of a man's youth.
Flash a Hungry Smile by Mystery Jets
MJ are back and it seems they're stronger than ever, this song is a perfect summer indie pop anthem. Blaine's twisted lyrics are still present but the sinister undertones are a little more hidden but clearly still present. This song brings instant sunshine. Download it (legally) for free here.
Have a nice week!
Katie x
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