tunes i <3: METRONOMY

Joseph Mount and his collaborators Gabriel Stebbing and Oscar Cash (METRONOMY) were finally propelled onto the pop music scene with their single "Heartbreaker" that soon became a anthem of the summer. The band mixes elements of CRYSTAL CASTLES, HOT CHIP and BLOC PARTY on their album Nights Out. Follow the link to hear a new take on their electro sound....

Metronomy - Heartbreaker (Kris Menace Remix) 

The Virgins & Lissy Trullie @ The Bowery Ballroom (December 12, 2008)

What an amazing Friday night in NYC's Bowery Ballroom. Lissy Trullie started the night off well, ending with a cover of Hot Chip's "Ready For the Floor" followed by a dance filled performance by The Virgins.  Being a fan of photographer, Ryan McGinley, of course I'm gonna like The Virgins. Lead singer, Donald Cumming, met guitarist, Wade Oates, while doing a McGinley photo shoot in Mexico. The Virgins represent a life in New York City at its truest. Their lyrics embody everything that is the young life in Manhattan with songs like "Rich Girls" and "Teen Lovers". With Donald's amazing dance moves and the bands great energy, The Virgins put on an amazing show. Oh, and don't forget about The Virgins' nerdy yet amazing clothes ie Wade's duck-tape pants, love them! 

...incentive, wanna know you're DTF...

  

  
    

  

 

French Kicks @ The Black Cat (November 21, 2009)

"Sex Tourists" and "Said So What" both off of the French Kicks album entitled Swimming, are two of my favorite songs, so of course I jumped at the chance to see them live in DC. Yes, it was the day before I was flying home to Los Angeles and I did have strep throat but whatever, the price you pay to see a great band. If you haven't heard of the French Kicks, they're an alternative band from the Washington, DC area. If you like The Strokes, Sound Team, or The Walkmen, you'll love the French Kicks.