Observations
Has anyone else noticed the stream of kick-ass bands that have been pouring out of Australia’s electro scene? The release of Cut Copy’s new album, In Ghost Colours has brought the matter to my attention recently. I love the direction the band has taken their sound, moving away from the 80’s dance pop retread of Bright Light Neon Love and embracing their inner rock stars. I say that “Strangers in the Wind” is the Beyonce of the album, with steel pedal guitar conjuring up musings of what Fleetwood Mac would sound like had they come up in this generation.
Van She and Midnight Juggernauts are quickly following in the wake left by CC. After appearing on everybody’s bands to watch list in 2008, the two groups have continued remixing and performing, developing their sound. Everyone is still waiting for Van She to release and LP, Midnight Juggernaut’s Dystopia was on all over music blogs in ‘07. You can catch all 3 bands at Coachella this year. I’m so stoked.
I Worked on an Anusha video last week. I loved the wardrobe girls. The hours were ridiculous and the male models were a bit disappointing. As I filled in graves with the video director at 5 in the morning after a 20 hour day I discovered that perhaps production just isn’t for me.
The Bloody Beetroots performed at Blow Up! LA yesterday in down town. The venue was big and hot, unfortunately most of the people were not. Their set was fun though and I danced off the days calories with my friends, not paying much attention to the sketchy crowd around me. Rhonda was fun last week from what I can remember. Jeremy Scott was pretty good on the turn tables. I’m still obsessed with his Right to Bear Arms collection. How dangerous is it to have a party night within walking distance of your apartment? It’s a major health risk.
