you got courage.

from Fantasy of the Lot
The Lovely Feathers - Lowiza
The Lovely Feathers - Long Walks

from Hind Hind Legs
The Lovely Feathers - In the Valley
The Lovely Feathers - I Really Like You

'Fantasy of the Lot by' The Lovely Feathers has already dropped in Canada, but will be available in the U.S. on August 18. I'm just giving it a first listen now, and I'm already really digging it. I was first introduced to TLF by a friend. 'Hind Hind Legs' is a solid first effort; it's sweet, bemusing indie pop/rock. TLF somewhat facetiously describe themselves as healing and easy listening on their Myspace. And it's true, their sound will make you feel oddly at ease. It's somehow both familiar and foreign at the same time. Parallels could be drawn between TLF and Sunset Rubdown - they're both emitting a creative, funky brand of indie that's simultaneously emotionally charged and playful (in a delightfully childish way).

enjoy-
c.

m. jackson

Michael Jackson - Rock With You (Daft Punk remix)
Michael Jackson - Thriller (Bird Peterson remix)
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Kanye West Mix)

Though posting MJ remixes kind of feels like jumping on the bandwagon, I feel it's necessary to throw Michael a little blog love. Just like ever other kid of the 80s/90s, I grew up loving MJ. You can find more remixes here at The Press Play Show.

Also, check out this extended vidclip of 'The Way You Make Me Feel' - unfortunately embedding has been disabled. So cute.

<3

monday morning music.

Sally Shapiro - Jackie Junior (Junior Boys Remix)

Good morning :)

This is a remix of Jackie Jackie by Sally Shapiro, the svelte Swedish pop-electro singer. Junior Boys applied their magic touch - I definitely prefer the remix to the original (which can be heard at Shapiro's myspace). Love Sally + JB.

The entire album of remixes, entitled Remix Romance Vol. 1, can be bought here at Paper Bag Records.

Off to the gym I go.
c.

mosey on over.

Red Stripe presents a celebration of Jamaican music
Featuring Terry Lynn & John Hugo

Friday, June 26th
8 – 11PM
The Independent (501 I-35 at E. 5 & Brushy) Austin, TX

Free Red Stripe Lager
This is a private, RSVP only event. You must be 21+ for entry.
Admission Based On Capacity.

After party at Creekside

Presented by Red Stripe and Knuckle Rumbler
606 E. 7th St. Austin, TX 78701

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FREE Red Stripe! TONIGHT! If you rsvp'd, that is. It closed earlier this afternoon. I got the flyer in my inbox from Fader a week or 2 ago, but neglected to post it sooner. My apologies. It's also been all over the Austin blogs for at least a week now, but why not share it with my unique, albeit limited, readership?

Red Stripe commercials = genius. Shout out to Nicole for first introducing these to me something like ten thousand years ago :)

happy friday!
c.

kkkkkompakt.

Kompakt's Total 10 tracklist announced.

August 10, 2009.

eeek! A purchase I will be making.

swing low.

Sunset Rubdown - Silver Moons
Sunset Rubdown - Black Swan

Tracks 1 & 4 off Sunset Rubdown's latest album, Dragonslayer (which drops tomorrow).

We saw Sunset this past Friday night at Mohawk. Spencer Krug put on awesome show, and seemed genuinely disappointed by the 12:00 sound cutoff imposed by the apartment complex across the street. Lame. They were only able to play a little over an hour. You may recognize Krug's distinctive voice - he's also a part of Wolf Parade.

check 'em out & enjoy :)
c.

we let it go too far.

I discovered Engineers while browsing music blogs on the Cayman trip. I promise this band is worlds more accessible than the minimal I typically post. It's shoegaze-y, indie rock goodness. Check out this review of their first and self-titled album on Pitchfork. I've yet to pick it up, but I can assure you that Three Fact Fader (their 2nd effort) is worth your time.

The opening tracks, to whet your appetite:
Engineers - Clean Coloured Wire
Engineers - Sometimes I Realise (love love love this)

Pick up the album :)

Maybe I'll do a Cayman recap post soon. I have awesome shots of myself and the fam swimming with stingrays and, of course, the requisite gazillion pretty beach shots.

I'm about to pack if off for AFS... check out next week's Essential Cinema screening - The Masseurs and a Woman. The site is saying sold out, but there should still be tickets available at the door. I think all the members have gone through and RSVP'd for every singe screening whether or not they're actually planning on coming. Lame.

catch ya later~
c.