Thursday, March 22, 2012

I got 99 problems, but bad music ain't one.

You know, for someone who isn't musically inclined, I sure do like it. In college I used to go to shows all the time, once every few weeks. As I got older, I kind of stopped going to shows, but since I've been in LA, I've been going more often.

Last night, L--- and E--- and I went to the Troubadour to see this band called Of Monsters and Men. They're Icelandic and...right up my alley. Very fun and cute. Like a less pretentious Edward Sharpe.

I fortunately have been seeing a lot of music in LA, and I love it. I guess cause LA is such an entertainment hub, it's totally possible to see up and coming music for less than $20 in a smallish venue. I'm hoping that this year, bands will trickle over from Coachella and do a bunch of secret shows that I'll be able to weasel my way in to. Except for Bon Iver. I can't stand him. The sound of his voice makes me wish I were deaf, and after seeing what a pretentious asshole he was at the Grammy's, he's made an enemy for life.
But this isn't about music I don't like. It's about music I do like. So, without further ado, I present the following bands that I can't stop listening to. I hope you enjoy.

Beirut - http://www.beirutband.com/
(I like his music, I love the gypsy influence. I love his face)




First Aid Kit - http://thisisfirstaidkit.com/
(They're Swedish! And sisters!)



The Drums - http://thedrums.com/
(E--- got me in to them, and we're going to see them next month!)


(I like this song. I always think they're saying, "Obama. I wanna go surfing.". President Obama. I do want to go surfing. )

Surfer Blood - http://www.surferblood.com/splash
(These kids are fun. I've seen them a couple of times, and they're really cute. They make me feel like my kids are up on stage playing, and I'm a doting parent in the back.)



Anna Calvi -
(J--- sent me this album the other day. She reminds me of PJ Harvey)


Youth Lagoon - http://youthlagoon.blogspot.com/
(Kinda reminds me of a less psychotic, more talented Daniel Johnston)



Of Monsters and Men - http://ofmonstersandmenmusic.tumblr.com/
(This band is going to get super huge and will probably be playing the Hollywood Bowl next year)



Santigold - http://www.santigold.com/
(Oh. How I love Santigold. She's like a better, less obnoxious MIA)


(This is an old song, but I love this performance. She's so pretty, and this song is the WINS)

Dustbowl Revival - http://dustbowlrevival.com/
(I finally saw them after a year of trying a few weeks ago. I love me some bluegrass, and that they're local. AND they sang Midnight Special as we were leaving!)



And of course...OCMS - http://www.crowmedicine.com/
(One of these days, you will come out west and I'll be able to see y'all live)

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