The Tallest Man On Earth - 1904 //

Kristian Matsson - aka The Tallest Man On Earth - is doing some big things.

Download Swedisih folk master’s first single “1904” (courtesy of Rolling Stone) here, and stay tuned for his LP, There’s No Leaving Now (out June 12th)

VIDEO: Iggy Azalea - My World

Last week I went on an Iggy kick. All I gotta say is “My world, rhyme vicious. White girl team full of bad bitches.” She’s the first woman and the first Australian ever to be welcomed in to XXL’s freshmen class. She’s been ghost writing under the radar for a while now for a bunch of rappers that shall remain nameless at this time.

I also dig this track she’s on with FKI which was the lead single off the Mad Decent Presents FKi mixtape. This girl is an animal her flow is for reals!

New EP: Viva Viva - What’s The Kim Deal?

I’m excited to announce that Boston five piece Viva Viva have not only released a shiny new limited edition hot-pink vinyl EP (with free mp3 download) but are also playing a show this Sunday, May 27th at Public Assembly. 

I was first introduced to Viva Viva down at the Converse Rubber Tracks studio and I’ve been absolutely in love with their gritty blues rock inspired music since. They have taken Boston by storm winning Rock Artist of the Year at the 2011 Boston Music Awards (and Live Artist of the Year nominee), a critics-picked “Album of the Year” from Time Out Boston. Now it’s time for them to show NYC what’s up. As a chick that grew up in Boston I couldn’t be more stoked to see them this Sunday. If you love what you hear above then listen to the rest of What’s The Kim Deal? over on their SoundCloud page and then join me this Sunday at Public Assembly. 

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Sylver Tongue - Creatures

When I first heard the space-age synths and creative vocal control on “Creatures” I thought to myself I thought this is 70’s glam rock with a splash of Bjork. After seeing the video I have to say that I feel my assessment was pretty spot on.

I don’t know much about Charlotte Hatherley aka Sylver Tongue except that she was once the guitarist for Ash, an alternative rock band from Northern Ireland and has clearly to take her musical aspirations in a new direction. I’m always surprised when I see an artist make such a big creative switch. Some people just have all the talent.

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Hot Chip - “Night & Day” (music video) //

Actor Peter Serafinowicz directs the newest video from Hot Chip, featuring special guest Reggie Watts. 

-MW

(Source: deathandtaxesmag.com)

Mick Jagger and Arcade Fire - “The Last Time” (live on SNL) //

Arcade Fire has a new front man and his name is Mick Jagger. 

-MW

House - Kindness 

This is a pretty brilliant video. I believe it adresses in the best light possible exactly what Leonard Bernstein is speaking to below. What do you think about the “pop music phenomenon?” 

“ For a long time now I’ve been fascinated by this strange and compelling scene called ‘pop music’ – I say strange, because it’s unlike any scene I can think of in the history of ALL music. It’s completely of, by and for the kids. And by kids I mean anyone from 8 years old to 25. They write the songs, they sing them, own them, record them – they also buy the records, create the market, they set the fashions in the music, in dress, in dance, in hairstyle, lingo, social attitudes.

And I say compelling, because it shows no sign of abatement – the fads change, the groups change, but the songs keep coming, increasingly odd, defiant and free.

This music raises lots of questions – but right now, for openers, here are the two that concern me most. One, why do adults resent it so? And two, why do I like it?” — Leonard Bernstein, 1967

Yeasayer - “Henrietta” //

The newest track from Yeasayer, from their upcoming album, for your streaming pleasure. 

-MW