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March 7, 2012
DVF & Dragonette Get Their Strut On!
Dragonette have teamed up with fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg for her compilation Proud to be Woman Vol. 3 in celebration of International Women's Day (March 8th). Including A Fine Frenzy, Lissie, and up 'n comer Yuna, Dragonette's contribution is the catwalk ready "Right Woman," it's pouty, infectious pop. A bouncy beat, plenty of electronic and synth to make a dancefloor go wild, it's not a far stretch from the band's more recent collaborations on "Fire in Your Shoes" with Kaskade and producer Martin Solveig's monster hit "Hello."
Expect more Dragonette in the coming months, and support von Furstenberg's Proud to be Woman campaign by picking up Dragonette's addictive new jam.
March 6, 2012
Single Selection: Mar. 6/2012
ALX the new electro-pop project from Toronto's Allie Hughes, finds the eccentric pop singer glammed-up like Goldfrapp on "I Will Love You More," her synth-loaded debut single as ALX. Hughe's sugary pop vocals pierce through the dancefloor-ready beats adding to the tracks overall appeal. Though a departure from Allie's initial alt-pop offerings, ALX feels no less genuine.
Norah Jones - Happy Pills 4/5 iTunes
Norah Jones returns with a little help from super producer Danger Mouse on her single "Happy Pills," with Jones signature vocals injected with just a hint of cooing sex kitten, and swagger thanks to a laid back, bluesy guitar groove filtered through the lense of a sensible pop song. It's Norah Jones at her most dynamic and it's rewarding.
Hey Ocean! - Island 3.5/5 iTunes
Hey Ocean drop their latest single "Island" a glowing ballad that's follows last year's Big Blue Wave EP in anticipation of the band's third studio album. Gorgeous harmonies and dreamy lyrics make for a euphoric song that's shimmers with lush instrumentals that float on clouds.
Calvin Harris - Let's Go featuring Ne-Yo 1.5/5 Leaked
Calvin Harris is a man about town following his monster hit via Rihanna "We Found Love" not to mention two hit tracks of his own in 2011, but "Let's Go" featuring Ne-Yo screams of David Guetta mediocrity lacking any punch and sounding more like radio-ready dancefloor filler. You're best to sleep through this one.
March 5, 2012
March 2, 2012
Video of the Week: Gabby Young & Other Animals
Gabby Young & Other Animals - In Your Head
Gabby Young & Other Animals are back with "In Your Head," the music video is the first single off Gabby Young's forthcoming album The Band Called Out For More. One of the most creative and undeniably enjoyable videos we've seen in quite some time, "In Your Head" pulls out all the stops, the quirky hand crafted video is jam packed with everything under the big top not to mention interactive options to pick one of two alternate endings.
It's the most fun we've had with a music video well... ever but more over "In Your Head" will do just that be stuck in your head, as well will it's music video which requires several viewings not just to see the alternate endings but to catch all the mischief and mayhem that takes place in Gabby's circus.
February 29, 2012
EP Beat: Teenage Kicks
Teenage Kicks have been on a roll as of late making Shattered Vinyl's Best of 2011... EPs & Artists to Watch 2012: Honour Roll lists in recent months, not to mention the launch of their Singles Club.
February 7, 2012
February 1, 2012
Artists to Watch 2012: Honour Roll
As part of our 2nd annual Artists to Watch list we've decided to add a new addition to the festivities, the Honour Roll. Not everyone can make the cut but we've taken some additional artists we considered for our list that deserve the honour of our Artist to Watch 2012: Honour Roll.
Jane's Party
Toronto's feel good pop act Jane's Party will be picking up where 2011 left off with more performances in support of their self-titled EP and hitting the studio creating more pop confections.
Unapologetic pop that's charming and contagious, if you're not a cheerleader of Jane's Party, you best get on board as the boys are planning on hitting Montreal & Halifax along with an American invasion, this is one pop band we love unconditionally.
Jane's Party
Toronto's feel good pop act Jane's Party will be picking up where 2011 left off with more performances in support of their self-titled EP and hitting the studio creating more pop confections.
Unapologetic pop that's charming and contagious, if you're not a cheerleader of Jane's Party, you best get on board as the boys are planning on hitting Montreal & Halifax along with an American invasion, this is one pop band we love unconditionally.
January 31, 2012
Artists To Watch 2012
In 2011 Shattered Vinyl released it's inaugural list Artists to Watch list, and with it's success we decided to bring back Artists to Watch for 2012, and name another 10 artists worth your attention this year. All our acts have recently or are expected to drop new material over the course of 2012, and we think have what it takes to be big names by year's end.
Indie-rock outfit Jagwar Ma are set to release their debut 7" Come Save Me. A modern-day twist on the Beach Boys, Jagwar Ma's sunny boyish vocals, looping drum beats, layered synthesizers take these simple pop tunes and warp them till they're just right, like on the band's track "What Love?." Lead single "Come Save Me" with it's retro 60s pop aesthetics that make for an enjoyable groove that's earned the band plenty of buzz and many watching what's next from the Aussies.
Droping their debut on February 27th, 2012 via Blue Rider, Jagwar Ma are sure to be a note worthy band especially in the early hours of 2012.
10. Jagwar Ma
Droping their debut on February 27th, 2012 via Blue Rider, Jagwar Ma are sure to be a note worthy band especially in the early hours of 2012.
January 30, 2012
January 27, 2012
Video of the Week: Class Actress
Class Actress - Bienvenue
Elizabeth Harper endears herself in the cinematic beauty of Class Actress' "Bienvenue" off the Brooklyn outfit's latest effort Rapprocher. Set in Paris Harper, atop Parisian rooftops twirls us into a heavenly friendly via "Bienvenue" and it's irresistible electro-pop and a handsome male suitor catching her gaze. Its romantic fantasy that fits with Class Actress' heavenly synth, a day dream perfect for Friday viewing.
January 24, 2012
Record Revue: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
Danish outfit The Asteroids Galaxy Tour drop their latest effort Out of Frequency, dosing the dancefloor in swanky horns, psychedelic funk swagger in a sunny pop shell.
January 23, 2012
January 18, 2012
Record Revue: Polica
GAYNGS’ vocalist Channy
Casselle and Producer Ryan Olson bring together their love of electronic
adventurism with pop sensibilities and soulful vocals on their latest project
Polica.
January 13, 2012
Single Selections: Jan. 13/2012
90s one-hit wonder Joan Osborne proved to be more than meets the eye with her performance of hits such as "(Love is Like a) Heatwave" in the 2002 documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Taking on another classic in Slim Harpo's 1966 classic "Shake Your Hips." Notably covered by the Rolling Stones on Exile on Main St., Osborne brings her own swagger, harmonica, husky vocals and all. Bet you can't resist this one.
Video of the Week: Midi Matilda & Austra
Midi Matilda - Day Dream
Setting the internet a blaze with the band's infectious single "Day Dream," the video treatment is equally enthralling, shot over 10 nights in San Francisco and Berkeley, California. With the images shot in studio and the projected onto thousands of city surfaces, there's never a dull moment, and makes for some fun viewing pleasure. Shattered Vinyl just can't get enough of these boys.
Not content with just one video this week (we should probably amend our post title), it's also worth noting one of Toronto's breakout bands of 2011, Austra and their music video for "Spellwork."
January 9, 2012
EP Beat: 1,2,3
Pittsburgh's 1,2,3 follow-up their debut album New Heaven with the effortlessly cool, Dreamland Pt. 1 EP. Available for free download on Tumblr their latest offering may not be what you'd expect, still offering their unique brand of indie pop/rock, but with a more dreamy, soothing atmosphere.
Sound Waves: DWNTWN
DWNTWN - Big Jet Plane (Angus & Julia Cover)
L.A.'s DWNTWN are at it again, covering indie-poppers Angus & Julia's hit single "Big Jet Plane." The romantic song about falling in love is turned into a euphoric dance-pop tune of glowing synth and flourishing atmospheric beats. Jamie Leffler's hazy vocals add to the cinematic feel of the duo's cover, and its a perfect track for recalling a former romantic flame. Check out the band's video above or download the track for free at Arjanwrites.
January 3, 2012
Single Selections: Jan. 3/2011
Dancefloor junkies have a new reason to rejoice with Fraser Valley, BC-based Teen Daze offered up his New Years gift via Bandcamp the fist pumping, electro-disco jam "Let's Groove." Sampled vocals, processed horns and enough groove to bust a move to, it's one catchy ditty, and did we mention it's FREE!? Happy New Year!
January 2, 2012
The Knocks Bring the Jams to Toronto
Producers turned electro-hip-pop duo The Knocks, are hitting Toronto Saturday, January 7th at the Hoxton in support of their new EP Magic. The NYC-based duo are one of the hottest producers around, having remixed the likes of Rihanna, Foster the People and Katy Perry, and opening for Brit sensation Ellie Goulding during her 2011 North American tour.
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