Video: Kisses “Bermuda”
The stretch from Indianapolis to Cincinnati isn’t long, but hung over, it certainly isn’t very enjoyable. On my way home from a rendezvous with old friends the evening prior; I decided to go the Shuffle route to get me home. The first song up happened to be from Kisses, the new-disco duo composed of Jesse Kivel and girlfriend Zinzi Edmundson. The duo released their first self-titled EP in late 2010, and really, it’s an album that I overlooked throughout much of 2011. Described by me as beach disco, it’s a dance album of songs that sound sadder than you’d expect. Below you’ll find a video of the two performing “Bermuda” acoustically along with the original album version. Which do you prefer?
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Written by Greg Dahman
Fresh Track + Video: Oupa “It’s Rough” (Smog cover)
Oupa is the solo project of Yuck frontman Daniel Blumberg. Yesterday, he released this uber-trippy video that was produced by Porcelain Raft. That’s right kids, the hipster stars are aligning on this one. “It’s Rough” is a cover from indie underground sensation Smog’s 1995 release Wild Love. Methinks the buzz-o-meter just broke. Fortunately, Blumberg delivers, offering fans an incomprehensibly chill take on this little known gem. Enjoy the video below.
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Written by Rob Peoni
Video: Gardens & Villa visit OnTheRecord.tv
One of my favorite new bands of 2011 proved to be Gardens & Villa and their self-titled debut via Bloomington’s Secretly Canadian. Last week, while we were busy listing, OnTheRecord.tv featured the Santa Barbara band performing a stripped-down version of their single “Orange Blossom.” The video is quite the departure from the song featured on the album. Here, a drum machine and catchy keys are exchanged for an acoustic and lonely snare. The wooden flute remains but it takes on a different vibe without the depth of the backbeat. I have yet to see these fellas live, but I’m left wondering which version I would prefer. Rarely do I say this, but this time I’ll stick with the synth. Watch the video and stream the album version of “Orange Blossom” below:
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Written by Rob Peoni
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