Paul McCartney//I Will
Bjork//All Is Full Of Love
Harry Nilsson//Without You
Radiohead//True Love Waits
The Beach Boys//God Only Knows
Elton John//I Want Love
Devendra Banhart//Lover
Diego Garcia//Roses and Wine
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(31) Days of Good: Day 14
Until earlier this year, I never would have expected a Latin record would end up being favorite of mine, but then former Elefant frontman, Diego Garcia, released his debut LP, Laura. The record is full of 70′s-inspired tracks, lush strings, Spanish guitars, some mighty fine cello (courtesy of Mr. Daniel Benson), which all comes together to form some good ol’ fashioned love songs. The wifey and I both fell in love with this record, especially after we saw him perform live last Summer. And speaking of seeing him live, I’d like to leave you with the brilliant advice Mr. Garcia left us at the show — “There are three things you can do for a woman: Love her. Suffer for her. Turn her into a pop song.”
♪ Diego Garcia – Roses and Wine (from Laura)
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Girls is one of my favorite indie rock/pop bands to surface in the last couple of years. Hailing from San Francisco, California, the band is made up of two key members, Christopher Owens, main writer and lead singer, and Chet “JR” White who plays bass and produces. Girls’ sound has been compared to Elvis Costello, Buddy Holly, and The Beach Boys. I loved the first LP, Album, and loved the follow up, Father, Son, Holy Ghost, even more. It includes a lot of my favorites and most listened to songs of the year (“Honey Bunny”, “Love Like A River”, “Alex”, to name a few), but since I can only choose one, it has to be “My Ma”.
♪ Girls – My Ma (from Father, Son, Holy Ghost)
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fun. is an indie pop trio based in NY that was formed by Nate Ruess (you may remember him from The Format). Now I have to admit, this is one of those bands that’s been on my radar for awhile now, but i’ve never really given them a good, honest listen…but then I heard this track and the rest is history. The track in question is “We Are Young”, is the first single off their upcoming sophomore album, Some Nights (out Feb. 21, 2012), and just happens to feature some vocals from the one and only Janelle Monáe. Enjoy the track below and be sure to check out the acoustic version in the video.
♪ fun. – We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe) (from Some Nights)
Favorites Albums of 2011 (So Far)
2011 is more than half-way through and in a mere seven months, a boat-load of fantastic new music has hit the airwaves (we’ve also survived yet another prophesied apocalypse…not too shabby plant earth).
Anyways, I did this last Summer and it was fun to look back and see what albums held up when “Best of” season was full effect. So without further ado, I’m pleased to present my favorite albums of 2011 (so far) and be sure to check back in on December 15th to see if any of these picks make my Top 10.
(in alphabetical order)
Acid House Kings – Music Sounds Better With You
♫ Are We Lovers or Are We Friends ♫
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – It’s A Corporate World
Telekinesis – 12 Desperate Straight Lines
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Unknown Mortal Orchersta
The Vaccines – What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?
[live] Diego Garcia – 6/11/11
I’m not gonna lie, Summer is my least favorite season. However, it’s one saving grace are the abundance of free concerts (especially in LA), and as far as I’m concerned, Summer officially kicked off last Saturday (6/11).
KCRW regularly presents live music and their Summer Nights events truly delivers. Summer Nights brings music out of the studio and into communities across Los Angeles with a series of free, all ages, outdoor shows. From Pasadena to Downtown L.A. to Westwood and beyond, KCRW brings hot bands, live DJ performances and more to stages throughout L.A. – all-ages and ALL FREE.
This year’s series kicked off last Saturday at One Colorado in Pasadena. All those present, including yours truly, were treated to a fantastic night of 70′s-inspired tracks, lush strings, Spanish guitars, some mighty fine cello (courtesy of Mr. Daniel Benson), and some good ol’ fashioned love songs, by the one and only Diego Garcia. KCRW DJ Anne Litt (personally, my favorite KCRW DJ and a very nice lady!) was also present, opening and closing the show, with a live DJ set. As an added bonus, my wife and arrived early and were lucky enough to catch the sound check!
Overall, I wholeheartedly enjoyed this show. Had I paid for this show, it would have been a dollar well spent. The crowd sang along and even got on their feet and danced towards the end. The sound was great and even though the crowd was pretty big by the end of the show, there was still that sense of intimacy that many shows lack.
And at the end of the show, Mr. Garcia left the audience some very good advice — “There are three things you can do for a woman: Love her. Suffer for her. Turn her into a pop song.”
Summer Nights continues June 25th at One Colorado, with Motopony and KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox, and lucky New Yorkers can catch Diego Garcia July 7th at Bowery Ballroom for LAMC 2011.
♫ You Were Never There (Live on KCRW) ♫
p.s. those itching for more free live music, you definitely don’t want to miss this years Make Music Pasadena!
Diego Garcia Visits KCRW
Tune in today (6/3) at 11:15am for a live studio performance by former Elefant frontman, Diego Garcia, on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic!
Mr. Garcia will be treating listeners to gorgeous, 70’s-inspired tracks, from his debut album, Laura, and much, much more. Take my word for it and tune in, you won’t be disappointed.
But that’s not all! This Saturday (6/11), Diego Garcia kicks off KCRW’s Summer Nights 2011 at One Colorado Pasadena. KCRW DJ Anne Litt, who will open and close the FREE show, calls his music a “wonderful amalgamation of Diego’s Argentine heritage, 70’s AM pop radio, and the dusty sounds of dreams.” Be there. [event details]
Diego Garcia – You Were Never There
[bonus] Elefant – Now That I Miss Her