by marissa bea
What’s the connection between all of these artists? Modern mixed with classic; swifty vocals laced with edgy tunes; creation and innovation. From the use of classical instruments like violins and cellos, to the modern use of computers and other digital media, music nowadays has got so much history to pull from, it’s amazing some of the things musicians can invent.
Flighty and ethereal, the music sometimes feels like it is being sung by pixies. Yet there is an extremely modern indie touch, reminiscent of angsty-female rock. Straight from the UK, their new EP Misfortunes and Minor Victories is available now.
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New self titled album has just come out, filled with 10 songs that tell sweet, simple stories. Not quite folk, mostly-acoustic and all around great music, he’ll sing you into a dream, and then wake you right back up again. Nov. 10th he’ll be at the Rockwood Music Hall, and I suggest you don’t miss it.
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This young group has the Rooney-esque vocals of Russell Efros, and the trio definitely have the heartthrob-ready faces to be the next pop-punk star crush of every teen girl in America, but they also have an older-than-their-years classic rock touch. With age, they won’t get anything but better.
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Everyone needs a little DJ-electronica in their life, and these guys want to give it to you. New and just plain fun, they don’t try to freak you out with trying obscure stuff, they just make danceable, hip beats. This duo has a once-a-month residency at Arlo & Esme which started on Oct. 7th. Check them out, talk to them, be there.
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Avant-classical pieces fused with deep metal chords create an other-wordly sound that is beautiful and frightening, often at the same time. Consisting of one woman, she could easily be ten people, with all the complicated baroque-punk elements in her music. She’ll be playing the Kimmel Center at NYU on Nov. 23rd.
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