Acrobatics! The XX and Yeasayer

Every now and then I hit a song that I insta-know I am going to love. Usually the songs I like take about 5 listens to solidify its goldeness, but this song was an easy 2! Now since this is my first post, i'd like to introduce myself a bit. I am not a lyrics guy as much as I am sounds (especially rhythms)! So if a song has amazing lyrics, I probably to get to that until my 12th listen through.

My first topic of the day is going to be about The XX: Islands

The xx - Islands by lunaseeds

I love songs that make me feel like I'm running through a forest, like I am lost and happy and nothing else matters kind of running. (my first realization of this feeling came from The Cure: Close to me (LP Version) The Cure - Close To Me by rebobine ). The key part for me in the XX is circa 54 seconds, the hook is hot, and I am a sucker for good hooks. I love how the drums knock out, beautiful girl singing (Romy Madley Croft) which is reminiscent to Postal Service guest star Jen Woods on "Nothing Better".


And because I can't resist one of my other latest favorites: O.N.E. by Yeasayer.

yeasayer by dwilliamsmorgan

Talk about a happy song! I get sucked in like 57 seconds in... the bass kicks the perfect amount... many fun electronic sounds entice me to bob my head involuntarily and let me just keep living the dream. Like I said, I'm not sure what the lyrics are, but it must be about living the dream in someway. Also check out Ambling Alp... one of Eric's favorite yeasongs.

and also I have to share this awesome acrobatics i just saw, really amazing!

Friday at Coachella: A Walk-through

Walk-throughs:
- Iglu & Hartly: Their catchy pop-punk-hip-hop genre is hit or miss live, and usually a miss. We’ll give them a minute as we walk by to Wale on the main stage.
- Hockey: Really like this band, but will only catch more than 10 minutes if Yeasayer is not living up to how good their recorded music is. Instead of catching Street Sweeper Social Club, we’ll grab a better spot of She & Him and relax In the Sun as the end of the day (meaning SHADE and cool temperatures) approaches!
Cluster-Fun: Them Crooked Vultures, Echo and the Bunnymen, Grizzly Bear, La Roux, Imogen Heap, LCD Soundsystem and dinner all get done (somehow) between 7:50 and 9:55.

Missing out on:
- Ra Ra Riot: They were great at San Diego Street Scene and one of their members is in Discovery – one of the coolest duos around.
- Hockey: Going to get a walk through, but wish I could see more. Some really catchy tunes from these guys.
- The Cribs: Kate Nash’s boyfriend’s band. Don’t love them, but would have been nice to see, maybe Kate will be there! (met her during my first Coachella – I am excited for her new album)

Battles
Battle 1: Jets Overhead vs. Alana Grace
Jets Overhead: Low-key lady and guy singers. Spacey (like Kevin, not Pluto) music in background. Nice sound.
Alana Grace: Rock-pop lady singer. Evanescense with less attitude and music?
Winner: Jets Overhead

Battle 2: P.O.S. vs. a beer
P.O.S.: Saw him at Coachella last year. Good rapper, but nothing too exciting!
Beer: Tastes good. Keeps you coooool (in two ways?)
Winner: Beer. Jets Overhead to the beer garden then on to some DJ Lance Rockin Yo Gabba Gabbaness!

Battle 3: Avett Brothers vs. Sleigh Bells
Sleigh Bells: Lady singer with very big SOUND behind her. Very produced, but the energy of the lead singer makes up for any negative effect of too big a sound. Some catchy stuff and just looks like a good ol’ time.
The Avett Brothers: Country guitar rock. Pretty okay. Would be sort of fun in concert! The slow songs would be no good though!
Winner: Sleigh Bells


Battle 4: Whitest Boy Alive vs. Sleep
Whitest Boy Alive: Really good - reminds me of Cut Copy or even Chromeo a bit, electronic alt-rock bonanza!
Sleep: It feels real good.
Winner: Not sure how long Jay-Z is going on for, plus the best guests may come at the end, so I’m not sure about this one… Gametime Decision.

Plan: 

1. Kate Miller-Heidke
2. Jets Overhead
3. DJ Lance Rock
4. Wale
5. Sleigh Bells
6. Yeasayer
7. (Hockey)
8. She & Him
9. the Specials
10. Passion Pit
11. EVERYTHING
12. Vampire Weekend
13. Jay-Z
14. TBD

Check out: http://www.facebook.com/5Gum  to watch some acts this weekend live if you cannot make it out to the festival!

Friday, April 16th:
LCD Soundsystem
Public Image, LTD.
The Specials
Echo & the Bunnymen
Alana Grace
Passion Pit
Ra Ra Riot
The Avett Brothers
The Cribs
Jets Overheard
Lucero
As Tall As Lions

Saturday, April 17th:
The Dead Weather
Faith No More
Hot Chip
Coheed and Cambria
Devo
Portugal. The Man
Dirty Projectors
Frightened Rabbit
The Raveonettes
Steel Train
Shooter Jennings
The Almighty Defenders
Edward Sharpe & the Magetic Zereos
White Rabbits
Old Crow Medicine Show
Les Claypool
RX Bandits
Aterciopelados
Band of Skulls

Sunday, April 18th:
Gary Numan
Owen Pallett
De La Soul
Deerhunter
Delphic
Local Natives
Matt & Kim
B.o.B.
King Khan & the Shrines
One EskimO
The Middle East

She & Him:
She & Him by berbequim2

Yeasayer:
yeasayer by dwilliamsmorgan

Passion Pit: Sleepyhead
Passion Pit - Sleepyhead by Guilherme Lombardi