Reading & Leeds Festivals 2009 In Photos

This past weekend, bill-sharing fellows Reading and Leeds were tasked with distracting a nation still reeling from the death of its Oasis. Their secret weapons were unannounced sets by Them Crooked Vultures, the tweet-happy supergroup of Dave Grohl, John Paul... CONTINUE READING READING & LEEDS FESTIVALS 2009 IN PHOTOS»

New Basement Jaxx (Feat. Santigold) - "Saga"

On the heels of their resounding return to form "Raindrops," UK electrobeat gurus Basement Jaxx are now busy leaking scraps from their forthcoming Scars. Smart move since everybody's wondering if any other of the LP's tracks -- or its myriad... CONTINUE READING NEW BASEMENT JAXX (FEAT. SANTIGOLD) - "SAGA"»

Glastonbury 2009: Blur Make Triumphant Return, Everyone Covers MJ

Aside from some heavy rains on Thursday and some quick showers Sunday, the throngs at Worthy Farm this year enjoyed some of the best weather in Glastonbury history. In return, the impressive lineup -- featuring headliners Bruce Springsteen and Neil... CONTINUE READING GLASTONBURY 2009: BLUR MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN, EVERYONE COVERS MJ»

New Little Boots - "Not Now"

Next week Victoria Hesketh puts out her full-length debut in the UK, Hands (streaming on MySpace). She's not quite ready for a full-length closeup Stateside, although Little Boots is not leaving this side of the Atlantic hanging entirely, either; Americans... CONTINUE READING NEW LITTLE BOOTS - "NOT NOW" »

Posted on June 3, 2009 in Video (9 comments)
Tags: Blur | Julian Casablancas | Little Boots | The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

Stream Little Boots

Hands, the full-length electropop debut from oft-remixed bra spokeswoman Victoria Hesketh, can be heard on MySpace. The LP will be out in the US via the just-revived Elektra label (Justice's new home too), following an EP (Illuminations) on 6/9.... CONTINUE READING STREAM LITTLE BOOTS»

Posted on June 1, 2009 (1 comments)
Tags: Leeds | Little Boots | The Mary Onettes | Vampire Weekend

Little Boots Puts Her Hands On The BioFit 7-Way Bra

Victoria's Secret continues soundtracking ads that they could likely get away with doing in silence, but so it goes. The first on our radar was Lykke Li and Heidi Klum selling us on the Ipex line's microsmooth fabric and nipple... CONTINUE READING LITTLE BOOTS PUTS HER HANDS ON THE BIOFIT 7-WAY BRA»

Posted on May 14, 2009 in Commercial Appeal, Video (11 comments)
Tags: Little Boots

New Little Boots Video - "New In Town"

When Victoria Hesketh came to CMJ last year with her Tenori-on and "Stuck On Repeat" being just that for bloggers seeking a new pop fix, she was a "must see" that wound up in the "promising but in progress" department.... CONTINUE READING NEW LITTLE BOOTS VIDEO - "NEW IN TOWN"»

Posted on April 27, 2009 in Video (10 comments)
Tags: Little Boots

Golden Filter, Fred Falke Remix Little Boots' "New In Town"

BBC, NME, and Kid Cudi-approved electro-inscribed British vocalist Victoria Hesketh, aka Little Boots, is getting serious remix action via prolific New York disco crew the Golden Filter and French house producer Fred Falke for "New In Town," the first single... CONTINUE READING GOLDEN FILTER, FRED FALKE REMIX LITTLE BOOTS' "NEW IN TOWN"»

Posted on April 13, 2009 in MP3 (0 comments)
Tags: Fred Falke | Little Boots | The Golden Filter

SXSW 2009: Saturday In Photos

By Amrit Singh & Brandon Stosuy The last day at SXSW is always tinged with a depressing end-of-the-summer vibe. (Or maybe end of the school year?) However you want to frame it, once the Saturday sun sets, the remaining hours... CONTINUE READING SXSW 2009: SATURDAY IN PHOTOS»

SXSW 2009: Friday In Photos

By Amrit Singh & Brandon Stosuy On Friday we shook off the early-morning cobwebs and made a beeline to the Pitchfork/Windish Bash in time to catch the last couple tracks by psychedelic post-Vanishing Voice Brooklynites Woods on the outside stage... CONTINUE READING SXSW 2009: FRIDAY IN PHOTOS»

SXSW 2009: Kanye, Common, Cudi, Badu @ FADER Fort

In the second worst surprise (oh hai, Lars) of SXSW, a denim-clad Kanye West served as ringleader of the G.O.O.D. Music showcase at Levi's/FADER Fort Saturday night. "It feels so good to rock for you tonight," he told a packed... CONTINUE READING SXSW 2009: KANYE, COMMON, CUDI, BADU @ FADER FORT»

The BBC Names 2009's Most Likely Breakout Acts

It's an annual thing, this BBC list. Last year they bestowed the top three slots upon Adele, Duffy, and the Ting Tings. So, music supervisors for Apple commercials and Saturday Night Live, here's another list to pick over. This year's... CONTINUE READING THE BBC NAMES 2009'S MOST LIKELY BREAKOUT ACTS»

CMJ '08: It's A Photo Wrap

The crapshoot buffet of 25 minute sets from overextended bands is now closed, thanks. When you're out all day and all night, you encounter lots -- some undercooked and unpalatable flller, some that's ripe and right, lots never intended for... CONTINUE READING CMJ '08: IT'S A PHOTO WRAP»

CMJ '08: Friendy Fires, Little Boots, Amazing Baby Get This Party Started

We can't catch all the hot CMJ show shows on our own, so Stereogum asked Abbey Braden to send in pics and video of notable sets from days one and two. According to this post title, her itinerary favors bands... CONTINUE READING CMJ '08: FRIENDY FIRES, LITTLE BOOTS, AMAZING BABY GET THIS PARTY STARTED»