So far this year, catching up on releases from already known artists have proven to be more than enough for me. Then I came across Lars and the Hands of Light‘s “Me Me Me”, and had to check out their debut album “The Looking Glass”, released January 25th on Crunchy Frog. You ought to do the same.
Catchy indie pop is what comes to mind at first, but there are other genres beneath the surface. Electro elements come into play now and then and other times you feel like you’ve been brought back to the 60s. Already mentioned first single “Me Me Me” has true hit potential, and the album has plenty more to offer in the hit department as well as tunes in need for a second spin before they catch on. A good addition to the roster of excellent Danish music for sure. Looking more into the background of the band it turns out lead man Lars actually was guitarist in Junior Senior (another Danish success story). You can easily dance to some of this, or just sit still and enjoy the groove. Check out the video for “Me Me Me” below.
For the love of God (or whoever)! Are you not watching Parks and Recreation yet? If you are I really apologize for screaming, if you’re not… well I’m not. Apologizing that is.
Maybe you’re one of those people who gave it a try during Season 1 and found it mediocre at best, then left. Your loss – because Season 2 was like one gigantic comeback without leaving in the first place. What started out centered around a pit possibly becoming a park, has turned into a hilarious character centered thrill of a ride to nowhere – and I love it. Movies or TV shows about nothing has always been a favorite of mine, because most people don’t live in a world where people are haunted or lives have to be saved every damn day. If the foundation is right (good writing), a little help (good actors) is all you need to turn a collection of hilarious situations into a row of quotable quotes that will leave you “crylaughing” for days.
I never watched The Office full time but have been known to watch a bit of SNL now and then, and I probably never would have decided to give this show a try if it wasn’t for Amy Poehler. As the incredibly awkward, gullible and gutsy Leslie Knope she is really shining. I’ve never doubted Poehler’s comedic timing, but some of the stuff she’s done on Parks and Recreation this season has definitely given Tina Fey and the people on 30 Rock a reason to lock up their Emmys (well… it’s not that kind of price). Whenever I feel down I’ll just watch that wonderful Best of Amy Poehler on SNL special, and laugh myself silly before nearly dying when she starts jumping around in the role of Kaitlin. Besides Poehler keep an eye out for Aziz Ansari in the role of the quite mysterious mastermind Tom Haverford.
The writing is quick, the cast is extremely talented all around, and the fact that it’s a show not trying to be anything other than a simple half hour comedy is quite refreshing. You’re not supposed to do anything else than watch and laugh, and that’s quite often the only thing you really need on a Thursday night.
Take a look at Leslie’s attempt to be anything else than innocent in this clip from episode 2×10 “Hunting Trip”, which was one of the best episodes of Season 2 so far.
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So, I have the tendency to bookmark. Do I ever check back to see what I have bookmarked or am I somehow just waiting for the day where I’ll need the name of THAT band I heard two songs from two and a half year ago? Hardly…
So, going through my bookmarks on delicious (great site btw) I found a bunch of artists under the tags “check”, “music”, “myspace”, and “good”. Because I also have a tendency to forget which tags I used the last time, and definitely what combination I used… It would be so much easier.
So… I’m keeping these bookmarks and ordering a few CDs. The rest is going out (a.k.a. wasn’t all that good).
Ah! Glad that’s done.
While I’m at it… You should definitely head over to Metric’s official site and get a free download of an acoustic version of the first single from their upcoming album “Fantasies”, the fabulous “Help I’m Alive”. The album is coming April 14th and I can’t wait!
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