Jack White

Love Interruption/Blunderbuss

I've recommended a few albums. This is another one for the record books, Jack White's solo album Blunderbuss. Anything this guy releases becomes an instant classic, and during the Grammy's I was hoping he would play Blunderbuss but instead kicked off his performance with Love Interruption and transitioned to Freedom at 21. Incredible performance nonetheless, but here are a few of my favorite tunes from the album. Love Interruption was recorded with Ruby Amanfu who was also at the Grammy's with Mr. White and Blunderbuss just one that calls out every time you play it. 

Buy the album, trust me.  -mario

Donora

I Think I Like You

For all the ladies ;)

                             -mario

Talib Kweli feat. Norah Jones

Soon the New Day

I'm surprised this didn't become an instant classic. Talib Kweli always dropping his one of a kind lyrics about getting up and going mixed with the ever so talented and gorgeous Norah Jones vocals. It's a shame this song didn't make much noise when it was released. I'd definitely consider it to be a classic, and there is just something about Miss Norah Jones that mesmerizes you when she sings. You just seem to get lost in her voice and try to gather your thoughts on what it is you just heard. Fascinating.
      -mario

The Procussions feat. Shad & J Kyle Gregory

Today

Take a listen. I'm not one to listen to hip-hop much or have of an experience with connecting to rhymes, beats and flows but I heard this and took one step closer to the whole hip-hop and underground scene. The Procussions definitely the type of hip-hop tunes I love to listen to with their instrumental backgrounds and trumpet loops. You can't just listen to this track once. Bob your head back and forth, because you know it feels right.

                   -mario

Mark Ronson and The INTL feat. Andrew Wyatt (Miike Snow)

Somebody to Love Me

Listen to this, and cherish it. Embrace it and feel his vocals run through you. Yes, that is Andrew Wyatt from Miike Snow making an appearance with Mark Ronson on Triple J. Boy George was the original vocalist on the recording of this song but rumor has it Boy George was forced to do this song with Mark Ronson when he wanted nothing to do with it, but hey! That's just a rumor. Nonetheless, Andrew Wyatt definitely personalizes this song with his vocals. Such a great song.
                                                   -mario

WW

Shredding that frozen gnar like it is still liquidy.  NICE.



Yazzfloot boner.

gonz

Stupid Cupids

Yay!  The day I was conceived! ;)

Beach Girl

♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♥♥ ♥ 


gonz

The Memories

I can relate to this guy...

I'm Easy

gonz

Just Raw Music Festival

Supporting Local Talent

It's about keeping that authentic character of why you do what you're doing. "Music is just about looking to be a part of people's lives, I think that's what any musician wants." -Scott Olds.

For those who have not checked out the event trailer, here is a general layout of what the whole event is about:

Make sure to follow the event at https://www.facebook.com/JustRawMusicFestival and follow them on twitter as well at @JustRawMusic.

On another note, Just Raw Music Festival is proud to announce their first confirmed band for the event, Sons are Rising. A local LA band looking to make noise, and bring their music for everyone to enjoy. They are incredibly talented musicians who were recently asked to headline at the Whiskey and made sure to deliver an awe-striking performance to their fans and listeners. You'll never know what this band will throw out at you but just expect your musical needs to to be met. To follow more about Sons are Rising, make sure to check out: http://www.sonsarerising.com/
and
Their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SonsAreRising
Here is a taste of what to expect at this event, Just Raw Music Festival's second video update filmed by Brian De La Torre and Calvin Park, edited and produced by Brian De La Torre.

-mario  

The Underachievers

So a while back we dropped Gold Soul Theory and after one play you could tell these guys were going to get big.  More recently, the Underachievers have teamed up with Brainfeeder to produce Indigoism.  Check out what Brainfeeder had to say about it: 

"‘Indigoism’ marks the first Brainfeeder/Underachievers collaboration. Dropping February 1st, the 17-track mixtape features the duo’s underground hits (including ‘Gold Soul Theory,’ ‘Herb Shuttles’ and ‘Leopard Shepherd’), in addition to brand new tracks produced by the likes of Mr Bristol, Rich Flyer, The Entreproducers, Bruce Lee Kixxs, Juice and Lou Chapo from Tribe Gang, and Dreamrite. Listening to their sage lyrics, it’s hard to believe they’re only 21 (Ak) and 22 (Issa Dash) years old. And on the strength of ‘Indigoism,’ it’s near impossible to believe that up until 9 months ago, Ak and Dash had no set intention to be in the rap game at all. As they say themselves: “Indigos on the rise.”"

The Mahdi is one of my personal favorites and we've got the video ready to go after the jump.  Also! be sure to grab your free copy of Indigoism (link below the video).

Pandamosity

"THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO POSTS MY SHIT ANYWHERE AND HAS SHOWN ME INTERNET LUB LATELY. YOU'RE ALL MY FAVORITE."

-pandamosity

 internet lubbin orgyfest up in this piece.

 ۞۝۩☺

 BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE 

Cy Dune

I decided that I've been listening to a little too much ethereal, clouds-are-my-inspiration sounding songs so fuck it.  Let's go XXXL today burn this bitch down.  **note this track sounds like shit unless you put it at 480p

Where The Wild Things

Ahhh well that was nice.

  gonz

The Radio Dept.

Heaven's on Fire (acoustic)

When you listen to this version of the song it hits you at a more personal level. Both the original and acoustic versions are extraordinary but for now I'll let you listen to the acoustics. A talented band sharing their musical insight to the world.
                                -mario

Visioneers

Runnin

Yes, yes. Make the game day bucket go BOOM!  -mario

Poolside

Ladies and gentlemen! I present to you, Poolside. Yes, you heard right, Poolside! Who are they you say? That is for me to know and you to find out, but believe me when I say that this bands debut album Pacific Standard Time is one that you will not want to miss out on. This band will be playing at UC Santa Barbara's The Hub this Thursday night and it will definitely be one for the record books as this electric-duo drop synthesized funk that will have the whole venue dancing. Believe me when I say, I am incredibly stoked for this band.They are making a lot of noise, to the point where Los Angeles Times wrote “the best song anyone played was a Neil Young cover” (by Poolside) at this past summer's HARD event in Chinatown. Even someone as big as LCD Soundsystem gave an approval of the band as "James Murphy, the LCD Soundsystem frontman and an inspired crate-digger of rare disco cuts, was a few tunes into his late-night DJ set when he quietly slipped in an edit of the folk rocker's 'Harvest Moon'" 

more on the Los Angeles Times piece: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/05/entertainment/la-et-ms-pop-music-review-the-two-sides-of-the-hard-summer-music-festival-2012-20120805

You will listen to this album, and enjoy every song on it. When you do, you will realize that it will be a treasure for the future and one that you are going to want to hold in your hands for years to come.
With that said, enjoy Poolside.

-mario   

because one is not enough...and neither is two. Listen to all 3 and you'll see why. Track names: Slow Down.  Give it a Rest. Next to you.     

Flowing With the Go in South America

In Gabe's latest adventure the wind is his friend, he parts with his cycling buddy, Wyndham, and arrives in Argentina. This journal entry is filled with entertaining pictures and commentary from the man himself! Select photos and links to the journal after the jump.