DENA

CASH, DIAMOND RINGS, SWIMMING POOLS

Yes, she nails it. What more is there to life? "One thing we ain't got in the the hood, diamond rings I don't need them" Summer is right around the corner, and this song is just a little taste!

mario

Milo Greene

1957 & Autumn Tree

I can't say enough good, actually great things, about this band. I first caught them when they opened for The Kooks in October of 2011 and for a local band opening at the Fox Theater, they had the whole crowd pumped up for a great show. This band is so energetic, giving it their all as their chemistry is reflected in their music playing. If you ever have a chance to catch this band live you will not want to miss them. And if you buy their CD or vinyl they will not hesitate to talk to you after the show and sign your merchandise. 1957 is their hit single which is the song that put them on the map in the indie music world but the other song that really shows you how talented each and everyone of the band members are is Autumn Tree. From beginning to end you get a feeling of nostalgia and just keep running through a series of emotions as the song transitions from verse to chorus. Take in each of these songs and look more into the band. Definitely recommend their self titled album. With that said, enjoy!

      -mario

One more thing, if you ever have time, check out their cover of Chicago by Sufjan Stevens. There is no official recording of the song but youtube has a few videos of them performing it live. Will not disappoint.

Yeah, she is clearly taken by yours truly ;)

Capital Cities

Safe and Sound (Cash Cash Remix)

Get your dancing shoes on everybody! Because we all know tonight is going to be a great night and what better way than to kick it off with some Capital Cities REMIX by Cash Cash. I get this Daft Punkish vibe from the drop, I don't know, that's just me. Repeat button OVERLOOAAAAD!!

     -mario

Souls of Mischief

'93 'til Infinity

"Flashback Friday"
           -mario

Kilter

You Know

I have no idea how I stumbled upon this song but I can't help but keep pushing the repeat button.

-mario

Adventure Galley

Addict

I think this is what Interpol would sound if they decided to go towards a more Pop music sound. Are you feeling fine and dandy? Because this song will get you up and going!

               -mario

Telepopmusik

Breathe

"Another day, just breathe" 

Do I really need to add anything else to this post?

-mario

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

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 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.     

Grizzly Bear

Gun-Shy

It should come with no surprise to the ones who know me that I was bound to post a song by my favorite band. I like to describe Grizzly Bear as an acquired taste. It is hard for someone to instantly connect and fall for the music this band puts forth. Took me a while to ease into their sound, tones, and mood this band expresses. I have come to notice a pattern of this being the case with other friends who eventually enjoy another song of Grizzly Bear other than their most popular hit "Two Weeks." With that said, if you have time to explore this band and love watching funky and trippy music videos, then this might be the band for you. Grizzly Bear is notorious for releasing the most abstract, mindful images on their videos. For their latest album Shields, they have released a video for their song Gun-Shy which was directed by Kris Moyes. Luckily, you can get an idea as to what the point the video is trying to portray from this interview with the director

"The idea came from a question:- if the creative energy of any living organism could be seen, what would it look like? Ed, Daniel, T and Bear demonstrate where their creative energy is located by extracting their hair, nails, skin, sweat, tears and blood. This is an invitation for a very rare glimpse of what creative energy could look like on a molecular level, if it could be seen..."

 (more of the interview on:  http://grizzlybearband.tumblr.com/post/40850220794/about-the-gun-shy-video-from-director-kris-moyes)

Even when you pre-acknowledge the message the video is trying to relay, you still lose sense of the point and are awe-struck with everything that is going on with the video. I could sit here and write out an essay about this band but I would rather much let you, the reader and listener go about that journey. Everything about this band is open for interpretation, and that is the beauty of it. Aside from the video, enjoy the music.

-mario

Air

So Light is Her Footfall (Breakbot Remix)

One of my two favorites mashed up into one. Air, always creating the most simple of sounds and managing for them to stick to your head. Add a little Breakbot into the equation and simple with synthesized upbeats gets you the best of both worlds! Just a nice song to listen to while you drive down the city late at night.


-mario

F Y F E

Solace

Yes, please and thank you!

I have no idea how I stumbled upon this tune, but please make it worthwhile by listening to it!  Enjoy.

-mario

Icona Pop

And indeed that something will *Pop* when you listen to this tune from the Swedish duo. To those beautiful and committed ladies that are still going strong with their new years resolution, I wish to contribute this tune to your workout playlist and hope you shake your booty's while working it at the gym. You go girls! On another note, lets start looking into buying tickets for this hot duo on February 16 at the Troubadour in Hollywood. Trust, they WILL SELL OUT!

I love it

-mario