"Never Again" and "Stronger" are nice songs.
Pogo @ #2
This song is great, almost reached a spot on my top 100
Top 10 is great, can't wait for your #1!
Digitalism still reminds me more of Bloc Party than Franz, but not bad. I have to check out more stuff by them.
I actually have no clue what your #1 will be for either list.. that is sort of sad to admit, haha.
No. lol I like Gimme More and all, but there is no way that song is my number one on this list.
Anyway, I won't get into the number one album and single just yet. So let's take a good look at my list of artists you should definitely look into for 2008. This is a little section I proudly like to call "For Your Consideration 2008".
NG's Top 30 Joints of 2007....Presents : For Your Consideration 2008
Fortune + Key Track - Bully +
Sounds Like: Bloc Party meets Daft Punk
- Starting with a fresh new artist, "Fortune". His music based on the track "Bully" can be described as electro-rock. While still embracing the heavy electronic influence of his contemporaries, he brings live drums and guitars into the mix for a refreshing new take on that so hot right now French sound. "Bully" is the only track that is currently available, but listening to this one is begging me for more. I'm keeping my eyes out for Fortune stuff this year for sure.
Lykke Li + Key Tracks - A Little Bit, Everybody But Me +
Sounds Like: Peter Bjorn and John meets Annie meets Nelly Furtado
- "Lykke Li", the newcomer of British female singer-songwriters, and hope to create her own unique lo-fi pop sound. Based on watching the video above for the single "Little Bit", she has a really unique voice. She has this really intimate lyrics I like, which goes “And for you I keep my legs apart/And forget about my tainted heart… I would do it/Push a button/Pull a trigger/Climb a mountain/Jump off a cliff/Cause you know baby I love you, love you a little bit”. There is something that's mesmerizing about her, which is the same feeling I got when I heard the track "Young Folks" from Peter Bjorn and John. Pretty awesome tune.
- Next up is a band formed at Syracuse University in 2006, "Ra Ra Riot". The band is full of energy and their sound is really mellow. The track "Each Year" is filled with great riffs and wicked lyrics like "Never mind what your daughter has done in school, what you remember is... what she has learned from you." I have a feeling Ra Ra Riot send out many positive messages throughout their tracks. Last year, there was some sad news occurred to the band; John Pike, their drummer was found dead. Nonetheless, the band is still moving on and perform great music.
- I have a feeling "Wale" (pronounced Wah-ley) will be huge this year. The first track, "Nike Boots" is amazing and it's everywhere on DC radio. You really can't listen to this guy and tell me he doesn't sound like the next Kanye. Furthermore, he's signed to Mark Ronson’s Allido label and seems to have impeccable taste in the tracks he remixes (like what he did to Justice's D.A.N.C.E., which is amazing by the way). I know it’s a departure from the artists I have posted, but “Nike Boots” is as good a rap single as I've heard all year. I can strongly say that "Nike Boots" will be an anthem to the listeners in 2008. So watch out for Wale, bitches.
The Maccabees + Key Tracks - First Love, Toothpaste Kisses, Precious Time +
Sounds Like: The Kooks, but more upbeat.
- Ok, "The Maccabees" is not exactly new, but I'm sure not a lot of people have heard about this band. They are Brighton-based British Indie band that is ready to follow the footsteps of other bands to hit it big. Their album, "Colour It In" has many great songs like "First Love", "Precious Time", and the Jack Johnson-feel-track "Toothpaste Kisses". They were giving a chance to go on a tour with Wolfmother as part of MTV2 spanking new music tour. That alone, should be enough of a reason for you to check them out.
Chromeo + Key Track - Bonafide Lovin', Call Me Up +
Sounds Like: LCD Soundsystem, but funkier.
- Last, but not least I got "Chromeo", an electrofunk duo based in Montreal and New York City. They had their album "She's in Control" back in 2004, but now they are back with a new album "Fancy Footwork", which includes the single I'm addicted to right now "Bonafide Lovin". Their sound can be best described as disco-era dance music (like I've mentioned LCD Soundsystem, but funkier). These guys must love this music because they’ve taken the best of it and flawlessly reproduced it with chrome-slick modern production techniques. If you like Jupiter Rising's Electropop, I'd say these guys are worth checking out.
Hope you like my recommendations, and the number one album and single are coming tomorrow!
Chromeo... I saw somewhere that "Bonafide Lovin'" song
The Maccabees looks good. I'm still waiting for the new album of The Kooks, which is releasing on March I read somewhere.