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Cassie, Katy, and Ali, the Vivian Girls, debut album is re-released on the 10th Oct after the initial pressing of 500 sold out in seconds.
You can download a full live gig over at WFMU.
Vivian Girls – ‘Wild Eyes’ from the album ‘Vivian Girls’
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I can’t believe I haven’t posted about Nellie.
Shame on me.
This was her debut release in 2004.
Hugely entertaining stuff.
Nellie McKay – ‘The Dog Song’ from the album ‘Get Away From Me’
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This is the first negative post about an artist I have made.
I have been tempted before, oh so tempted.
Given Sandi’s launch using the web/casting and getting a record deal for her first album, I was on her side. The first album was ok, nothing special, but a decent voice and attitude.
I wonder if she will be the first artist to be born and then die by the power of the interweb.
This release truly sucks.
What a shame.
I wish her well, when she leaves Sony and gets back to her roots.
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Some more alt-country.
My first outing with Eliza, and very impressed I am.
A very infectious album, beautifully produced.
The big surprise is track nine, ‘Beautiful World’. Not country at all, just a killer chill track.
Eliza Gilkyson – ‘Runaway Train’ from the album ‘Beautiful World’
Eliza Gilkyson – ‘The Party’s Over’ from the album ‘Beautiful World’
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Japanese actress and singer.
Best known in the west for her tracks used in the Kill Bill epics.
Check out her Wikipedia page to be amazed at her range of talents.
(Make sure to rent/buy/steal the Lady Snowblood movies 1 and 2 that she acted in ;)
Meiko Kaji – ‘Urami Bushi’ from the album ‘Zenkyoku Shu’
You can download a copy of this album here.
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Not usually my cup of tea this rock stylee.
But I really like this debut.
Ida Maria – ‘Oh My God’ from the album ‘Fortress Round My Heart’
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Shy Sopie from Sweden has her latest album out right now.
It’s a real slow burner.
She caresses the microphone with her soft voice as usual, but the production and orchestration is more raw and upbeat than her 2007 ‘Memory Loves You’.
Sophie Zelmani – ‘Wait for Cry’ from the 2007 album ‘Memory Loves You’
MySpace (not logged on since July 2007, shame…)
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A lovely little album from way back in 2006.
It would be great to hear some more more from her.
Enchanting.
Rose Melberg – ‘Each New Day’ (live) from the album ‘Cast Away The Clouds’
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I know now why she has not done anything since her debut release from 2004.
Which I still adore.
The lyrics and voice are Jem, no question. Emotional, descriptive, sparse and totally spot on.
But the added years and orchestration make this release something to behold.
I love it.
You need it.
God bless Wales.
Jem – ‘It’s Amazing’ from the album ‘Down To Earth’
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The 2003 debut from Australian Bufferfly Boucher (yes, that is her real name).
Her second album is complete, but yet to be released for some reason. You can listen to it over on her MySpace page.
Butterfly Boucher – ‘I Can’t Make Me Love You’ from the album ‘Flutterby’
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The lead singer from the bird and the bee has teamed up with Van Dyke Parks to create an almost cinematic sweep of songs.
Inara George and Van Dyke Parks – ‘Tell Me That You Love Me’ from the album ‘An Invitation’
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Aww, a sweet first release.
Definately one to watch out for.
Meiko – ‘Under My Bed’ from the self titled album
Meiko – ‘How Lucky Were Are’ (Live) from the self titled album
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A fabulous debut from 21 year old Estonian Kerli Kõiv.
Definitely in my top ten of releases so far this year.
You can hear a multitude of influences on the album but she creates a totally unique sound. Superb.
Five listens though, I am adicted. This is genius.
Kerli – ‘Love is Dead’ (Directors Cut) from the album of the same name.
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A solid alt-country album from Carrie. The lyrics are as sharp as a pin.
Some of the tracks plod along a little predictably, but overall a good second outing for her.
Carrie Rodriguez – ‘Seven Angels on a Bicycle’ from her debut album of the same name
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Emiliana is back with a great new album. I adored her 1999 Love in the Time of Science and the 2005 Fisherman’s Woman. This release builds and improves on both. Excellent.
Be sure to check out her revamped website to get digital and physical versions.
Emiliana Torrini – ‘To Be Free’ from the album ‘Love in the Time of Science’
(No vids available from her new album)
A great live video from a gig at Paradiso over on FabChannel