Isn’t it obvious by now that singer, songwriter, DJ, rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mayer Hawthorne, born Andrew Mayer Cohen, was made to create sweet music? And to think this LA-based music maven has only been around since 2008. For some interview snippets with him, follow the jump. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
Made for Audiophiles
Monday, March 8th, 2010I Gotta Feeling
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
If The Killers couldn’t make it, then whatever. Now we’re in good spirits again because we’re so hyped about Paramore’s first concert in Manila. I can just imagine rocking to their hits like “Ignorance” or oh well, the Twilight track “Decode.” But my gosh, we’re seeing Hayley live! It’s gonna be an awesome night on March 9! Yeah? (more…)
Jordan Galland’s Search Party
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Writer, director, and musician Jordan Galland graced our film issue with his anecdotes about NYC and his list of ‘greatest movies never made.’ But we have more from this modern-day renaissance man. Apart from our interview extras, he’s also releasing his latest solo album, Search Party, this April. Click the jump for a preview of his album, plus some outtakes.
Bring On The Noise!
Monday, March 1st, 2010
In our film issue, we related how The Noisettes plays music about short-lived loves and urban living. We now give you more from this London-based pop band after the jump. (more…)
Triple Treat
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Thom Yorke released 3 new tracks at his benefit show for the Green Party’s Tony Juniper. Whether you’re a Radiohead fan or simply a Thom-head, his 19-track set included songs from the band, and solo efforts from the album The Eraser. It’s nice to remember “Karma Police” or sing “Creep” but man is it our pleasure to hear fresh songs from him which you can all watch and listen to after the jump. (more…)
Non-Mobile, Fully Wired
Friday, February 26th, 2010
In our film issue, we told you that New Jersey-based Memory Tapes, aka Dayve Hawke, belongs to that small niche of people who don’t own a mobile phone and know how to drive. And yet ironically, he was discovered when he released his songs online. We give to you some interview snippets from this electronic, chillwave musician. (more…)
Sound of Summer
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Recently, The Camerawalls has been spreading the love with their recently released summer single “The Sight of Love.” Aside from that, they got a new guitarist Pao Peralta and one of the STATUS muses Sarah Gaugler as a guest vocalist. Expect a live video of the single in their first TV appearance on Channel V this March. Amazing how independent labels are able to bring us a fresh mix of indie, rock, and electro in one neat package. (more…)
Beck-oning the Heavens
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
We told you in our filmmakers issue all about Charlotte Gainsbourg’s Cannes-winning acting chops, most especially her strangely provocative role in Antichrist. But besides her career in acting, she has collaborated with the likes of Beck for music that makes you want to stay still and say, “Heaven Can Wait.” Curious how that made her feel? Follow the jump to find some snippets from her interview with STATUS. (more…)
Interpol’s Back
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
NYC’s brooding rockers Interpol may have saddened you with their last album Our Love to Admire. But they’re up for a comeback soon since they recorded an album last spring that’s leaning towards their Turn on the Bright Lights era. And what even excites me more than their sound is that they’re coming with U2 in their 360° tour along with Lenny Kravitz, Coldplay, and more! (more…)
Caught up in Remix
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Gorillaz’ Demon Days may be so sinfully addictive to the point that you’d be wondering if their next album Plastic Beach can top it. Don’t worry though because while you’re waiting for the full release of their album–you can listen to Death Metal Disco Scene’s sick remix of Gorillaz’ newest single “Stylo.” Once again, let’s project ourselves into a virtual world scored with the most wicked sounds. Listen to the track after the jump. Enjoy! (more…)
Choose Your Sound
Friday, February 19th, 2010
Who among us hasn’t dreamed of having his very own personal musical score, like those moments when your favorite movie character is about to make a crucial next step and there’s this perfect instrumental playing in the background? We’re not talking cheesy Titanic OST here. We’re talking about post-rockers The Album Leaf as they use rock instruments and atmospheric reverberations to come up with some of the best contemplative tunes. See some STATUS interview extras with band founder Jimmy LaValle after the jump. (more…)
Use Those Tear Ducts
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Folk band The Weepies is made up of big criers. Don’t judge them, though, ’cause that’s how they get inspired to write music that really strike at your intra-personal life. That’s why we featured them in our film issue. When your thoughts and emotions reach a point where they subtly but surely bubble over into tears, things don’t get any more real than that. (more…)
Setting His Own Track
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Beyond the catchy “Young Folks” that’s one of this decade’s top music gems (which you probably heard in Gossip Girl or the movie 21), STATUS Maestro Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John is on to bigger things with his new solo LP, I Spåren Av Tåren. His album will be released on March 3 in Scandinavia. What an interesting turn for him since he sung in his own tongue, Swedish. Watch his music video for the track “Esther” after the jump. (more…)
Depp and Doors
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Ask any of your serious rocker friends about the important bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, I’m sure they won’t forget counting The Doors as one of the major bands out there. Actually, they’re not just ‘major,’ they’re legendary. Dude, Jim Morrison! Are you kidding me if he’s out of your rock god lists? Coming this June in the LA Film Fest is the documentary about the band called When You’re Strange, narrated by Johnny Depp. (more…)
Continuing the Cobain Legend
Friday, February 5th, 2010
If you’re into the whole grunge scene of the 90s plus Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love’s whirlwind romance then the news that their 17-year-old daughter Frances is stepping into the limelight will surely make you feel nostalgic and excited at the same time. She’ll be singing with Weird Al Yankovic, Andrew WK, and My Chemical Romance in “Gerard Way.” (more…)
Punk is Not Dead
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Our cover boy for our first issue, Steve Aoki together with Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo aka The Bloody Beetroots teamed up for a Harcore Punk project called Rifoki. Putting their influences and name together makes us pretty excited on what sort of hybrid sounds they can create. Listen to to their track after the jump. (more…)
Getting Stoked Over Kid Cudi
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Day ‘N’ Nite rapper Three in One
Monday, January 25th, 2010
A music video launch is one exciting event but wait till you hear what Puma and Drip has planned out for us. Puma and the country’s premiere trip-hop band, Drip, does it like no other as they will release three music videos from their second album Identity Theft in one event. Be one of the first to catch these awesome vids on January 29th at The Gallery 2nd floor in Greenbelt 5. (more…)
Phoenix’s Tour Dates
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
French band Phoenix graced our photo issue with their latest album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. We told you that their music is a sublime mix of both the danceable and the pensive. You can experience their sound for yourself by following them on their international tour. Schedule follows after the jump. (more…)
World in k-os
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Didn’t we tell you in our photo issue that K-OS is the best thing to come out of Canada since maple syrup and Alanis Morissette? This rapper, producer, singer and songwriter gives us insight on being knowledgeable about your own self, dream collaborations, and getting strength and security from performing. (more…)
Makin’ Noize
Monday, January 18th, 2010
In our photo issue, we told you that Boys Noize is the type of DJ that avoids hype and just follows his own rhythm. He recently came up with his own mix of the Editors’ single titled, “You Don’t Know Love.” Listen to it after the jump. (more…)
Let’s Hear it for New York
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
They’ve sung with Tori Amos, have met Rihanna, Alexa Chung, and Chelsea Clinton, and had been blogged to fame by Perez Hilton. But NY-based kid-choir PS22 continues to be cyber music wonders as they sing “Empire State of Mind.” It’s so cute that you gotta watch the video ’til the end to see ‘em get crazier. (more…)
Metro Station in Wonderland
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Metro Station told us in our photo issue that being in a band is “like having three or four girlfriends.” Then their being part of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland soundtrack must be a very sweet fling. Their song “Where’s My Angel?” will be part of the list of tracks for the fantasy movie and will be available on March 2. (more…)
Watch New Boyz Jerkin’
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
In our photo issue, New Boyz told us how jerkin’ is not just a fad but “a style, a culture.” Wanna see what jerkin’ actually looks like? Watch them do it after the jump. (more…)
Let it Snow
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Miike Snow, still on a roll with the release of their self-titled album from 2009 are scheduled for tour around UK and the US this year. Following up “Animal” and “Black and Blue,” their next single “Silvia” is set for release on the 25th this month. (more…)
