Four Ears

Au Revoir Simone - The Lucky One

I saw this trio a few months back with Oh No! Oh My! in Houston. An untimely cloudburst threatened the band’s mountain of cables and pianos as they were moving into the venue, so naturally my friends and I helped out and were able to talk with the lovely ladies before and after the show. It has been my experience that getting to know a musician’s general disposition usually induces a revelation for the ethos of the music that they create. Such was certainly true for Au Revoir Simone. Their gentle voices and thinly cracked smiles aptly reflect the whimsical lyrics and celestial melodies. Every time I listen to this album–which is becoming more and more frequent as winter approaches–I too crack a smile recalling the impassioned minds that collaborated to make such tender tunes.

I strongly suggest the album The Bird of Music.

More on Au Revoir Simone here.

PS
FFFFest picture/video technical difficulties are pointing to posts covering the shows later on in the week. Amazement was had by all!

photo by Martin Hyers @ aurevoirsimone.com

Of Montreal - A Sentence Of Sorts In Kongsvinger

Fun Fun Fun Fest most certainly lived up to it’s name. Though Sam and I saw only the Saturday segment of the festival we definitely witnessed some highlights of the show. Final Fantasy, Of Montreal, and Girl Talk were glorious. Pictures and more info very soon. In the meantime, enjoy some Of Montreal from Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?

Kid Sister - Control

Thunderheist - Horny

I guess I’ll unveil my love for nasty rhymes early in. Sometimes I come across songs like these two that are too goddamn catchy (albeit zany) not to nod one’s head/hips to. Both are evocative of my Missy Elliot days with a bit of Cut Copy folded in. The beats are fierce in my book.

This weekend is FunFunFun Fest in the ATX. Keep an eye out the next few days as we’ll be seeing and posting on Explosions in the Sky, Girl Talk, Final Fantasy, and more!

Now take a gander. Dance a little!

Cat Power - Willie

Today despite numerous tests and projects I feel completely at ease. Sleeping in tops my list, above issues I would otherwise fret over. I say it’s the cold weather but a large part of my carefree attitude today stems from listening to this song on repeat. Sing to me, Chan Marshall, O Muse of Sunbathing Slackers. Ease me into the season.

Check out Cat Power stuff here.

Photo by flickr user blugrn.