Coming Down by the Dum Dum Girls

Farrell’s college friends have a pretty stellar music club, which they’ve been kind enough to include me in.  I discovered this song on one of the recent albums of a DMC favorite, initially thinking it was Mazzy Star.  Feels simultaneously new and familiar.

Todo El Mundo (Everybody Everybody) by Proyecto Uno

This is a go to, pick-me-up for me.  It was introduced to me awhile back by another great friend.  It brings it every time.

Brandon Marlow by Misteur Valaire

Misteur Valaire is a French band that I recently found and fell in love with. This song is what I put on when I need an extra kick. It makes me feel happy and excited. It helps that it is also a tight beat. I hope you enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQeBo0DlTgA

Listen to more of Misteur Valaire here  (I like Mojo Ego)

Two Cousins by Slow Club 

This song by Slow Club is really fun and the video is awesome. This is one of my favorite songs lately. I especially like the lyrics in the chorus:

Hold on,
To where you’re from.
It’s where your heart goes,
When you’re done.

Listen to more Slow Club here 

Have a great and fun weekend!

As you begin your Thanksgiving break, our cousin DJ Nett Rockwell has sent over a playlist to get you groovin’. Turn it up as you head out of town, mash those potatoes and relax with friends and family.

Listen here

Many of you probably already know about the amazing French music blog, La Blogotheque.  If you haven’t heard of it, check it out as soon as you have about 8 hours to kill.  It mainly features musical artists playing their songs while walking through the streets of Paris.  Delightful!

I was recently on the site and found an awesome video featuring Tinariwen. They are a group of Tuareg rebels from northern Mali. The band has been together since 1979 and gained popularity in refugee camps in Libya until they returned to Mali after the cease fire in the early 90’s.

Click the picture below to see the video and read more.

Tinariwen is playing in NYC at Webster Hall on Saturday November 19, 2011.  Who’s coming with me?!