Lupology

Where do i begin?! Well I’ll start from most recent and work my way back. Lady Gaga “Bad Romance” video….freaking amazing. I liked her when she first surfaced, didnt like the whole album but most of the singles played on my system quite a bit, especially paparazzi, poker face and just dance. But with this new song, I think I love her in a whole new way. She has quite a vision and puts it together so well. I still cant ignore the similarities between her and Roisin Murphy. However, I will not say gaga is ripping her off..but there are some things that make you go hmmmmmmm. Bad Romance is an epic electronic pop song where she intensely showcases all sides of her artistry..her voice, her quirks, style and sexuality.

Imogen Heap at The Henry Fonda Theatre. Was pretty awesome! Tim Exile killed it opening up for her using his home made instruments and doing the sing then sample, make a sound then sample thing that Imogen is known for. Imogen herself was a bit awkward at times, she admitted to having the show tight then a week before bought a bunch of new gear and still wasnt familiar with it. She forgot lyrics the new songs often, had some tough to follow audience participation moments with Just For Now and had trouble keeping track of where to start a song. I, personally, enjoyed watching her figure it all out.

3oh!3…like their Dont Trust Me song, but fell for them even more with Starstrukk with Katy Perry. Its such a hot, fun song! Their album is pretty solid, its got sick beats and synths and they actually have decent rapping skills! Its different and energetic.

MASSIVE ATTACK “Splitting The Atom” EP!!!! Its gotten some poor reviews, but I really dig it. Here is my thing with massive attack…they may not be making groundbreaking music like they did with blue lines or mezzanine and people tend to shit on them for that, but they do continue to make solid, true to form music that is still quite listenable and very interesting. As a huge fan, they have yet to disappoint me…well aside from not coming out with music often enough. The EP contains two songs original versions and two songs reworked by the fever ray producers. I am excited to hear what Psyche sounds like on the actual LP, because I am a bit obsessed with the version on the EP. Martina Topley Bird and Massive Attack..shouldve happened a long time ago!! Also, Hope Sandoval from Mazzy Star is set to be on the LP as well….now we have to wait til February for that!

Fever Ray at the Henry Fonda…quite the experience! A bit monotonous at times, but she set such a solid vibe. At times i felt like i was in the woods at some pagan rave watching the high priestess perform. Such a great live show! If you get the chance you must see her…for the lazer usage alone!

Thats it for now…hopefully more to come soon! Listening to the new Flyleaf and obsessing over Florence + The Machine as well…Florence is a MUST get for ANYONE who likes my recommendations! She deserves her own post cause I saw her live too and it blew me away!!