... SMOKIN’ HOT NEW MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD ...
1. “Somebody that I Used to Know” – Gotye [7/21/2011]. BELGIUM/AUSTRALIA. Soulful groove track by Australian electronic pop trickster.
2. “Mr. Saxobeat” – Alexandra Stan [2-24-2011]. ROMANIA. Pop dance track for the Euro-club scene by Romanian born singer-song-writer.
3. “Tocata Y Fug” -- Fusioon [7-12-2011]. SPAIN. A short, new age, progressive electro-jam by emerging band out of Spain.
4. “Night Out” – Martin Solveig (6-9-2011). FRANCE. House pop by French DJ with pulsing electro backbeat is the lead track off forthcoming album.
5. “Cardiac Arrest” – Teddybears [3-15-2011] SWEDEN. Pop track featuring Robyn loads up a danceable electro-percussive backbeat.
6. “Big Jet Plane” – Angus & Julia Stone [4-4-2011}. AUSTRALIA. Easy, intimate folk music by Australian siblings from Sidney.
7. “My Name is Trouble” – Keren Ann [3-22-2011]. ISRAEL. Easy pop track featuring flowing female vocals against good groovin’ backdrop by Israeli-born performer.
8. “Use Somebody”—Laura Jansen [3-22-2011]. NETHERLANDS. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.
9. “Hello” Martin Solveig and Dragonette [2-1-2-11]. FRANCE. Euro-pop-dance club track dominated by pounding electro-keyboards as conceived by Paris DJ.
10. “Of Monsters and Men” – Little Talks [2-22-2011]. ICELAND. Emerging band lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.
11. “Contact High” – Architecture in Helsinki [to be released) AUSTRALIA. Latest track from indie pop ensemble out of Melbourne who utilize wide array of instruments.
12. “Fireworks” - Polock [8-17-2010]. SPAIN. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.
13. “Safari Disco Club” – Yelle [1-5-2011]. FRANCE. Snappy club electronica lead track from forthcoming same-titled CD by bright, colorful French pop singer.
14. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
15. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
16. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
17. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
18. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
19. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
20. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
21. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
22. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
23. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
24. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
25. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [12/2010]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
26. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
27. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
28. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music
1. “Night Out” – Martin Solveig (6-9-2011). FRANCE. House pop by French DJ with pulsing electro backbeat is the lead track off forthcoming album.
2. “Cardiac Arrest” – Teddybears [3-15-2011] SWEDEN. Pop track featuring Robyn loads up a danceable electro-percussive backbeat.
3. “Big Jet Plane” – Angus & Julia Stone [4-4-2011}. AUSTRALIA. Easy, intimate folk music by Australian siblings from Sidney.
4. “My Name is Trouble” – Keren Ann [3-22-2011]. ISRAEL. Easy pop track featuring flowing female vocals against good groovin’ backdrop by Israeli-born performer.
5. “Use Somebody”—Laura Jansen [3-22-2011]. NETHERLANDS. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.
6. “Hello” Martin Solveig and Dragonette [2-1-2-11]. FRANCE. Euro-pop-dance club track dominated by pounding electro-keyboards as conceived by Paris DJ.
7. “Of Monsters and Men” – Little Talks [2-22-2011]. ICELAND. Emerging band lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.
8. “Contact High” – Architecture in Helsinki [to be released) AUSTRALIA. Latest track from indie pop ensemble out of Melbourne who utilize wide array of instruments.
9. “Fireworks” - Polock [8-17-2010]. SPAIN. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.
10. “Safari Disco Club” – Yelle [1-5-2011]. FRANCE. Snappy club electronica lead track from forthcoming same-titled CD by bright, colorful French pop singer.
11. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
12. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
13. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
14. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
15. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
16. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
17. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
18. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
19. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
20. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
21. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
22. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [12/2010]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
23. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
24. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
25. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
26. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
27. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
28. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
29. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
30. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
31. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
2. “Cardiac Arrest” – Teddybears [3-15-2011] SWEDEN. Pop track featuring Robyn loads up a danceable electro-percussive backbeat.
3. “Big Jet Plane” – Angus & Julia Stone [4-4-2011}. AUSTRALIA. Easy, intimate folk music by Australian siblings from Sidney.
4. “My Name is Trouble” – Keren Ann [3-22-2011]. ISRAEL. Easy pop track featuring flowing female vocals against good groovin’ backdrop by Israeli-born performer.
5. “Use Somebody”—Laura Jansen [3-22-2011]. NETHERLANDS. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.
6. “Hello” Martin Solveig and Dragonette [2-1-2-11]. FRANCE. Euro-pop-dance club track dominated by pounding electro-keyboards as conceived by Paris DJ.
7. “Of Monsters and Men” – Little Talks [2-22-2011]. ICELAND. Emerging band lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.
8. “Contact High” – Architecture in Helsinki [to be released) AUSTRALIA. Latest track from indie pop ensemble out of Melbourne who utilize wide array of instruments.
9. “Fireworks” - Polock [8-17-2010]. SPAIN. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.
10. “Safari Disco Club” – Yelle [1-5-2011]. FRANCE. Snappy club electronica lead track from forthcoming same-titled CD by bright, colorful French pop singer.
11. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
12. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
13. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
14. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
15. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
16. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
17. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
18. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
19. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
20. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
21. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
22. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [12/2010]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
23. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
24. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
25. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
26. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
27. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
28. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
29. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
30. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
31. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music
1. “My Name is Trouble” – Keren Ann [3-22-2011]. ISRAEL. Easy pop track featuring flowing female vocals against good groovin’ backdrop by Israeli-born performer.
2. “Use Somebody”—Laura Jansen [3-22-2011]. NETHERLANDS. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.
3. “Hello” Martin Solveig and Dragonette [2-1-2-11]. FRANCE. Euro-pop-dance club track dominated by pounding electro-keyboards as conceived by Paris DJ.
4. “Of Monsters and Men” – Little Talks [2-22-2011]. ICELAND. Emerging band lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.
5. “Contact High” – Architecture in Helsinki [to be released) AUSTRALIA. Latest track from indie pop ensemble out of Melbourne who utilize wide array of instruments.
6. “Fireworks” - Polock [8-17-2010]. SPAIN. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.
7. “Safari Disco Club” – Yelle [1-5-2011]. FRANCE. Snappy club electronica lead track from forthcoming same-titled CD by bright, colorful French pop singer.
8. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
9. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
10. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
11. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
12. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
13. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
14. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
15. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
16. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
17. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
18. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
19. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
20. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
21. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
22. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
23. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
24. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
25. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
26. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
27. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
28. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
29. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
30. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
31. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
32. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
33. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
34. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
35. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
2. “Use Somebody”—Laura Jansen [3-22-2011]. NETHERLANDS. Dramatic, slow female vocals on top of spare backdrop makes for easy listening of latest cover of Kings of Leon smash hit by emerging Dutch singer-songwriter.
3. “Hello” Martin Solveig and Dragonette [2-1-2-11]. FRANCE. Euro-pop-dance club track dominated by pounding electro-keyboards as conceived by Paris DJ.
4. “Of Monsters and Men” – Little Talks [2-22-2011]. ICELAND. Emerging band lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.
5. “Contact High” – Architecture in Helsinki [to be released) AUSTRALIA. Latest track from indie pop ensemble out of Melbourne who utilize wide array of instruments.
6. “Fireworks” - Polock [8-17-2010]. SPAIN. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.
7. “Safari Disco Club” – Yelle [1-5-2011]. FRANCE. Snappy club electronica lead track from forthcoming same-titled CD by bright, colorful French pop singer.
8. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
9. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
10. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
11. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
12. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
13. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
14. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
15. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
16. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
17. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
18. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
19. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
20. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
21. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
22. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
23. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
24. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
25. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
26. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
27. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
28. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
29. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
30. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
31. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
32. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
33. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
34. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
35. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music
1. “Of Monsters and Men” – Little Talks [2-22-2011]. ICELAND. Emerging band lays out upbeat, self-released track complete with eager vocals and horns.
2. “Contact High” – Architecture in Helsinki [to be released) AUSTRALIA. Latest track from indie pop ensemble out of Melbourne who utilize wide array of instruments.
3. “Fireworks” - Polock [8-17-2010]. SPAIN. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.
4. “Safari Disco Club” – Yelle [1-5-2011]. FRANCE. Snappy club electronica lead track from forthcoming same-titled CD by bright, colorful French pop singer.
5. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
6. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
7. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
8. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
9. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
10. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
11. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
12. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
13. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
14. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
15. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
16. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
17. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
18. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
19. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
20. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
21. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
22. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
23. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
24. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
25. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
26. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
27. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
28. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
29. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
30. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
31. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!
32. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
33. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
34. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
35. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
36. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
37. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
2. “Contact High” – Architecture in Helsinki [to be released) AUSTRALIA. Latest track from indie pop ensemble out of Melbourne who utilize wide array of instruments.
3. “Fireworks” - Polock [8-17-2010]. SPAIN. Alt-indie rock track off debut album by quintet from the Mediterranean beach town of Valencia, Spain.
4. “Safari Disco Club” – Yelle [1-5-2011]. FRANCE. Snappy club electronica lead track from forthcoming same-titled CD by bright, colorful French pop singer.
5. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
6. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
7. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
8. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
9. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
10. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
11. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
12. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
13. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
14. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
15. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
16. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
17. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
18. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
19. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
20. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
21. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
22. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
23. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
24. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
25. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
26. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
27. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
28. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
29. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
30. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
31. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!
32. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
33. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
34. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
35. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
36. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
37. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music
1. “Safari Disco Club” – Yelle [1-5-2011]. FRANCE. Snappy club electronica lead track from forthcoming same-titled CD by bright, colorful French pop singer.
2. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
3. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
4. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
5. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
6. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
7. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
8. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
9. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
10. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
11. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
12. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
13. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
14. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
15. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
16. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
17. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
18. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
19. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
20. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
21. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
22. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
23. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
24. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
25. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
26. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
27. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
28. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!
29. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
30. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
31. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
32. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
33. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
34. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
35. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.
36. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
2. “Hauntin’ Me” – Keep Shelly in Athens [1-21-2011]. GREECE. Grecian duo lays out experimental and atmospheric electro-pop lounge-sound track.
3. “Young Blood” -- The Naked & Famous [11-14-2010] NEW ZEALAND. A huge summer hit in New Zealand, this snappy and easygoing alt-indie single from emerging New Zealand group refreshes.
4. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
5. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
6. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
7. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
8. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
9. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
10. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
11. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
12. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
13. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
14. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
15. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
16. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
17. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
18. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
19. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
20. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
21. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
22. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
23. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
24. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
25. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
26. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
27. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
28. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!
29. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
30. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
31. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
32. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
33. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
34. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
35. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.
36. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music
1. “Get Some” – Lykke Li [12-10-10]. SWEDEN. Big percussion with Li’s vocals offers it up with a dance beat by Sweidish indie pop artist.
2. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
3. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
4. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
5. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
6. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
7. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
8. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
9. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
10. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
11. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
12. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
13. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
14. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
15. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
16. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
17. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
18. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
19. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
20. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
21. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
22. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
23. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
24. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
26. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
27. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
28. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
29. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.
30. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
31. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
32. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
33. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.
34. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
2. “Neu Chicago” – Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta [1-11-11]. JAPAN. Am upbeat, genre-bending track that sounds like steel drums underwater with a happy chorus singing a positive refrain.
3. “Without Lies” -- Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. BELGIUM. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
4. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!
5. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”
6. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.
7. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
8. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
9. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
10. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
11. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
12. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
13. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
14. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
15. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
16. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
17. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
18. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
19. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
20. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
21. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
22. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
23. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
24. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
26. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
27. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
28. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
29. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.
30. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
31. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
32. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
33. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.
34. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
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