Nadine Shah
“Runaway”
Debut Album ‘Love Your Dum And Mad’ Out Now via R&S/Apollo Records
thoughts:
–black and white suits Nadine Shah’s haunting, deep vocals
–she’s carrying around a ball of twine, sometimes she unwinds it and sometimes she makes cat’s cradle
–he legs are enviably long in black short shorts
–she’s not nearly popular enough on even college radio and I have no idea way. her vocals pierce the soul.
Gemini Club
“Sparklers”
Chicago-based
band members: Tom Gavin (vocals), Gordon Bramli (DJ), Daniel Brunelle (production) and Ryan Luciani (drums)
thoughts:
–very energetic, upbest. electronica/ club sound.
–good beat. fairly standard video with girl in hotel room.
–I like the quick shots when they sing “you drive on the freeway.” those are cool video additions.
tour dates:
Tour Dates
Aug 30 – Chicago, IL – North Coast Music Festival 2013
Oct 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Culture Collide Festival
Oct 12 – San Francisco, CA – Neck of the Woods
Oct 14 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
Oct 15 – Philadelphia, PA – MilkBoy Philadelphia
Oct 16 – Boston, MA – Church
Black Moth
“Blackbirds Fall”
Leeds band consists of: Harriet Bevan – vocals, Jim Swainston – guitar, Nico Carew – guitar, Dave Vachon – bass, and drummer Dom McCready
–witchiness in the woods. Harriet Bevan’s vocals keep the music from sinking too dark. It’s an ideal combo of her sweet vocals and the band’s harder edged riffing.
Jessy Lanza
“Kathy Lee”
–dancing around to this electronica mix with lots of piano and keys arrangements, repetition. very catchy and leaves you wanting more. whispery vocals.