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Yay for more Ladytron!

Popsy — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:38:10 +0000

Although a “best of” is not exactly best, I love the steampunky victorian look. They are in a unique place where the best of can be from ’00 to ’10.

Strangeways Radio

Popsy — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:13:33 +0000

Go immediately and listen to Strangeways Radio. This is what “alternative” was when I was barely filling in my shoes. Almost half of my CD collection matches their library.

Here are some of the songs I was not familiar with yet really appreciated:

Prefab Sprout – Desire As. “I’ve got six things on my mind. You’re not one of them.”

Honeybreath – For When It’s Almost Over. Diary like guitars, good female harmony.

Trembling Blue Stars – Idyllwild. Light female vocals. “Girl whose favorite thing is snow and being alone”

Health – Die Slow (Nastique Remix) Die Slow (Nastique Remix)

Styrofoam – Extra Careful

Cirrus – Boomerang

Curve – Gift

Gary Numan – Dark

Peter Murphy – I’ll Fall With Your Knife

Secession – Love Lies Bleeding

Courteeners – The Opener

Babble – Hold the sky

Ofra Haza – Show Me

Paper route – Carousel

Plastic Bertrand – Ca Plane Pour Moi (This life’s for me)

Ambra Red – ___? Princess

I also frequent Frequence 3 when I want to hear the latest and popular sludge. For example I was sick of Dragonettes “Hello” months before I heard it in the states. I like being able to vote for the eurodance and against the rap!

Both stations share the same curse: you cannot downvote the cheesy Show hour stuff. I want my radio to play actual music!

Röyksopp Senior (citizen)

Popsy — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:34:15 +0000

New Röyksopp = Yawn Central. This can’t be true! Easy listening for senior citizens. It’s not Junior’s older brother as reviews claim, more like great grandparent.

Before Owl City

Popsy — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:58:07 +0000

Before Owl City, there was Sky Sailing. Actually this moniker fits the style of the music much better. This album has more acoustic feel, smooth and simple lyrics with signature light vocals.

On a side note: Lights has an acoustic EP out now. How long until the two of them get together? I’d pay lots and lots.

JotDog is growing up!

Popsy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:48:30 +0000

Wow, JotDog has improved by leaps and bounds in the past few months! Did they sign a big label? I need to go back into the heart of Mexico very soon!

New OMD on the way.

Popsy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:30:36 +0000

No group has stuck with me from the past like Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. When I reach retro, I reach for OMD. From the three sample tracks floating around the web, this one is on the edge. Can they pull off a comeback project like DEVO or A-Ha (Foot of the Mountain) have done? Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

New Cause and Effect! Is Everybody Happy?

Popsy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:53:35 +0000

Cause And Effect - Artificial Construct - Part One

Every time I think they can’t get moodier they do. All the old catalog has been released also, but not remastered. The original C&E album is number three on my wish list of remasters.

New Devo – tion.

Popsy — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:07:06 +0000

Woot has been sponsoring Devo shirt competitions, and the winners get meet and greets. So fresh! Rush out right now and check out the new crispy album. Something for Everybody.

New Alizee

Popsy — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:31:45 +0000

We only want you when you’re Seventeen. When you’re Twenty-one you’re no fun.

And please stay French!

Yay for a new Schiller album!

Popsy — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:14:38 +0000