To download asap…
1. “We Drink On The Job” – Earlimart
2. “Beatific” – Glass Candy
3. “You” – Atmosphere
4. “Rip Her to Shreds” – Blondie
5. “The Choice is Yours” – Black Sheep
6. “Wanna New Drug” – Greenskeepers
7. “Let Me Think About It” – Ida Corr
8. “Succexy” – Metric
9. “Wrong” – Depeche Mode
10. And…this isn’t downloadable yet, but check out Halston!’s song “SINE” on their myspace. (click here) Never heard of em? This might entice you:
I immediately fell in love with this band even before hearing the music; with its moniker identical to the 1970s designer of discotheque wear – I’m not sure the band knows this is the case – anything that combines music and high fashion is approved in my book. But now to the important stuff: what they sound like. Brothers Dando and Carlos combine to perfection endearingly old school rock n roll harmonies and chord progressions, circa 1955, with frantically killer beats, and sexy warm vocals on songs like “Gurl Grope” and “Terry Jive”. The song “SINE” best displays Halston’s versatility and originality, and has been on repeat on my iTunes since first hearing it. The boys prove they’re wise beyond their musical years. The intro teases you into thinking the song is an electronica dancey track. As soon as the duo has gotten you out of your seat and grinding with your neighbor like you’re at the swankiest dance club in Paris, Dando reveals his blues vocals and Carlos brings in the jazzy guitar and instrumentation, not unlike something you would hear out of Grease. However, Halston keeps it modern with the raspy vocals, layers of raw electric guitar, and a bass line oozing with cool.
The fact that this band has not rocketed to stardom already appalls and surprises me. Halston songs will creep into your psyche and play on repeat in your head, giving you an aurally delicious soundtrack to your life. Keep an eye out for their new release “From Here to Here”, due in May. It’s fan-fucking-tastic.
