Meet: The Lumineers (Coachella 2013 Artist)

There are quite a few roots revivalists acts out now and I am pretty sure that by now you have heard The Lumineers. Their music particularly their song Ho Hey has been used in several commercials, movie trailers and can be heard just about anywhere there is a radio nearby.

Chances are you already know them, but here's an opportunity to get to know them even more or to get to know them completely if you haven't hear of them yet. 

The Lumineers may not have the most original sound. In fact, they have said that they are not trying to reinvent the wheel. They are really good at what they do, writing simple and relatable songs. These songs along with their old-time instrumentation adds personality and gives each song their own vibe.

The Lumineers are set to play Coachella Sunday April 14 & 21

Below are some songs and videos for you to listen to and get to know them: 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvCBSSwgtg4

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnTxjfVZlPs

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6e5wxzPsQM

Meet: Allen Stone (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Allen Stone describes himself as a hippie with soul and some have called him the hipster with soul. Either way, wow does he have soul indeed! He's been one of my Coachella lineup discoveries that blew away on the first listen. His voice is pitch-perfect and emits so much emotion.  I also love that he has some social commentary in his lyrics. Take a listen, I am sure you'll be pleased.

Allen Stone plays Coachella on Saturday April 13 & April 20, 2013.

Below are some songs and videos for you to listen to and hear what I am talking about. Enjoy:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Hy6kp5kIs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G29lvYkSjY

Meet: ∆ alt-J (Coachella 2013 Artist)

English art rock group, ∆ (pronounced alt-J) recently won the coveted Mercury prize for their debut album An Awesome Wave. Take a listen to it, it's not for everybody but I do feel like it's the kind of album that grows on you with each listen. 

∆ (alt-J) play Coachella on Friday, April 12 & 19.




∆ (alt-J) were also recently featured on the Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack with a new track not on their debut album

They had one of my favorite videos of 2012 as well for their single, Breezeblocks:
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVeMiVU77wo 

Here are some additional videos from their debut album:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npvNPORFXpc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg6BwvDcANg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNYjOVo5IEw

La Santa Cecilia signs with Universal Latino

Congratulations to one of L.A.'s best local bands, La Santa Cecilia who just got signed to Universal Latino.

Read the small article I wrote  for Remezcla about it:

http://music.remezcla.com/2013/latin/la-santa-cecilia-signs-with-universal-music-latin/

If you are in the L.A. area you can join them in celebrating their signing where it all began at Mucho Wednesday on February 13, 2013. See you there!

Meet: Jessie Ware (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Jessie Ware has been described as the missing link between Adele and Sade. The 28 year old British singer-songwriter's sultry voice has been featured on other albums most notably on electronic act's SBTRKT last effort in 2011.

Her debut album Devotion is great album to play when you are in the mood to just chill out and/or make out.

She has a new EP, If You're Never Gonna Move  that features a reworked version of her single 110%. 

Jessie Ware plays Coachella Sunday, April 14 & 21.


Below are some videos and songs to help you to get to know Jessie Ware:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvlFWmvgeVI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMJkddvJ4L4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eblGD5yuid8 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyY5upiRO8Q

Meet: Poliça (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Poliça (often written as Polica) is an American indie rock band from Minneapolis with an electronic & moody sound. Founded in 2011 by Ryan Olson and Channy Leaneagh who had previously collaborated in Gayngs.

According to Channy Leaneagh, Polica is Polish for "policy", and she sees it as a reference to an unwritten code that guides the members when they play together, as well as its work ethic. The name appears to be a loose derivation, as there is no "ç" in Polish alphabet. There is a similar word "polisa", that literally means "insurance policy" in Polish, in particular – the contract document itself

They have one album out, called Give You the Ghost.
 
Poliça are set to play Coachella on Friday April 12 & 19

Below are some videos and songs to persuade to you to check them out or to just to get to know them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX4iIPlwS5c 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6WgWCIkH9U

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvmb8oussWs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl03afAqeFQ

Meet: 3Ball MTY (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Monterey, Mexico has been at the forefront of new rhythms and sounds for many years. One of these sounds to take over Mexico recently is tribal a mixture of dance and electronic music with hints of Mexican norteño and South American indigenous sounds.

Tribal became immensely popular and soon there were huge parties all over the country and dance crew competitions showing off their unique moves and their incredible style that this sound became infamous for, the surreal pointy boots.
 

The look and the pointy boots style originated in a small town in San Luis Potosi but the iconic tribal sound launched the career of Erick Rincon who began djing at the age of 16 and soon became one of tribals most popular and sought after DJ's.

In 2009, Rincon joined other tribal dj's (Dj Sheeqo Beat, Dj Otto, DJ Rooster) to form the group which later on  became known as 3Ball MTY (Tribal Monterey)

They recorded their 1st album, Inténtalo which had tremendous success even earning them a Latin Grammy in 2012 for Best New Artist.

When this year's Coachella lineup was first announced it was somewhat of a surprise to some that 3Ball MTY would be on the bill and many people even hated on them.

3Ball MTY are a collective of DJ's that have gained critical acclaim and overnight success, it makes sense that they are at this year's Coachella for that reason alone. Coachella is also known for showcasing the best DJ's in the world so there is yet another reason why they added them to the bill.

Don't go see them based on what you hear of them, go see them because they will be premiering in the desert some tribal remixes they have been working on that include Steve Aoki among others.

You don't need to hear their album to enjoy their set. In fact, I'd say to not listen to it. What they do live is much more different than recorded and what they have planned sounds like a fun mix of styles.

Just go and experience what modern Mexico sounds like and don't forget your pointy boots.    

3Ball MTY play Coachella on Saturday April 13 & April 20.



Watch this short documentary made by Diplo about 3Ball MTY

http://youtu.be/vUwfRnAWAH4