A new Superorganism music video is a must share in my books. The international collective are my favorite live act of the year. I caught them in Austin, then at their sold out debut at the Rickshaw Stop here in San Francisco but two days after I returned from SXSW. Each time was as much fun as the last. I can’t attend a Superorganism show without smiling and laughing my whole way through, the indie pop outfit just lifts my spirits with their whimsically squishy pop. Their self-titled debut album has quickly become one of my favorites of the year too, and I’ll likely keep it in my car as my go to pick-me-up for a long time to come. The band’s unique music, which has been compared to the likes of MGMT and Gorillaz both due to sound and performance style, is just incredibly catchy, fun, and playful, yet also immensely clever and astute. It’s just the warm, peppy radiance we need to get through any long day. Watch Superorganism’s adorable new video for one of the tracks off the album, Night Time, above. Remember to wag your head, flash your happiest grin, and tap your feet in joy (as if you need a reminder). Orono is as charming as ever as lead vocalist and the star of the video. One of the most endearing aspects of the band, besides their amusing stage presence, is their ability to perform their songs with a smattering of unconventional instruments and sounds (obviously their music is recorded in the same manner). For an additional treat, watch today’s brand new
La Blogothèque A Take Away Show performance below and bop to their disarming rendition of Everybody Wants To Be Famous. Do yourself a favor, catch the group later this year when they hit the road on yet another expansive tour. And get their debut album, here.

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I can’t wait for The National’s new album Sleep Well Beast, which is arriving on September 8th via 4AD. Though I’m sort of a late comer to the band’s music, their last full length, Trouble Will Find Me, is still a personal favorite and one of my top albums of 2013. New songs like The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness and Guilty Party have also been favorite singles of mine this year. The National even claimed their first #1 at commercial radio on the Triple-A radio chart with the former, and I’m over the moon for their success. They follow those songs up strong with a new album cut named Carin at the Liquor Store this week, and what a sorrowful beauty it is. The emotion is more than palpable in Matt Berninger’s signature poignant drawling vocals. Carin at the Liquor Store is a wistful piano ballad with an accompanying video directed by Casey Reas & edited by Matthew Miller. It was also filmed by one of our long time favorite organic video footage purveyors, La Blogothèque. I’m absolutely gutted that I’m going to have to miss The National’s show in Berkeley this October when they’re on tour for the new album, since I have a best friend’s wedding to attend. I’m praying to the music gods that the fellas will make their way back to the Bay Area soon. Pre-order Sleep Well Beast, here. Find out more about the band’s mostly sold out fall tour, here.

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A Take Away Show: Broken Bells – The Changing Lights

As I’ve mentioned many a time before, one of my favorite music series on YouTube is La Blogotheque’s A Take Away Show, which features incredibly talented artists and bands performing songs in mundane locales, making viewers feel as if they’re right there with them. It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a La Blogotheque clip on I Heart Moosiq, but it’s time. Not only is this a wonderful A Take Away Show video, but it’s the debut of a brand new Broken Bells song from their long awaited new album After The Disco, out February 4 on Columbia. Danger Mouse and James Mercer already impressed us immensely with what we’ve heard off the sophomore album so far. Holding On For Life is no doubt one of the best songs to grace our ears these past couple months. The Changing Lights is another fantastic tune, though the A Take Away Show version is likely far different from the album cut. I’m guessing this version is far more acoustic and raw. I wish I could’ve been in that piano shop to witness this performance. That’s one lucky little girl in the clip…

Kodaline on La Blogotheque

I’ve been featuring Irish band Kodaline on I Heart Moosiq with much gusto for the past months. The band performed live for La Blogotheque in conjunction with Nokia for this Nokia Lumia Live Session, and they prove why they were a great choice for me to laud much affection upon. Kodaline did stunning renditions of Way Back When and High Hopes at The Old Tannery in their native Dublin, and what a gorgeous set it was. Magical. Sniffle.

Kodaline on La Blogotheque

I’ve been featuring Irish band Kodaline on I Heart Moosiq with much gusto for the past months. The band performed live for La Blogotheque in conjunction with Nokia for this Nokia Lumia Live Session, and they prove why they were a great choice for me to laud much affection upon. Kodaline did stunning renditions of Way Back When and High Hopes at The Old Tannery in their native Dublin, and what a gorgeous set it was. Magical. Sniffle.

Half Moon Run and Franz Ferdinand on La Blogotheque

A couple of La Blogotheque Empty Space/A Take Away Shows have been on my radar that I wanted to share. I don’t have enough time to keep up with the YouTube videos as much as I’d like to, but as I’ve oft said before, I love these live clips. The first one is Montreal indie folk rock band Half Moon Run performing a beautiful rendition of their excellent single Full Circle. I absolutely adore that song. The second? Franz Ferdinand rocking out one of their two new tunes, Love Illumination. Need I say more? I can’t believe it’s been almost a decade since I first caught Franz Ferdinand live. They’re still SO good.

Half Moon Run and Franz Ferdinand on La Blogotheque

A couple of La Blogotheque Empty Space/A Take Away Shows have been on my radar that I wanted to share. I don’t have enough time to keep up with the YouTube videos as much as I’d like to, but as I’ve oft said before, I love these live clips. The first one is Montreal indie folk rock band Half Moon Run performing a beautiful rendition of their excellent single Full Circle. I absolutely adore that song. The second? Franz Ferdinand rocking out one of their two new tunes, Love Illumination. Need I say more? I can’t believe it’s been almost a decade since I first caught Franz Ferdinand live. They’re still SO good.

Empty Space #1

Thank you, La Blogotheque. Not only do I already love your A Take Away Show series, you’ve now debuted a brand new Youtube series titled Empty Space. For the very first episode, UK rockers Foals perform my current fave Holy Fire track, Late Night. Stupendous! Here’s a description of Empty Space by La Blogotheque:

Take a band, let’s take Foals for example. Prep their amps, the drum kit, everything they need to play their music with the maximum intensity possible. Put all of that in a stunning and iconic setting somewhere in Paris, like the library at the Hôtel de Ville. Clear the space, and let the group to play. There you have it, that’s ‘Empty Space’, the Blogothèque’s newest video series produced with the help of Converse.

Empty Space #1

Thank you, La Blogotheque. Not only do I already love your A Take Away Show series, you’ve now debuted a brand new Youtube series titled Empty Space. For the very first episode, UK rockers Foals perform my current fave Holy Fire track, Late Night. Stupendous! Here’s a description of Empty Space by La Blogotheque:

Take a band, let’s take Foals for example. Prep their amps, the drum kit, everything they need to play their music with the maximum intensity possible. Put all of that in a stunning and iconic setting somewhere in Paris, like the library at the Hôtel de Ville. Clear the space, and let the group to play. There you have it, that’s ‘Empty Space’, the Blogothèque’s newest video series produced with the help of Converse.

Magical

As I always say, I love the La Blogotheque Take Away Show series on Youtube. I don’t always keep up with all of the latest releases, since checking out great new music takes up so much time already. UK indie art rock band Wild Beasts recorded their song Reach A Bit Further on the streets of Paris during the Pitchfork Music Festival and the video was released on Youtube a couple of months ago. Better late than never, because this is riveting. This is pure music magic. Love it.