Van She just aren’t contented with a stunning pop album, probably the best of 08′ in our eyes.

So they decided to remix and rework the bulk of their tracks from V into banging electro techno tracks!

Its really not nice to introduce a band as “the one with the song used in the ipod ad”.

Its a given that a band would get a much more attention and scrutiny if their songs are used in an apple commercial.

The title of my post also didn’t highlight that..

It would be convenient to do so but no i’m not gonna do that.

It doesn’t do Chairlift justice.

The song used in the ad was bloody brilliant and I really don’t know how apple keeps on doing it.

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hell yeah.

the queen of indie-pop doing her part for education.

helping tots count.

they are gonna idolize her!

when are they gonna have a toy figurine of her?

i’ll buy it for my kid.

mp3|feist – 1234 (Sesame street version) / (MF)

Van She Technologic are remixes done by 2 members of Van She who are coincidentally coming tonight for beatnik picnic @ smu green.

Its a free concert so haul your ass down there.

Their remixes are seriously no jokin matter.

Staple diet for craving and raving.

Here’s 2 remixes of two older but still insane tracks.

we could be a sweet team, melting in your vice dreams.

mp3|Feist – 1234 (Van She Tech remix) / (zshare)

mp3|NYPC – Ice Cream (Van She Tech remix) / (zshare)

Van She website

Van She Tech myspace

Van She ‘V’ album + tee shirt

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hell yeah.

the queen of indie-pop doing her part for education.

helping tots count.

they are gonna idolize her!

when are they gonna have a toy figurine of her?

i’ll buy it for my kid.

mp3|feist – 1234 (Sesame street version) / (zshare)

bikini is the name.

infectious light electronic pop is the game.

and it is played to perfection.

having been called a sleepy daft punk, i barely concur.

its a postal service which is less heavy and more fun.

as much as i hate to give comparisons, this band has only two songs i know of thus far.

one cover and one original but both are just superb.

the cover is of feist’s 1234 and their original is really infectious.

enjoy.

mp3|bikini – i remember being young / (zshare)

mp3|bikini – 1234 (Feist Cover) / (zshare)

bikini myspace

its one hell of a fight.

two incredible voices with 2 superb covers.

theres nothing much between them.

I cant decide! how bout you?

its feist VS norah jones

the queen of indie ballads vs the queen of mainstream ballads.

one has been nominated for a grammy while the other has a bag full of them.

but whos gonna win the best cover this time round?

feist goes on and covers the kinks while (surprise surprise) norah covers arcade fire!

mp3|feist -nothin’ in this world can stop me worryin bout that girl (kinks cover) / (zshare)

mp3|norah jones – ocean of noise (arcade fire cover) / (zshare)

feist – [website] [myspace]

norah jones – [website] [myspace]

arcade fire – [website] [myspace]

mosaic mania is about to hit singapore in a few weeks and this years lineup
might not have the likes of jose gonzales but i have a few favorites
that really got me all excited.
when i said a few i actually meant quite a few.

go HERE to see the full lineup.

1. Múm

Múm is an experimental icelandic band
and they produce really light tender electronic beats
excellent to dream to and drift away to.

They will be performing at the concert hall on the 13th of march.

mp3|Múm- we have a map of the piano

Múm website
Múm myspace

2. The Bird and the Bee

Its not the first time im mentioning about the bird and the bee
and they are a favorite here at !tashed.

If i were to spend money to watch just one band besides BSS (below)
for the mosaic fest it would definitely be them.

They have recently released a new EP one too many hearts and its absolutely delightful.

Their cover of how deep is your love is really really good.

They will be playing at the theatre studio on the 12th of march.

mp3| The bird and the bee- Come as you were

mp3| The bird and the bee- how deep is your love (Bee Gees cover)


The bird and the bee website
The bird and the bee myspace

3. Fujiya & Miyagi

If you are goin into an electronic rage and madness,
This is where you should be headed to.

I will promise you will walk away from their performance chanting
fujiya miyagi, fujiya miyagi…..

Oh and they aren’t japanese but from the UK. Please watch them.
They will be performing on the 14th of march at the theatre studio.

mp3|Fujiya & Miyagi- Collarbone

mp3|Fujiya & Miyagi- Ankle injuries

F&M webpage
F&M myspace

4. Broken Social scene

What Broken Social Scene has done for indie, i cant even begin to explain.

They are not called a supergroup for nothing.
They are a collective, not just a band
and most of their members(19!) have their own personal projects.

Most notably, leslie feist who was nominated for a grammy recently-best new artist
(and lost to a crack head named amy winehouse)

They have produced so much its unbelievable.

catch them at the concert hall on the 9th of march.

mp3| BSS- Anthems for a seventeen year old girl

mp3|Feist- sealion (chromeo remix)

BSS website
BSS myspace

5. Sondre lerche

Sondre lerche is a norwegian folk artiste
who will most likely enchant you.
but dont take my words for it.

Hes the main man on the dan in real life soundtrack if you didnt know.

Hes playin on the 14th of march at the concert hall.

mp3|Sondre Lerche- tragic mirror

mp3|Sondre Lerche- hell no (with regina spektor)

Sondre lerche website
Sondre lerche myspace

its a little late but heres to reminiscing over the glory days of 2007.

the top 15 of the year.

#15 – Okkervil River

mp3|okkervil river- unless it kicks

#14 – Jenn Grant

mp3|jenn grant – dreamer

#13 – Manu Chao

manu chao will make your afternoon feel all jangly.

mp3|manu chao- *politiks kills*

#12 – Rilo Kiley

rilo kiley is the silver lining.

mp3|rilo kiley- silver lining

#11 – Dragonette

mp3|dragonette- the boys
mp3|dragonette-i get around

#10 – The Thrills

the thrills never fail to thrill with their music.

mp3|the thrills- teenager
mp3|the thrills-the midnight choir

#9 – Manic street Preachers

oh yeah, your love alone is not enough.

mp3|manic street preachers-
*your love alone is not enough (ft. Nina Persson)*

#8 – Radiohead

radiohead. one of those greats with one of those great albums. again.

mp3|radiohead-*nude*
mp3|radiohead-faust arp

#7 – Rosebuds

the breakout band of 2007. no question.

mp3|the rosebuds- get up and get out
mp3|the rosebuds- push it (salt N peppa cover)

#6 – Beirut

an old world smile for a surreal band.

mp3|beirut- a sunday smile
mp3|beirut-guyamas sonora

#5 – Shout Out Louds

i heart ‘impossible’ so much i dont believe it.

mp3|shout out louds- *impossible*
mp3|shout out louds- tonight i have to leave it

#4 – Feist

there shouldnt be a limit to anyones love for feist.

mp3|feist- *the limit to your love*
mp3|feist- i feel it all

#3 – The New Pornographers

‘myraid harbour’ is the track of 2007 here at !tashed.
lyrical genius.

mp3|the new pornographers- *myriad harbour*
mp3|the new pornographers-my rights versus yours

#2 – Stars

stars wow me again and again.

mp3|stars- *take me to the riot*
mp3|stars- my favorite book

#1 – Arcade Fire

the most accomplished album of 2007 by a mile.

mp3|arcade fire- *windowsill*
mp3|arcade fire- *my body is a cage*

some sam cooke to let you know a change is gonna come.

mp3|sam cooke- a change is gonna come

all that is left of 07′ is bones.
dont dig em’ up.

mp3|the killers- *bones*

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