There’s something very infectious about the bookish, yet talented, Danielle Anderson, a.k.a., Danielle Ate The Sandwich. Here on Faith In A Man (one part movie short, one part music video) from her June 2012 long-player, Like A King, Danielle shows her creativity in a big way. The video sets the stage for a 30’s or 40’s era black and white crime film, but everything is very tongue-in-cheek. It’s all very fun. Check out Danielle Ate The Sandwich at her website,…
Read MoreThis fan video of 8in8’s funny retro-pop tune, The Problem With Saints, is just plain fun. For those not in the know, 8in8 is a collaborative effort between Ben Folds, Amanda Palmer, Neil Gaiman and Damian Kulash-all musicians in their own right. Nighty Night, the six-song 2011 EP from the group is available from bandcamp.com for a lousy buck. This is music for the fun of it, literally. Check out of 8in8 by visiting their web site and pick up the…
Read MoreStep back in time with the sound of Agent Ribbons. This female pop duo, captures the sounds of the 60’s (and before) in their simple, playful melodies, while retaining an element of current alt-pop fluffiness. It’s fun, and none too serious which is just fine. All of that is more than a little evident here on Oh La La, from 2010’s long-player, Chateau Crone. You can find out more information on Agent Ribbons by visiting their web site, which includes past and…
Read MoreJust the right touch of pop and folk is Said the Whale and We Are 1980. The halting rhythm feels so right, and so retro. When the full band chimes in on the chorus “We are 1980” the sound is full and fun. You can find more information on Said the Whale including CD, Vinyl and Digital Download purchase options, by visiting their web site. They’ve also a MySpace page, so check them out and feel the retro love! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreDelightfully retro, in a 60’s Andrew’s Sisters way, is The Bandana Splits. If there’s any doubt about this, there won’t be after a listen to Sometimes from the band’s 2011 release Mr. Sam Presents The Bandana Splits. If you can picture an old juke box, that took coins to operate and hoop skirts, then you can picture the music of The Bandana Splits. The band does not have a web site that I can find, but they do have several of the most…
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