Purity Ring made us all happy a few years ago with songs like Lofticries. Now they are back and more accessible than ever – and possibly better. If the new album doesn’t catapult them into the league of Chvrches TrendEngel would be surprised – very surprised. Listen to Begin Again and be the judge:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr5mtKSbd7M
Category Archives: Musik
Viovio: The Must Have Fashion Item Courtesy of Cro
German rapper Cro – yes, the dude with the panda mask – has a hidden talent. He is a really talented artist and fashion designer. His label Viovio is hitting al the right notes and has a growing following. All his creations are sold out within a few hours and kids and hipsters alike are crowding the website whenever there is a new collection or even just a new item available. Overrated? Maybe. But definitely pretty cool.
For those who don’t know the rapper with the mask:
BBC Sound List 2015: Years & Years Win It All
Every year the winner of the BBC Sound list has to brace himself for superstardom. This year’s top price goes to Years & Years.Formed in London, the trio consist of bassist Mikey Goldsworthy, keyboard player Emre Turkmen and vocalist Alexander, who joined the band when Mikey heard him singing in the shower after a party at his house. This is dance music with real heart and soul. Very commercial but man is this catchy:
TrendEngel Awards 2014 – Best Movie
This is not your usual movie that only exists to have a shot at an Oscar. This is 20000 days on earth and tells you so much more about your life and why we here than anything that was out in 2014. Nick Cave at his best. Need I say more? Movie of the year:
TrendEngel Awards 2014 – Best Album
Here we go bit against the grain, Avi Buffalo and their At Best Cuckold was the sleeper of the year and just fxxxxx beautiful. Album of the year.
As a taster her the full live performance for KEXP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDT50w0Otys
TrendEngel Award 2014 – Best Single
This is a no contest: Future Islands Seasons blew it out of the park. Here their legendary Letterman performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ee4bfu_t3c
Twin Danger – This Feels Like Christmas
They are from Brooklyn and they are called Twin Danger. They sound Old School and maybe that’s why we like them. Twin Danger could be one of those bands sneaking up on you in 2015 – if not – well at least you heard about them here first.
Listen to “Coldest Kind of Heart”:
Doja Cat – Forget Nicki Minaj and FKA Twigs – 2015 is hers
Who will be the new Pop sensation in 2015? Trendengel’s money is on Doja Cat. Not much is known of the 18-year old from Los Angeles. But that will change. One song as a taster:
Foo Fighters Sonic Highways – Music was my first love…
I know the series just came to an end and it’s not a trend and ist’s over…but I have to let you know – in case you missed Sonic Highways your life is not complete. If you ever wondered why music matters and what it means to us to the world and to people – this is it. Who ever thought Dave Grohl is just the drummer of Nirvana or just the singer of the Foo Fighters. Man were you wrong. He is the custodian of music and one of the greatest guys ever.
8 cities in the US, their contribution to music and one Foo Fighters Song per episode written on the spot. Amazing. Watch it and love it. Her is a clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0TrqXHoL10
Ariel Pink – Picture Me Gone
Sometimes it’s not only about the music but also about the Video. This gem by legendary Asriel Pink is certainly one of those… how creepy are those latex masks and how wonderful is the mood in this tour de force of Lalaland meets the end of the world. Picture me gone is a great song anyway but nothing beets the video: