We’re loving this ravishing music video of singer-songwriter Maïa Vidal‘s new release, “Alphabet of My Phobias.” In this song, the waifish Vidal twists the innocence of a child reciting the alphabet into a litany of horrors of modern life. The video by filmmaker Noni Korf intermingles dewy, bridelike images of the lovely Vidal with childish crayon scrawls that morph… [Read more…]
January 5, 2012
We were instantly hooked by the opening electric guitar riff and falsetto vocals of this two-song EP from The Dark Lights. Formed when Australians Matt Ho, Rachel Ho and Alan Grillo moved to London in 2010 and joined forces with East Enders Paul Andrews and Paul Hayward, the band fuses a dystopian techno vibe with dance pop.… [Read more…]
January 1, 2012
In honor of Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary, we’ll be shining the spotlight on musicians who have contributed to the fight for political freedom throughout the world. We are haunted by this song ‘The Hunger’, which was composed by System of a Down founder Serj Tankian with words by Steve Sater (“Spring Awakening”) for the rock… [Read more…]
December 31, 2011
Let us help you usher in the New Year with this lovely electroacoustic album from Color Theory. By turns wistful and dance-poppy, it’s the perfect mix for an evening that typically spans many moods. Download the album. The Sound of Color Theory, posted with vodpod
December 28, 2011
If you’re a registered fanatic.fm artist, send us your upcoming shows and news and we’ll post it here. Just email june@fanatic.fm. Dates, details and links appreciated. Include your fanatic.fm player link too. Thanks! The Dark Lights have released their new single ‘X ray Spectacle 1′. Shows coming up in the UK: 21 January at The Hope, Brighton, UK; 22… [Read more…]
December 22, 2011
We’re always excited to discover unusual emerging talent like 14-year-old Stepan Grytsay. Born near Chernobyl in the Ukraine and reared in Argentina, Stepan has been playing the violin since age 3 under the tutelage of his parents. This year as the youngest participant in the YouTube Symphony Orchestra 2011, Stepan traveled to Australia to play at the Sydney Opera House. In addition to… [Read more…]
December 10, 2011
Amnesty International celebrates Human Rights Day with the streaming premiere of Chimes of Freedom, Featuring 76 Newly Recorded Bob Dylan Songs by Over 80 Artists. Individuals who “Like” Amnesty International USA on Facebook (www..com/amnestyusa) will be able to stream the entire collection for a 24-hour period beginning Saturday, December 10, at 11 a.m. EST/8 a.m. PST. Also on… [Read more…]
December 9, 2011
We came across this all-girl rock band from San Antonia, TX, on NPR’s fabulously diverse year-end “50 Favorite Albums from 2011″ compendium and couldn’t get their music out of our ear. Enjoy!
December 6, 2011
Our current featured fanatic.fm artist Monte Pittman has toured for over a decade with Madonna. Not only that, he taught her how to play the guitar. Check out this fun compilation of video footage of their performances. Monte plays with such drive and swagger. It’s an ecstatic experience to watch and hear him. We’ll be… [Read more…]
December 6, 2011
fanatic.fm artists, please email june@fanatic.fm if you have announcements to share! Brian Hazard of Color Theory announced the release of a “best of” collection, as a Christmas gift to his listeners. The track selection comes from a recent survey asking fans to pick their favorite songs from 17 years worth of releases. The resulting album is entitled The Best… [Read more…]
January 11, 2012
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