Andrea Paschal - CIMS/Junketboy Manager

AIR - Le Voyage Dans La Lune (Astralwerks)

 

Next week marks two important events on the same day...1) my birthday ( I am quite a fan of birthdays even if they are NOT my own) and 2) the release of Air's new album! The concept: This album is the new soundtrack for the remastered and restored version of George Milies film (by the same name) which is truly the first science fiction movie. I had only ever seen the black and white version which was beautiful, quirky and mysterious in it's own right...but with the beautifully hand painted color frames it has become magic to me all over again. So really, who would be better to set the score for this than the french synth-pop dynamic duo that are AIR.  They are no strangers (should I just say experts?)  to crafting other worldly cinematic soundscapes and they certainly rise to the occasion on this album. So far, I am a big fan of "Seven Stars" which features Victoria Legrand (Beach House) and "Parade". However, it is really hard for me to pick favorites on this one...I suppose I am just over the moon!

 

Scott Register - Junketboy A&R

Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur (Zoe-Rounder/UMGD)

What's left for me to say about the brilliance of Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards? Through the years, I have waxed poetic on the depth and sincerity of her songs and her gutsy, gritty nature to the point that you probably won't listen to me anymore. Your loss if you don't as Edward's takes yet another step forward in her career with the most solid set of songs she's ever assembled. Hell, I would buy this album to get the song "Pink Champagne" (one of the best relationship gone wrong songs ever written) alone never mind the fact that there are another nine quality tracks on it. I've played every track on the record on my radio show not because I'm a fan, but because they are that good. Don't let this special album and artist slip past you. Obviously, CIMS customers aren't as she continues to ride around the top of our charts. http://www.kathleenedwards.com/  

Liz Reeves Boger - CIMS Marketing

Currently digging Friends (Lucky Number Music) and Hospitality (Merge Records). Sounds like I'm naming things I appreciate, huh? Although I do love some nice hospitality (I am Southern after all) and time with friends, I'm talking about two bands from Brooklyn here. Friends have released two 7" singles on Lucky Number Music -- Friend Crush and I'm His Girl. Both are fun groovy little numbers that are sure to make you smile. Bonus (in my view, anyway) -- I'm His Girl includes a cover of Ghost DJ's 1996 hit, "My Boo". Ha! Yeessss!! Hospitality brings a more of a poppy doo-woopy sound that is sure to wash your winter blues away. Seriously, try to listen to this album and not think of springtime...it's impossible. Definitely check out their self-titled debut LP....it'll treat ya'll reeaalll nice!

 

 

 CHARLOTTE F(or)EVER