I'd like to take this moment to share my new favorite band with you: The Foals. Although I'm sure they'd be categorized as "alternative" or "punk," their music absolutely has an electronic/techno influence. That's why I like them so much. They're not the typical emo-pop-punk band. You can rock out to their tracks...or dance...or relax. The Foals can fit any mood, any vibe. They're like Minus The Bear meets Pinback, with a splash of Bloc Party (mostly because of the British accents). Anyhow, give these few songs a listen, and if you like them, all these tracks can be found on their album Antidotes.
Some commentary on the tracks:
Hummer is aggressive, yet funky. Has some good solos, especially at the 1:45 mark.
Electric Bloom is for those who want something more mellow, dark and chill.
Olympic Airways is fun and full of energy. It has a pretty melody, and the vocals are mesmerizing.
Foals - Hummer (Download)
Foals - Electric Bloom (Download)
Foals - Olympic Airways (Download)
11 February, 2009
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i'm so glad you threw this on the blogski cuz i heard some buzz about these guys but i never followed up on it and i love them. Hummer reminds me SO much of the Robocop Kraus and electric boom sounds like VHS or BETA because of the Cure like vibe. dude.........sweet!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the tracks, C. You'd probably also like "Balloons" and "Mathletics." Let me know if you'd like me to email you the songs, if you can't find them online.
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