Tunes Tuesday, "I Can Only Give You Everything," Nick Waterhouse
No matter how many iPads we buy and tweets we send, it seems that retro soul will never die. I make this assertion partly on that Heineken "Love Letter" commercial, the one that plays after every other ad during the U.S. Open this year. (Don't get me started on the "It's a monkey, Daddy" Federer commercial, which was cute the first ten times and not so cute 500 airings later. I've obviously been watching too much tennis.)
Tunes Tuesday, "Razzle Dazzle Rose," Camera Obscura
DJ Night Outfit: Honky Tonk Night at Marx Cafe, August 14
Have you been to Marx Cafe in Mount Pleasant? They've been doing interesting DJ nights for ages. Way back in 2006 when I was an intern at DC Style magazine, I wrote an article about a monthly reggae night at Marx Cafe. To be honest, venturing up to Mount Pleasant was a little scary for a sheltered Fairfax kid like me - I thought this was an adventure. Now flash forward to 2012 and I live around the corner from Marx Cafe. And this sign in their window intrigued me.
First of all, the $5 (+.50 rounded up for inflation) beer and whiskey shot is a deal. Fits the Outlaws theme. And honky tonk sounds like a good time. So here's my new feature idea: I'll pick cute outfits to wear to various DJ nights around town. And since Isabel Marant says that Western shirts are cool, we gotta wear a Western shirt to honky tonk night! Not cowboy boots, I just can't go there. These little heeled booties keep it sharp. So what do you think? A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll with the skinny jeans, I hope.
Honky Tonk Night at Marx Cafe by adelechapin featuring bandana tops
freepeople.com
Madewell high waisted skinny jeans
shopbop.com
urbanoutfitters.com
endless.com
Tunes Tuesday, "Five Seconds," Twin Shadow
I was a huge fan of Twin Shadow's first album, and I'm stoked that their sophomore effort,Confess, is just as great as the 2010's Forget.
Stereogum says Confess is better, but I can't say that with certainty because I'm so hung up on Twin Shadow's first single, "Five Seconds," today's Tunes Tuesday pick. I haven't been able to get past pressing repeat on this song to really delve into the whole album yet. Everyone loved the Drive soundtrack last summer, and if you are one of those people, please do yourself a favor and listen to "Five Seconds." It's got the best dark, New Wave-y sheen to the whole thing. And the moment when George Lewis Jr. somehow manages to half croon, half shout, "I'm not trying to make you cry," and the synths kick in is just 80s sonic bliss.
Tunes Tuesday, "Danse Caribe," Andrew Bird
"Here we go mistaking clouds for mountains," Andrew Bird sings. Maybe I've been doing this recently, seeing obstacles where perhaps none exists, and that's why I have this track on repeat. Love this sweet live version, with a folky jam section, and whistling, natch.
PS - this whole album really grew on me (I typed this and then Googled the NPR review, which described the album as a grower). Yes, give it a few listens, and you'll find yourself returning to the quiet depths of Break It Yourself.
