Review: Bright Light Bright Light at Joe’s Pub

Posted by The G on April 6, 2013 under G Reviews | Be the First to Comment

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Bright Light x2 at Joe's Pub

Bright Light x2 at Joe’s Pub

US fans of Rod Thomas aka Bright Light Bright Light got a special treat at his show on April 5, 2013 at Joe’s Pub in New York as he performed with a full band.  Rod’s played here a few times with just himself and a piano, and those shows were great as they really focused on his amazing voice, but hearing his songs with their delicious dance beats is the proper way these songs are meant to be heard.

Bright Light x2 at Joe's Pub

Bright Light x2 at Joe’s Pub

Backed with a drummer, a keyboard player and 3 background vocalists, Bright Light Bright Light’s hour long show featured his signature dance floor break up/love songs “Waiting For The Feeling,” “Feel It” and my favorite,  “Love Part II.”  In between songs, he mentioned how happy he was to be playing for us.  While his lyrics deal sometimes with heartbreak, there was nothing but love at Joe’s Pub.

Bright Light x2 and Del Marquis at Joe's Pub

Bright Light x2 and Del Marquis at Joe’s Pub

For the song “Cry at Films,” Del Marquis of Scissor Sisters sang guest vocals as he does on the album version.  Rumour has it that Bright Light Bright Light has relocated to New York, which means we can expect many more performances to come, so make sure you stay connected.  Thanks for a great night BLBL!

Bright Light x2 at Joe's Pub

Bright Light x2 at Joe’s Pub

See the setlist after the jump.

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According2g.com’s Best New Artists of 2012

Posted by The G on December 12, 2012 under G Reviews | Be the First to Comment

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Django Django

Django Django

1. Django Django.

Mac DeMarco

Mac DeMarco

2. Mac DeMarco.

Bright Light Bright Light

Bright Light Bright Light

3. Bright Light Bright Light.

Liane LaHavas

Lianne LaHavas (in front)

4. Lianne La Havas.

Emeli Sande'

Emeli Sande’

5. Emile Sande.

Alt-J

Alt-J

6. Alt-J.

 

Richie Follin of Guards

7. Guards.

Niki and the Dove

Niki and the Dove

8. Niki and the Dove.

Zachary Cole Smith of DIIV

Zachary Cole Smith of DIIV

 

9. DIIV.

 

Father John Misty CD

Father John Misty CD. Artwork by Dima!

10. Father John Misty.

Alabama Shakes

Alabama Shakes

11. Alabama Shakes.

 

Michael Kiwanuka

12. Michael Kiwanuka.

 

 

Video: “Feel It” live by Bright Light Bright Light

Posted by The G on September 13, 2012 under G Videos | Be the First to Comment

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This is a live version of the new single by singer Rod Thomas, who is better known by his stage name Bright Light Bright Light.  The track is called “Feel It” and we at according2g.com are feelin’ it!  The video was recorded at Piano’s in New York on August 2, 2012.  Pass it on.

 

Linkage – August 28, 2012

Posted by The G on August 28, 2012 under GNN | Be the First to Comment

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Lock ‘em all up! ALL POLITICIANS ARE LYING CROOKS!!!!!!

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For a limited time, download a free track from Anna Calvi.  If you don’t know her music, she’s extremely talented so you probably won’t like her.  (Guardian)

Madonna has obviously let the botox go to her head as she summarizes Kaballah lessons she speaks about but does not practice as she tries desperately to stay relevant by describing her MDNA tour in her own words.  (Madonna)

Want to dress up as super over-rated hipster band The Black Keys for Halloween?  (Black Keys)

XVALA, who I recently interviewed, presents “The Bieber Bot” (Melrose and Fairfax)

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The 30 Richest Drummers in the world.  Ringo Starr is #1!  (Celebrity Net Worth)

If you’ve ever wanted to sniff Elvis Presley‘s urine, your desires are about to come true! (NME)

New Yazoo compilation to be released.  That’s Yaz if you are a US resident.  (Slicing Up Eyeballs)

Thought your favorite music blog was indie?  It’s NOT!  A conglomerate named Buzzmedia publishes Spin, Stereogum, Videogum, Buzznet, Idolator, PureVolume, Hype Machine, Gorilla vs. Bear, RCRD LBL, Brooklyn Vegan and 30 other music blogs.  They are buying even more blogs. (Daily Swarm)

An interview with MNDR, whose album “Feed Me Diamonds” is now out. (Daily Swarm)

Bright Light Bright Light covers “I’m Falling” from Twin Peaks. (Volume Magazine)

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Linkage – August 7, 2012

Posted by The G on August 7, 2012 under GNN | Be the First to Comment

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Street pizza – literally!

Lana Del Rey is working it in Italian Vogue.  (via Italian Vogue).

Street Art was pronounced dead this morning after CNN wrote about it.  (via CNN).

Foster The People complain about proving themselves all over again with their side project, even though the band is less than 3 years old.  (via Rolling Stone)

Peter Rauhofer remixes Let’s Have A Kiki by Scissor Sisters (via Let’s Have A Kiki)

Free Bright Light Bright Light mashup.  BLBL vs. Corona: “The Feeling of The Night” (via Soundcloud)

Kate Bush‘s “Running Up That Hill” to get the 2012 remix treatment. (via Slicing up Eyeballs)

RIP, composer Marvin Hamlisch.  He was always a cool guy.  (via AP)

RIP, art critic Robert Hughes.  Never met him.  (via Gallerist)

RIP, fashionista Anna Piagi.  They die in 3s. (via NY Mag)

The deluxe edition of Michael Jackson‘s “Bad” reissued reissue tracklist  has been issued.  And the 12″ version of Bad is STILL not on there!  (via Michael Jackson)

J. Geils is suing his band.  (via NME)

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