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The Teenagers are Bringing ‘Starlett Johansson’ to the US in January

Not that the lovely Ms. Johansson needed any more vindication in the national lexicon and zeitgeist of her hotness, but leave it to a pack of Teenagers from Paris with dancefloor instincts, 80’s fluorescence and unbridled lust to singer her praises. On December 4 via XL Recordings, the US will get its taste of “Starlett [...]

27 Nov 2007 | More
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The Rumble Strips - “Alarm Clock EP” : Sentimentalist Magazine Review

Deviating from the norm is one way for a British indie band to stand out from the crowd, and Rumble Strips’ passionate ska trumpet and sax immediately separates them from the guitar-bass-drums hordes. Redheaded singer/guitarist Charlie Waller’s impressive mid-century-style croon, dotted with a plethora of intense yelps and harmonious “oh no’s”, is another key to [...]

27 Nov 2007 | 2 comments | More
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Bright Eyes, Radio City Music Hall 11.19.07: Sentimentalist Magazine Review

“We are at a breaking point, the point where peaceful people become violent.”
– Conor Oberst, before frothing into the new tune “Roosevelt Room.”
Last time Oberst came through town he was all sedated from his Cassadaga psychic adventure, sauntering around stage in a glistening white Prada suit. So it was nice to see him bring [...]

26 Nov 2007 | More
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Gil Mantera’s Party Dream Announces Winter Tour and Live DVD

 As we understand it, you should always do what you can to catch a live show from Gil Mantera’s Party Dream. These two Ohio brothers — Donny and Gil — know how to throw one hell of a…well, party. Call it “electro-sleaze,” call it “destined to please,” but definitely call it a “must do” and [...]

25 Nov 2007 | More
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Bat for Lashes Writing Second Record

Natasha Khan, lead enchantress of Mercury Prize-nominated Bat for Lashes, has made like U2 and announced that she must go away and dream it all up again. On November 20, via a blog and bulletin on MySpace, fans were told that the lovely Ms. Khan is now writing the follow-up to her magical debut Fur and [...]

25 Nov 2007 | More
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Kate Nash Secures Stateside Debut via Geffen

She’s only 20, has a mess of Jenny Lewis-esque red hair and the ears of Britain as the ace in her bonnet. The voice is lovely and full, the observations razor sharp, and the backbeats fun and skippy. You’ve probably read about Kate Nash in NME, and now you can hear it all for [...]

25 Nov 2007 | More
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Midnight Juggernauts: Changing Things One Beat at a Time: Sentimentalist Magazine Online Exclusive

Australian acts have historically had a harder time getting exposure than their north of the equator counterparts, so it’s fitting that futuristic electro-rock Melbourne trio Midnight Juggernauts are changing things.

20 Nov 2007 | 1 comment | More
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Roisin Murphy - “Overpowered” : Sentimentalist Magazine Review

Madonna and Kylie can take the backseat because Roisin Murphy has claimed the title of 21st century dancing queen. Having written and co-produced her latest gem, Overpowered, a follow-up to her solo debut Ruby Blue, Murphy is bringing disco back and swirling in shimmering elements of funk and electro. ‘Overpowered’ gives disco the prime [...]

19 Nov 2007 | More
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65daysofstatic, The Electric Ballroom, London, 11.9.07: Sentimentalist Magazine Live Review

The night was filled with bands who had amazingly angular haircuts, but there was more in store than just gazing at musicians with severe and flammable hair. Call it what you will, from prog to post to math rock, there’s a slew of bands toting around England playing the “sound of the future”, and tonight, [...]

18 Nov 2007 | More
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Sentimentalist Magazine and Crashin’ In’s Thanksgiving Party: Galapagos, Bklyn 11.16.07

DJ Sunnyside Up (Chris of Sentimentalist Magazine) trances out to some new faves

18 Nov 2007 | More
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