Topic: Santogold

Santo/Santigold Playing TopShop, Terminal 5

526 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

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Santogold at the mtvU Woodie Awards at Roseland Ballroom on November 12, 2008.
In case you haven’t heard, Santi White, better known as Santogold, has changed changed her stage name to Santigold. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, I can tell you the exciting … More »
TOP 15 ALBUMS OF 2008

618 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

I know you have all been waiting with bated breath, so I will keep you waiting no longer. Forthwith are my Top 15 Albums of 2008.
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Lykke Li, Youth Novels
14.

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Clark, Turning Dragon
13.

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Gnarls Barkley, The Odd Couple
12.

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Jamie Lidell, Jim
11.

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Shearwater, Rook
10.

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The Dodos, Visiter
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Fleet Foxes, Fleet Foxes
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Matt & Kim, Bloc Party, and More On Sale

619 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Matt & Kim with marching band @ McCarren Park Pool

Matt & Kim have a new album, Grand, coming out on January 20 on Fader and will be at Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 22. $10 tickets are on sale now.
These Arms Are Snakes, who have been off the radar … More »
Top 15 New York Concerts 2008

627 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Well, I suppose it is time for a Top 10–or 15–list, right? Let’s start with my Top 15 New York concerts from 2008. Of course, these are only culled from concerts that I attended so I’m sure everyone has their own list. Post yours in the comments!
Runner-Up. Man Man and … More »
Bands' Top Ten Albums of 2008

632 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

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Wondering what Ryan Adams’ favorite album of 2008 is? Or maybe you want to know Chromeo’s choice for Best New Artist? Filter Magazine asked some of this year’s top artists to name their Top Ten and will be releasing a selection every week in December. Here’s who they … More »
Santogold At Irving Plaza

730 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Santogold, who released her debut album a few months ago–and it is one of my new favorites–will be at Irving Plaza on September 19 with a full band and DJ. Tickets are on sale now.
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This Weekend

777 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

While I am in Chicago this weekend for the Pitchfork Music Festival I’ll be missing plenty great shows in NYC:
Friday
Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las @ South Street Seaport (free)
Matmos @ (le) Poisson Rouge
Deerhoof @ Prospect Park Bandshell (free)
Dizzee Rascal @ Highline Ballroom
Chris Garneau @ Joe’s Pub
Saturday
Village Voice Siren Music Festival … More »
CDs You Should Have Heard By Now

791 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Happy Independence Day! Since it is halfway through the year I thought I would do a roundup of my favorite releases so far. These are in no particular order…
Girl Talk: Feed the Animals
The ultimate dance party album, the samples Greg Gillis uses this time around are out of control.

Sam Sparro: … More »
Central Park Announces Summerstage Schedule

863 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Finally!!
June 13: Mavis Staples and Stephanie McKay
June 14: Vampire Weekend, Kid Sister, Ecstatic Sunshine
June 15: Victor Manuelle and Special Guests
June 20: Comedy Night with Stephen Lynch and Mike Birbiglia
June 22: Yael Naim, David Donatien, Piers Faccini
June 26: Thievery Corporation, Seu Jorge with Bebel Gilberto and Federico Abuele*
June 28: Vieux Farka … More »
Virgin Megastore Free Shows

865 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

There are tons of free shows coming up at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square:
April 22 at 7 pm
Tokyo Police Club. To get in, but the new album Elephant Shell at Virgin and get a wristband.
April 25 at 12:30 pm
Elbow
April 28 at 7 pm
The Slackers
April 29 at 7 … More »
Stream Albums from Santgold, Jamie Lidell, and More

869 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

mtvU is streaming new albums for a week before their official release date, for free! Check it out at mtvU.com, and also click on the Darfur-related STAND stuff as well to do your part! Here’s what they have:
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Soundtrack of My Day

872 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Some people might be wondering what I listen to on any given day…well probably not, but just in case here’s a sampling of what I listened to this weekend:
1. “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” -Paul Simon
2. “Sunrise” -Yeasayer
3. “Blind” -Hercules and Love Affair
4. “Shove It” -Santogold
5. “That’s My … More »
Gnarls Barkley and Santogold at Highline Ballroom

875 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

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Damn, those two know how to put on a show. Santogold (aka Santi White) came out with a ton of energy, her DJ, and two badass dancers. She didn’t appear to be lip synching (something she was accused of at SXSW) at all, but there … More »
Gnarls Barkley and Santogold at Highline

883 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Two amazing acts will be performing at Highline Ballroom–next week!! Gnarls Barkley, whose follow-up album to platinum-seller St. Elsewhere came out last week (it’s called The Odd Couple) will be playing with the excellent Santogold on April 10. Tickets go on sale TOMORROW at NOON. This is a must-see!
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Top 10 Songs I'm Listening to Right Now

914 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

As the headline suggests, here is a list of the top ten songs by New York bands that I’ve been listening to lately:
“Time to Pretend” by MGMT
“2080″ by Yeasayer
“Hands in the Dark” by Chromatics
“Hey! Mr. DJ” by Tiny Masters of Today
“One More Time” by the French Kicks
“California Girls” by the … More »