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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…
Feb 1st
Despite already featuring them on the site twice, I haven’t given Desire a proper introduction yet. To be honest I wasn’t even planning to but it only seems appropriate now that they make their third appearance (albeit with the help of some guest stars).
Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Desire consists of Megan, Johnny and Natty. Befitting their Italian disco sound, the band is signed to American label Italians Do It Better, home of similar artists Glass Candy, Chromatics, Nite Jewel amongst others. Their album II was released last year and – while far from perfect – got some heavy rotation on my playlist.
The reason I’m having these guys on the site again is because of a remix of their song “Miroir Miroir” that fell into my mailbox last week. It’s done by Mirror People, also known as producer Rui Maia, and features The Dark Esquire whose vocals have replaced Megan’s.
So to the question at hand – who is the fairest of them all (um, both)? The original or the remix? I think they both have strong points but I am inclined to like Mirror People’s version better because it has a darker and more mysterious touch to it while Desire’s is more direct and upbeat. And even though the remix is slightly longer it actually feels less repetitive than the original. But there’s not doubt that I enjoy both versions. Why choose anyway?
~ Mirror People – “Mirror Mirror” (feat The Dark Esquire) ~
Crime Waves
Jul 29th
~ Liam Frost feat. Martha Wainwright – “Your Hand In Mine” ~
Great upbeat track from Liam Frost’s upcoming album We Ain’t Got No Money, Honey, But We Got Rain. The song definitely stands on own but the fact that Martha Wainwright appears on it makes it even better.
~ Russian Red – “Cigarettes” ~
Russian Red is actually Lourdes Hernández took her stage name from a lipstick color. This song is – suitably with its title – addictive with it’s simple guitar structure and Lourdes’ unique singing style.
~ Desire – “Under Your Spell” ~
I think this might be one of those songs you’ll either love or hate. I was a bit weary towards it at first but it won me over pretty quickly with its slightly eerie electronical sound. The vocals are a bit dorky, at least when she’s talking, but it reminds me of 80’s band The Flirts so even that turns out good.
~ Arms – “Kids Aflame” ~
Such a great song, indie rock with a big folk element and a good clap-a-long melody. From his 2008 album with the same name.
~ William F. Gibbs – “Come Back To Me (For My Love)” ~
I’m not sure how long I’ve had his album, but for some reason I didn’t listen to My Fellow Sophisticates until last night. Shame really, because it’s quite good and this song in particular is a sweet little tune.