New Video: Marina & The Diamonds - "Oh No!"

[mp3] Marina & The Diamonds: "Oh No! (Active Child Remix)"

"Oh No!" is easily the best track off Marina & The Diamonds' 2010 debut record, The Family Jewels (Chop Shop). This album has been described in many ways, but it is highly accessible, buoyant, dance-inducing and shares in the UK pop-flare of say a Florence & The Machine or La Roux. If you weren't a fan of Marina before, this video/song may change your mind.

Kisses: "Bermuda" (Active Child Remix)

[mp3] Kisses: "Bermuda" (Active Child Remix)

[mp3] Kisses: "Bermuda"

We're a little behind in getting this one up for you, but we would be remiss to not mention a track from our previous band to watch, Kisses, that was remixed by another fantastic rising artist Active Child. Kisses seem to be taking a second to make their impact felt out here on the East Coast, but after their current trip to Europe and subsequent LA date, we expect they will head out this way and begin to generate the attention they deserve. The Bermuda 7" is out now, with their amazing full length The Heart of The Nightlife coming soon, all via the LA-based Surrounded by Sound label.

Active Child

[mp3] Active Child: "Wilderness"

L.A's Active Child is the product of Pat Grossi, a renowned bedroom recording artist who has recently produced a collection of songs that successfully navigates the orchestral, folk, and electronic worlds; garnering Grossi comparisons to artists such as Bon Iver, Burial, Bear in Heaven and Fleet Foxes. Disparate, but excellent company to be sure. His falsetto creates a wistful high-end melancholy, while the low pulsing synths and drum rhythms give each track a jarring edge and dark undercurrent. Grossi released Sun Rooms earlier this year (cassette only) and will be releasing a new EP Curtis Lane this May. Certainly a talented artist making intriguing music filled with contrast and nuance. Check out "Wilderness" above, and more songs streaming here.