Jim James – Steam Engine (Acoustic)

Jim James performs Steam Engine acoustically.

Black Kids Rock!

Black Kids are an American indie pop band who formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 2006. Rolling Stone called them one of ten “Artists to Watch” in 2008 and they were also included in the BBC Top 10 Sound of 2008 poll. Their debut album, Partie Traumatic, was released in July 2008 and debuted at #5 on the UK Albums Chart. Check out their music & tour dates BELOW!

http://www.myspace.com/blackkidsrock

Santogold

Melding a diverse set of influences, Santogold has been praised as the future of pop by Rolling Stone. She’s drawn comparisons to M.I.A. and worked with Mark Ronson. She’s also written songs for sneaker and dress champion Lily Allen. Now, she’s got a self-titled debut LP, which is crazy good. The album is available everywhere records and MP3s are sold.

“The future of music, today” – Rolling Stone 10 Artists To Watch.

“Singing in a haunting, sensual wail…she adds a layer of softness to an unusual mix of synthesizers, dance hall rhythms, and percolating new wave” – New York Times.

“Future-pop princess…next big thing” – Spin.

“Santi White is Santogold…the collaborators and players may change, the sounds may shift, but at the center is one woman’s indelible vision” – The Fader.

Danger Mouse: Rolling Stones 2008 Best Producer

The versatile producer who started his climb to stardom with his Beatles and Jay-Z mash-up remix “The Grey Album” has been named 2008’s Best Producer for Rolling Stones annual Best of Rock Honors. With excellent recent releases with Gnarls Barkley and The Black Keys, plus an upcoming Beck project in the works, it’s no wonder Brian Burton snagged the title.