I’m a big fan of Mark de Clive-Lowe‘s live show, and have been playing his music on Forward Listening for quite sometime, so I was geeked that he was coming down to the KCRW studios to rock, as well as promote his new album on Tru Thoughts, “Renegades.” Along with a few live musicians & Nia Andrews on vocals, Mark can piece together a vibe and make it sound so simple!
Making a “best of” year-end list is always difficult for me. The main reason is because I can’t remember what came out in January! Stay tuned for the last Forward Listening of 2011, which will feature my absolute favorite cuts of the past 365. While I haven’t nearly completed the list, here are a couple of sure bets. Much much more to come…
LDFD – “Outtacontrol”
Mark de Clive-Lowe – “Koko & Lee Roe”
Velella Velella – “BBQ Claus I & II”
Agnes Obel – “Close Watch” (December 2010)
Bing Ji Ling – “Dreaming”
Robin Hannibal – “Transit”
Bombino – “Tar Hani (My Love)”
Dengue Fever – “Uku”
Kraak & Smaak – “Wasted With a Smile”
Amerigo Gazaway / Fela Soul – “Breakadawn”
Thundercat – “Boat Cruise”
This is a great opportunity for folks to support the Thanksgivends cause, but can’t make it to the actual event this Wednesday. Name your price, whatever you can manage. You will be helping a couple of great programs based out of Los Angeles, and you’re generosity will be rewarded with this compilation of music. PLEASE SUPPORT!
THE GIVENDS Benefit Compilation Vol. 1 (20 tracks)
(ONLY AVAILABLE Digitally 11/20-12/25, 2011)
A collaborative artists effort to raise funds and awareness for programs incorporating the arts for underprivileged and at risk youth.
