3 posts tagged “jose gonzalez”

Last year, Little Dragon sold out their first-ever show in LA. It was at the Roxy on Sunset and packed with hardcore fans. They didn’t even have an album out at the time, but a few KCRW DJs – Mathieu Schreyer and Garth Trinidad in particular -- were giving them steady spins and word spread fast that this Gothenberg band was one to watch. Their new album is a bit more electro and fast-paced, but still maintains the experimental minimalist mix that made the first one stand out – as well as Yukimi Nagano’s vocals, which add warmth and passion to the array of sounds. I’ve heard word that the band is working with TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek on a collaboration so keep an ear out for that. Also, Jason confirmed this morning that Yukimi and fantastic Swedish musician Jose Gonzalez are in fact a romantic couple and she told us he is working on a new album. Some exciting music news!

Check out this live set from Little Dragon.

RR

AARON-BYRD

As a little holiday gift for you, I have rounded up the “Top Ten Albums of 2007” from each and every one of our DJs. Soon, you will be able to find more info on ALL the DJ’s at KCRW.com, but until then I’m going to post lists by some of the hosts you may not be familiar with if you don’t stay up past midnight.

First Up….Aaron Byrd (Thursday from Midnight to 3am)

Aaron Byrd’s Top Ten Albums of 2007

1)  Little Dragon    
Little Dragon                         

2)  Solá Akingbolá
Routes to Roots                     

3) Koop
Koop Islands                         

4)  Talib Kweli
Eardrum                         

5)  José González
In Our Nature                         

6)  Jackson Jackson
Fire Is on the Bird                    

7)  Yesterday's New Quintet
Yesterday's Universe                     

8)  New Young Pony Club
Fantastic Playroom                     

9)  Tinariwen                   
Aman Iman/ Water is Life                    

10) M.I.A.
Kala     

Cass-and-Nic

Black shades all around this morning during Cass McCombs set --  I guess it was a bit early for the guys, who have been touring with KCRW favorite Jose Gonzalez. Cass and co. brought some beautiful songs to our airwaves this morning. He’s a bit mysterious and didn’t give too much away in the interview, other than letting us know that the first songs he learned on guitar were children’s songs (his mom is a teacher) and he recorded his current album in Pasadena.  The Chicago artist is signed to Domino and the new album, Dropping the Writ, is GREAT.  Easy to pick my favorite songs from this set – “That’s That,” “Pregnant Pause,” and “Deseret.”

Check it out!
RR