WHO'S THAT GIRL?

You know her, you love her: Yelle is back. This new single is a cover of Robyn's 'Who's That Girl."

YELLE - QUI EST CETTE FILLE


Also, my buddy Kingdom just got signed to FOOL'S GOLD!!! That would be A-trak's label if you live under a rock. Congratulations, Ezra! Kill em'!

GITTY UP

If you've seen me play a hip hop set recently, you've heard some real weird shit. That's because I'm obsessed with the new stuff coming out of New Orleans that's reviving the bounce that I was so excited to hear ten years ago. Remember 'Back Dat Azz up?' That was, for many, their first glimpse at a New Orleans phenomenon. Bounce is something that defines the region, and in the post-Katrina world, empowers the people of NOLA. It's insanely fun, super danceable and packed with energy.

And to me it's something to admire for it's social impact. In the last five years a few artists have taken their spin on Bounce, creating a sub-genre known as 'sissy bounce.' At the forefront of this movement is a group of queers; openly gay and trans people, taking over a scene that has been known to be very homophobic. But these artists held it down, and are now on top.

Check out some videos of a few of my faves doing their thing:
Big Freedia (The Queen Diva) & Sissy Nobby (The First Lady)- Get Back

bonus points for anyone that finds out who's the dj, he's cute.

Katey Redd- Hoe


This stuff has taken over, and the people of NOLA LOVE IT. Let's make it big out here, Portland.


SISSY NOBBY - GITTY UP

POP CHAMPAGNE

Seriously. I have been one busy lady, as a result I've neglected my poor music blog baby. Well, I'm back, and let me tell you: I'm back with a rage!

This last weekend was Portland Pride. It was a mess of parties, boozes and homos. All in all, a good time. But something that has left me with a general desire to bring something new to my local musical community, and mainly the queer community that I'm saturated in.

That being said, I've been on the look out for all sorts of new new in the last few days. And I've got a lot of good stuff coming up for y'all.


First up, is a new(ish) project from a man very close to my heart, the one and only Sammy Bananas. Telephoned is composed of the beats of Mr. Bananas and voice of Maggie Horn (the voice behind Curses! "The Deep End"). The two take disco-house/electro beats, and toss a few lyrics from recent radio hits sung beautifully by Ms. Horn. The result is something fresh, inspired and different.

Their track "Pop Champagne" got a little bit of play from yours truly during Pride, but not nearly enough. If you want it, go visit the wonderful folks over at RCRD LBL.

Bonus:
TELEPHONED - TURN MY SWAG ON