Vinyl Notes

So maybe that’s a little harsh, but I can’t for the life of me figure out what Scarlett Johansson–who I like as an actress but let’s admit it, she’s a little bland–brings to the music industry aside from a complete lack of talent. Seriously. If you thought she was a bland actress, you’ll no doubt think she’s snoozeworthy as a songstress.

I’m sorry but that is NOT singing. Its an impersonation of what she thinks she should sound like IF she were a singer. But a singer she is not.

Ms. Scarlet, please stick to acting and leave the singing to the professionals. kthxbia.

A few weeks ago we hit the Seattle ground running at Bumbershoot, this weekend I’m in the Bay Area for San Francisco’s Treasure Island Music Festival (TIMF).

The lineup for the weekend is a collection of both veterans and up-and-comers including The Raconteurs, GoldFrapp, Tegan & Sara, Vampire Weekend, Chester French, The Kills, Loquat and TV on the Radio.

Ever since watching the streaming of the Lollapalooza AT&T stage, I vowed that I would see The Raconteurs live. It was a magical experience, and I wasn’t even in Chicago’s Grant Park that night. So this weekend is my chance.

Goldfrapp has been around for ages, but has only popped onto my radar recently. She has definitely undergone some changes since her 2005 glam-pop hit “Ooh La La.” I especially like “Happiness” with it’s lovely bouncing melody and breathy allure.

Beyond those two, this will be an adventure in discovery for me. With none of the sets overlapping, and being stranded on Treasure Island (so to speak), I’ll be able to take in most of the shows.

Check back over the weekend for festival coverage!

Independent record stores across the country are gearing up for Record Store Day on Saturday April 19. This day all participating retailers will simultaneously join together in a celebration of the “culture and unique place they occupy both in their communities and nationally.”

Already artists are showing their support with special performances and exclusive releases including limited edition 7”s by Death Cab for Cutie, R.E.M., and Black Keys. Bjork will even be doing an exclusive screening her new video “Wonderlust.”

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