filed under: Catcall, I Blame Coco, Kimbra, Ladyhawke, Sally Shapiro, The Golden Filter, Van She, Xenomania
Meet Catcall.
Née Catherine Kelleher, the Australian chanteuse released her first single, “Swimming Pool,” last year to rave reviews. “Swimming Pool” is an uncanny slice of Italo disco-referencing indie dance in the vein of Sally Shapiro or the Golden Filter; the track was helmed by GLOVES, the producer who has remixed fellow down-under acts like Bag Raiders, Van She, and Kimbra.
Now, Catcall’s ratcheted up the pop on her new single, “Satellites,” a pounding piece of ‘80s nostalgia with a melodically potent chorus that invites comparisons to Ladyhawke and I Blame Coco. “Maybe we are satellites/Maybe we are meteors,” she sings over layers of melancholy guitars and resonant drums.
I first heard a clip of “Satellites” during an episode of 90210 way back in May (yes, I watch 90210; yes, I know it’s an execrable show; no, I don’t care), but it’s only just being released now — and it was well worth the wait. “Satellites” has the same kind of reflective, downbeat energy as a Xenomania ballad, with a luminous spaced-out quality that’s both referential and futuristic. Basically, it’s synth-spangled gorgeousness that’s already one of my favorite tracks this year — and it bodes extraordinarily well for her debut album, The Warmest Place, due out at the top of 2012 via Ivy League.
Take a listen below:
Catcall – Satellites by rosequartzblog
“Satellites” was released on October 14. (iTunes)
filed under: Christina Aguilera, Iamamiwhoami, Jonna Lee, Karin Dreijer, The Golden Filter
The users/part-time sleuths over at ONTD have made what appears to be a rather compelling educated guess as to who’s behind the Iamamiwhoami campaign–and no, you probably haven’t heard of her.
It’s not Christina Aguilera. It’s not Karin Dreijer, and it’s not The Golden Filter–it’s Jonna Lee, a 29-year-old Swedish singer-songwriter.
Check out the ONTD post right now: the facial similarities; the voice; the teeth. There are certainly some strong similarities. But does it all add up?
The singer is due to perform at this year’s SXSW Festival. With the mystery woman’s face becoming more and more identifiable with each coming Iamamiwhoami video, does this mean that the campaign is winding down in time for her debut at the festival?
For more on Lee, click here to view her MySpace.
What do you think? Have the members of ONTD caught our nature nymph, Muusers?
The mysterious Iamamiwhoami viral campaign continues–and this time, it’s tangible.
The writer over at MTV studios just received a completely anonymous package in the mail. Inside? A lock of blonde hair, some pieces of tree, and a puzzle containing pictures of the animals found at the end of each video.
Current guesses go to The Golden Filter, Kerli, and Margaret Berger, although it would seem unlikely that the latter would be sending packages from distant lands.
OR IS IT SADAKO FROM RINGU? The world may never know.
filed under: Ashley Breathe, Beyonce, Darren Hayes, Depeche Mode, Girls Aloud, Goldfrapp, Hercules And Love Affair, Lady Gaga, Madonna, MuuBits, Robyn, Róisín Murphy, The Golden Filter

It’s a miserable Sunday, so let’s cheer ourselves up with a lap or two around the blogosphere, shall we?
As usual, D-Luv’s got the low down on the charts game across the pond. More specifically, he’s discovered that Robyn is still putting out old music, Girls Aloud is preparing an epic second single release, and Beyoncé finally found a way to the top on her own.
Raj of ElectroQueer has put up an incredible review of Darren Hayes‘ much anticipated project, This Delicate Film We’ve Made. The result sounds absolutely luscious, and I’m so looking forward to seeing the end product myself!
JJS III of It’s The Money Shot! continues in his tradition of posts eclectic: This time, a remix of Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” by the incomparable, tranny-tastic Ashley Breathe. He’s also opted to push my buttons with some minor Circus hate, but I’m holding my tongue…sheerly out of blogger-to-blogger love.
Near and dear Muu friend 8/1 has posted about unsigned UK band, The Golden Filter. Judging by “Solid Gold,” this may be THE new band to watch for in ’09! A bit Goldfrapp, a touch of Hercules & Love Affair, a glitter drop of RóisÃn Murphy, and all DIY electro-pop…I’m absolutely in love with this band’s sound. Will be exploring further!
My good friend Faisal of Ohh! Crapp has been posting in his usual, nonsensical manner. A nice, long rant about Lady GaGa, followed by an MP3 from…Lady GaGa. It’s okay, Faisal…Love you, anyway
XOLondon has bunched together some of the greatest musical moments of ’08. While we don’t always see eye to eye on our artists, I absolutely adore his selections. Prime opinions and keen pickin’s, as usual!
HardCandyMusic is keeping the beat alive with some nice “Justify My Love” remixes.
And to throw into the mish-mash of already scattered thoughts, I’ve decided to include a favorite of mine from Depeche Mode that I fancied for myself tonight. Miserably bleak, wry, and slightly damning, “Blasphemous Rumors” is an ominous recounting of life’s most unexpected events. It’s a slightly horrifying mix of industrial clangs, music box strings, and a series of horned synth blares. The song also happens to feature one of the greatest choruses of all time: “I don’t want to start any blasphemous rumours, but I think that God’s got a sick sense of humor. And when I die, I expect to find him laughing.” Absolutely essential material.










