Hot MOMS Alert!

Geoff McDonald (cello), Josh Hirshfeld (mandolin, vocals), Geoff McDonald (cello),
Evan Younger (double bass, lead vocals),  Tyler Pines (drums), Kieran Ledwidge (violin).
I miss the space suits too, but now they can fly. Good exchange?

Remember our beloved friends, Miracles of Modern Science? (Here's our New Music Alert from back in 2008!) WELL--- We've got exciting news! MOMS is finally releasing the hugely anticipated debut LP, "Dog Days." The show is next Tuesday at Pianos in NYC and it is going to be ridiculous. All the info for their release show can be found at the bottom of this post.

Haven't heard the full record yet, but this one is exciting. I've heard a few tracks and I am absolutely dying to hear the whole thing after getting a taste for where their sound is going!  As soon as I get my hands on a copy I'll review it for all of you and let you know how to get yours.

To hold you over, here is MOMS with their rendition of, "Pumped Up Kicks." I know, I know, a seemingly Top 40 hit is sneaking its way onto the pages of the RED BANANA, but fear not, this is a sick track and it will get you up out of your seat before you can stop yourself. When I posted this video on my own Facebook page everyone went crazy for it. The views went up over 10,000 in a week. Enjoy!

(I'll always be jealous of Evan's whistling...)

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
7:00pm until 11:30pm

Location: Pianos. 8pm Bluejay (http://bluejaybrooklyn.bandcamp.com/) 9pm Boy Without God (http://boywithoutgod.bandcamp.com/) 10pm Miracles of Modern Science (http://facebook.com/miraclesofmodernscience) Advance tickets ($8): http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/VenueListings.action?venueId=18935

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/105331152915707/

Hot MOMS Alert!

NEW VIDEO: Bushwalla - "I'm Alone"

Billy Galewood, aka Bushwalla, has always been a favourite of the RED BANANA's.  He keeps it fresh.  That is definitely the case with this new music video for the single "I'm Alone" from his latest record The Man Who Invented The Sky.  Hope your eyes and ears enjoy the feast.

Upcoming Shows (& the rad fliers to get you there):

NEW VIDEO: Bushwalla - "I'm Alone"

NEW VIDEO PREMIERE: Derek James- "Smoky Light"

Derek James is one of my absolute FAVORITE artists in today's indie scene!  His music takes on a playfulness that is guaranteed to lift your spirits even on the rainiest of days!  Today he premiered his brand new music video for "Smoky Light".  This is perhaps my favorite tune in his songbook, so I am thrilled that he chose to turn it into a video.  

James is a true showman, and he makes this quite obvious within the 3 minutes of this video, which features FANS as extras!  It is absolutely charming and fresh, and it will definitely make you want to excitedly run and put the kettle on!  (Watch the video and you will understand.)

Derek James

"Smoky Light"

Want to catch Derek live?  Me too!  

Here are some dates:

August, 16 2008 05:00 PM - Sounds of Summer Concert Series
13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20176
http://www.tarara.com/experience-tarara/concert-series/

August, 29 2008 08:00 PM - NYC Showcase @ All Asia
334 Mass Ave., Cambridge, Massachusetts - 6

Featuring Derek James w/ The Bloodsugars, Wakey!Wakey!, Matt Singer, Kyle Ervin, and Jay Mankind. We all play on each other songs and play all night rotating every few songs, it’s a lot of fun hope to see you there!

August, 30 2008 08:00 PM - NYC Showcase @ Guthries
Lewiston, Maine - Free

September, 6 2008 08:00 PM - ROCK THE BOAT! 

w/ April Smith & The Great Big Picture Show
New York, New York
www.rocksoff.com

September, 16 2008 12:00 PM - UCONN-Avery Point
1084 Shennecossett Rd., Groton, Connecticut

September, 21 2008 12:30 PM - Celebrate Gaithersburg 

w/ Gin Blossoms!
CITY HALL PAVILION STAGE, Gaithersburg, Maryland

October, 18 2008 08:00 PM - Pumpkin Festival
Boston, Massachusetts

December, 5 2008 08:00 PM - University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

December, 6 2008 08:00 PM - University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Go fall deeper in love:

Derek James on Myspace:

myspace.com/derekjamesmusic

Derek James on the interweb:

derekjamesmusic.com

NEW VIDEO PREMIERE: Derek James- "Smoky Light"

BUSHWALLA: Mayhem is Beautiful

Bushwalla is one of my favorite musicians.  He is ridiculously hip, and you can always depend on him to deliver something fresh and original.  This time is no different.  The long awaited video for "Mayhem is Beautiful" is now complete!  It was produced by Lisa B, and it is absolutely gorgeous.

Check it out:

Bushwalla on MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/bushwallamusic

Bushwalla on the Web:

http://www.bushwalla.net

Lisa B on MySpace: 

http://www.myspace.com/lisab

Lisa B on the Web: 

http://www.lisa-a-b.com

BUSHWALLA: Mayhem is Beautiful

JASON MRAZ: Make It Mine

Jason Mraz has posted another video for us all on his YouTube! This one is really awesome. It's for the tune "Make It Mine", off his new record We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. (Which you should all own at this point.)

Enjoy:

For more wonderment, you can visit Jason's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJasonMraz

He posts far more than just music videos, so check it out!

JASON MRAZ: Make It Mine

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 7/4

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!

While Red Banana Media does its best to stay out of politics, for the time being, this flashback seemed appropriate.

Back in 2002, George Michael put out quite a controversial video for his tune "Shoot the Dog", which served to criticize now former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for his blatant obedience to President George W. Bush. That year, on this day, George Michael was interviewed by CNN to defend the video, which went as far as to put President Bush and Tony Blair in bed together.

Here it is for your viewing pleasure:

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 7/4