The Weekly Gleecap: On My Way

23 Feb

On My Way: Spoileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer.

Yikes. It’s a Big Episode, you guys. I’ve come to realise (all the time when I haven’t been writing Gleecaps) that there’s little point in imposing a coherent framework on Glee. In an episode where they attempt to fit in suicide, teen marriage, Regionals, a death of a major character and A CONVERSION BACK TO CHEERLEADERISM, I might as well hire a monkey to bash out an analysis. And here’s the thing: People that are infinitely more eloquent than me have already tried, and to some extent succeeded, at highlighting what was right, but also very wrong, about On My Way. Thus, I’m sticking to the music as ever without delving too deep into the episode as a whole. I’ll inevitably fail, such was the emotional, but oddly exasperating potency of this episode. I will say this: For twenty minutes, this was some of the most effective and moving television I have ever had the (dis)pleasure of watching. Onwards:

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The (Condensed) Weekly Gleecap: Yes/No, Michael, The Spanish Teacher & Heart

23 Feb

Glee: Yes, no, maybe.

You know, I’m really glad Glee’s back. There’s only so many times I can play ‘Which lyric of I Kissed A Girl do I find most uncomfortable?’ Common consensus was ‘I hope my boyfriend don’t mind it,’ but this puts up a pretty convincing argument against any offence at all. Fun, lesbian-friendly pop songs: Now guilt-free! Anyway, back to what I was saying: I am glad for Glee’s return. Despite what looked like a nonsensical plot-line, lots of iTunes friendly covers, I was ready to get back into the Gleecapping seat and spreading my opinion on the only television series that thinks Rihanna and synchronized swimming is a good way to say ‘Want to spend the rest of your life with me?’:

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Puppets – Man Without Country

22 Feb

It’s amazing how refreshing a week of Alpine skiing can be, how enlightening it is to take a break from the status quo and just get out there…and do. Having said that, I’m heartily looking forward to the school/university transition that creeps closer with every day, and the liberation that will bring.

Keeping on that theme, here is a delightful single by Man Without Country, the same people who brought out killer 2011 remixes of M83, Active Child & Moby (all found here):

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102 – Matt Healy

22 Feb

The post that was going up today has been suspended. It’s not my fault, everything has to be dropped when Drive Like I Do and any or all of their incarnations (Drive Like I Do/B I G S L E E P/The Slowdown/Talkhouse) show their face. Continue reading 

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After You – Meg Myers

21 Feb

Meg Myers: About to explode (metaphorically.)

Of all of the singles I’ve posted here this year, I think After You has the most potential to break out. And I don’t just mean some kids in your school might like it. I mean, Adele at the Brits 2011/ Videogames pre-LDR backlash big. It’s rare that I am actually able to say that. Also rare: this density of hyperbole in a blog post. The last time it happened was with Somebody That I Used To Know (and there, all I did was predict a trend that had already kickstarted in Gotye’s native Australia.) This feels different. Gotye had released two prior albums and had a catalogue of side-projects. Hence, this post reaches you with mondo excitement. Meg Myers is going to be huge, and one listen to After You and you’ll feel exactly the same way. Apparently spring turns a boy’s heart to fancy, Myers’ voice is an equally apt counterpart. (If I haven’t provided enough incentive to jump the jump, here’s a video of a polar bear hugging a dog.)

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This Heart’s Built To Break – The Scholars

21 Feb

Has British alternative rock been missing from your life? Is Kasabian not filling the void? Does looking at the top 40 from 2007 make you yearn for Look See Proof? Fear not, The Scholars are brining it back after the jump. Continue reading 

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Unite Us – PNAU

20 Feb

Let’s all enjoy electro pop at its finest after the jump. (This was the weakest cold opening I’ve ever written). Continue reading 

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Cough Syrup – Darren Criss

18 Feb

Glee: And apologies (not always hand-in-hand)

Man, I know most of my posts lately read like one long apology but once more unto the breach, dear friends. Once more: I apologise. I’ve been in the country all week without a laptop/internet, spending my time learning to drive/riding horses which has left me a fairly competent driver and emotionally crippled after watching War Horse. Anyway, one of my failures this week was to not catch everyone up with a Gleecap. I’m smacking my hands for you guys, don’t worry. As Glee (in the U.S) has one more episode and is then taking (another!) hiatus, I thought I’d round up all of this year’s five episodes so we’re all fresh for its return. In the mean time, new Glee music. Here’s the original, Gleeview after the jump:

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Born to Die – Lana Del Rey (Hackman Remix)

16 Feb

So I know on this blog we’ve kind of been going Lana Del C-Rey-zy (that’s why you come here: for the quite frankly world class puns), but having spent the last couple of days in Paris and therefore not being able to write, I’ve decided to charm your ears with this nice little remix of such a big song.

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Under Paris Skies – Sam Cooke

15 Feb

Majestic: Sam Cooke

In which Henry attempts to make up for a lack of posting:

In a rough tradition of writing to a theme each week (last week was Lana Del Rey) I thought I’d rewind things to the school of old today. If you’ve read our updated About page, you’ll know one of my favourite singers is the the rather magnificent Sam Cooke. However, there’s a lack of correlation between my passion for his music and the number of posts I’ve dedicated to him. Theme of the week: Self-justification. Or good music, whatever.

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