Friendly Fires

Video: Friendly Fires – “Hurting”

Finally, a Friendly Fires video that fairly accurately depicts what we do when we listen to Friendly Fires! The band’s irresistible arpeggiating beats and endlessly danceable synth riffs and basslines…

Friendly Fires – “The Edge of Glory” (Lady Gaga Cover)

The Friendly Fires stopped by BBC Radio 1 and performed a cover of Lady Gaga’s excellent single “The Edge of Glory”.

WATCH: Coldplay, Fleet Foxes, Cee Lo Green, Morrissey, More – Live at Glastonbury 2011

Glastonbury 2011 took place in the UK on June 22-26 and was headlined by U2, Coldplay and Beyonce and featured dozens of other acts, big and small. Thanks to the…

ALBUM REVIEW: Friendly Fires – Pala

There’s something about the parrot that evokes beach parties, five star resorts, and summer nights. It is likely that this correlation lead Friendly Fires to nominate the bird as the mascot for…

MP3: Friendly Fires – “Blue Cassette”

It’s been a couple days since we heard the second track from U.K. dance/rock enthusiasts Friendly Fires and their forthcoming sophomore effort, Pala. The band has just premiered another track…

Friendly Fires – “Hawaiian Air”

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard anything from Friendly Fires since the announcement of their forthcoming sophomore LP, Pala. We’ve previewed the first single, the electro-happy “Live Those…

Friendly Fires – “Live Those Days Tonight”

Thank you Zane Lowe. The lucky British radiostar has just premiered the first new track from Brit dance crew Friendly Fires‘ upcoming sophomore effort, the heavily anticipated followup to their…

ON DECK

LISTEN: New Andy Butler (Hercules and Love Affair) – And I’m (So In Love With You) We may have to wait until January to listen to Hercules and Love Affair’s…

LISTEN: New Friendly Fires and Azari & III – “Stay Here”

I’ve got a treat for all of you patiently waiting for some new Friendly Fires music. Friendly Fires’ collaboration with Toronto house heroes “Azari & Ill, “Stay Here”, comes from…

Good Shoes “Under Control”

Good Shoes play with the same cards as their contemporaries (and countrymen) Late of the Pier, Friendly Fires, Foals – that sharp and cutting guitar, a quick and driving bassline,…

pmaCAST #20: There’s Something Living In These Lines

I watched Gigantic for the first time tonight. It was an odd movie, for sure, but I was delighted to see the movie’s last few seconds scored by Animal Collective’s…

Phoenix – Fences (Friendly Fires Remix)

Quicky: I want a print of this album cover. It would look good on my wall. Oh and I’m 100% sure you’re going to like this remix. Satisfaction Guaranteed. It’s…

DAN’S DANCE PARTY

The first time is the hardest, or so they say.  While this might not apply to activities you can do while shitfaced drunk (sex, riding a bike, driving, delivering a…

Friendly Fires – Kiss Of Life

Yes, you read right. New. Friendly. Fires. So great. Not “Paris” great, but great still. Friendly Fires – Kiss Of Life | mp3 image by nontype

GIVEAWAY: FRIENDLY FIRES & WHITE LIES IN NYC 3/26

Friendly Fires & White Lies w/ Soft Pack (formerly The Muslims) are playing the Bowery Ballroom on 3/26 at 8PM Want to attend with a guest? Leave a comment w/…

What’s Going On?

In NYC:  The best bet of the week may just be tonight’s Frightened Rabbit acoustic, all-request show at le Poisson Rouge. Otherwise, Lykke Li is playing tonight (Webster Hall) and…

Pretty Much Amazing’s Best Covers of 2008

I couldn’t do the whole “Best of 2008″ party without including some of my favorite covers, especially since 2008 was such an awesome year for cover-heads. I have featured all…