It occurred to me recently, that I haven’t actually done of these yet, and as it happens this week is the perfect opportunity. You see, this week marks the US release of New Zealand artist Kimbra’s first album Vows.
You may be familiar with Kimbra from her role in Australian musician Gotye’s Somebody I used to know, but she has her own distinct style, and it would seem that she is positioned to become one of the rare kiwi musicians that makes a mark in the US.
So to mark the occasion, here are two of my favourite Kimbra tracks, Good Intent and Two Way Street:
Note that since some YouTube videos are region locked, I can’t guarantee the above links will work for you. Naturally I can’t test this, so if it happens please let me know.
Thanks James,
She is terrific. I may just buy the album.Report
I think she also does a cover of “Plain Gold Ring” from the Sing Sing studios, not bad really.Report
She’s talented and I wish her luck, but dear God, that Gotye song approaches Macarena levels of annoying.Report
Here’s something that may help: When I think of “Gotye”, I think “Game Of The Year Edition”.Report
He’s going to be in Austin for ACL Fest. I plan on going just to heckle him with, “Play some Freebird,” as payback for that song.Report
Wow! She’s great!
After hearing these, I can forgive her for participating in this year’s “Who Let The Dogs Out.”
I may even get her album. Mrs. Likko and I have got a bit of a drive ahead of us today…Report
That’s the other reason I wanted to showcase her, to point out there’s a lot more to her than that song.Report
She doesn’t look at all like a hobbit. And that is a rather good thing.Report
This is lovely. I’m adding her to my emusic “buy later” pile. Reminds me a bit of Lenka (who’s Australian).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3rDMJERl64Report
Loved this. Not only the music, but the video too. Thanks, Dan!Report
Ooo, I like.Report