The UFO Will Pick Us Up

X-Wife “Ping Pong” – Whereas previous X-Wife songs seemed aimed at big rooms and open air venues, “Ping Pong” feels more like it was calibrated for blowing up in small venues and danceclubs. The groove starts off cold and sinister, but it gradually builds up intensity until it goes white hot and flames out in the instrumental outro. (Click here for the official X-Wife page.)

Cortina “I Am Not An American” – It’s true, she isn’t an American. Cortina are from New Zealand, which is not anywhere near America. You may remember this band from the SXSW round-up last week – they were the ones who looked like New Wave supervillains and sounded like someone from the 80s’ idea of a futuristic band, which I guess is basically Le Tigre with heavier guitars and a dude who looks like Rick Rubin in a leopard print body suit singing on half of the songs. (Click here for the Cortina MySpace page.)

Help Wanted!

If you own/have access to digital video equipment and/or have skills in editing digital footage, please get in touch with me if you are interested in working with me on some projects that will be featured on this site in the months to come. Students, ex-students, amateurs, professionals with time on their hands – give me a shout! I would prefer it if you were located in the NYC area, but if you’re not maybe we can work something else out. Inquire at perpetua @ gmail.com