All posts in: Daphne Loves Derby

25 Sep 2011

Out on the Town: 9/25

Last month, I discovered an amazing and talented musician named Clara C on a music streaming site called Thesixtyone and ever since then, I’ve been a huge fan of hers. I even did a special music spotlight for her not too long ago on Yow Yow! Who could forget her awesome stop motion music video for The Camel Song? Tonight Clara C is in Seattle and performing at Neumos in Capitol Hill alongside New Heights, Kenny Choi (Daphne Loves Derby) and Jennifer Chung.

Doors are at 6PM

All Ages

Tickets are $12 ADV, but maybe more than that today since it’s the day of.

25 Oct 2010

Song of the Day

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Wolftron – Wait For You

09 Sep 2010

Song of the Day

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Daphne Loves Derby – Bedroom

This song is actually an old demo from the band,but they’ve sort of been on and off a break for awhile now. The first and last time I saw them perform was back in April-May of 2009 I believe, but they are definitely one of the more well known bands in the Seattle area. Lead singer Kenny Choi also has another side project that he released an album for under the name Wolftron.

25 Mar 2010

Rockin’ Romance 2

Local record label, Destiny Worldwide, recently informed me that they were releasing their new album Rockin’ Romance 2 – a compilation of your favorite love songs with an alternative twist. I had never heard the first Rockin’ Romance album, so the people over at Destiny Worldwide were so kind and sent me over a copy! Some of my favorite love songs made the cut including “She Will Be Loved,” originally by Maroon 5,With You” by Jessica Simpson and “1000 Miles” by Vanessa Carlton just to name a few. Who are some of the special bands performing these covers? My friends of The Scene Aesthetic, The Real You, Daphne Loves Derby, and New Heights – all of Seattle’s finest!

This year’s even bigger and better track listing is sure to bring you right back to those middle school dances and the jams that rocked the gymnasium.

More information will be released in the coming weeks including exclusive content, contests, never before seen video
footage, and more! Additionally, Destiny Worldwide are holding a GIGANTIC On-line SALE. Everything must go.
$2 T-Shirts, $5 hoodies, $5 CD’s and DVD’s. Every order will be jammed with loot. Grab a copy of the original
Rockin’ Romance for only $5. Visit Destiny-worldwide.com now for more information!
23 Jun 2009

It’s a music post!

My taste in music has gone through many phases. Let me just break it down for you.

Age 0 – 3 – – – – That Barney ish and the theme song to every children’s show. Let’s throw in.. Blossom. That’s not a kids’ show but it will do

Age 4-6 – – – – – Rap. I kid you not. My brother and I used to rap the songs to lyrics. Okay that’s a lie, maybe he rapped the songs and I was the chorus that the female usually sang. Mariah Carey, 112, Ginuwine, Tupac, Biggie, Mase, Blackstreet,

Age 7-9 – – – – – – Spice Girls and your typical pop, mainstream radio.

Age 10-13 – – – – – Britney, Christina, Mandy, Jessica, N’Sync, Backstreet Boys, M2M, BBMak lulz.

Age 14 — – – – – – –  John Mayer and the electronica phase of C89.5, Kaskade, ATB, Paul Van Dyke

Age 15-18 – – – – – – Indie and local Seattle bands – Danger Radio, The Scene Aesthetic, Daphne Loves Derby, This Providence, Gatsby’s American Dream, Forgive Durden

Age 19 – DJ’s and remixes as well as everything above.

Today, I wouldn’t really know what to call the music I listen to. I would say  I listen to a mixture of all of my previous phases, but that doesn’t mean I’m not expanding my library still because I am, so with that I’m going to introduce you to two different artists/dj’s who are both similar and different!

First is Pretty Lights.

Derek Vincent Smith, a producer from Colorado, combines electronic music and simple beats often times accompanied with a drummer to create “soulful music.” He juxtaposes collages of beautiful vintage samples against backdrops of futuristic synthesis and dirty broken beats, creating a sound that can snap your neck while simultaneously shedding your tears.

To listen to Pretty Lights, view his Myspace here

Second is The Twelves!

Yay! Thank you Hudson for introducing me 🙂

This dynamic duo pair from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are receiving quite a bit of attention for their remixes! Word on the street is that they have amazing sets and currently their songs are playing all over the clubs in Brazil. I hope they come to the US soon cause I would love to see them!

To listen to them visit their MySpace!

Listen to Metric’s “Help, I’m Alive” remix first!

31 May 2009

Turn It Down

Last night, I stood in front of THE Kenny Choi of Daphne Loves Derby hahah my crush as a fifteen year old was standing right in front of me [singing to me.] hilaricakes. He has aged well… uh within four years.

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28 May 2009

Turn It Down Concert

So I know a lot of people aren’t out of school yet and/or people will be staying at school this weekend but this show is going to be amazing! We’ve all been to at least one concert, (or performed,) and they’re a lot of fun, your whole body feels like it’s vibrating and the ground is shaking but do you even realize how much damage it does to your hearing?

The Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic will be sponsoring this show THIS SATURDAY MAY 30th. Doors are opening at 7:30 and the ticket will cost $8. Daphne Loves Derby is the headlining band and these guys have grown so much over their musical careers and are well known to the Seattle area. They were one of the first bands I even started listening to in the scene. And of course, this is biased, but Bad Timing, I always have love for you in my heart!

For more information click to visit Everhear or read my review of last year’s concert here

To check out the bands: Daphne Loves Derby

Bad Timing