Music Monday - The Grates

 

The Grates are a newly discovered obsession of ours hailing from Brisbane, Australia. (although they currently call NYC their home). Comprised of lead vocalist Patience Hodgson and guitarist John Patterson, they have been on the music scene since 2006. 

Considered a part of the indie pop genre; their sound is as active as their stage shows. They not only write all their own music but create and design (by hand) all their band merchandise. 

Their latest album, Secret Rituals was released in June of 2011 to high acclaim both in their native Australia and the UK and is just starting to stir things up here in the states. If you have the opportunity, The Grates are a must see. 

Check out their Turn Me On video above, which is a pretty rad artistic expression itself. Enjoy-

Music Monday - FUN. with Janelle Monáe

Everyone needs a little pick me up come Monday. The weekend has past, a new week of responsibility looms large and one usually needs a little more than a strong cup of coffee to get it started off right.

Look no further than the newest collaboration between the band FUN. and Janelle Monáe singing an acoustic version of their song, "We Are Young."

FUN. is an American indie pop group based out of New York City. Led by Nate Ruess and rounded out by Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff; this group has opened for Jack's Mannequin, Paramore and aforementioned, Janelle herself. In short, they rock and you need to get on board. 

Click for the full dose on everything FUN.