This is because we'll need a thread devoted to her sooner or later. Sooner is better, I say.
I can't stop listening to this song, but watching the video makes me feel like a dirty old man (and I don't care that she -is- 18 years old as of a few days ago...she looks like a baby here).
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 01:37 (2 years ago) Permalink
was prepared to hate on this but song is pretty good...who produced it?
― aborted based fetus (The Brainwasher), Thursday, 29 July 2010 01:40 (2 years ago) Permalink
Bloodshy & Avant. My favorite part (that's not the hold & repeat effect on specific words) is the little ascending and descending sequencer part the runs throughout the song's chorus. Very cool.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 01:42 (2 years ago) Permalink
i dig it too
― johnny crunch, Thursday, 29 July 2010 01:48 (2 years ago) Permalink
Based on "17," I was definitely NOT expecting to like whatever's coming next. But "One" is fantastic. I read somewhere that this is gonna be her UK launch single, and the US launch single is going to be something different. I can only imagine it will probably be the worst song on her album.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 01:50 (2 years ago) Permalink
http://www.theprophetblog.net/sky-ferreira-announces-debut-us-single-obsession-and-album-release-date
While Europe are enjoying the sophisticated, steely pop of Sky Ferreira’s “One”, the newcomer will be making things a little easier for American’s to swallow with the release of her radio-friendly debut US single “Obsession”. According to Sky, her record label forced encouraged her to release the tune, seeing the potential for a huge #1 hit. In a new interview with Arjan Writes, Sky grits her teeth and talks about the single, and how she believes it will open doors for her to release more of her own music in the future.
“A number one record is cool. That’s kinda why I’m doing ‘Obsession’. I mean, I like ‘Obsession’ – it’s a really good pop song, but it’s extremely pop. That wasn’t exactly what my goal was… But I’m glad that ‘One’ came out before that so people know that I can still do other stuff. I wanna be capable of doing all different types of music… but I’m glad that I get to do something like ‘Obsession’. I’m really lucky… At first I was really bitter about it, because I wanted my songs to be on my record, so it was a bit hard for me. I appreciate it and I understand that I have to compromise with the people who are distributing me and making it possible for me to have my own music out. “I still very much stand behind ‘Obsession’… ‘Obsession’ is a funny thing; It might be my biggest song ever. It’s sad when I think of it that way though, coz I always wanted it to be my song that was the biggest, but I like it very much – it’s really catchy and everything. “Doing a record like that just opens doors to letting me start other projects to and being able to come out with my own music. I guess when you have your name on the radio it kinda helps or something, but I like other stuff. Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” was completely different than “Alejandro” or something, it’s like a 360 or something you know, and over time she started coming out with [her own stuff].”
“I still very much stand behind ‘Obsession’… ‘Obsession’ is a funny thing; It might be my biggest song ever. It’s sad when I think of it that way though, coz I always wanted it to be my song that was the biggest, but I like it very much – it’s really catchy and everything.
“Doing a record like that just opens doors to letting me start other projects to and being able to come out with my own music. I guess when you have your name on the radio it kinda helps or something, but I like other stuff. Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” was completely different than “Alejandro” or something, it’s like a 360 or something you know, and over time she started coming out with [her own stuff].”
It’s interesting how Europe can get something that is a little less commercial, yet for America the music needs to be dumbed down and very commercial for people to even give it a chance. I’m relieved that Sky is expressing her true thoughts over her new single though, instead of going out and being fake like a lot of other pop stars. Besides, it sounds like “Obsession” is going to be a smash, and that her album will be a great mixture of radio-friendly hits, as well as quirky, edgier electro-pop.
Speaking of Sky’s album, it will officially be released on January 11, 2011.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Oh American label, why you gots to fuck around with things? (Granted, I haven't heard "Obsession," but if they're following the Ke$ha model and going with something completely obnoxious to create waves, I fear for the safety of my ears.)
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 01:55 (2 years ago) Permalink
One of my most anticipated albums. I should mention: http://puttyhillmovie.com/
― I have an iTunes playlist called "That Feeling" (Tape Store), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:36 (2 years ago) Permalink
Coincidentally, I had just listened to this for the first time somewhere else today. I'm not totally sold. The production is impeccable, but I find the chorus a little meh, melodically. The melody on the first verse reminds me a lot of a Kate Bush song circa "Hounds of Love" but I don't remember which one.
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:36 (2 years ago) Permalink
me either...
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:37 (2 years ago) Permalink
Y'all are wrong. She's a fresh breath of air. Will be better than Gaga, even if "Obsession," which probably apes her, sucks. But she knows it because she has good taste.
― I have an iTunes playlist called "That Feeling" (Tape Store), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:41 (2 years ago) Permalink
Oh, and I'd be SHOCKED if she didn't blow up: she's got a killer PR team.
― I have an iTunes playlist called "That Feeling" (Tape Store), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:43 (2 years ago) Permalink
Her voice was so good it made Michael Jackson cry! This was like written in books.
^^^see?
― I have an iTunes playlist called "That Feeling" (Tape Store), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:44 (2 years ago) Permalink
this is the only song i've heard of hers. it does sound like a breath of fresh air, and i would welcome it on the radio, but it's not totally my cup of tea.
worrisome that she likes alejandro tho! ! !
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:48 (2 years ago) Permalink
Well so far for me it's a half-hit, One, and a miss, 17, which sound like a bit like a leftover LaRoux track so I'm not that exited yet.
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:50 (2 years ago) Permalink
― I have an iTunes playlist called "That Feeling" (Tape Store), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:53 (2 years ago) Permalink
yea i think i can like hear the laRoux in ONE and that's not my favorite thing. i dunno this is very early to tell tho!
femme fatale sounds more kate bush to me actually it's weird
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:57 (2 years ago) Permalink
No that's a good sign. Her myspace influences list is the typical hipster fare. Most of it stuff she was probably was told to like.
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:57 (2 years ago) Permalink
like waht
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:58 (2 years ago) Permalink
No, that's bullshit. Girl is v smart and has great taste. I know people who can attest to this.
― I have an iTunes playlist called "That Feeling" (Tape Store), Thursday, 29 July 2010 04:59 (2 years ago) Permalink
I approve of the Femme Fatale song.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:01 (2 years ago) Permalink
alejandro is an amazing song, what are you guys on about
― J0rdan S., Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:01 (2 years ago) Permalink
influences: Does it have to be only musicians? Oh well.Dolores HazeBridgette BardotBloodshy and AvantElectrocuteMickey GangWavvesPhoenixPassion PitSuzi QuatroBuffy Saint MarieBetty Harristhe Sprouse twins. SO DREAMY. Blonde bombshells.Anita Blay/Cocknbullkidice cream truck Rockets that fly into outerspace.David BowieLioClaudine LongetThe temper of Lita FordBritney SpearsB-52'sAlice in WonderlandDavid LynchApril MarchPhil Collins. Not really because of his music, his songs somehow come up every dramatic aspect of your life. F'rillz.Shrek and DonkeySarah BrightmanMichel GondryVanity 6Lene LovichThe ZombiesTalking HeadsDaniel JohnstonThe ShoesElton JohnPrinceDeerhoofRadioclitMadonna during her Blond Ambition tourTeddybearsPaul EpworthGreg KurstinFreeschaAeroplaneThe PeaceNessun ArtistaBlondieThe King of Pop (we should all know who that is)MetronomyDr.DreMiike SnowRainbow TeamNicoHall&OatesMapeiPrimary1Bow Wow WowAdam and the AntsLykke LiDream Machine ft. Sean Hayes by Mark FarinaKleenexEmpire of the SunOrchestrasMGMTcute boys that inspire me.my lack of a social life or sanityOh yeah, my happiness and insecuritymy nonexistent promiscuous adventuresI could do this for hours,I should stop.
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/skyferreira#ixzz0v2owL58h
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:01 (2 years ago) Permalink
Hey "Femme Fatale" is not bad at all! I wonder who produced that one. Though it sounds more Siouxie than Kate Bush, maybe?
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:01 (2 years ago) Permalink
I got not grievance with most of that list. I'll cut her some Wavves slack, because no one's perfect.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:03 (2 years ago) Permalink
got NO
Greg Kurstin xxpost
― I have an iTunes playlist called "That Feeling" (Tape Store), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:03 (2 years ago) Permalink
xxxp true but it has a definite Never For Ever slant to the vocals. i like it too!
yea list isn't bad
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:03 (2 years ago) Permalink
we're posting the myspace influences list of a pop artist... it's like 2007 all over again!
― J0rdan S., Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:04 (2 years ago) Permalink
Sky also said she wanted to cover "Cinderella" by Britney
― I have an iTunes playlist called "That Feeling" (Tape Store), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:04 (2 years ago) Permalink
I don't know that song, but if she did it Siouxsie-style I'd be into it.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:05 (2 years ago) Permalink
Oh I'm not saying the list is bad at all!
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:06 (2 years ago) Permalink
that list kind of makes me not like her.
― aborted based fetus (The Brainwasher), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:06 (2 years ago) Permalink
well u did say it was typical hipster fare/stuff she was told to like which is like not a glowing review of the list
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:07 (2 years ago) Permalink
not that the artists on there are bad or anything, it's just that compiled together...
― aborted based fetus (The Brainwasher), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:08 (2 years ago) Permalink
...it's just a little too "stuff that's cool to like in 2010" that's all.
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:09 (2 years ago) Permalink
she's a teenager!
― J0rdan S., Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:09 (2 years ago) Permalink
lol at it being cool to like Hall & Oates in 2010
― aborted based fetus (The Brainwasher), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:10 (2 years ago) Permalink
lol it is tho
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:10 (2 years ago) Permalink
totally!
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:10 (2 years ago) Permalink
i've heard at lesat 3 random hall and oates refs in the past year
In one list, she namechecked the twins from Suite Life, Deerhoof, and Buffy Saint Marie. That's too real to be sculpted by any PR team.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:10 (2 years ago) Permalink
Anyway, she writes good songs (not named "17" anyway), and I'm sure she didn't pull ideas out of thin air. She's probably a crate digger.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:12 (2 years ago) Permalink
17 has potential but it's not right
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:15 (2 years ago) Permalink
I'm hoping 17 was a misdirection and not an archetype.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:15 (2 years ago) Permalink
it's not very subtle
― janice (surm), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:16 (2 years ago) Permalink
lol
I think I like this one too
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:29 (2 years ago) Permalink
Stand Back definitely deserves a good present-day cover, maybe even by Sky Ferreira, but this one was done ALL WRONG.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:32 (2 years ago) Permalink
It's a cover? That's why it sounded so familiar!
― the subject of many men’s thoughts (daavid), Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:36 (2 years ago) Permalink
Yeah, Stevie Nicks.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 29 July 2010 05:39 (2 years ago) Permalink
oops, I guess that one's been around for a little while.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 1 March 2012 22:34 (1 year ago) Permalink
Oh, apparently this one here actually IS brand new
"to be released on March 2012 from the album 'WILD AT HEART'"
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 1 March 2012 22:52 (1 year ago) Permalink
wow i can't believe she's gonna release a single again
― teledyldonix, Thursday, 1 March 2012 23:18 (1 year ago) Permalink
After quite the delay, it appears Red Lips is finally coming out today (6/12). Well, the video is at least. No word yet on whether or not the track is for sale yet.
http://soundcloud.com/skysoundcloud/red-lips-video-edit-preview
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 12 June 2012 05:38 (11 months ago) Permalink
Song = A-Association with and video by Terry Richardson = F!
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 12 June 2012 18:09 (11 months ago) Permalink
lol. agreed. nice to see her still doing her thing though
― teledyldonix, Tuesday, 12 June 2012 19:13 (11 months ago) Permalink
Pitchfork are featuring a new track. I think I really like it.
― daavid, Thursday, 30 August 2012 20:52 (8 months ago) Permalink
!
that's really good.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 30 August 2012 20:54 (8 months ago) Permalink
this track
― surm, Thursday, 30 August 2012 20:54 (8 months ago) Permalink
there really are no words
o and btw i guess i never commented on Red Lips but it's astounding so i'm full on the sky train at this moment
― surm, Thursday, 30 August 2012 20:58 (8 months ago) Permalink
When Matthew posted "Red Lips" on Fluxblog, he made note of how much it sounded like Garbage. I had to tell him that's because it was a Shirley Manson co-write.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 30 August 2012 21:01 (8 months ago) Permalink
"red lips" is cool but the new song is incredible
― emo canon in twee major (BradNelson), Thursday, 30 August 2012 21:22 (8 months ago) Permalink
in
― surm, Thursday, 30 August 2012 21:22 (8 months ago) Permalink
credible
list of related videos on youtube for "everything is embarrassing" includes luomo's "the present lover"
which, otm
― emo canon in twee major (BradNelson), Thursday, 30 August 2012 21:26 (8 months ago) Permalink
everything is embarrassing
― surm, Friday, 31 August 2012 14:54 (8 months ago) Permalink
this song is pretty fantastic
― young money color me badd (J0rdan S.), Friday, 31 August 2012 21:27 (8 months ago) Permalink
the dude from test icicles!
this is fucking amazing, i am almost embarrassed for having found "red lips" acceptable earlier
― teledyldonix, Friday, 31 August 2012 23:52 (8 months ago) Permalink
into the idea of this
http://pitchfork.com/news/48275-cmj-2012-sky-ferreira/Highlight: A huge, swirling pop-rock song that'll appear on her upcoming full-length album (but is not on the new EP).
― johnny crunch, Saturday, 20 October 2012 02:12 (7 months ago) Permalink
'ghost' on the ep is good too
they messed up Everything Is Embarrassing on the EP
― Number None, Saturday, 20 October 2012 09:31 (7 months ago) Permalink
Yes, they totally messed it up! And now akaik there is no way to get a high quality version of the previous one :/
― daavid, Saturday, 20 October 2012 14:22 (7 months ago) Permalink
i wonder if this is what they are talking about?
― teledyldonix, Sunday, 21 October 2012 22:21 (7 months ago) Permalink
Could be. That sounds pretty great.
― Bout to go Jethro TULL on that ass (Johnny Fever), Sunday, 21 October 2012 23:02 (7 months ago) Permalink
this kinda crushed me
― monotony, Tuesday, 30 October 2012 23:30 (6 months ago) Permalink
This is the first album that I've wanted in my life that there's no actual available hard copy of. The future blows
― If Assholes Could Fly This Place Would Be An Airport, Wednesday, 31 October 2012 00:46 (6 months ago) Permalink
one of the songs on the new ep is pure garbage
― lex pretend, Thursday, 1 November 2012 13:44 (6 months ago) Permalink
i mean sounds like garbage the band, not is awful
I assume you mean Red Lips, which was co-written with Shirley Manson.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 1 November 2012 13:44 (6 months ago) Permalink
haha yes, i didn't know that
― lex pretend, Thursday, 1 November 2012 13:45 (6 months ago) Permalink
now I weirdly want to see a You're The One / You're Not The One double release. it's a thing that could happen pretty plausibly right?
― katherine, Thursday, 1 November 2012 13:46 (6 months ago) Permalink
ok, so this "Everything Is Embarrassing" song is really good but I avoided it cause I hated that Solange song by the same dude so much
― thraeds of life (The Reverend), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 03:01 (6 months ago) Permalink
Weird, I actually prefer the Solange track and I've been a Sky stan for over a couple years.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 13 November 2012 03:27 (6 months ago) Permalink
oh no, how did they mess up Everything Is Embarrassing on the EP? i'm nervous to listen to it, the original was so pristine
― surm, Tuesday, 13 November 2012 04:07 (6 months ago) Permalink
I can't tell the difference tbh
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 13 November 2012 04:15 (6 months ago) Permalink
xpost - The piano has a fuller sound, the drums sound a bit less 80s and more polished... what bothered me is they've either taken out the synth pad off the chorus or it's barely audible.
― daavid, Tuesday, 13 November 2012 06:03 (6 months ago) Permalink
Also the harmonies are a bit more prominent.
― daavid, Tuesday, 13 November 2012 06:04 (6 months ago) Permalink
Oh, ok...in fairness, I was listening to the ep version through a lone earbud streaming on spotify.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 13 November 2012 06:07 (6 months ago) Permalink
there is a slight difference but i dunno, it doesn't detract from my enjoyment of the track all that much for me personally
still my song of the year prob
― monotony, Tuesday, 13 November 2012 08:02 (6 months ago) Permalink
http://andrewpresents.tumblr.com/post/37353177357/sky-ferreira-youre-not-the-one
Full audio of You're Not the One.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 6 December 2012 22:04 (5 months ago) Permalink
sounds like it's the audio from this
― teledyldonix, Friday, 7 December 2012 07:20 (5 months ago) Permalink
Neato, I hadn't seen that before.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 7 December 2012 07:28 (5 months ago) Permalink
On Jimmy Fallon last night (I approve):
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.nbc.com/assets/video/widget/widget.html?vid=1428146"; frameborder="0"></iframe>
― dronestreet, Wednesday, 9 January 2013 05:36 (4 months ago) Permalink
Whoops. Permalink: http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/sky-ferreira-everything-is-embarrassing-1713/1428146/
Is it just me or did she sound a bit off-key (and angry?)
― daavid, Wednesday, 9 January 2013 06:08 (4 months ago) Permalink
She's not the most polished live performer because, up to this point, she's always been pushed as a video artist. I think the labels have finally given in and let her go her own way (which seems to have worked) and now she's got to get up to speed.
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 9 January 2013 06:11 (4 months ago) Permalink
yeah she's definitely a bit flat during that bridge
but hey, good for her. i love her latest ep (well i loved the first one too, but you know) and i think the album will probably be good too (not to mention she actually has a shot at releasing it this time)
― teledyldonix, Wednesday, 9 January 2013 08:15 (4 months ago) Permalink
you say "i tried to give my best before" you wouldnt have the chance to give me more
― plax (ico), Thursday, 7 March 2013 02:13 (2 months ago) Permalink