Gina Vespa – who, sadly, is not affiliated with the motor scooter company – is a GWU graduate currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two dachshunds. A freelance writer for both Diffuser.fm and PopCrush, Gina enjoys combining her love for music with her passion for writing. She has interviewed artists such as Matt Pond and Zac and Isaac Hanson, and she's always on the lookout for new bands to check out.
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Father John Misty, ‘Funtimes in Babylon’ – New Video
Father John Misty’s new video for ‘Funtimes in Babylon’ unfolds like a quirky post-apocalyptic film. Joshua Tillman, the musician behind the FJM moniker, teamed up with Grant James to co-direct the “clip” (watch above), and he seems to believe that it speaks for itself.
Archie Powell & the Exports, ‘Only So Much You Can Do’ – Video Premiere
Chicago rockers Archie Powell & the Exports bring a mixture of horror and dark comedy with their new video for ‘Only So Much You Can Do.' Diffuser.fm is psyched to premiere the three-minute clip (watch below), which features choppy footage of the group trespassing on school grounds after hours. They encounter a number of unsettling surprises along the way and ultimately wind up running for the
Savages Play Fallon, Perform ‘She Will’ + ‘City’s Full’ [Video]
Savages made their U.S. TV debut on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ last night (June 4). The U.K. post-punk risers took the stage to perform two new tunes: ‘She Will’ (above) and the web-exclusive ‘City’s Full’ (below).
Samsung 4-Door Refrigerator Commercial – What’s the Song?
As a recent ad suggests, Samsung’s new 4-door refrigerator has a lot to offer, including a variety of useful compartments and both still and sparkling water. What’s the song playing in the background of the 30-second clip?
Beck Releases ‘Defriended’ Single, Announces Two New Albums
Beck has not one, but two new independent albums coming down the pike: a previously announced acoustic disc and an album that a source has called “the proper follow-up to ‘Modern Guilt.’” If that isn’t enough, he’s unleashed a standalone single, ‘Defriended,’ which showcases his signature electro-pop style — check it out via the clip above.
Crocodiles Release ‘Crimes of Passion’ Teaser Video
San Diego-born noise rockers Crocodiles are readying the release of ‘Crimes of Passion,’ the follow-up to last year’s ‘Endless Flowers.’ The album isn’t due out until later this summer, but to tide us over, they’ve unleashed a teaser of the title track via the clip above. It’s a short video — clocking in at just over 45 seconds — but it gives us an exciting taste of what’s to come.
Rolling Stones Invite Adele, Lady Gaga + Florence Welch to Hyde Park Festival in July
The Rolling Stones have invited Adele, Lady Gaga, Florence + the Machine’s Florence Welch and Paloma Faith to perform at Barclaycard's British Summer Time Hyde Park festival this summer, the Sun reports. The gigs are set to take place on July 6 and July 13.
Danny Malone Streams New Album ‘Balloons’ – Listen
Austin-based singer-songwriter Danny Malone is back with his second full-length album, ‘Balloons.’ The 11-track disc — recorded in an ancient haunted castle in Denmark — hit retailers today (June 4) and is available for streaming exclusively via Diffuser.fm. Check it out below.
Hot Chip, ‘Dark and Stormy’ [Listen]
Hot Chip plan to release a one-off single this summer through Domino Records, and it features the previously unreleased tune ‘Dark and Stormy’ and a brand-new B-side version of ‘Look at Where We Are.’ The disc isn’t due out until July 22, but fans can listen to the catchy new title track via the clip above.
Florence Welch In New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy? Source Says Singer Will Play a ‘Major Part’
We all know that Florence Welch can sing — but can she act as well? According to a recent story in the Sun, Florence + the Machine's dynamic frontwoman is being considered for a “major part” in the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ trilogy.