Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Yet another awesome band that was only just started back in 2010 is Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. This British rock group came to be after Oasis split up, leaving former lead singer, Noel Gallagher, to make a musical move. There was speculation for a while that he would being a solo career, but then the other chaps came into his life, and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds was formed. They're only, self-entitled album was released last year, and was nominated for various awards in 2012. Their sound is whimsical and calm, and if you try really hard, you might even feel like Oasis is coming through somehow. The name is very symbolic, and could be thought to represent the post-Oasis success that Gallagher has achieved. His birds are certainly flying high, and making beautiful music for us all to hear. We are lucky to get to see one of music's greats this year at Coachella 2012, where they will be playing on Saturday, April 14th and 21st!

For more, check out their page on wiki, Facebook, and Twitter!

Ximena Sariñana

At the young age of 2 Ximena Sariana went to an Ella Fitzgerald concert that would end up determining her path in life. Active in the entertainment industry since 1994 when she began playing roles in movies produced by her father, Fernando Sarinana, and telenovelas, Ximena was destined for the spotlight. This 26-year old, Mexico-native started taking singing lessons at 7, and can take credit for writing most of the songs on her first album, Mediocre, which came out in 2008. It was a contemporary pop-rock/vocal jazz album, and critically acclaimed, nominated for an array of awards, including a couple in the 2008 Latin Grammy's. When developing the album, she had a desire to get more in touch with her native tongue and took the album as a challenge to connect with her roots. Her musical style is a blend of pop, jazz, rock, and alternative, graced by enticing lyrics and a rocker voice. Ximena's songs were made for dancing to, so you better come prepared to move, whether you're aware of it or not. She will be performing at Coachella 2012 on Friday, April 13th and 20th. 


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Kasabian

Since the invention of such websites as SoundCloud, Pandora, 8tracks, and all those other kick-ass music sites out there, I have kinda forgone listening to my iTunes library. Which I am now realizing is quite unfortunate considering that I have an cornucopia (shout-out to all my Boy Meets World fans out there!) of Kasabian tracks! When I first stole these jams from my wonderful Aussie friend, Sam, I didn't realize that I had struck gold. But let me tell you, while writing a post I listen to the music of who I'm writing about, and right now...I. am. STOKED! How I went this long without blasting this English rock band's music is just a disgrace! Comprised of Tom Meighan, Sergio Pizzorno, Chris Edwards, Ian Matthews, and Jay Mehler, this indie rock/rock/space rock/neo-psychedelia/electronica (phew, what a mouth full!) band has been together (for the most part) since 1997. They started out under the name Saracuse, but changed it to Kasabian after Linda Kasabian, Charles Manson's getaway driver. Always good to have an interesting story, right? But enough of that! All you need to know, is they are going to sex up your eardrums and undoubtedly make you  move your body as though we were in the 60's! Kasabian will be performing at Coachella on Saturday, April 14th and 21st.

To learn more information check out their page on Wikipedia or their website. Also, follow them on YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter!