Bon Iver: Live at Radio CIty Music Hall

Justin Vernon is a cruel man. First he delights fans by providing a 97 minute HD video of his Radio City Music Hall performance for fans on Youtube. The next day, he says he may be "walking away" from Bon Iver for a while. Devastating news. Either way, I couldn't be more excited to see them perform in November. Judging by the video above their live performances are as strong as ever.

All Frank Ocean Everything.

Frank Ocean - Pyramids - SNL 9-15-12 by IdolxMuzic

There has been no one faster rising in the past year or so than Frank Ocean. From the most hyped hip-hop group of recent years, Odd Future, Frank Ocean has created his own and deserved presence. This presence has seen a critically acclaimed mixtape, followed by an equally acclaimed debut album and collaborations with Jay Z and Kanye West. He notably also was perhaps the first R&B/hip-hop to come out as bi-sexual, a massive step for the industry. His rise seems to have hit new heights the past 24 hours as he was given the honor of the opening show of Saturday Night Live's latest season, performing with John Mayer, smashing it. And then releasing his latest, in a string of amazing videos, for Pyramids.


Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You - SNL 9-15-12 by IdolxMuzic

See his performance on SNL of Pyramids (top) and Thinkin' About You (above). And then below is the video for Pyramids, which see a rather trippy Frank ride across the desert and into a strip club, full of some very bootilicious, yet slightly creepy girls.

frank ocean [pyramids] from christopher francis ocean on Vimeo.

Grimes: Live.

I've become a bit obsessed with Grimes recently. I first stumbled across her in her Oblivion video, I instantly fell for the song and loved the cheap and carefree video that went along with it. Her album visions was just as instant on me, as it was with many others. It's soaring melodies, strong synth base and Grimes' voice wavering between the musical lines all came together perfectly. She also comes across a genuinely humble girl who is simply just doing what she wants.

Watching her performing is quite mesmerising, as she flitters between keyboards, synths and soundboards which fluency and accuracy. It's quite something to watch her mix all the layers of her music together live. Watch her do exactly that whilst knelt on the floor in a radio studio, "classic Grimes".



It's also worth watching her Jools Holland performance from last week.

The Playlist: Jools Holland: Jack White / Grimes / Alabama Shakes

Later with Jools Holland is still one of the best shows the BBC has to offer us. It's a dedication to live music, and to talented and diverse musicians that is often left by the way side in the current world of TV. It's a show where you will be watching the biggest acts in the world rubbing shoulders with the latest hype, all next to the most obscure artists. There's just one requirement, talent. Simple as. Over the years Jools has provided some truly memorable performances, most notably for me Bon Iver and Seasick Steve.

The latest show was one of the best I've seen in a while, with Jack White, Grimes and Alabama Shakes really standing out for me. Jack White with his energy and incredible live sound, Grimes with her unique, talented and beautiful ways and Alabama Shakes just going balls out and giving it some.

Jack White - Sixteen Saltines



Grimes - Genesis



Alabama Shakes - Hold On

Bon Iver on Ellen DeGeneres.

With Bon Iver's band as tight as ever, almost as if it were the first time he'd sung the song, Bon Iver was at his spin-tingling best on Ellen:

Bon Iver X The Roots

I think this is what heaven sounds like.

Lana Del Rey On Letterman.

See she can sing?

Nas X The Roots X Fallon