As you may or not be aware of, there is a fantastic French blog, LA BLOGOTHEQUE who does Take Away shows with #relevant indie artists where they wander the streets of France singing stripped down versions of their nifty MP3's. So this week's Viral Infection will serve up a tasty smattering of selections from my personal favorite Take Away performances.
Throw Me the Statue Lolita
This down by the water version of Lolita by Seattle bros Throw Me the Statue makes an already brilliant song even more appealing. These guys can really do no wrong.
St. Vincent Jesus Saves, I Spend
One of the most unique performances on this blog (and certainly the most attractive), Annie Clark plays water glasses, beer bottles and whatever else she can find. Also, you should watch her performance of 'Marry Me' from this set too; the word sultry comes to mind.
Beirut Nantes
Zach Condon being cool-as-fuck-Zach-Condon, as usual. Anything interesting you have ever done in your life, this guy will always be able to one up ya. Sleep well with that thought, and enjoy this fantastic video.
Fleet Foxes Sun Giant/Blue Ridge Mountains
Robin Pecknold is basically Jesus if Christ had decided to hide out in Northwestern wilderness instead of the messy social pilgrimage thing. The beards are similar enough, hair too, and no human could write music that beautiful, so categorize this one with the MagnumGate Conspiracy.
Bonus: FoxFlashbacks via Josh Tillman aka Father John Misty, God damn I adore that man.
Bon Iver For Emma, Forever Ago
Starting with a hallway acapella rendition and ending in street bard harmonious goodness. This specific performance feels like For Emma, Forever Ago as opposed to just For Emma, it has a sort of flowing dynamic nature that makes it feel more complete, a tale as opposed to a story.
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