Songs of the Day: Maverick Sabre, Stars, The Honey Tree.

Maverick Sabre-I Need



Finally found out who sung this song! I've been hearing it at work for a while, finally got around to googling it. I love this guy's reggae voice, mix with this kind of old school soul style.


Stars-Your Ex-Lover Is Dead



Don't you love it when your ipod plays a song you forgot you had?


The Honey Trees-Orchard

Songs of the Day: Late Cambrian, The Jezabels, Loch Lomond.

Late Cambrian-ND Passerby



Late Cambrian actually gave me a shout out on their FB. I love it when bands actually take the time to interact with their fans. I just want to say, you guys are very welcome! Those Middle Years is an awesome song, I listen to it about 4 or 5 times a day. These guys kind of take me back to that late 90s/early 2000s era, when alternative rock was the dominant genre. I mean, you had bands like Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Incubus, Weezer, The Strokes, RHCP, Oasis, Coldplay, etc. Most of them are still around and rockin', but you rarely see newish bands today that have that similar sound and affect. I sincerely hope these guys blow up even more, because I would love to see them live down here, maybe at SXSW or ACL in the near future.


The Jezabels-Easy To Love



I haven't heard a sound like this in quite a while. You can hear slight influences from other artists, but you can't pinpoint from where or who. I always say, "If it sounds familiar, and at the same time not. Then you are witnessing originality."


Loch Lomond-Wax and Wire



I saw a video of Danny MacAskill doing his bike tricks, with this song in the background. I dig it very much.

Songs of the Day: Dan Griffin, Wildlife, We Are The Birdcage.

Dan Griffin-She's a Drug



"She is a drug, and I'm fucked up...on her." I love that line.


Wildlife-Stand in the Water



Check out more from these guys, they're awesome!


We Are The Birdcage-Up & Leave



I dig their new-ish EP 'Little Father Time'.

Songs of the Day: Radiohead, Xenia, Dan Mangan.

Radiohead-High and Dry



One of my favorite bands of all time!


Xenia-Sing You Home



I don't usually watch "reality" singing contest shows, but I actually love The Voice. That's where I found out about Xenia, one of the contestants. I dig her voice very much, it reminds me a little of Norah Jones. This song in particular is a little pop-ish. I think she can do better with lyrics with more depth, but I see a definite potential.


Dan Mangan-Post-War Blues



The Canadian Marcus Mumford.

Songs of the Day: Ben Howard, Owl Eyes, Architecture In Helsinki.

Ben Howard-Old Pine



Along with this one, Ben Howard have so many other good songs. Check them out!


Owl Eyes-Raiders



She has a very sweet and playful voice.


Architecture In Helsinki-Desert Island

Songs of the Day: Joshua Radin, New Navy, Snakadaktal.

Joshua Radin-I Missed You



I've heard this a million times at work, but just found out today that it's a Joshua Radin song. This particular song was a little more upbeat; that's why I didn't tie it to Radin, because most of his stuff is a little bit more slower. I still like it.


New Navy-Animals



I really like New Navy, they have a sound similar to Two Door Cinema Club, but with a 80s sounding voice.


Snakadaktal-Air




I get a mix of Florence Welch and Phantogram.

Songs of the Day: Jeremy Messersmith, Aer, Chris Cab.

Jeremy Messersmith-Franklin Avenue



I feel like riding a bike through a college campus when I hear this song. Hey, everyone visualize songs differently.


Aer-Feel I Bring



The way these guys look and dress doesn't really match their musical style; which is surprising in a good way.


Cris Cab-Good Girls



Laid-back music.

Songs of the Day: Surprises, Sorry OK Yes, Faith Lee.

Surprises-Mouth




Sorry OK Yes-Facedown



If you like The Black Keys, you might like these guys.


Faith Lee-Life Long Friend

Songs of the Day: Shwayze & Cisco, Oceanics, Zee Avi, San Cisco.

Shwayze & Cisco-Drunk Off Your Love



The Corona and Lime guys are back!


Oceanics-Chinatown



I enjoyed this video very much.


Zee Avi-Concrete Wall



I love her voice!


San Cisco-Awkward



We get it, you guys are indie.

Songs of the Day: Dirt Farmer, The Tallest Man on Earth, The Weeknd.

Dirt Farmer-Real Young



These guys have a really original sound, and yet familiar at the same time.


The Tallest Man on Earth-Love Is All



I love Kristian Matsson's voice, it's very griddy and folksy. I dig it.


The Weeknd-Loft Music

Songs of the Day: Fun., Gym Class Heroes, SOL.

Fun.-We Are Young



Fun. is a really fun band. The singer was from another cool band called The Format.


Gym Class Heroes-Ass Back Home ft. Neon Hitch




Another song newish song from Gym Class Heroes. This is getting more radio.


SOL-WTF



Lyrical genius!

Songs of the Day: Nathan Roberts, Anthony Hamilton, Jason Mraz.

Nathan Roberts-What Can You Do?



Check out Nathan Roberts's brand spankin' new EP, Beautiful Universe.


Anthony Hamilton-Pray For Me



Anthony Hamilton is back with a new album called Back To Love. As always, Hamilton gives us an example of what true R&B is suppose to sound like.


Jason Mraz-I Won't Give Up



Since the theme seem to be "New Songs," here's a new one from Jason Mraz.

Songs of the Day: Frank Ocean, Jon Lindsay, Nilu.

Frank Ocean-If I'm In Love



Ocean is the bomb! Check out his other stuff.


Jon Lindsay-Bring The Old You Back



Lindsay has a very original style.


Nilu-Sing For You



One of my favorite bands, Young The Giant, posted this on their Facebook. Great post YTG!

Songs of the Day: Frankmusik, The Weeknd, Goldspot.

Frankmusik-Footsteps



This kinda reminds me of Timmy T for some reason. Of course more modern and updated.


The Weekend-Material Girl



Very smooth R&B. I dig all of his songs.


Goldspot-Tale of the Fish



These guys sorta sound like The Beatles. I know that is a bold statement, but trust me. I too, hate it when bands claim to sound like The Beatles, but don't. These guys never claim that, you can just hear subtle similarities through their music.

Songs Named After A Girl:

Goldspot-Emily




Austin Gibbs-Jessica




Josh Kelley-Hey Katie




The Icarus Account-Susie




The Dodos-Ashley

Songs of the Day: The Icarus Account, Late Cambrian, Only Son.

The Icarus Account-Keeper of Your Heart



The Icarus Account has a new EP out, now available on itunes. It's a pretty top notch EP.


Late Cambrian-Those Middle Years



To me, Late Cambrian sounds like a mix of Weezer and The Strokes. That has to be the best mix ever!


Only Son-It's A Boy



This song reminds me of the movie Gattaca for some reason.

Songs of the Day: (Female Artists Edition)

Even though I'm a manly straight man, I still appreciate good music from good female artists. Some people might think it's "girlie" or that only females can like it. But that's the thing about music, it's beyond gender, race, etc. If you can connect with it, then that's all that matters. These are just some I'm currently listening to. I posted a similar post, December 2009. Feel free to check that list out too.


Kitten-Kill The Light




An Horse-Camp Out




Hannah Georgas-The Beat Stuff




Emily and The Woods-Steal His Heart




BOY-Little Numbers




Donora-Shh




Brooke Fraser-Betty




Lelia Broussard-Masquerade




Lelia Broussard-Satellite




Emiliana Torrini-Heartstopper




Meiko-Under My Bed




Lucy Rose-Night Bus




The Horse Latitudes-Maps




Danger & The Steel Cut Oats-Cold On the Mountain




Katie Davis-Baby Your Eyes

Songs of the Day: Metronomy, Beirut, Jesse Morrow, Fonda.

First post of the New Year!


Metronomy-Corinne




Beirut-Santa Fe




Jesse Morrow-Like A Thief




Fonda-Summertime Flight