Songs of the Day: We Are Twin, Lily & Madeleine, PAPA.

WE ARE TWIN-Cold Stone Lips



This song can be in commercials.


Lily & Madeleine - Come To Me



I always like me a good duo.


PAPA-I Am The Lion King



You had me at Lion King.

Songs of the Day: The Paper Kites, Royal Bangs, The Ramona Flowers.

The Paper Kites-Young



I hate myself for missing these guys when they were in town.


Royal Bangs-Octagon



They have a The Strokes vibe. Nothing wrong with that.


The Ramona Flowers-Brighter



I feel like they shot this at a regular park somewhere. Great song and video.

Songs of the Day: We Are Twin, Rhodes, Terraplane Sun.

We Are Twin-The Way We Touch



I'm sure there will be an Amy Winehouse comparison.


Rhodes-Always



Some artists just need themselves to make a song sound good.


Terraplane Sun-Funnel Of Love



This band is too cool for school.

Songs of the Day: Dale Earhardt Jr. Jr., Augustines, Arthur Beatrice.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.-If You Didn't See Me(Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor)



The lyric video can be the music video.


Augustines-Cruel City



I have no idea where I heard this song, but it's written down on paper.


Arthur Beatrice-Grand Union

Songs of the Day: Mother Mother, Loon Lake, John Smith.

Mother Mother-Simply Simple



Mother Mother's Eureka album is incredible.


Loon Lake-On Fire



This song puts me in the right energy.


John Smith-Salty and Sweet



You can tell it was cold. Dude's face was super red.

Songs of the Day: Bear's Den, Laura Welsh, Lori McKenna.

Bear's Den-Agape



Sorry, I've been on break.


Laura Welsh-Undiscovered



Discover Laura Welsh's Undiscovered. Haha, get it? I'm hilarious...


Lori McKenna-Salt



The lyrics is full of attitude and sass. I dig it.

Songs of the Day: Eisley, The Lost Brothers, Steff and The Articles.

Eisley-Currents



New-ish album from Eisley!


The Lost Brothers-Far Side



Rooftop music.


Steff and The Articles



They remind me a little of The Hush Sound, which is compliment.

Songs of the Day: Jake Bugg, In The Valley Below, Deer Tick.

Jake Bugg-What Doesn't Kill You




In The Valley Below-Peaches




Deer Tick-The Dream's In The Ditch

Artist Focus: Amos Lee

I am enjoying Amos Lee's new album, "Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song," very much. It's kind of a mix of old school Amos and bluesy rock. The album makes you explore a lot different emotions. I've said it many times before, Amos' voice can appeal to fans of soul, folk, and blues. It's the kind of music that brings people together.


The Man Who Wants You




Chill In The Air




Johnson Boulevard

Songs of the Day: Maximo Park, Swim Deep, Au Revoir Simone.

Maximo Park-Books from Boxes



New-ish single from Maximo Park's "Our Earthly Pleasures" album.


Swim Deep-She Changes the Weather



Sometimes women can change the weather. When you're happy with one, everyday feels sunny. When you're without, it feels cloudy.


Au Revoir Simone-Crazy

Songs of the Day: ZZ Ward, Nina Nesbitt, Shine Bright Baby.

ZZ Ward-365 Days (The Summer's Over)



Sassy.


Nina Nesbitt-Way In The World




Shine Bright Baby-Made To Glow



I typically don't listen to pop punk or powerpop, but I like this.

Songs of the Day: Arctic Monkeys, RAC, Tom Odell.

Arctic Monkeys-Stop The World I Wanna Get Off With You



I hate the fact that this song is not on the AM album I bought.


RAC - Let Go ft. Kele, MNDR



The girl in this video is hot...for a cannibal.


Tom Odell-Grow Old With Me



I don't know where they found these future Abercrombie models.

Songs of the Day: Jhameel, The Weeknd, Arcade Fire.

Jhameel-Feisty



Jhameel always seem like he's having a good time in his videos.


The Weeknd-Live For



Music like this is the s&^t I live for.


Arcade Fire-Reflextor

Songs of the Day: The Paper Kites, Cults, Ásgeir.

The Paper Kites-Young



Every Paper Kites song is gold.


Cults-High Road



Good stuff from Cults.


Ásgeir-Going Home



Ásgeir has a Bon Iver quality to him, which we can always use more of.

Songs of the Day: FROM KID, Emma Louise, Half Moon Run.

FROM KID-Sun



Reminds a little of Coldplay.


Emma Louise-Pontoon



Great sound and vocal.


Half Moon Run-Unofferable



This is a very calm and soothing song.

Songs of the Day: Pacific Air, Work Drugs, Flume.

Pacific Air-Lose My Mind



Pacific Air get better and better. I would love to see one of their shows.


Work Drugs-Modern Living



This reminds me a little of old Phoenix. Vocals are different, but stylistically similar.


Flume-Insane



I appreciate good electronics.

Artist Focus: Nahko and Medicine For The People.

I usually a write a little something about the artists for Artist Focus, but it's early and I can really think right now. So this is directly from Nahko and Medicine For The People.

http://nahko.com/tribe/:

About

Oregon-native Nahko, born a mix of Apache, Puerto Rican, and Filipino cultures and adopted into an American family, suffered an identity crisis from an early age. But the unifying power of music entered his life as a healing remedy, when he took up the piano at age six. Armed with his newfound talent, he set out to bridge the cultural gaps dividing his own psyche and began producing a public, musical journal of his journey toward personal, spiritual, and communal healing.

From his hometown of Portland to the shores of Hawaii or Bali, wherever he has traveled, Nahko is joined by a tribe of culturally alienated truth seekers for whom Nahko’s story resonates with their own, and who find redemption in his voice, guitar, flute, and drum. Whether solo or with the dynamic group of musical troubadours known as “Medicine for the People,” Nahko delivers a soulful dose of curative vibrations that moves audiences to dance, laugh, and cry. His ‘spirited redemption music’ lays bear the scars of cultural wounds, environmental wrongs, and social injustices. His lyrics bear the burden of heavy messages, but the load is lightened by agile melodies and driving rhythms that coerce all who bear witness into spirited, purifying, movement. His humor disarms, and his lyrical stories open listeners to the power of “Real Talk Music”—songs that reveal an honesty and depth so raw, it inspires an internal revival that echoes out into the world. Sometimes exuberant, sometimes savage, but always transformational, Nahko makes the movement move.


MEMBERS

Hope Medford
In a time when there is a need for balance between the masculine and feminine voice, Hope rises to meet this call with her conscious, powerful beats. Hope is the percussionist for Nahko and Medicine for the People. Bringing the tribal rhythms to Medicine’s sound, Hope invokes ancient vibrations mixed with street root beats on the Afro Peruvian Bajo Cajon drum and West African Djembe drum. Her unique flair integrates influences from cultures where she has studied percussion including Senegal, West Africa, Brazil, and Peru. A hand drummer for nearly twenty years, she is also an artist and community activist, and these passions continue to inspire and fuel her music.

Hope’s independent music is a journey of percussion and feminine vocals with layers of world instruments including cajon, djembe, halo drum, dun duns, singing bowls, digeridoo, flute, and sacred tones with a dub dance feel. Hope’s second solo album, Purify, was released in 2013.


Budding Trees




Black As Night




7 Feathers

Songs of the Day: Lyfe Jennings, Wale, Sub Focus.

Lyfe Jennings-Boomerang



Lyfe Jennings is the only thugging R&B singer that I know of.


Wale Ft. Sam Dew-LoveHate Thing



Wale should do more songs like this.


Sub Focus-Turn It Around ft. Kele



This have a The Cure vibe.

Songs of the Day: THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS, Rufus Wainwright, HAIM.

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS-City of Angels



I'm so excited to see THIRTY SECOND TO MARS in December!


Rufus Wainwright-Out Of The Game



Helena Bonham Carter is brilliant in this video. Of course Rufus is always great too.


HAIM-The Wire

Songs of the Day: Fall Out Boy, Slow Beginners, Lianna La Havas.

Fall Out Boy-Alone Together



It's been a couple of months, still enjoying Fall Out Boy's "Save Rock and Roll" album.


Slow Club-Beginners



Daniel freakin' Radcliffe! Harry Potter himself! Watch the video.


Lianne La Havas-Gone



Lianna is pure class.

Songs of the Day: Phoenix, Kodaline, Paul Thomas Saunders.

I love these "A Take Away Show" performance videos. It's well shot, the sounds great, and the scenery are awesome.


Phoenix-Entertainment



Kodaline-All I Want




Paul Thomas Saunders-Howl and Kill

Songs of the Day: Two Door Cinema Club, Placebo, John Newman.

Two Door Cinema Club-Changing of the Seasons



Lead single from Two Door Cinema Club's new EP.


Placebo-Too Many Friends



Interesting video.


John Newman-Cheating



A great taste of soul.

Songs of the Day: Royal Bangs, Body Language, Sea Of Bees.

Royal Bangs-Better Run




Body Language-Just Because



This is so funky.


Sea Of Bees-Willis

Songs of the Day: Generationals, The Mowgli's, Night Beds.

Generationals-Spinoza



So this another song from Generationals' new-ish album, "Heza."


The Mowgli's-The Great Divide



I don't know how to describe this genre. Big indie band, mix with men and women, singing along together. Bands like Grouplove, Youngblood Hawke, Of Monster and Men, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zero, etc. I say Group Indie or Mix Indie.


Night Beds-Ramona



I love the name Ramona.

Songs of the Day: Panic! At The Disco, The Vaccines, The Family Rain.

Panic! At The Disco-This Is Gospel



Always enjoy me some Panic!


The Vaccines-Melody Calling



From The Vaccines' new EP, "Melody Calling."


The Family Rain-Reason To Die



The Family Rain keeping rock alive.

Songs of the Day: Robert DeLong, Northern Faces, The Dear Hunter.

Robert DeLong-Happy



This is Apple commercial good.


Northern Faces-Under My Skin



This is a pretty good video.


The Dear Hunter-Whisper



I become happy when I listen to this song.

Songs of the Day: Gavin DeGraw, The Almost, Cloud Control.

Gavin DeGraw-Best I Ever Had



People say Gavin took the Train(band) route on this song, but I disagree. I'm sure he just went through his regular musical process. We all know both artists are talented.


The Almost-I'm Down



This is alternative rock done right. Most newer bands can't do this.


Cloud Control-Scar



There's great scenery in this music video. It compliments the song well.

Songs of the Day: Drake, Lana Del Rey. Kitten.

Drake-Hold On, We're Going Home



This song has been out way before it even started playing on the radio. Anyway, the official music video came out this week.


Lana Del Rey-Summertime Sadness



Again, this song has been out. It just now recently started playing on the radio. The world is slowly but surely catching up to Lana.


Kitten-Like A Stranger



This sounds really 80s to me. Maybe that's what Kitten was going for.

Songs of the Day: Cage The Elephant, The Joy Formidable, John Legend.

Cage The Elephant-Come A Little Closer



New single from Cage The Elephant's upcoming "Melophobia" album.


The Joy Formidable-Silent Treatment



I'm glad I saw The Joy Formidable live for the first time last year. Hopefully I'll see them again this year.


John Legend-Made To Love

Artist Focus: The 1975

The 1975 is an English alternative/indie band. The band consists of Matthew Healy (vocals, guitar), Adam Hann (guitar), Ross MacDonald (bass), and George Daniel (drums). I first heard of them from another cool band, The Neighbourhood; The 1975 opened for few of their shows. Stylistically they're similar. Both bands even have a lot of black and white music videos. They have four EPs: Facedown, Sex, Music for Cars and IV. Also, one self-titled album. I find the The 1975's sound interesting. At first when I heard one of their songs, I couldn't understand most of what Matthew Healy was singing, and had to look up lyrics to follow along. But I still liked it, even when I didn't understand. That was how good it was.

The City




Chocolate




Sex

Songs of the Day: Kings Of Leon, Portugal. The Man, Jamie Cullum.

Kings Of Leon-Wait For me



Are you guys ready for Kings Of Leon's new album?! I am!


Portugal. The Man-Modern Jesus



Portugal. The Man's "Evil Friends" album is amazing.


Jamie Cullum-Edge Of Something



I'm glad to see Jamie coming out with new stuff.

Artist Focus: JMSN

JMSN(Christian Berishaj) is a singer-songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. JMSN represent a new genre that is on the rise, Indie/Alt. R&B. More well known artists that's in this genre is, The Weeknd and Miguel. His debut album, Priscilla, was released in 2012. To me, his voice sounds similar to Justin Timberlake's, but with a style similar to The Weeknd.

Alone




Love & Pain




Hotel

Songs of the Day: Youngblood Hawke, Artic Monkeys, CHVRCHES.

Youngblood Hawke-Dannyboy



This is my new theme song!


Artic Monkeys-Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?



I love this song! Best song title. Relatable lyrics.


CHVRCHES-The Mother We Share



It's like a modern 80s style song.

Songs of the Day: Kings Of Leon, Thirty Second To Mars, Sir Sly.

Kings Of Leon-Supersoaker



I'm super excited about Kings Of Leon's new upcoming album, "Mechanical Bull."


Thirty Second To Mars-Do or Die



Thirty Second To Mars is a consistently good band. They never disappoint.


Sir Sly-Gold



The Royal Sons is over. It's Sir Sly time.

Songs of the Day: Mumford & Sons, Tm Noyes, Phosphorescent.

Mumford & Sons-Hopeless Wanderer



Awesome song. Hilarious video.


Tim Noyes-Saturday



Tim Noyes from Aunt Martha is going solo! Hopefully is temporary, I really like Aunt Martha.


Phosphorescent - Ride On / Right On



Song is great. Video could be better.

Songs of the Day: Late Cambrian, Leslie Clio, Abandon Kansas.

Late Cambrian-Walk Of Shame



Late Cambrian will keep alt. rock alive!


Leslie Clio-Twist The Knife



Leslie Clio, the German with the sassy soul.


Abandon Kansas-Marching Around Me

Songs of the Day: The Naked And Famous, Boy & Bear, Hoodie Allen.

The Naked And Famous-Hearts Like Ours



"Hearts Like Ours" from their second album "In Rolling Waves."


Boy & Bear-Southern Sun



I feel like riding a horse on prairie, when I hear this song.


Hoodie Allen-No Interruption



This acoustic version is just awesome!

Songs of the Day: New Politics and Moon Taxi.

New Politics-Harlem



This song is so fun to listen to. Actually the whole "A Bad Girl In Harlem" album is fun.


Moon Taxi-Running Wild



Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, and now Moon Taxi.


Moon Taxi-The New Black



Just had to give y'all one more!

Songs of the Day: Panic! At The Disco, Tegan and Sara, Urban Cone.

Panic! At The Disco-Miss Jackson



Dang, Miss Jackson gets around.


Tegan and Sara-I Was A Fool



My favorite singing twins!


Urban Cone-New York



First song I'm gonna play when I go to New York.

Songs of the Day: Iza, HRVRD, Smallpools.

Iza-The One Who Leaves



Video directed by Snoop Lion. Okay...


HRVRD-Black Creme



Death Cab vibe.


Smallpools-Dreaming

Songs of the Day: James Bay, Jake Bugg, Yuna.

James Bay-When We Were On Fire



Get yourself a dose of soul.


Jake Bugg-Broken



Jake Bugg's voice has the potential to be iconic. Like Bob Dylan or James Taylor.


Yuna-I Wanna Go



I enjoy the occasional indie pop.

Songs of the day: Dry The River, Deep Sea Diver, American Authors.

Dry The River-Weights & Measure



Sometimes you just have to have a good old fashion stare down.


Deep Sea Diver-Keep It Moving



KEXP always have the best guest performers.


American Authors-Believer



This makes me believe.

Songs of the Day: Until The Ribbon Breaks, Kid British, Rachel Sermanni.

Until The Ribbon Breaks-Pressure



There's a lot of good stuff happening in this song.


Kid British-You Against The World



Apparently Kid British broke up. I think they should've kept with it.


Rachel Sermanni-Song For a Fox



I think this is a really sexy video.

Songs of the Day: Grouplove, Bleach Blood, MS MR.

Grouplove-Ways to Go



New GROUPLOVE album Spreading Rumours - available 9/17/13


Bleach Blood-H.O.P.E.



Pretty cool stuff.


MS MR-Think of You



She looks like Katy Perry/Brittney Snow.

Songs of the Day: Glasvegas, Josh Record, Natalia Kills.

Glasvegas-If



Scottish rock!


Josh Record-The War




Natalia Kills-Saturday Night

Songs of the Day: Mikky Ekko, Mary Lambert, Telekinesis.

Mikky Ekko-Kids



I'm proud to be one of the people that knew about Mikky Ekko before he collaborated with Rihanna.


Mary Lambert-She Keeps Me Warm



Mary Lambert was my favorite part of Macklemore's Same Love song. Glad there was a complete song version.


Telekinesis-Empathetic People

Songs of the Day: The Royal Concept, Ellie Goulding, Darius Rucker.

The Royal Concept-Goldrushed



If The Strokes and Phoenix had a baby, it would be The Royal Concept.


Ellie Goulding-Burn



Ellie is like the definition of cool.


Darius Rucker-Wagon Wheel



I enjoy Country from time to time.

Artist Focus: DWNTWN

Starting the August with an Artist Focus. DWNTWN is a LA band consist of Jamie Leffler, Robert Cepeda, and Jerrod Bettis. They describe their sound or genre as "Dreamy Synth Pop". I first knew of them from another artist name, Jhameel. DWNTWN and Jhameel have done a couple of collaboration tracks. So far I like most of their stuff. They have a variety of creative synth sounds, back with deep meaning lyrics.

See My Eyes




Stoop Me Up




Jhameel x DWNTWN x Giraffage-Move Me




Big Jet Plane Cover

Songs of the Day: The Paper Kites, Phoenix, Jhameel.

The Paper Kites-St. Clarity



New music video for The Paper Kites' St. Clarity. Their one of my favorite bands currently.


Phoenix-Trying To Be Cool



Phoenix always sound like themselves. Like if you hear a Phoenix song, most people would be like, "Yeah, that's a Phoenix song."


Jhameel-Where I'll Go



Can Jhameel call it a leaked song, if he was the one that leaked it?!

Artist Focus: Emma-Lee

Figure It Out




Shadow Of A Ghost




Not Coming By

Songs of the Day: Hannah Georgas, The Maine, The Rival.

Hannah Georgas-Shortie



I dig Hannah Georgas' new stuff.


The Maine-Love and Drugs



I'm proud of The Maine, their sounds has really matured along with them.


The Rival-Run Run

Songs of the Day: Hunter Hunted, Robert DeLong, John Newman.

Hunter Hunted-Keep Together



The former Lady Danville. Still doing their thing!


Robert DeLong-Global Concepts



I love the layers to this song.


John Newman-Love Me Again



Get a dose of soul with John Newman.

Songs of the Day: OneRepublic, Hey Marseilles, Jukebox the Ghost.

OneRepublic-Counting Stars



New stuff from OneRepublic. I dig the song very much.


Hey Marseilles-Heart Beats




Jukebox the Ghost-Oh, Emily

Songs of the Day: Pacific Air, Gabrielle Aplin, Eleanor Friedberger.

Pacific Air-Move



A woman swimming naked in a pool is art.


Gabrielle Aplin-Panic Cord



Sweetness.


Eleanor Friedberger-Stare at the Sun

Songs of the Day: The Hush Sound, Stamps, We Were Evergreen.

The Hush Sound-Not a Stranger



Speaking of The Hush Sound, did you know they got back together?! I'm excited about the reunion.


Stamps-If It Were Up To Me



I don't know if Bob Morris(The Hush Sound) is still in this band. Their newer stuff sound more pop, which I don't think Bob would be a part of that. Which would further explain why I never see him in the new videos. Anyway, this is the older stuff/better stuff.


We Were Evergreen-Leeway

Songs of the Day: Everything Everything, Sol, Gold Motel.

Everything Everything-Don't Try



This song makes me happy. "Don't Try" is from Everything Everything's new album, "Arc".


Sol-Dope



I'm excited Sol is coming back to the states. Hip-hop needs him.


Gold Motel-Brand New Kind of Blue



Greta just makes good music with any band. But I'm really glad she's going back to The Hush Sound.

Artist Focus: The Royal Concept

The Royal Concept might possibly be the best find of the year. If you like bands like The Strokes or Phoenix, then you probably would like them. I didn't feel like writing a bio, so I just grabbed the one from allmusic.com.

"Previously known as the Concept Store and the Concept, Stockholm's Royal Concept features vocalist/guitarist David Larson, guitarist Filip Bekic, bassist Magnus Robert, and drummer Frans Povel. The group debuted in 2010 with the single "Damn!," which introduced their Phoenix-like mix of sunny pop and electronic elements. The following year, the tracks "D-D-Dance" and "Gimme Twice" earned them more fans. Early in 2012, the band -- which settled on the Royal Concept moniker that April -- signed to Lava Records, which released the group's self-titled debut EP that June." -allmusic.com


Gimme Twice




On Our Way




Goldrushed

Songs of the Day: The Dodos, Asta, Panama.

The Dodos-Confidence



Newly signed with Verge Records, from their upcoming album.


Asta-My Heart is On Fire



Asta have that classic female rock voice.


Panama-Magic

Songs of the Day: Young Galaxy, KATE BOY, SOHN.

Young Galaxy-Pretty Boy



Dude, creepy mask.


KATE BOY-Northern Lights



Digging all the funky sounds.


SOHN-Bloodflows

Songs of the Day: Jimmy Eat World, Guards, Rogue Wave.

Jimmy Eat World-I Will Steal You Back



Classic JEW. That doesn't sound right.


Guards-Ready To Go




Rogue Wave-Siren's Song



So this is from Rogue Wave's recently released album 'Nightingale Floors'.

Songs of the Day: Portugal. The Man, Ivan & Alyosha, Fake Problems.

Portugal. The Man-Purple Yellow Red & Blue



Sounds like an old classic rock song.


Ivan & Alyosha-Running For Cover



First single from All the Times We Had.


Fake Problems-Songs for Teenager

Artist Focus: Blondfire

I haven't done an Artist Focus in a while, so here goes. Today's Artist Focus is on a indie pop band called Blondfire. It consist of brother-and-sister duo, Bruce and Erica Driscoll. They remind me a little of Metric and Phantogram. A mixture of electronica and actual instruments, complimented by indie-style lyrics and vocals. They currently have one album out called, My Someday. Also, some singles and EPs.

Where The Kids Are




Young Heart




Waves

Songs of the Day: David Choi, Ok Sweertheart, Jake Bugg.

David Choi-Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams Get Lucky Cover



Awesome cover of an awesome song!


Ok Sweertheart-All We Have



Sweetness.


Jake Bugg-Two Fingers

Songs of the Day: The Neighbourhood, NONONO, The Oh Hello's.

The Neighbourhood-Afraid



This "I Love You" album from The Neighbourhood is awesome. I like every song.


NONONO-Pumpin' Blood



It should YESYESYES, that's how good it is.


The Oh Hello's-Hello My Old Heart

Songs of the Day: Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams, Lana Del Rey, Lucius.

Daft Punk-Get Lucky Ft. Pharrell Williams



I genuinely like this. Not because I have to just because it's Daft Punk and Pharrell.


Lana Del Rey-Young and Beautiful



I'm glad Lana is getting more attention after The Great Gatsby. She deserves it.


Lucius-Until We Get There



Heard this on New Girl.

Songs of the Day: Vampire Weekend, Hey Marseilles, Foxes.

Vampire Weekend-Ya Hey



Vampire Weekend is back!


Hey Marseilles-Bright Stars Burning



I always dig the bands that perform on KEXP.


Foxes-Echo

Songs of the Day: Fall Out Boy, Jhameel & Giraffage, DWNTWN.

Fall Out Boy-Young Volcanoes




Fall Out Boy's new album, Save Rock and Roll, is insanely good. So many different styles jammed packed in one album.


Jhameel, DWNTWN, Giraffage-Move Me



Great collaboration!


DWNTWN-Stoop Me Up



I love the lead's vocals.

Songs of the Day: The Belle Brigade, Kodaline, Schultz & Forever.

The Belle Brigade-Sweet Louise



This song makes me feel so upbeat.


Kodaline-Love Like This




Schultz & Forever-Sociopathic Youth



They have Dylanistic qualities.

Songs of the Day: Guards, Generationals, John Gold.

Guards-I See It Coming



I love bands like these. Like Grouplove, Of Monster and Men, The Lumineers, etc.


Generationals-Put a Light On



Perfection!


John Gold-We Get High

Songs of the Day: Yellow Ostrich, Blind Pilot, Honeypie.

Yellow Ostrich-The Shakedown




Blind Pilot-One Red Thread




Honeypie-Uh Oh

Songs of the Day: Phoenix, Blondfire, A Silent Film.

Phoenix-Entertainment



Classic Phoenix!


Blondfire-Walking With Giants



This song is from the Where the Kids Are EP. Check it out!


A Silent Film-Harbour Lights

Songs of the Day: Sir Sly, NNEKA, Imaginary Friend.

Sir Sly-Easy Now



Sir Sly will have a big future. Their talent is undeniable.


NNEKA-Restless



Too cool for school.


Imaginary Friend ft. Kina Grannis-Fire Escape



These guys make a good collaboration.

Songs of the Day: Daughter, Houses, Caught A Ghost.

Daughter-Human



Elena Tonra is magical too me.


Houses-The Beauty Surrounds



Incredible album!


Caught A Ghost-Somehow



Reminds a little of Fitz & The Tantrums.

Songs of the Day: Hannah Georgas, Cave Painting, The Spring Standards.

Hannah Georgas-Somebody



Best post break-up song ever! Very relatable lyrics.


Cave Painting-Leaf



Interesting music video. It fits well with the song.


The Spring Standards-Heavy Home



I can just picture this song in movies and TV shows.

Songs of the Day: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, San Cisco, The Ramona Flowers.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs-Sacrilege



New from YYYs' Mosquito album!


San Cisco-Fred Astaire



Another Australian talent.


The Ramona Flowers-Lust and Lies



I wonder if the name is related to the Scott Pilgrim's graphic novels.

Songs of the Day: Fall Out Boy, Biffy Clyro, Noah And The Whale.

Fall Out Boy-The Phoenix



So finally got the new Fall Out Boy album. Save Rock and Roll: The Young Blood Chronicles.


Biffy Clyro-Biblical




Noah And The Whale-There Will Come A Time



I'm picking up a "The Cure" vibe.

Songs of the Day: Cold Specks, Dangers of the Sea, CHRVCHES.

Cold Specks-Winter Solstice



I love her voice. Just so soulful.


Dangers of the Sea-Sheer Desperation



Always like some good indie folk.


CHRVCHES-Recover

Songs of the Day: Kitten, Paramore, Emeli Sandé.

Kitten-Japanese Eyes



Sexiness. That is all.


Paramore-Still Into You



New song from Paramore.


Emeli Sandé - Next to Me (Kendrick Lamar Remix)



This song has actually been out for a while. The remix is new.

Songs of the Day: Mother Mother, A Rocket To The Moon, The Mowgli's.

Mother Mother-Bit By Bit



I didn't know Canadians can be so cool!


A Rocket To The Moon-Ever Enough



They always have sweet seemingly cheesy (but really not) songs.


The Mowgli's-San Francisco

Artist Focus: Atlas Genius

I've been saying for a while now. Australia has awesome bands. I wonder if they have any kind of big music fest. Anyway, Atlas Genius is composed of vocalist and guitarist Keith Jeffery, his brother Michael on drums, and Darren Sell on keyboards. They currently have one album and EP.


Trojans




If So




Symptoms

Songs of the Day: Maps & Atlases, twenty one pilots, Vib Gyor.

Maps & Atlases-Fever



The second video from Maps & Atlases' full-length album "Beware & Be Grateful."


twenty one pilots-Guns For Hands



TOP definitely have an original sound. I haven't heard anything like them.


Vib Gyor-Red Lights



Reminds me a little of Snow Patrol.

Songs of the Day: Local Natives, Coasts, Bastille.

Local Natives-You And I



Very great performance video.


Coasts-Oceans



That shirt has to be from a thrift shop.


Bastille-Bad Blood

Songs of the Day: Heartless Bastards, Blondfire, Sir Sly.

Heartless Bastards-Only for You



These kids in this video are crazy.


Blondfire-Where The Kids Are




Sir Sly-Where I'm Going

Songs of the Day: Vampire Weekend, Matt Pond, Rae Morris.

Vampire Weekend-Step



From the new album 'Modern Vampires Of The City' out May 13th/14th.


Matt Pond-Love To Get Used



Definitely like this new direction Matt Pond is taking.


Rae Morris-From Above



Very soothing song.

Songs of the Day: Matt Mays, Frightened Rabbit, The Staves.

Matt Mays-Stoned




Frightened Rabbit-Backyard Skulls



From Frightened Rabbit's new EP, Backyard Skulls.


The Staves-Facing West



Very talented ladies.

Songs of the Day: Hannah Georgas, Late Cambrian, Tim Chaisson. (200th post!)

Hannah Georgas-Robotic



Hannah Georgas have become such a badass now. She was good before, but her style was a little too cutesy and indie popish, which there's nothing wrong with. I just like this style a little more.


Late Cambrian-Ryan Gosling



I'm so thrilled about Late Cambrian, we need this kind of style of music.


Tim Chaisson - Beat This Heart feat. Serena Ryder

Songs of the Day: Jetta, The Leisure Society, The Wooder Sky.

Jetta-Start A Riot



This is a very cool song.


The Leisure Society-Fight For Everyone




The Wooden Sky-I'm Your Man

Songs of the Day: The Strokes, The Wilderness of Manitoba, Gossling.

The Strokes-All The Time



The Strokes' new album, Comedown Machine, came out today!


The Wilderness of Manitoba-Echoes



Great performance video.


Gossling-Wild Love



She sounds a lot like of Julia Stone from Angus and Julia Stone. Must be an Australian thing.

Songs of the Day: Hunter Hunted, Alabama Shakes, Wild Nothing.

Hunter Hunted-End of the World



They're Lady Danville, minus Matt Frankel. Still great.


Alabama Shakes-I Ain't the Same



Pure coolness. That's all I can say.


Wild Nothing-Only Heather

Songs of the Day: Said The Whale, The Daylights, The Indecent.

Said The Whale-Heavy Ceiling




The Daylights-Friday I'm In Love



Great cover.


The Indecent



Wow, The Indecent grew up fast. It's only been a few years since 25 Steps.

Songs of the Day: WALK THE MOON, KITTEN, Delta Spirit.

WALK THE MOON-Tightrope



WALK THE MOON always have great videos for their music. Very hipster-ish.


KITTEN-Cut It Out



Be sure to check out more stuff from KITTEN. They have a lot of other good songs.


Delta Spirit-Empty House

Artist Focus: Boy

Boy is an indie pop duo consisting of singer, Valeska Steiner, and bassist, Sonja Glass. The first song I ever heard from them was called "Little Numbers". They have only one album so far called, Mutual Friends.

Little Numbers




Drive Darling




Oh Boy

Songs of the Day: Justin Timberlake, Miguel, La Sera.

Justin Timberlake-Mirrors



JT's new album should be a great!


Miguel-Do You...



I think Miguel, along with Frank Ocean and The Weeknd are bringing a new style of R&B.


La Sera-I Can't Keep You In My Mind

Songs of the Day: Mikky Ekko, The Neighbourhood, Fitz and The Tantrums.

Mikky Ekko-Pull Me Down



I'm glad Mikky Ekko is getting more attention, the guy deserves it.


The Neighbourhood-Say My Name/Cry Me A River



Pretty cool mash-up by The Neighbourhood.


Fitz and The Tantrums-Out Of My League



New single from Fitz!

Songs of the Day: Jessie Ware, Jake Troth, Faded Paper Figures.

Jessie Ware-Wildest Moments



The Brits have a lot of great talents right now.


Jake Troth-On My Way



Jake Troth's lyrics remind me of Drake for some reason. Kind of this smooth player type lyrics. Of course, Jake style is indie.


Faded Paper Figures-San Narciso



FPF always have a great electro sound, backed with great vocals and lyrics.

Songs of the Day: Leslie Clio, Alexander, From Indian Lakes.

Leslie Clio-I Couldn't Care Less



I would describe Leslie Clio as sassy soul.


Alexander-A Million Years



Very creative music video.


From Indian Lakes-I Don't Know You

Songs of the Day: Mansions on the Moon, Allen Stone, Lydia.

Mansions on the Moon-Radio



I always enjoy Mansions' electronic sound. They combine so many different genres, making their own original sound.


Allen Stone-The Bed I Made



Soul. Soul. Soul.


Lydia-Knee Deep



I'm excited about Lydia's new album, Devil. Coming out March 19.

Songs of the Day: Family of the Year, Abandon Kansas, Graffiti6.

Family of the Year-Hero




Abandon Kansas-Turn It To Gold




Graffiti6-Over You

Artist Focus: Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf is an indie band out of LA. It is composed of Alex Church (vocal), Lisa Fendelander (keyboards), Joey Ficken (drums), Scott Leahy (guitar) and Eliot Lorango (bass). List of albums and EPs: Get To The River Before It Runs Too Low, Leaves in the River, and Old World Romance. I've been listening a lot to the Old World Romance album.

Old Friend




Whirlpool




Priscilla

Songs of the Day: Moon Taxi, Current Swell, Tapioca And The Flea.

Moon Taxi-Gunflower




Current Swell-Long Time Ago




Tapioca And The Flea-Mellotron

Songs of the Day: J. Cole, Frightened Rabbit, Everything Everything.

J. Cole-Miss America



Fresh from J.Cole's new album, Born Sinner.


Frightened Rabbit-The Woodpile



New released single from Frightened Rabbit.


Everything Everything-Kemosabe



I think Coldplay recommended these guys on their twitter. So far, good recommendation.

Songs of the Day: The Tallest Man on Earth, Tegan and Sara, Sucre.

The Tallest Man on Earth-Revelation Blues



The modern day Bob Dylan. Actually, I think Bob Dylan is the modern day Bob Dylan. Kristian Matsson is the only artist comparable to Dylan.


Tegan and Sara-I'm Not Your Hero



From Tegan and Sara's new album, Heartthrob.


Sucre-Place to Be



Awesome Nick Drake cover by Sucre.

Songs of the Day: Zak Waters, Telekinesis, The Jungle Giants.

Zak Waters-Runnin' Around



Cool soul music from Zak Waters.


Telekinesis-Ghosts and Creatures



"Ghosts and Creatures" is a track off of the new album by Telekinesis, entitled Dormarion. It will be released by Merge Records on April 2, 2013.


The Jungle Giants-You've Got Something

Songs of the Day: Urban Cone, Nantes, Tame Impala.

Urban Cone-Kings & Queens



This is really a feel good song.


Nantes-Fly




Tama Impala-Feeks Like We Only Go Backwards



Classic rock right here!

Artist Focus: Youngblood Hawke

Youngblood Hawke is an indie band from Los Angeles, California. I say the biggest music fest they ever perform at was SXSW. First song that I ever heard from them was called "We Come Running". Currently, they have a self-titled EP, which is phenomenal!

We Come Running




Stars




Forever

Songs of the Day: The Neighbourhood, Last Dinosaur, Something For Kate.

The Neighbourhood-A Little Death



This song is too sexy. So is the music video.


Last Dinosaur-Zoom



I feel like a band like them, need their own genre.


Something For Kate-Sooner Or Later You're Gonna Have To Do Something About Me

Songs of the Day: The Killers, Phantogram, Hungry Kids of Hungary.

The Killers-Here With Me



It's The Killers. What can you really say about them? Only good things I would imagine.


Phantogram-Don't Move



People say Phantogram have this dark and mysterious quality about them. I think they're just making the music that they like, it's not made to fit any labels.


Hungry Kids of Hungary-Let You Down

Songs of the Day: Milo Greene, The Milk Carton Kids, Those Dancing Days.

Milo Greene-What's The Matter



This has to be one of the best debut albums I ever heard.


The Milk Carton Kids-Michigan



"Michigan's in the rear-view now. Keep your hands where I could see 'em. It took the words right out my mouth. When you knew that I would need 'em. What am I supposed to do now? Without you." I love the whole song, but more specifically the chorus.


Those Dancing Days-I'll Be Yours



I use to hear this song all the time, back when I worked retail.

Songs of the Day: Bruno Mars, Metric, Release The Sunbird.

Bruno Mars-When I Was Your Man



This is one of my favorite song from Bruno Mars' new album, 'Unorthodox Jukebox'.


METRIC-Breathing Underwater



I was so glad to see Metric at How The Edge Stole Christmas. They were simply magical. One of the song they played was Breathing Underwater.


Release The Sunbird-Come Back To Us

Songs of the Day: Sondre Lerche, Juliet Simms, Jesse Harris.

Sondre Lerche-Sleep On Needles



I heard this from some movie or show. I can't remember, but anyway.


Juliet Simms-Wild Child



I feel like Juliet Simms should be more famous after The Voice. I mean, I've been a fan since Automatic Loveletter.


Jesse Harris-I Won't Wait



Simple and sweet video.

Songs of the Day: Diego Garcia, Air Traffic Controller, Jules Larson.

Diego Garcia-You Were Never There



Diego Garcia have sort of a classic quality to his voice and style. Reminds me a little of The Beatles or Buddy Holly.


Air Traffic Controller-Hurry Hurry




Jules Larson-I Want It All

Songs of the Day: Outasight, Justice, Say Hi.

Outasight-I'll Drink To That



Outasight always having these "enjoying life" songs. I enjoy it.


Justice-ON'N'ON




Ssy Hi-Devils

Songs of the Day: Freelance Whales, Big Troubles, Cuckoo Chaos.

Freelance Whales-Spitting Image



Freelance Whales second album "Diluvia is out now!


Big Troubles-Misery



Sound kinda Smashing Pumpkins/SSPU-ish. which is awesome!


Cuckoo Chaos-Just Ride It



Cool recording session.

Songs of the Day: Apple Horse, Hey Geronimo, The ACB's.

Apple Horse-Grandfather Clocks



There's not much there lyrical, but still great song.


Hey Geronimo-Why Don't We Do Something




The ACB's-Ocean