Songs of the Day: Indiana, FENCES, PARLOUR TRICKS, Kendrick Lamar.

Indiana-Heart on Fire



I'm starting to listen more indie bands with female lead vocals, because they're doing their "thang".


FENCES-The Lake



The whole album is great.


PARLOUR TRICKS - Requiem




Kendrick Lamar-i

Songs of the Day: Urban Cone, Wampire, FENCES, The Game.

Urban Cone-Lionhearted



This band will be big!


Wampire-Wizard Staff



Laid-back music.


FENCES-ARROWS (feat. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis)



I like Macklemore when he rhymes.


The Game-Or Nah ft. Too $hort, Eric Bellinger, Problem, King Marie, Compton AV



The Game making club music now?! Okay then.

Songs of the Day: White Arrows, Alt-J, Yellowcard, Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness.

White Arrows-We Can't Ever Die




Alt-J-Hunger Of The Pine




Yellowcard-Transmission Home




Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Cecilia And The Satellite

Songs of the Day: WALK THE MOON, Taylor Henderson, Paolo Nutini, Sir Sly.

WALK THE MOON-Shut Up and Dance



I'm glad I got to see them perform this song live.


Taylor Henderson-Already Gone



Taylor was killing it on X-Factor Australia.


Paolo Nutini-Let Me Down Easy



Where did all the soul come from?!


Sir Sly-You Haunt Me



Reinvented the right way.

Songs of the Day: Calvin Harris, Pigeon John, Meghan Trainor, Albert Hammond, Jr.

Calvin Harris-Blame ft. John Newman



Calvin does it again! Great album!


Pigeon John-All The Roads



Too cool for school.


Meghan Trainor-Close Your Eyes



Dig the old timey sound in the background.


Albert Hammond, Jr.-Carnal Cruise



Albert keeping The Strokes vibe alive.

Songs of the Day: Keith Urban, Fall Out Boy, Betty Who, Weezer.

Keith Urban-Somewhere In My Car



I occasionally listen to country. It's the Texan side in me.


Fall Out Boy-Centuries



I'm surprise FOB came out with something so soon after their recent album.


Betty Who-Somebody Loves You



Guilty pleasure pop music.


Weezer-Cleopatra



Weezer is back!

Songs of the Day: Sheppard, Sheppard, Whinnie Williams, The War on Drugs.

Sheppard-Geronimo




Sheppard-Something's Missing




Whinnie Williams-Break Hearts In Your Sleep




The War on Drugs-Under The Pressure

Songs of the Day: Angus & Julia Stone, Jhene Aiko, Vance Joy, The Wilderness of Manitoba.

Angus & Julia Stone-Get Home



My favorite brother and sister duo. Actually, that's the only bro and sis duo that I know.


Jhené Aiko-The Pressure



The realist and illest, Jhene Aiko.


Vance Joy-Mess is Mine



I enjoy this music video.


The Wilderness of Manitoba-Leave Someone

Songs of the Day: Years & Years, Labrinth, Sucre, Delta Spirit.

Years & Years-Breathe



Some of these R&B singers can take a lesson from this guy.


Labrinth-Let It Be



I like that he changed up his style. This is more classic and timeless. Before it was a little too mainstream.


Sucre - You and Me (Penny and the Quarters)



I feel like I jumped into a time machine.


Delta Spirit-From Now On

Songs of the Day: Prides, Jon Bellion, Broods, Years & Years.

Prides-I Should Know You Better



Seriously, I should be hearing these guys more on alt./indie stations.


Jon Bellion-Simple and Sweet



This is like listening to two song in one. Listen to the whole thing.


Broods-Mother & Father



Reminds a little of Phantogram.


Years & Years-Real



I hear pop, R&B, soul, and indie.

Songs of the Day: Eminem, George Ezra, Angus & Julia, Raury.

Eminem-Guts Over Fear ft. Sia



One of, if not the greatest rapper of all time.


George Ezra-Budapest



The vocals are very catchy.


Angus & Julia Stone-Grizzly Bear



One of my favorite duo.


Raury-Cigarette Song



This is what I call indie R&B.

Songs of the Day: The Weeknd, Julia Sheer, Dan Croll, The Shoe.

The Weeknd-Often



Possibly the future of R&B.


Julia Sheer-Should've Run



I've always been a fan of Julia's covers, but her originals are pretty great too.


Dan Croll-Always Like This




The Shoe-Dead Rabbit

Songs of the Day: Miguel, Ella Henderson, Young Guns, The Family Rain.

Miguel-Simplethings



Miguel is evolving R&B the right way.


Ella Henderson-Yours



It still amaze me how she can sound like this at her young age.


Young Guns-I Want Out



He's really going to town on that mic stand.


The Family Rain-Trust Me...I'm A Genius



Cool song title.

Songs of the Day: Digitalism, Porter Robinson, Tovo Lo, Sam Smith.

Digitalism-Wolves ft. Youngblood Hawke




Porter Robinson-Lionhearted ft. Urban Cone




Tovo Lo-Not On Drugs




Sam Smith-Lay Me Down

Songs of the Day: Priory, Capital Cities, Dirty Heads, Hozier.

Priory-Weekend



For people that love the weekend.


Capital Cities-I Sold My Bed, But Not My Stereo



I really enjoyed seeing these guys live a few years ago.


Dirty Heads-My Sweet Summer



This was one of my song of the summer.


Hozier-Take Me To Church



I hear this song everywhere. Good for Hozier.

Artist Focus: Florrie

Little White Lies




Live A Little




Troye Sivan - Happy Little Pill (Florrie Cover)

Songs of the Day: Sam Smith, Lloyd Yates, Luke Sital-Singh, Wild Cub.

Sam Smith-I'm Not The Only One



Very solid album from Sam Smith.


Lloyd Yates-Runs Like Fire



First of all, amazing beard! Second, everything else.


Luke Sital-Singh-Nothing Stays The Same



This is just perfect.


Wild Cub-Colour

Songs of the Day: The Kooks, Aquilo, Bishop Allen, Peace, Peasant's King.

The Kooks-Forgive & Forget



This is such funky style for The Kooks. Dig it.


Aquilo-You There



I feel like this should be in a Twilight movie. Hey, I like the soundtrack. The movie is so so.


Bishop Allen-Why I Had To Go



I don't know how they can keep producing this kind of quality music.


Peace-Lost on Me



Reminds me of an OK GO video.


Peasant's King-Promised Land

Songs of the Day: The Head and the Heart, The Script, Howling Bells, Henry Green.

The Head and the Heart-Let's Be Still



I think The Head and the Heart has step up their game in this album.


The Script-Superheroes



This makes you believe.


Howling Bells-Your Love




Henry Green-My Number (Foals Cover)

Songs of the Day: Melanie Martinez, Royal Teeth, Beck, Lydia, Chasing Grace.

Melanie Martinez-Dollhouse



This video kinda creeps me out. I always liked Melanie when she was on The Voice.


Royal Teeth-Wild



There's been an increase in bands that have male and female lead vocals. Keep it going.


Beck-Heart Is A Drum



Beck the legend.


Lydia-The Exit




Chasing Grace-Free

Songs of the Day: SPOON, BANKS, Maddie & Tae, Blood Orange.

SPOON-Inside Out




BANKS-Beggin For Thread



BANKS is just too sexy.


Maddie & Tae-Girl In A Country Song



Funny song. I love that they're breaking stereotype.


Blood Orange-You're Not Good Enough



Sounds like Prince.

Songs of the Day: Magic Man, Archis, The Gaslight Anthem, Train.

Magic Man-It All Starts Here



Great up and coming band.


Archis-BLOOD



I will always be a fan of Dia Frampton. Doesn't matter if she's solo or in a band.


The Gaslight Anthem-Get Hurt



Keeping rock alive.


Train-Angel in Blue Jeans (starring Danny Trejo & Hannah Simone)



Hannah Simone. Nuff said.

Songs of the Day: Sam Smith, Laura Welsh, The Kooks, LEAGUES.

Sam Smith-Leave Your Lover



For a gay man, Sam Smith songs are very unisex.


Laura Welsh-Break The Fall



Some of Laura Welsh's high notes remind me a little of Kelly Clarkson.


The Kooks-Bad Habit



I imagine these guys would be awesome to see live.


LEAGUES-Magic

Songs of the Day: Lily Allen, Amber Run, Holy Holy, Racing Glaciers.

Lily Allen-Sheezus



I like how she talks about other female artists.


Amber Run-I Found



Great EP from Amber Run!


Holy Holy-House of Cards




Racing Glaciers-First Light



Solid song.

Songs of the Day: Groenland, The Seasons, Cayucas, Dustin Tebbutt.

Groenland-Daydreaming



The only way I can describe this song is sweet.


The Seasons-Copernicus




Cayucas-Will The Thrill



I got to see these guys open for Young the Giant, and I knew they would do well.


Dustin Tebbutt-The Breach



I thought this was Bon Iver at first.

Songs of the Day: Angus & Julia Stone, Jenny Lewis, The Franklin Electric, Amanda Jenssen.

Angus & Julia Stone-A Heartbreak



When these two get together it's magic. Must be in the genes.


Jenny Lewis-Just One Of The Guys



Come on! Funny video! Cool song.


The Franklin Electric-Unsatisfied



It's crazy how much folk music is starting to become popular again.


Amanda Jenssen-Illusionist



I heard this on the show, Welcome to Sweden.

Songs of the Day: Bleachers, Mounties, Majid Jordan, Seeker & Servant.

Bleachers-Like a River



They have to be the most successful new band ever. I don't even think they're a year old.


Mounties-Tokyo Summer



Damn, the chick in this video is super fine.


Majid Jordan-A Place Like This



Majid Jordan doing his own thing.


Seeker & Servant-In Awe

Songs of the Day: The Saint Johns, Arkells, Gentlemen Husbands, Ella Eyre.

The Saint Johns-Your Head and Your Heart




Arkells-Come To Light




Arkells-Never Thought That This Would Happen




Gentlemen Husbands-Come Down




Ella Eyre-If I Go

Songs of the Day: Nove and the Experience, THIEVES, Yellow Ostrich, CAZZETTE.

Nova and the Experience-Dragonflies and Waterfalls



Makes you feel happy.


Nova and the Experience-Jennifer Lawrence



The song title is interesting.


THIEVES-Never Meant To Know




Yellow Ostrich-Neon Fists




CAZZETTE-Sleepless (Lyric Video) ft. The High

Songs of the Day: K.Flay, Kan Wakan, Broods, Saint Raymond, Lewis Watson, Twin Forks.

K.Flay-Thicker Than Dust



K.Flay is too cool for me. She can sing and rap. The production value is high quality.


Kan Wakan-Like I Need You



I love these types of old soul vocals.


Broods-Never Gonna Change



The beginning reminded me a little of Imogen Heap.


Saint Raymond-Everything She Wants



I'm getting a Two Door Cinema Club vibe, which is an okay vibe to have.


Lewis Watson-Stay




Twin Forks-Back To You



I thought the lead vocal sounded a lot like Chris from Dashboard Confessional. Turns out it was him and I'm not crazy.

Songs of the Day: Sia, Keira Knightley, Hozier.

Sia-Chandelier



One of Sia's best songs I think. Maddie Ziegler is amazing in the video.


Keira Knightley-Lost Stars



Although I like Adam Levine's version, I appreciate Keira's version too.


Hozier-Sedated



Dig the vocals and everything else.

Songs of the Day: The Animen, Magic Wands, Patrick Watson.

The Animen-My Pretty Ballerina



The deep voice is kind of creepy.


Magic Wands-Black Magic



Sassy and classy.


Patrick Watson-The Great Escape



I can imagine this is a lot of indie movies.

Songs of the Day: Bad Suns, The Mispers, Zak Waters.

Bad Suns-Dancing On Quicksand




The Mispers-Dark Bits




Zak Waters ft Codi Caraco-Out Of My Head

Songs of the Day: Adam Levine, Arctic Monkeys, Claire.

Adam Levine-Lost Stars(Acoustic Version)



One of favorite version of this song. The movie, Begin Again, have a lot of great music.


Arctic Monkeys-Snap Out Of It



Arctic can never do wrong.


Claire-You Walk In Beauty



Dig the stripped down version.

Songs of the Day: Tove Lo, Bad Suns, Andy Grammer.

Tove Lo-Habits (Stay High)



This girl is way too cool.


Bad Suns-We Move Like The Ocean



Glad these guys are getting more radio play on the alt. rock stations.


Andy Grammer-Back Home

Songs of the Day: Jack White, Dan Croll, Dana Williams and Leighton Meester.

Jack White-Lazaretto



This is today's rock.


Dan Croll-Nobody Knows ft. The Very Best




Dreams-Fleetwood Mac (cover) by Dana Williams and Leighton Meester



This is cover is so amazing, and done by two beautiful female artist.

Songs of the Day: MAGIC!, The Family Rain, Little Dragon.

MAGIC!-Don't Kill the Magic



From the guys that brought you "Rude."


The Family Rain-Don't Waste Your Time



This is very intense, feel like it should be featured in some crime show.


Little Dragon-Paris



Little Dragon is an acquire taste, but after you acquire it they're awesome.

Songs of the Day: Wolf Alice, Luke Sital-Singh, Paloma Faith.

Wolf Alice-Moaning Lisa Smile



Lady rockers are coming back.


Luke Sital-Singh-Bottled Up Tight



A mix of William Fitz and Joshua Radin.


Paloma Faith-Only Love Can Hurt Like This



Always dig these old school style voices(Amy Winehouse, Adele, etc.).

Songs of the Day: Mansionair, Illy, Kristina Miliadou.

Mansionair-Hold Me Down ft. Revier




Illy-Tightrope



The chorus is very catchy.


Kristina Miltiadou-Heartstrings

Songs of the Day: We The Kings, NEEDTOBREATHE, Shane Harper.

We The Kings-Sad Song ft. Elena Coats



Sometimes I like to revert back to my pop punk days.


NEEDTOBREATHE-Multiplied



Such a spiritual song.


Shane Harper-Hold You Up

Songs of the Day: Highasakite and Mr. Little Jeans.

Highasakite-Leaving No Traces



Reminds me a little of Lykke Li.


Highasakite-Indian Summer



Just had to give you one more.


Mr. Little Jeans-Good Midnight

Songs of the Day: Chasing Grace, The Heartbreaks, Henry Green.

Chasing Grace-Run



They just have a lot of stuff going on, I like it.


The Heartbreaks-Absolved



The 80's making a comeback.


Henry Green-Electric Feel(MGMT Cover)



One of my favorite covers.

Songs of the Day: Prides, Sir Sly, The Colourist.

Prides-Messiah



These guys will be big in the states soon.


Sir Sly-Marvin's Room (Drake Cover)



Usual pick for these guys to do a cover, but it works.


The Colourist-Little Games

Songs of the Day: FROM KID, Magic Man, John Butler Trio.

FROM KID-Colors



Dig the location for this video. It looks haunted.


Magic Man-Out of Mind



I like that he's in different places when singing different lines.


John Butler Trio-Only One



Zombies and good music.

Songs of the Day: The Kooks, Lykke Li, Ella Henderson.

The Kooks-Around Town



The Kooks are starting to become an iconic band.


Lykke Li-No One Ever Loved



I can see why this would be use for sad movies.


Ella Henderson-Ghost



Such a grown woman voice, even though so young.

Songs of the Day: Hoodie Allen, Fenech-Soler, Snakadaktal.

Hoodie Allen-Show Me What You're Made Of



Hoodie Allen proves you can be silly and still do hip-hop.


Fenech-Soler-Last Forever



Makes me want to go surfing.


Snakadaktal-Dance Bear



It's a shame they broke up.

Songs of the Day: Linkin Park, Strange Talk, The Horrors.

Linkin Park-Until It's Gone




Strange Talk-Climbing Walls




The Horrors-So Now You Know

Songs of the Day: Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake, Strange Talk, Black Apples.

Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake-Love Never Felt So Good



You know what makes me feel good? This song.


Strange Talk-Young Hearts



This has a lot of old school qualities to it.


Black Apples-Tales and Truths

Songs of the Day: The Paper Kites, Prides, Hudson Taylor.

The Paper Kites-Tenenbaum



Talented Aussies!


Prides-The Seeds You Sow



These guys are the next big thing. I predict a Bastille-type rise.


Hudson Taylor-Care



I feel a Beatles vibe.

Songs of the Day: Hudson Taylor, Neon Trees, Shannon Saunders.

Hudson Taylor-Battles



Indie folk is on the rise.


Neon Trees-First Things First



I like the story telling in this song.


Shannon Saunders-Atlas



She has this Adele/Ellie Goulding quality about her.

Songs of the Day: Lily Allen, LP, Moon Taxi.

Lily Allen-Sheezus



Step aside Yeezus, there's a new Sheezus in town.


LP-Night Like This



Love LP's voice.


Moon Taxi-Morocco

Songs of the Day: Augustana, Little Hurricane, Timeflies.

Augustana-Ash and Ember



This Life Imitating Life album is amazing!


Little Hurricane-Sheep In Wolves Clothes



I really like their rock blues style, but this sounds indie to me, which I dig too.


Timeflies-Monsters ft. Katie Sky



Love the chorus.

Songs of the Day: BANKS, Augustana, The Saint Johns.

BANKS-Waiting Game



This is like poetry.


Augustana-Youth Is Wasted On The Young



Augustana is back!


The Saint Johns-Your Head and Your Heart

Songs of the Day: BANKS, Twin Forks, The Wind and The Wave.

BANKS-Brain



The female version of The Weeknd.


Twin Forks-Cross My Mind



This song has everything.


The Wind and The Wave-With Your Two Hands



Drive with the top down music.

Songs of the Day: DWNTWN, Broods, Saint Raymond.

DWNTWN-Til Tomorrow



Such an underrated band. Get famous!


Broods-Bridges




Saint Raymond-Everything She Wants



Reminds me a little of Bastille.

Songs of the Day: Peace, Prince, SOHN.

Peace-Follow Baby



It's hard to find pure alt. rock bands these days.


Prince-The Breakdown



Prince was a little before my era, but I'm glad he's putting out new stuff for me to enjoy now.


SOHN-Artifice



Awesome light show!

Songs of the Day: FMLYBND, Drowners, First Aid Kit.

FMLYBND-Electricity



This song is appropriately named. It's shocking.


Drowners-Luv, Hold Me Down



They look they're having a lot of fun in this video.


First Aid Kit-My Silver Lining



I like the parts where they kinda do this talk/singing thing.

Songs of the Day: Calvin Harris, The Crookes, NEEDTOBREATHE.

Calvin Harris-Summer



Obviously the song of the summer.


The Crookes-Play Dumb



Very Euro indie.


NEEDTOBREATHE-The Heart



Get folksy with it.

Songs of the Day: Coldplay, The Colourist, Oh Honey.

Coldplay-Magic




The Colourist-We Won't Go Home




Oh Honey-Be Okay



Aw, this song is cute.

Songs of the Day: Lily Allen, Neon Trees, Run River North.

Lily Allen-Our Time



Lilly Allen's new album might be her best. It's usually hard to consistently have good albums.


Neon Trees-I Love You (But I Hate Your Friends)



Still a very underrated band. I mean I know they got a lot of radio play for "Animal", but they need more for their new stuff.


Run River North-Fight to Keep



Now this is a band that works hard.

Songs of the Day: Thirty Second To Mars, Sam Smith, Alex Dezen.

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS-Do Or Die (Remix)



This is one of my favorite remix of the song.


Sam Smith-Stay With Me



I'm glad to see Sam Smith blowin' up in the states.


Alex Dezen-Death Metal and Disco



Dig the solo thing.

Songs of the Day: The Black Keys, Jhameel, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart.

The Black Keys-Fever



Missed The Black Keys' rock blues!


Jhameel-Lion's Den



Jhameel has such an original style.


The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart-Simple and Sure

Songs of the Day: Amber Run, Echosmith, Travie McCoy.

Amber Run-Spark



Cool box monster. This song makes me happy.


Echosmith-Cool Kids



Young but talented.


Travie McCoy-Keep On Keeping On ft. Brendon Urie



Amazing collaboration! Travie always picks the best artists to work with.

Songs of the Day: Parade of Lights, Dan Croll, Luke Sital-Singh.

Parade of Lights-We're the Kids




Dan Croll-From Nowhere




Luke Sital-Singh-Greatest Lovers

Songs of the Day: Chromeo, Little May, Wye Oak.

Chromeo-Jealous(I Ain't With It)



Chromeo always makes me want to get my groove on.


Little May-Hide




Wye Oak-The Tower



The video is a little weird, but I like the song.

Songs of the Day: Manchester Orchestra, NEEDTOBREATHE, SOHN.

Manchester Orchestra-Top Notch



Manchester Orchestra is starting to get into the elite class of alt. rock bands. Some members include, Muse, Silversun Pickups, etc.


NEEDTOBREATHE-Difference Maker



Folk cowboys. Neat idea.


SOHN-Artifice

Songs of the Day: We Are Twin, The Colourist, We The Wild.

We Are Twin-Hold On We're Going Home(Drake Cover)



I always enjoy a nice cover song.


The Colourist-Fix This



Reminds a little of CHVRCHES.


We The Wild-Body Electric(Blue)

Songs of the Day: Foster The People, Ray LaMontagne, Rend Collective.

Foster The People-Pseudologia Fantastica




Ray LaMontagne-Supernova



This has an old school quality to it.


Rend Collective-My Lighthouse

Songs of the Day: Taking Back Sunday, Mansions on the Moon, Quadron.

Taking Back Sunday-Flicker, Fade



High school me and current me really appreciate this!


Mansions on the Moon-Leaves Fall



This is so calming.


Quadron-Hey Love



Sassy and classy.

Songs of the Day: Foster The People, FMLYBND, The Joy Formidable.

Foster The People-Coming of Age



One of the stand out songs from their new album.


FMLYBND-Come Alive



Great mix of electronica and instrumentals.


The Joy Formidable-"Moth's Wings" (Passion Pit cover)



One of the best covers of this song.

Songs of the Day: Sons Of The East, Vance Joy, Dave Baxter.

Sons Of The East-Come Away



I need more banjo!


Vance Joy-From Afar




Dave Baxter-Whispers

Songs of the Day: Coldplay, Kina Grannis, Zak Waters.

Coldplay-Midnight



Coldplay still soft rockin' it.


Kina Grannis



I love the direction that Kina Grannis took with this album.


Zak Waters



Makes you want to move.

Songs of the Day: Albert Hammond Jr., Har Mar Superstar, East of Ely.

Albert Hammond Jr.-Strange Tidings




Har Mar Superstar-Prisoner(feat. Juliette Lewis)




East of Ely-Came Without

Songs of the Day: Albert Hammond Jr., Har Mar Superstar, The Virgins.

Albert Hammond Jr.-St. Justice



It's so cool Albert is on a friend's(Julian Casablancas) label.


Har Mar Superstar-Lady, You Shot Me



I didn't know people were still allow to make this kind of music. Old school, but not really.


The Virgins-Impressions of You



Good time feel.

Songs of the Day: J. Cole, little hurricane, Kaiser Chiefs.

J. Cole - She Knows ft. Amber Coffman, Cults




little hurricane-Gold Fever




Kaiser Chiefs-Coming Home

Songs of the Day: Lily Allen, Cayucas, The Notwist.

Lily Allen-L8 CMMR



It's refreshing to hear Lily Allen sing a love song, and she does it in her own style.


Cayucas-Cayucos



I had the pleasure of seeing these guys open for Young The Giant. Watch out for them.


The Notwist-Kong

Songs of the Day: Childish Gambino, Sleeper Agent, Basic Vacation.

Childish Gambino-Telegraph Ave



One of my favorite song from CB's album.


Sleeper Agent-Waves



Sleeper Agent might be the next Grouplove or Youngblood Hawke.


Basic Vacation-I Believe



I believe this band will go far.

Songs of the Day: Jeremy Messersmith, The Feeling, The Ceremonies.

Jeremy Messersmith-Ghost




The Feeling-Blue Murder(Boy Cried Wolf)



I haven't heard new stuff from The Feeling in so long.


The Ceremonies-Land Of Gathering

Songs of the Day: Betty Who, James Vincent McMorrow, Vance Joy.

Betty Who-You're In Love



Betty have such a fun style. I don't really listen to pop, I do listen to Betty Who. She has substance.


James Vincent McMorrow-Gold



I dig James Vincent McMorrow new sound.


Vance Joy-Play With Fire

Songs of the Day: Beck, Gavin DeGraw, Timeflies.

Beck-Blue Moon



New-ish song from Beck, from album, Morning Phase.


Gavin DeGraw-Make a Move



Gavie DeGraw have been consistently good for so many years. Keep it up.


Timeflies-All The Way



Makes you want to jump and down in a huge crowd.

Songs of the Day: Bombay Bicycle Club, Lost In The Trees, Tomas Barfod.

Bombay Bicycle Club-Luna



If you like good music and synchronized swimming, you will like this.


Lost In The Trees-Past Life




Tomas Barfod-Pulsing

Songs of the Day: Neon Trees, Gossling, MTNS.

Neon Trees-Sleeping With A Friend



New song from Neon Trees! This is from their new upcoming album, "Pop Psychology."


Gossling-Big Love



One of my favorite Aussie singer.


MTNS-Salvage



Never heard of these guys in till recently. I like the direction they're taking.

Songs of the Day: Kodaline, Jeremy Messersmith, Betty Who.

Kodaline-One Day



Why haven't I heard Kodaline on major radio?!


Jeremy Messersmith-Tourniquet



Jeremy Messersmith have this soft powerful quality about him. It's hard to describe.


Betty Who-High Society



It is such a shame I missed Betty Who live, looks like a lot of fun.

Songs of the Day: MØ, Of Verona, Warpaint.

MØ-Don't Wanna Dance




Of Verona-Who Do You Love




Warpaint-Love Is To Die

Songs of the Day: Alex Dezen, Nina Nesbitt, Sam Smith.

Alex Dezen (of The Damnwells-HELLp



I always enjoy Alex Dezen's acoustic styling.


Nina Nesbitt



Let's keep the acoustic tunes going!


Sam Smith-Money On My Mind



I'm glad Sam Smith is starting to blow up here at the States. He's very talented.

Songs of the Day: Bear Hands, Big Data, Cash Cash.

Bear Hands-Giants



Such high energy from Bear Hands.


Big Data-Dangerous(feat. Joywave)



The girls in this video is super hot. Then it gets really disturbing.


Cash Cash-Take Me Home ft. Bebe Rexha



Electronica is making a huge comeback now. For example, artists like Zedd and Avicii.

Artist Focus: Bad Suns

Bad Suns is a new-ish band. Honestly, I don't know much about them. I do know I literally like every song from their debut 'Transpose' EP.

Cardiac Arrest




Transpose




Twenty Years




Salt

Songs of the Day: Volcano Choir, Lily Allen, Cheers Elephant.

Volcano Choir-Comrade



I enjoy this as much as Bon Iver. You go Justin Vernon!


Lily Allen-Air Balloon



I don't always listen to pop, but I do when it's Lily Allen. Cool pop.


Cheers Elephant-Doin' It, Right



How do I not know about these guys?!

Songs of the Day: Death Vessel, Washed Out, The Features.

Death Vessel-Ilsa Drown (feat. Jónsi)




Washed Out-Don't Give Up




The Features-This Disorder

Songs of the Day: Young the Giant, Phantogram, Lyla Foy.

Young the Giant-Mind Over Matter



YTG's Mind Over Matter is one of my favorite songs from the new album. I'm glad I got to see them live.


Phantogram-Fall In Love



One of the best electro indie duo ever.


Lyla Foy-Feather Tongue



Lyla Foy's was released yesterday. Need to get it.

Songs of the Day: MØ, James Vincent McMorrow, Pegase.

MØ-XXX 88 ft. Diplo



Makes me want to wear a gold jumpsuit.


James Vincent McMorrow-Red Dust



Such a soulful voice.


Pegase-Out of Range

Songs of the Day: Painted Palms, The Struts, Night Beds.

Painted Palms-Spinning Signs




The Struts-Could Have Been Me




Night Beds-Lost Springs

Songs of the Day: A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera, Nightmare and the Cat, Switchfoot.

A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera-Say Something



I think they were going for a Mikky Ekko/Rihanna's Stay vibe. I actually enjoy a tone down Christina Aquilera.


Nightmare And The Cat-Blackbird Smile



Such an adult sound from young ones.


Switchfoot-Love Alone Is Worth The Fight



Possible comeback song fro Switchfoot.

Songs of the Day: Andrew Belle, D.A., The Mowgli's.

Andrew Belle-Pieces



I think Andrew Belle's style has evolved a lot.


D.A.-Glowing



I personally think this song has kind of a Beatles-ish quality.


The Mowgli's-Say It, Just Say It



Pretty cool lyric video.

Songs of the Day: The Holidays, Broken Bells, Smallpools.

The Holidays-Voices Drifting



Dang, dude can hold his breath for a long time. See the video.


Broken Bells-Holding On For Life



Groovy space disco.


Smallpools-Dreaming



One of my happy songs.

Songs of the Day: American Authors, Coasts, Magic Man.

American Authors-Best Day of My Life



I was actually surprise to here these guys on the radio. Typically bands like these takes a little while.


Coasts-Come A Little Closer



They have sort of a Two Door Cinema Club vibe.


Magic Man-Paris

Songs of the Day: East of Ely, Panama, Say Lou Lou.

East of Ely-Easy Friend




Panama-Always



I sometimes get these guys confuse with Panama Wedding. They sound different, both good, just the name is similar.


Say Lou Lou-Beloved



Interesting name. Check out some of the remixes.

Songs of the Day: Kings of Leon, Daft Punk, John Newman.

Kings of Leon-Beautiful Wars



Kings of Leon's Mechanical Bull album is an instant classic. Raw rock blues.


Daft Punk-Instant Crush ft. Julian Casablancas



Daft Punk can just collaborate with anyone and it will sound good. Also, very creative music video.


John Newman-Losing Sleep



Glad to see John Newman is getting more radio play in the US.

Songs of the Day: Arctic Monkeys, Metric, The Killers ft. Dawes.

Arctic Monkeys-Hold On, We're Going Home (Drake)



I might like this better than the original version.


Metric-Lost Kitten



Emily Haines have such a hot voice, backed by a great band.


The Killers-Christmas In L.A. ft. Dawes



Listening to this song in February. I'm okay with it.

Songs of the Day: Grouplove, Lincoln Jesser, Trails and Ways.

Grouplove-Shark Attack



Grouplove, continuing to make music you want to move to.


Lincoln Jesser Ft. Yuna-In My Dreams



Fantastic collaboration.


TRAILS AND WAYS-Tereza

Songs of the Day: Young the Giant, Helen Croome & Jordi Davieson, The Wooden Sky.

Young the Giant-Crystallized



I'm seeing Young the Giant tomorrow! It's going to be awesome!


Helen Croome (Gossling) & Jordi Davieson (San Cisco)-Somebody To Love Me



Amazing cover by two amazing Australian.


The Wooden Sky-Child Of The Valley



Such a raw folk sound.

Songs of the Day: Panama Wedding, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Novelette.

Panama Wedding-All of the People



There's also some pretty good remixes of this song.


Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.-War Zone



Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.'s The Speed of Things album is so groovy.


Novelette-Younger Hands



My type of girl.

Songs of the Day: The Crystal Method, Abandon Kansas, Lily Kershaw.

The Crystal Method - Over It ft. Dia Frampton



I'm so in love with Dia Frampton.


Abandon Kansas-You + Me + The Radio



Finally, a song that express my love of driving with the music up.


Lily Kershaw-As It Seems



Good, like it could be play on Grey's Anatomy kind of good.

Songs of the Day: Sons of the Sea, Ella Henderson, Painted Palms.

Sons of the Sea-Come Together



Digging Brandon Boyd's side project. Still an Incubus though.


Ella Henderson-Five Tattoos



One of my favorite TV singing competition winner! I don't usually watch TV singing competitions, aside from The Voice and The X-Factor(UK).


Painted Palms-Spinning Signs



Polyvinyl Records always have some talented bands.

Songs of the Day: Lily Allen, Sir Sly, Volcano Choir.

Lily Allen-Hard Out Here



Lily Allen tackling sex image issues in the music industry.


Sir Sly-Miracle



"I just want what I can't have, and I can't have miracles."


Volcano Choir-Byegone

Songs of the Day: Jaymes Young, Gossling, Novelette.

Jaymes Young-Fragments



Jaymes Young have such a cool tone.


Gossling-Never Expire



First single from Gossling's debut album "Harvest Of Gold".


Novelette-Violet Night



Check out more stuff from Novelette.

Songs of the Day: Jhené Aiko, Travie McCoy, Palms.

Jhené Aiko - Bed Peace (Explicit) ft. Childish Gambino



Jhené Aiko is back! Surprising I don't hear this on the radio more often.


Travie McCoy-Rough Water ft. Jason Mraz



Travie McCoy teaming up with Jason Mraz! Great collaboration.


Palms-This Last Year



Some raw sound.

Artist Focus: Merriment

Merriment is an indie band consisting of Christie and Collin DuPree. You may know their older siblings, they're in a "little band" called Eisley. The DuPree's is a very musically gifted family. So there's no surprise that Christie and Collin is following in their parents and siblings footsteps.

Backwards




Nothing to Lose




Blessed Soul

Songs of the Day: Childish Gambino, Amber Run, Blood Orange.

Childish Gambino-3005



I think Childish Gambino have such a unique style. Digging the new "Because The Internet".


Amber Run-Noah



Sounds a little like Mumford & Sons.


Blood Orange-You're Not Good Enough

Songs of the Day: James Vincent McMorrow, Eminem, Zak Waters.

James Vincent McMorrow-Cavalier



New song from James Vincent McMorrow. His songs always makes me feel like sitting in the dim lit room, drinking whiskey. But in a good way.


Eminem-The Monster ft. Rihanna



Eminem and Rihanna are back at it again. I enjoy their collaborations.


Zak Waters-Penelope



Zak Waters always does quality dance music, it makes you want to move.

Songs of the Day: Hellogoodbye, Cheers Elephant, WOLFMAN.

Hellogoodbye-(Everything Is) Debatable



Hellogoodbye was one of the first band to have this kind of sound.


Cheers Elephant-Like Wind Blows Fire



Groovy video and song.


WOLFMAN-All Is Random



I feel like this song should've been in The Grey.

Songs of the Day: Gary Clark Jr., The Heartbreaks, Rose Windows.

Gary Clark Jr.-Numb



Rock, rock, and more rock.


The Heartbreaks-¡No Pasarán!



Love the Spanish vibe of this song.


Rose Windows-Heavenly Days



Interesting video.

Songs of the Day: The Head and the Heart and Correatown.

The Head and the Heart-Shake



Absolutely fantastic album. Love that indie folk sound.


The Head and the Heart-Another Story



I wasn't kidding.


Correatown-All The World

Songs of the Day: Naughty Boy, Young the Giant, Passenger.

Naughty Boy-La La La ft. Sam Smith



Love the song. Sam Smith is amazing in this. The music video is also interesting.


Young the Giant-It's About Time



The new Young the Giant album is shaping up to be really great. Mind Over Matter comes out Jan 21st.


Passenger-Holes



It's good to see Passenger do something a little more upbeat. The lyrics are still a little melancholy though.

Artist Focus: MØ

Karen Marie Ørsted, stage name MØ, is a singer/songwriter from Denmark. It's really hard to categorize MØ into one genre. She has soul, an electronica vibe, and pop. MØ has singles and one EP currently out, her debut album releases this February.

Glass




Waste of Time




Never Wanna Know

Songs of the Day: Concrete Knives, Asaf Avidan, Sam Smith.

Concrete Knives-Wallpaper



I feel like doing a hipster strut when I hear this.


Asaf Avidan-Different Pulses



From the man that brought you Reckoning Song.


Sam Smith-Nirvana



I really dig Sam Smith featured part in Naughty Boy's "La La La" song. I just had to check out more stuff from him.

Songs of the Day(Double): Phantogram, Y La Bamba, Dan Croll, Bear's Den, Houndmouth.

Enjoyed my holiday break. Now to get back at it.


Phantogram-Black Out Days




Y La Bamba-Ponce Pilato




Dan Croll-Home




Bear's Den-Sophie




Bear's Den-Isaac




Houndmouth-Penitentiary