Funeral, an often overlooked, modern classic has been covered.
Very well done.
Enjoy.
Very well done.
Enjoy.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
New Moon...
I know... I know... Just read on.Who would ever have thought that I would be blogging about anything Twilight related, unless it was making fun of my girlfriend. Well, I will be the first to say that they did something right. If you are thinking, "they must be compensating for something"... the truth is that they probably are, but hey... we got a great soundtrack out of the deal. So check it out. This might be one of those go have your girlfriend buy the album situations, and for all of you who are lazy or still ashamed, just find me and I will give it to you. But you will have to wait for a little while to buy it in a store, but if you are ethically okay with downloading it, it leaked the other day and can be found if googled. Here are a few of the tracks off of the album. They are all excellent so I just chose some of my favorite artists to show off.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Sleepy Sun
There album Embrace has been out since march, but somehow I just recently stumbled across it. The album has a good balance of soft and hard, grit and body. just listen... here are two tracks. White Dove is now available on vinyl 7" .
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Worried Shoes (the trilogy)
The last post was about the Where the Wild Things Are soundtrack by Karen O and the Kids. I posted a few songs that peaked my interest, but I forgot to mention one gem. It is a cover of Daniel Johnston called Worried Shoes. I had first heard about this song when I was in high school, listening to Daniel Johnston (of Danielson Famile). He and Sufjan Stevens actually did a cover of this song as well. Each version of this song does not stray far from the original, but they each have fun stylistic variances. They are reinterpretations of an already good thing.
Here they are.
Worried Shoes - Daniel Johnston (original)
Here they are.
Worried Shoes - Daniel Johnston (original)
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
All is Love / Rumpus - Karen O and the Kids
So we have all been anticipating the release of Where the Wild Things Are... this is just to hold us over until the movie comes out. Although this is just a teaser or appetizer, it is one of those appetizers that you can't stop eating... enjoy. Here are two tracks from the album. Feat. Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs)All is Love - Mp3
Rumpus - Mp3
Rumpus - Mp3
unfortunately the new recording of Wake Up by The Arcade Fire is not on the CD. That is just about the only con.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Horchata - Vampire Weekend
Nearly every music blog I follow either mentioned this or had this song posted, so I apologize if this is redundant for any of you.
Keep an eye out for their sophomore album, Contra coming out January 10th on XL.
Vampire Weekend tour dates:
10-06 Montreal, Quebec – Le National
10-08 Toronto, Ontario – Horseshoe Tavern
10-15 London, England – King’s College
10-22 Paris, France – Nouveau Casino
11-02 Long Beach, CA – The Art Theater
11-05 Pioneertown, CA – Pappy and Harriet’s
11-07 Lafayette, CA – Town Hall Theatre
11-08 Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst
11-09 Visalia, CA – The Cellar Door
11-10 San Luis Obispo, CA – Downtown Brew
11-12 Bakersfield, CA – Chencho’s
11-14 Lomita, CA – VFW Hall
11-17 Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Unit
11-21 Sydney, Australia – Oxford Art Factory
You can download this new track for free on their website by signing up for their mailing list, but why do that when you can get it right here.Sunday, October 4, 2009
Crystalised - The XX
Okay, so I am a little bit behind in my "new music." I have been chewing on this album for a while. It is a very versatile album. It can be background music or an experience in itself. It is simple music. Now, this does not mean that it lacks depth, but quite the opposite. They are a band confident in their own sound, and don't need to clutter it with anything unnecessary. Their album art says it all- Simple but strong.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Hard To Be - David Bazan
Since his Pedro the Lion days, David Bazan has been enlightening, challenging, and offending people with his music. Since the band's split in 2005, Pedro fans have been sustained by the genius of one man. David Bazan is not for the faint of heart. You may want to be sitting down while listening to this one. He does not shy away from challenging those things you have held onto since you were a child, especially those in the Christian circle. One does not have to read a bio on Bazan to learn about his journey. This track is just one of many that shakes you up a little bit, which we try to avoid sometimes. It is good to listen to music (in moderation) that makes you uncomfortable sometimes.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
House of God Forever - Jon Foreman
This seems to be the theme for the moment. I am sure you don't really care (all 2 of you), but Psalm 23 is my girlfriend, Colleen's theme verse for her time studying abroad in Oxford. So, this is just fitting. Also... Shannon, her sister, recently blogged about it. This may not be as unique or "under the radar" as my other posts, but it is a song that is close to my heart. It is incredible to think that Jon Foreman is singing the same words that King David wrote thousands of years ago, but they still have the same power and speak the same truth. enjoy.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Boat Behind - Kings of Convenience
Boat Behind - Kings of Convenience
*Mp3 [removed on request of Artist]
*Mp3 [removed on request of Artist]
Boat Behind - Kings of Convenience
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
On Your Porch (Acoustic) - The Format | Be Calm - fun.
This post is dedicated to my girlfriend, who just left to Oxford for the semester. The Format is her all time favorite band. We were able to see fun. play before she left, and it was honestly one of the best shows I have ever seen.
So... Here's to you Colleen, for being such an inspirational person and a blessing in my life.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Closer Than You Tink - Fiction Family
Another Fiction Family Song...
My external hard drive with all of my music on in has been really dodgy lately, so I am forced to listen to the music i have loaded on my computer. Fiction Family happens to be one of those bands. Hey, at least I posted a different picture...you know, to mix it up a bit. Enjoy.
My external hard drive with all of my music on in has been really dodgy lately, so I am forced to listen to the music i have loaded on my computer. Fiction Family happens to be one of those bands. Hey, at least I posted a different picture...you know, to mix it up a bit. Enjoy.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sleeping Lessons (The RAC Mix) - The Shins
Sleeping Lessons (The RAC Mix) - The ShinsSo this is not a new song and the remix really isn't either, but it an amazing song nonetheless.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Manhattan - Kings of Leon
Manhattan - Kings of Leon
Mp3
So I've been slacking off a bit. My hard drive with all my music was messed up, but now it works. So, hopefully I will be more diligent. Well, my roommate, Tyler M, has been raving about this CD for the past few weeks, and I only started listening to it about a week ago. What he was speaking so highly of was just as he described it. Give this entire CD a listen if you get a chance. Every song has a slightly different feel, but all are all very Kings of Leon.
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