Music is at its best when the lyrics and the actual notes can instantly stir up emotions. Maybe I am just more in tune to songs/feelings/sentiments at certain times in life, but Unsteady by X Ambassadors is the tune that makes me stop every time I hear it. X Ambassadors recently hit mainstream media when their song “Renegade” was featured in a Jeep commercial. I got … Continue reading Song of the Day: Unsteady by X Ambassadors
I can’t work when it is quiet so constantly have something playing, listening to music all day long. Every once in awhile a song instantly grabs my attention and I stop working and see who it is. That happened just now with A Taste of Silver by the band Until the Ribbon Breaks. I immediately listened to it 5 times in a row and sought … Continue reading Cool Tune Tuesday- A Taste of Silver – UTRB
So apparently there is a genre of music called “alternative country” and I guess I like it, since I dig this band, straight from the musical mecca that is Indiana. They just released their first album called Little Neon Limelight and Sedona is their first single. Enjoy. Watch the video here. Houndmouth: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE | Order Little Neon Limelight on Itunes Continue reading Track of the Day: Sedona by Houndmouth
Who’s ready for the weekend? Who’s ready to not be at work? ME! ME! ME! Today’s track of the day comes from Irish rockers Kodaline. I first heard them in 2012 when their song “All I Want” hit the British charts. The video (s) made me cry and the song was eventually featured in Google’s 2012 Year In Review (which is a wicked cool thing I … Continue reading Track of the Day: Ready by Kodaline
After taking 8 years off, Modest Mouse is back, releasing Stranger to Ourselves last week. They have such a distinctive sound, thanks to lead singer Issac’s Brock voice which is at once stilty and smooth. And while the first two singles that were released are classic Modest Mouse, I like this one because it is a bit funkier with this great base line with echos of … Continue reading Track of the Day: The Ground Walks with Time in a Box by Modest Mouse
This is not a new song, but every once in awhile you need to hear a happy go-lucky song with a ukele. And as someone with an active imagination I really appreciate the lines: Although maybe all these moments are just in my head I’ll be thinking ‘bout them as I’m lying in bed And all that I believe, it might not even come true But … Continue reading Track of the Day: 5 Years Time by Noah and the Whale
My obsession with Swedish music is apparently continuing into 2015, this time with Kate Boy. Though the lead singer is an Ausssie (and freaking GORGEOUS), the rest of the band hails from Stockholm. They recently played SXSW and even got a “best of” mention from Spin.com. They are electro-pop at its finest with shades of New Order and Depeche Mode and I am really digging them. If … Continue reading Track of the Day: Northern Lights by Kate Boy
I had some time to kill with my Netflix lately and stumbled upon “Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS”, a made for Australian TV mini series. I found it fascinating and it reminded me exactly how great a band INXS was and how much I loved their music. I grew up in the 80s, so of course I know every word of … Continue reading Track of the Day Flashback Friday Edition: Kick by INXS
This song has been out for awhile now and it is a pretty decent song and certainly worth hearing. But it is the track of the day because IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. The main refrain, starting at :52, reminds me of SOME SONG but I can’t place it. I have asked a few musically minded friends and they all agree that it DOES sound … Continue reading Track of the Day: Hollow Moon by Awolnation
Let’s celebrate Hump Day with a sexy little song from Glass Animals. This little English Indie band is relatively new, releasing their first album in June of 2014. Their music is sexy and smooth and something about the chillness of it puts me in a good mood, which is much needed this week. And while some songs might make you bob your head, this one … Continue reading Track of the Day: Black Mambo by Glass Animals
Happy Friday the 13th! Enjoy a little Psycho from Muse. It’s the latest from their next album “Drones”. Click for the video. Like it? Ya gotta wait til June 8th to get the whole thing. Bummer Muse, bummer. MUSE: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE Continue reading Track of the Day: Psycho by Muse
Maybe we’re just suckers for ukulele but we think this cover of Feist’s “1,2,3,4” by Gabriella Bir is just delightful. GABRIELLA BIR: Facebook | Soundcloud | Website Previous post on Gabriella Bir Continue reading Track of the Day: “1,2,3,4” by Gabriella Bir (Feist Cover)
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