brutal hearts

by bedouin soundclash.
cool song.
(the percussion is way rad.)




i also really like this one:

bobby mcFerrin

i'm always impressed at what professional vocalists are able to do with their "instrument"



(bobby mcFerrin is the "don't worry be happy" music video guy, remember? he was also on sesame street. I saw both of these on tv as a kid - glad to see them again and recall the coolness!)

NEW DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

and the single is so so so good! i can't wait for the album!

DEATH CAB for CUTIE - You Are A Tourist [Album Version] by ATL REC.

This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher

When there's a burning in your heart
An endless yearning in your heart
Build it bigger than the sun
Let it grow, let it grow
When there's a burning in your heart
Don't be alarmed

This fire grows higher

When there's a doubt within your mind
Because you're thinking all the time
Framing rights into wrongs
Move along, move along
When there's a doubt within your mind

When there's a burning in your heart
And you think it'll burst apart
Or there's nothing to feel
Save the tears, save the tears
When there's a burning in your heart

And if you feel just like a tourist in the city you were born
Then it's time to go
And define your destination
There's so many different places to call home
Because when you find yourself the villain in the story you have written
It's plain to see
That sometimes the best intentions are in need of redemptions
Would you agree?
If so please show me

This fire grows higher
When there's a burning in your heart 

so it's another n.p. song...

so sue me eh? i'm in love with them these days.

plus i love how he starts outta sorta awkward and nervous then after about 2 minutes totally loses all fear!

canon blue

"beautifully structured folktronica"



read/listen more here

a live performance

and what an amazing performance! the way they stomp their feet as percussion - PHENOMENAL! ahhhhh i love the avett brothers! (despite the banjo malfunction the intensity of this performance can not be denied!)

the spinto band

this is a snappy dancy wake up your morning song. and the video is really creative. ENJOY!

black cab sessions: the new pornographers

you've heard them before i know. but listen again. love again.

wye oak

they were one of the most talked/tweeted about groups at SXSW - thoughts?

if you're a fan of ambient music

then evan abeele is going to be your new bff

nightswimming:

Fog from Michael Yudchenko on Vimeo.


(i especially the song indian summer)

dawes

i can't stop listening to this song... over and over again. ah!



Wheeeeeeeeeeeeen my time cooooooooooooooomes - ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ohhhhhhhhhh

la roux

so i know la roux is old news. but just in case you haven't taken time for her:



(thanks al for the intro. & liz for the re-intro.)

don't forget how much you love delta spirit

oh you do! oh so do i!



&

U.S. Royalty

i heard and read about them and decided to listen. what do you think? as big as everyone says?

million dollar bill

i know i posted about middle brother on monday  - but i didn't tell you how amazing THIS particular song is... so yeah, here it is in all its AWESOMEness.

the head and the heart

another one thanks to ang.

radiohead video

this isn't a new video, but i hadn't seen it before now.

and the camera effect - of locking on to their faces - is way sweet!

new ra ra riot

middle brother

well, i love this song. i love this band.

deer tick + dawes + delta spirit = middle brother. LITERALLY. the guys from each in one.

another one by the civil wars

i can't help myself.
i'm in love with their album.
sure it's sentimental... but that's my style ;)



!!!

the strokes

curious about the new strokes album? go here

gladys knight and the pips

we have to make some space for the empress of soul